Commerce Department Announces 2017 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Appointments

Commerce Department Announces 2017 Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Appointments

The Secretary of Commerce recently announced the appointment of three members to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.  The Council looks forward to welcoming…

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Texas Expanding Special White-winged Dove Area

Texas Expanding Special White-winged Dove Area

TPWD Adopts 2017-18 Migratory Game Bird Seasons AUSTIN – South Texas dove hunters will see increased opportunity this year thanks to a season framework adjustment…

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Invasive Zebra Mussels Discovered in Lake Travis

Invasive Zebra Mussels Discovered in Lake Travis

AUSTIN — Zebra mussels have been positively identified for the first time in Lake Travis in the Colorado River Basin in Central Texas, just weeks…

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Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council awards $1.8 million in grants

Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council awards $1.8 million in grants

AUSTIN — Last week, the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council approved over $1.8 million in funding for seven diverse projects spanning the Gulf…

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Washington-on-the-Brazos Hosts Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

Washington-on-the-Brazos Hosts Juneteenth Heritage Celebration

WASHINGTON— Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site will be hosting a free Juneteenth Heritage Celebration 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday to showcase the rich African-American heritage…

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Department of Interior Announces Recovery & Delisting of Yellowstone Grizzly Population

Department of Interior Announces Recovery & Delisting of Yellowstone Grizzly Population

The U.S. Department of Interior announced the recovery of the Yellowstone grizzly bear population as well as its intent to remove federal protections and return…

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Battleship Texas Welcomes Visitors Back Saturday

Battleship Texas Welcomes Visitors Back Saturday

LA PORTE— The Battleship Texas State Historic Site is reopening to visitors Saturday after a weeklong closure to repair leaks in its hull. The 103-year-old…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Gone Hog Wild A game warden was on his way…

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TPWD Extends Red Snapper Season in Federal Waters

TPWD Extends Red Snapper Season in Federal Waters

AUSTIN – Following a series of public meetings on the Texas coast to seek angler input, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), along with…

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Department of Commerce Announces Changes to the 2017 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Private Angler Recreational Season

Department of Commerce Announces Changes to the 2017 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Private Angler Recreational Season

WASHINGTON -For the first time in a decade, Federal authorities and the five Gulf States have agreed to align Federal and State private angler red…

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