Nov. 3, 2016

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Celebrates Twenty Years

ATHENS— Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens with a day of outdoor activities and free admission Saturday, Nov. 19.

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 3, 2016

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

Oct. 31, 2016

Multiple Areas Closed to Oyster Harvest in Five Texas Bays

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing designated Approved and Conditionally Approved Areas in four Texas bays to all oyster harvest effective Tuesday, Nov. 1, due to low abundance of oysters in these areas. Copano Bay will close on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Oct. 25, 2016

Biologists Battle Giant Salvinia Blocking Lake Access for Duck Hunters, Waterfowl

AUSTIN – At North Toledo Bend Wildlife Management Area, giant salvinia covers about half of the WMA’s 500-acre wetland impoundment, blocking boat access for duck hunters and keeping migrating waterfowl from food and habitat. The problem would be worse without steady work to fight back the invasive floating fern, efforts that got a boost this year by recording funding from the Texas Legislature.

Oct. 20, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 20, 2016

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

Oct. 12, 2016

Nominations Sought for Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS, Texas — Individuals or organizations that have made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas may be nominated through Dec. 31 for induction into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

Oct. 11, 2016

TPWD Draws First of Three Lifetime License Winners

AUSTIN – To say Joanne Stirt loves to fish would be an understatement. As the first winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lifetime License Drawing this fall, the Bandera outdoors enthusiast can start spending more time and money on her favorite pursuit each year.

Sept. 23, 2016

Gov. Abbott Proclaims Saturday, Sept. 24, National Hunting and Fishing Day in Texas

AUSTIN – In recognition of the 45th annual observance of the conservation successes of hunters and anglers, Gov. Greg Abbott has proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 24, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Texas.

Sept. 22, 2016

Toyota ShareLunker Season Begins Oct 1

AUSTIN – For over 30 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker Program has created awareness of the value of catch-and-release fishing, provided 13 pounds or heavier largemouth bass to support Texas’s selective breeding program and generated nationwide interest in Texas bass fishing. This year, TPWD is implementing changes to fully incorporate ShareLunker offspring into hatchery brood stock.

Sept. 15, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 15, 2016

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