Feb. 2, 2017

The 2nd Lone Star Lionfish Symposium Hosts Public Forum

GALVESTON – The public will soon have a chance to ask the experts about the spiky, venomous fish invading Texas coastal waters and threatening natural resources.

Jan. 31, 2017

TPWD, Local Bass Club Work to Rebuild Fish Habitat in Stamford Reservoir

ABILENE — Christmas came early for “Big Country” anglers this year as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries staff and the local Friends of Reservoirs organization, the Still Waters Bass Club, partnered up to place 150 donated Christmas trees as fish attractors Jan. 28 in the Stamford Reservoir near Abilene.

Jan. 27, 2017

TPWD Releases Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2017-18

AUSTIN — Changes to harvest regulations for bass in the Devil’s River highlight this year’s list of proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes.

Jan. 26, 2017

TPWD Proposing Changes to Hammerhead Shark and Grouper Regulations

AUSTIN —The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to hammerhead shark and grouper regulations. The proposed changes would alter the current size and possession limits for hammerhead sharks and grouper to be consistent with federal regulations. This will reduce confusion for anglers fishing in state and federal waters and enhance compliance, administration and enforcement. All public input will be considered prior to any action by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its March 23 public hearing.

Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 26, 2017

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

Jan. 24, 2017

Lake Corpus Christi State Park to Host Kid Fish Event

MATHIS – Park rangers are hosting a free kid fish event for beginner anglers ages 5 to 12 Saturday, Jan. 28, at Lake Corpus Christi State Park.

Jan. 12, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 12, 2017

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

Jan. 4, 2017

Public Scoping Meetings Set for Saltwater Fisheries Regulations

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will host three public scoping meetings Jan. 10-11 in several communities to discuss potential changes to Texas saltwater fishing regulations relating to great hammerhead sharks, black grouper, Nassau grouper, and gag grouper.

Jan. 2, 2017

TPWD Taking Public Comment on Proposed Shad Collection Rules

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the regulations on the possession and sale of gizzard and threadfin shad collected from public waters, which would require persons who collect or possess shad in excess of certain limits to obtain a permit.

Dec. 29, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 29, 2016

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