Dec. 3, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 3, 2018

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

Nov. 16, 2018

Seasonal Rainbow Trout Stocking Begins Statewide Nov. 30

AUSTIN – After a long, hot summer, many Texans are looking forward to going outside and enjoying the long-awaited cool weather this holiday season. Starting Nov. 30, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be stocking thousands of cold weather-loving rainbow trout at ponds, lakes and rivers statewide so that family members of all ages can enjoy the crisp seasonal air and catch a feisty, colorful sport fish for fun or to prepare a tasty meal.

Two New Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes to Open in the Houston Area, Starting this Trout Season

HOUSTON– Just in time for rainbow trout season, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is opening two new Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes in north and southeast Houston to offer fun and convenient fishing opportunities to families in the city.

Nov. 9, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 9, 2018

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

Nov. 7, 2018

Inland Fisheries Staff Considering Alligator Gar Regulation Changes

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries management staff are considering changes to regulations and harvest reporting requirements for alligator gar, Texas’ largest and longest-lived freshwater fish species.

Oct. 18, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 18, 2018

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

Oct. 5, 2018

Blanco River Named 2018 “Water to Watch” by National Fish Habitat Partnership

AUSTIN – The Blanco River is one of the primary river networks that Central Texas communities depend upon for drinking water, flood abatement, agricultural production and recreation. Thanks to collaborative conservation work conducted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), landowners and other local partners, the Blanco River was named one of 20 “Waters to Watch” by the National Fish Habitat Partnership in 2018.

Oct. 4, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 4, 2018

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

Sept. 21, 2018

Gov. Greg Abbot Proclaims Sept. 22 National Hunting and Fishing Day

With National Hunting and Fishing Day coming this Saturday, dove season in full swing, and the cool days of deer season around the corner, it’s worth noting the economic and cultural powerhouse these pursuits still represent in modern Texas.

TPWD Inland Fisheries Seeking Partners for Habitat Restoration in Texas Reservoirs

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries staff conduct dozens of habitat restoration projects each year to enhance fish habitat in Texas’ aging reservoirs. But fisheries biologists can’t do these large-scale projects alone, they rely on Friends of Reservoirs partners to help make Texas fishing the best it can be.