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April 20, 2015

TPWD Taking Public Comment on Shrimp and Oyster Regulation Proposals

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is currently seeking public comment on proposed changes in commercial shrimp and oyster regulations. The proposals will be considered for adoption by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its May 21 public hearing.

Deepwater Horizon Trustees Announce Agreement in Principle for Next 10 Early Restoration Projects

GULF COAST (April 20, 2015) — The Deepwater Horizon oil spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (Trustees) today announced another milestone in Gulf of Mexico early restoration.

April 15, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, April 15, 2015

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

April 8, 2015

Toyota ShareLunker 563 Comes From Lake Conroe

ATHENS—David Campbell Perciful of Conroe caught Toyota ShareLunker 563 Tuesday night while fishing in a tournament on Lake Conroe.

April 6, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, April 6, 2015

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

April 2, 2015

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Announces Final Field for 2015

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will feature 35 of the world’s best anglers Memorial Day weekend, May 23 – 25, 2015 on Lake Fork.

April 1, 2015

Catfish, Striped Bass Stand Out in Possum Kingdom Fish Surveys

ATHENS—Gill net surveys recently completed on Possum Kingdom Reservoir by the Wichita Falls Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) fisheries office shows that some fish populations have bounced back from fish kills caused by golden alga between 2000 and 2010.

March 26, 2015

TPW Commission Adopts Changes in Fishing Regulations

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday public hearing approved adjustments to bass length limits on several lakes, a change in alligator gar bag limit on Falcon Lake and clarifications to commercial crab and finfish rules.

TPW Commission Recognizes Employee Achievement

AUSTIN — Several Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees were recognized at Thursday’s TPW Commission meeting by executive director Carter Smith for their outstanding work in various fields.

March 25, 2015

Athens Eggfest 2015 Set for April 11 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The fifth annual Athens Eggfest is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).