TPW Commission Takes Emergency Action In The Laguna Madre for Spotted Seatrout

TPW Commission Takes Emergency Action In The Laguna Madre for Spotted Seatrout

AUSTIN- On March 24, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission took emergency action to change the bag and size limits on spotted seatrout in the…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Chalks Up Two More Legacy Lunkers

Toyota ShareLunker Program Chalks Up Two More Legacy Lunkers

ATHENS – Anglers added two more Legacy Lunkers to the 2021 Toyota ShareLunker season totals over the weekend. The run at O.H. Ivie powered on,…

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GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 2021 RED SNAPPER RECREATIONS FOR-HIRE SEASON

GULF OF MEXICO FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 2021 RED SNAPPER RECREATIONS FOR-HIRE SEASON

WHAT/WHEN: The 2021 red snapper fishing season for vessels with federal for-hire reef fish permits is 63 days in federal waters of the Gulf of…

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March Brings Another Run of ShareLunkers, Including a Triple Crown from O.H. Ivie and Milestone ShareLunker 600

March Brings Another Run of ShareLunkers, Including a Triple Crown from O.H. Ivie and Milestone ShareLunker 600

ATHENS – The Legacy Lunkers continue to roll in with a run of five over last weekend, including three from O.H. Ivie, giving the lake…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Good Samaritans A Marion County Game Wardens responded to…

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Zebra Mussels Detected at Medina Lake, Lake Placid Designated as “Infested”

Zebra Mussels Detected at Medina Lake, Lake Placid Designated as “Infested”

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has detected invasive zebra mussels at Medina Lake and Lake Placid will be re-classified as “fully…

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Texas Spring Wildflowers are Predicted to Shine Bright this Season Despite Winter Storm

Texas Spring Wildflowers are Predicted to Shine Bright this Season Despite Winter Storm

AUSTIN – Spring is upon us and that means the start of Texas’ amazing spring wildflower season. Late winter annuals and perennials lead the 2021…

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At least 3.8 Million Fish Killed by Winter Weather on Texas Coast

At least 3.8 Million Fish Killed by Winter Weather on Texas Coast

AUSTIN- Winter weather the week of Feb. 14, 2021 led to fish kill events on the entire Texas coast. If fish do not make it…

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Texas State Parks Working to Return to Normal Capacity

Texas State Parks Working to Return to Normal Capacity

AUSTIN – Texas State Parks have begun a strategic and thoughtful process of expanding capacity statewide, tracking Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest reopening order, and allowing…

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Promising Spring Season on the Horizon for Texas Turkey Hunters

Promising Spring Season on the Horizon for Texas Turkey Hunters

AUSTIN – Much of the Rio Grande wild turkey range in Texas experienced two great years of turkey production and recruitment in 2019 and 2020,…

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