June 3, 2014

Fishing for Fun at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN – With the weather warming up, many families can head to a local state park and reel in some fun summer memories.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Launches First New Conservation License Plate in a Decade

AUSTIN— For the first time in a decade, motorists can help support Texas State Parks by purchasing a new conservation license plate design that pays homage to generations of campers who have stayed overnight in Texas State Parks.

May 27, 2014

Memorial Day Weekend Very Busy for Texas Game Wardens

AUSTIN — Texas game wardens investigated seven drowning deaths and another four boating-related fatalities over what proved to be one of the state’s deadliest Memorial Day weekends.

May 22, 2014

Zebra Mussel Rules Now Expanded Statewide

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved a new regulation requiring that all boats operating on public fresh water anywhere in Texas be drained before leaving or approaching a lake or river to help combat the further spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species.

May 20, 2014

Fish-attracting Structures Benefit Canyon Lake Anglers

ATHENS—Fishing in Canyon Lake received a boost in May thanks to a habitat improvement project carried out by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and local conservation groups.

May 19, 2014

New Pilot Reporting Program Aims to Ensure Texas Anglers Get Share of Red Snapper

AUSTIN– Red snapper are a favorite among anglers for its tenacious fight and, arguably, as the tastiest fish in the Gulf. But management of the species over the years has been challenging and controversial.

May 16, 2014

Toyota ShareLunker Season Ends Quietly

ATHENS—After getting off to a fast start with three entries in November and December, the Toyota ShareLunker season sputtered to an end April 30 with a total of only nine entries.

May 15, 2014

Landowner Incentives Available in the Pedernales River Watershed to Help Conserve State Fish of Texas

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been awarded $100,000 in grants from the Southeast Aquatic Resources Partnership and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to conserve the state fish of Texas, the Guadalupe bass, in the Pedernales River.

May 14, 2014

Free Food, Fishing to Highlight National Fishing Day at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS, Texas—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens will kick off National Fishing and Boating Week on June 7 by making a family fishing trip affordable with free admission for kids 12 and under plus free fishing for the whole family.

May 9, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes, May 9, 2014

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