June 29, 2018

Invasive Zebra Mussels found in Grapevine Lake

AUSTIN – Invasive zebra mussels have been discovered in Grapevine Lake, a popular outdoor recreation destination located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

June 22, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, June 22, 2018

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

June 15, 2018

TPWD Launches Online Survey to Explore Opinions on Alligator Gar

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking anglers and non-anglers to participate in a brief online survey to share their experiences and opinions about alligator gar, Texas’ largest freshwater fish. The results from this survey will help TPWD make informed management decisions regarding this species in the near future.

June 11, 2018

Toyota ShareLunker Program Seeking Big Bass Entries Through Dec. 31

AUSTIN – Beginning in 2018, the Toyota ShareLunker program launched a new year-round participation season that encourages Texas anglers to share information about their big bass catches with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in exchange for prizes and recognition. So far, anglers have entered nearly 300 largemouth bass ranging from 8 to 15.48 pounds from 64 water bodies across the state.

May 31, 2018

Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal water opens June 1 for a projected 82-days. Red snapper fishing is open year around in state waters. Bag and size limits will remain unchanged; 2 fish per person daily with a 16-inch minimum size limit in federal waters, and 4 fish per person daily with a 15-inch minimum in state waters.

May 28, 2018

Ten Ways to Celebrate Free Fishing Day in Texas

AUSTIN – Texas offers a Free Fishing Day on the first Saturday in June every year to help kick off National Fishing and Boating Week. On this day anglers can fish on any public waterbody in the state without a fishing license.

May 25, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, May 25, 2018

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

May 17, 2018

2018 Texas State-Fish Art Contest Winners Announced

ATHENS— The 2018 Texas Division of the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest first place winners include Juliann Dooley of Warren for grades 10-12, Madeleine Alexander of Keller for grades 7-9, Lauren Yue of Coppell for grades 4-6, and Sanjitha Yeruva of Irving for grades K-3.

May 16, 2018

Memorial Ceremony in Athens to Honor Fallen Texas Game Wardens

AUSTIN — Each day, over 550 Texas game wardens dedicate themselves to protecting the state’s natural resources. It’s a legacy they’ve carried on since game wardens first enforced resource conservation laws in the Lone Star State prior to the turn of the 20th century.

May 7, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, May 7, 2018

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