May 9, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes, May 9, 2014

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

May 8, 2014

TPWD Begins Record-breaking Oyster Restoration Project in Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake

HOUSTON – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has begun distributing more than 79,000 cubic yards of oyster reef building materials (known as clutch) over eight sites on four natural, publicly owned oyster reefs in Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake.

Gulf Shrimp Season Closing May 15

AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on May 15 until a still-to-be determined time in July.

May 6, 2014

TPWD Seeking Information from Hand-fishing Anglers

ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking additional information to learn more about the practice of hand fishing for catfish in the state. Also known as noodling or grabbling, hand fishing was legalized in Texas in 2011.

May 5, 2014

Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces 2014 Winners

ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, headquarters for the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest, has announced the Texas division winners for 2014.

April 29, 2014

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Brings Big Benefits to TPWD, Local Economy, Lake Fork Fishery

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) world championship bass tournament will return to Lake Fork May 9—11, 2014.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The Athens community will celebrate the joint heritage of Texas and Mexico with a day of dance, food and fishing at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center on Saturday, May 3.

Outdoor Adventures Area, Kid-friendly Activities and Off-road Test Tracks Highlight Toyota Texas Bass Classic at Lake Fork

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the world championship of professional bass fishing, is bringing the best anglers along with some of the biggest bands in country music to Lake Fork. In addition, there will be a full lineup of family-friendly activities taking place on the grounds of the Sabine River Authority (SRA) just east of the Lake Fork Dam.

April 22, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes, April 22, 2014

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

April 18, 2014

It’s Fishin’ Time in Texas

ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has begun stocking channel catfish into Neighborhood Fishin’ Program lakes in urban areas across Texas. Stockings will take place every two weeks through the summer and fall except during August, when high water temperatures may limit fish survival.