Beat July Heat with a Canoe, Kayak Outing

Beat July Heat with a Canoe, Kayak Outing

On the water it’s easier than ever to experience a closer view of wildlife and scenery. Beat the heat and kayak or canoe easily accessible…

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Texas Game Warden Marine Theft Team Finds Success

Texas Game Warden Marine Theft Team Finds Success

Since its formation a year ago, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Marine Theft Investigations Team has recovered more than 100 stolen boats valued at…

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Fishing for Fun at a Texas State Park

Fishing for Fun at a Texas State Park

With the weather warming up, many families can head to a local state park and reel in some fun summer memories. More than 70 Texas…

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Texas Parks & Wildlife Launches First New Conservation License Plate in a Decade

Texas Parks & Wildlife Launches First New Conservation License Plate in a Decade

For the first time in a decade, motorists can help support Texas State Parks by purchasing a new conservation license plate design that pays homage…

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Early Summer Coastal Options

Early Summer Coastal Options

June is one of the few times of the year when anglers can choose how, when, and where they want to fish based on their…

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Memorial Day Weekend Very Busy for Texas Game Wardens

Memorial Day Weekend Very Busy for Texas Game Wardens

Texas game wardens investigated seven drowning deaths and another four boating-related fatalities over what proved to be one of the state’s deadliest Memorial Day weekends….

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Zebra Mussel Rules Now Expanded Statewide

Zebra Mussel Rules Now Expanded Statewide

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved a new regulation requiring that all boats operating on public fresh water anywhere in Texas be drained…

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New Pilot Reporting Program Aims to Ensure Texas Anglers Get Share of Red Snapper

New Pilot Reporting Program Aims to Ensure Texas Anglers Get Share of Red Snapper

Red snapper are a favorite among anglers for its tenacious fight and, arguably, as the tastiest fish in the Gulf. But management of the species…

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

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

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…

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Baytown Man Convicted in Alcohol-related Boating Accident Death

Baytown Man Convicted in Alcohol-related Boating Accident Death

A 24-year-old Baytown man has been found guilty of manslaughter and aggravated assault in connection with an alcohol-related boating accident on Memorial Day weekend two…

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