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.

May 3, 2018

Guadalupe Bass Creating Memories for Texas Anglers

AUSTIN – In 2017, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Llano River Watershed Alliance and Bass Pro Shops partnered together to help celebrate conservation successes in the South Llano River and recognize the ecological, recreational and economic importance of Guadalupe bass.

May 1, 2018

Texas Game Wardens Target Illegal Commercial Fishing Activity at Texas/Mexico Port of Entry

AUSTIN – Texas game wardens recently wrapped up a crackdown on illegal commercial fishing trade along the Texas-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley, citing nearly two dozen retail fish dealers for a variety of seafood industry related violations.

April 30, 2018

TPWD Outdoor Adventures Area Offers Free Family Fun at Lake Travis May 19-20

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a TPWD Outdoor Adventures Area May 19-20 by Lake Travis at Jones Brothers Park in Jonestown. At this event visitors of all ages can try fishing, archery and other fun outdoor activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. completely free.

April 23, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, April 23, 2018

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

April 20, 2018

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest in Areas of San Antonio Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-25 in San Antonio Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

April 17, 2018

Texas Game Wardens Crack Down on Illegal Fish Trade in Houston Markets, Restaurants

AUSTIN — State game wardens issued more than 150 citations to 19 fish markets and restaurants in the Houston area that illegally purchased game fish from undercover officers during a recently completed sting conducted by the Special Operations unit of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Law Enforcement Division.

TPWD Projects 82-Day Red Snapper Season for Private Recreational Anglers in Federal Waters

AUSTIN- Private recreational anglers fishing in federal waters off the Texas coast will see a projected 82-day season starting June 1 under an agreement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This is an increase of 40 days from last year’s red snapper season.

April 12, 2018

Catfish Season Returns to Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes Across Texas

AUSTIN – With spring underway and summer break on the horizon, many Texas families are looking for ways to get outside and connect with nature. In an effort to bring new fishing experiences to families in urban centers, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking thousands of catfish at 18 Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes and ponds across the state starting April 17-20.

April 9, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, April 9, 2018

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