Teal Bag Increase, Expanded White-winged Dove Zone Approved
AUSTIN – Texas bird hunters might consider investing in an extra box or two of shells this year to take advantage of increased bag and possession limits and expanded opportunities.
TPWD News Releases
July 9, 2013
July 2, 2013
Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Season to Open July 15
AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open 30 minutes after sunset Monday, July 15. The opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic information to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.
July 1, 2013
Emergency Zebra Mussels Order Signed
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith has signed an emergency order adding the West Fork of the Trinity River including Lakes Bridgeport, Eagle Mountain, and Worth to the list of water bodies under special regulations intended to help control the spread of zebra mussels.
Invasive Species Workshop at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center July 13
ATHENS—You can help prevent the spread of invasive aquatic and other species in East Texas.
June 27, 2013
Game Warden Field Notes, June 27, 2013
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Lake Bridgeport
AUSTIN – Zebra mussel larvae, known as veligers, have been confirmed in Lake Bridgeport. The news comes days after the discovery of the invasive exotic in Lewisville Lake.
June 24, 2013
New Texas Laws Protect Seagrass, Control Aquatic Invasives
AUSTIN – Two of the dozens of bills that came out of the 83rd Texas Legislature affect boaters, anglers and other Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stakeholders.
June 18, 2013
Game Warden Field Notes, June 18, 2013
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
National Survey Will Explore Dove Hunter Opinions
AUSTIN — The National Dove Hunter Survey, a cooperative effort by the state fish and wildlife agencies, all four flyway councils, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will ask dove hunters from across the U.S. to share their experiences and opinions about dove hunting.
June 17, 2013
Fireworks at the Fishery to Light Up Skies Over Athens
ATHENS, Texas—The annual Fourth of July fireworks show at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is coming up on Thursday, July 4. The show will last approximately one-half hour and is one of the biggest in East Texas.