TPWD Unveils Possible Changes to Regulations
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is looking to clarify the hunting regulations by standardizing seasons and simplifying rules relating to white-tailed deer and turkey.
TPWD News Releases
Nov. 8, 2004
Proposed Regulation Would Suspend Coastal Fishing
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking TPW Commission authority to suspend fishing at designated places along the coast temporarily in the event of a freeze that could jeopardize the health of a fishery.
Red Drum Donated to TPWD and Are Being Stocked in Lakes
ATHENS, Texas — Texas anglers received an early holiday gift: 50,000 red drum, donated by the largest commercial red drum farm in Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stocked the 10-14-inch fish into lakes Victor Braunig, Calaveras, and Fairfield. *
Nov. 1, 2004
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 1, 2004
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Oct. 18, 2004
Foundation Recommends Jasper County for New Hatchery
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation board has voted to recommend acceptance of the Jasper County bid to host a new East Texas freshwater fish hatchery for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The TPW Commission must still approve the foundation recommendation at the commission’s Nov. 3 meeting.
First Saltwater Elite Angler Award Winner Named
HOUSTON –Deer Park resident Kenneth Thyssen has been awarded the first Saltwater Elite Angler Award for catching a King Mackerel, Southern Flounder, Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout and Sheepshead.
Oct. 4, 2004
’Splash’ Lives Up To Name
ATHENS, Texas — When Cody Mullennix pulled the new world record blue catfish from Lake Texoma in January 2004, she threshed around in the water so much he dubbed her "Splash."
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 4, 2004
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Sept. 27, 2004
Donations, Surcharge Bolster Shrimp License Buyback Program
AUSTIN, Texas — Thanks to recent financial boosts to a voluntary license buyback effort, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is well on its way to achieving the objectives of the state’s commercial shrimping limited entry program, not the least of which is to ensure the long term health of Texas bays and estuaries.
Rains Bode Well for Budweiser ShareLunker Program
ATHENS, Texas — Just as April showers bring May flowers, summer rains may produce lots of big bass, come winter.