April 17, 2014

Public Comment Sought on Rules to Require Draining Water from Vessels on All Public Fresh Waters

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved for public comment a proposal to require that all boats operating on all public fresh water in Texas be drained after use to help combat the further spread of zebra mussels.

April 15, 2014

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Qualifiers Announced for 2014

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the World Championship of Professional Bass Fishing, brings the best set of qualified anglers to Lake Fork, May 9-11. The three-day tournament combines the Top 15 in Angler of the Year (AOY) points from all three major tournaments including the Walmart FLW Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series and the PAA Tournament Series. Daily tournament weigh-ins, outdoor expos and country music concerts will add to the daily excitement of this event.

April 9, 2014

Texas To Host 2014 Biennial Pronghorn Workshop

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University will host the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 26th Biennial Pronghorn Workshop in Alpine, Texas May 12-14, 2014.

March 31, 2014

Search Continues for Wildlife Affected by Oil Spill

(This news release was first issued March 24, 2014. Updates are added to the top of the release.)

March 27, 2014

5-Fish Seatrout Bag Limit, Guadalupe River Trout Conservation Rules Adopted

AUSTIN — Expansion into the Texas coastal bend of special harvest regulations on spotted seatrout, and harvest modifications to the state’s only year-round freshwater trout fishery have been approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.

Game Warden Michelle Mount Selected as SEAFWA Officer of the Year

AUSTIN— Texas Game Warden Michelle Mount has been named Officer of the Year by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA).

March 21, 2014

Athens Eggfest 2014 Set for April 12 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The fourth annual Athens Eggfest is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).

March 20, 2014

Rules to Fight Zebra Mussels Take Effect in Additional Counties Sunday

AUSTIN – In the state’s continuing effort to combat the spread of invasive zebra mussels, 30 counties in North and Central Texas will be added effective Sunday, March 23, to the recently-implemented rules requiring that all boats operating on public water be drained after use.

March 19, 2014

Colorado River Guadalupe Bass Is Multiple State, Potential World Records

ATHENS—A 3.71-pound, 17-inch Guadalupe Bass caught from the Colorado River below Austin appears to qualify as a new state and world record in several categories.

Lake Texoma Crappie Could Set Multiple Records

ATHENS—A black crappie caught March 13 from Lake Texoma could set a state record as well as two water-body records.