Aug. 2, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 2, 2019

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

July 22, 2019

Red Snapper Season in Federal Waters to Close Aug. 2 for Texas Private Recreational Anglers

AUSTIN- Based on current and projected landings estimates, the private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters off the Texas coast will close at 12:01 a.m., Aug. 2, earlier than the initially projected 97-day season.

Large Numbers of Juvenile Bass Indicate Llano River Recovering From Historic Flood Event

AUSTIN – Less than a year after a major flood scoured much of the Llano River and left anglers worried about the future of the waterway’s renowned bass fishery, biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are finding evidence of a recovery.

July 3, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, July 3, 2019

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

June 25, 2019

Toyota ShareLunker Program Produces Tens of Thousands of Big Bass Offspring in 2019

ATHENS – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Toyota ShareLunker Program is having a banner year in its efforts to create bigger, better bass in Texas. After successfully spawning three of the five 13 pound or larger Legacy Class largemouth bass loaned to the selective-breeding program in 2019, the department’s hatchery staff produced more than 92,000 offspring to stock in Texas public lakes.

A Call for Boaters to Share the Texas Coast This Summer

AUSTIN- Summer is a great time to explore the Texas coast. Longer days, family vacations and more than 350 miles of coastline make its shallow bays and estuaries the perfect spot for anglers, boaters and kayakers. Yet, when people in different watercraft encounter each other in some spots, that can lead to user conflicts, and some boaters have damaged important ecological habitat. All this is prompting fishing guides and others to call for a new code of behavior.

June 14, 2019

Game Warden Field Notes, June 14, 2019

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

June 11, 2019

TPWD Encourages Anglers to ‘Go West’ for Prime Fishing Opportunities

AUSTIN – With long summer holidays on the horizon, many anglers are looking for unique fishing destinations to explore with friends and family. This year, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries staff are encouraging Texans to try heading west to target a variety of fish species and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

May 31, 2019

Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal water opens June 1 for a projected 97-days. Red snapper fishing is open year around in state waters. Bag and size limits will remain unchanged; 2 fish per person daily with a 16-inch minimum size limit in federal waters, and 4 fish per person daily with a 15-inch minimum in state waters.

Game Warden Field Notes, May 31, 2019

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.