AUSTIN – El Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) cerrará la temporada para la pesca recreativa privada del pargo rojo (huachinango) en aguas federales a las 11:59 p.m. la 1 de septiembre. Después de la fecha de cierre, los pescadores pueden continuar recolectando hasta cuatro pargos rojos (huachinangos) por día con un límite de longitud mínima de 15 pulgadas de las aguas del estado de Texas.
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will close the private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 1. After the closing date, anglers may continue to harvest up to four red snapper per day with a 15-inch minimum length limit from Texas state waters.
AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott named Jeff Hildebrand Chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday and appointed William “Leslie” Doggett as a commission member. Both appointments are effective Aug. 31, with Doggett’s term set to expire Feb. 1, 2029.
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a policy Thursday limiting its use of eminent domain.
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public review and comments on its draft 2024 Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan (Land and Water Plan).
SAN ANTONIO— In a private event, Bat Conservation International and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will offer exclusive media access to Bracken Cave’s 15 million resident bats.
AUSTIN — Hemos tenido temperaturas por arriba del promedio este verano pero, gracias a que tuvimos una primavera fresca y lluviosa, los cazadores de Texas podrán encontrar un significativo incremento en las poblaciones de paloma al abrir la temporada este 1ero de septiembre.
AUSTIN — A cool and rainy spring means that despite above-average summer temperatures, Texas hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations as the 2023 season opens Sept. 1.
AUSTIN—The Texas State Parks Ambassador Program is accepting applications for the newest class of ambassadors in South and East Texas state parks. Applications close at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 27.
ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations who’ve made important contributions to fishing in Texas for next year’s induction into the hall of fame. Applications are being accepted through Nov. 1.