Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Big Tree Natural Area

Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Big Tree Natural Area

ROCKPORT— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hold a meeting Aug. 1 to collect public input for the development of new facilities at Big…

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NOAA predicts below-average season for commercial harvest of brown shrimp in western Gulf of Mexico

NOAA predicts below-average season for commercial harvest of brown shrimp in western Gulf of Mexico

The harvest of brown shrimp in the western Gulf of Mexico is expected to be 49.2 million pounds, which is below the historical 57-year average…

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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. Here, Hold My Pistol Under the category “you can’t make…

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Gulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas July 15, 2018

Gulf Shrimp Fishery to Re-Open Off Texas July 15, 2018

WHAT/WHEN: NOAA Fisheries announces federal waters from 9 to 200 nautical miles off Texas will open to shrimp trawling beginning 30 minutes after official sunset,…

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Texas Game Wardens Stress Continued Water Safety Vigilance

Texas Game Wardens Stress Continued Water Safety Vigilance

Five Open Water Drownings Mar Fourth of July Holiday AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging the public to be extra vigilant…

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Applications Now Accepted for TPWD Drawn Hunt Permits

Applications Now Accepted for TPWD Drawn Hunt Permits

AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online…

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Invasive Zebra Mussels found in Grapevine Lake

Invasive Zebra Mussels found in Grapevine Lake

AUSTIN – Invasive zebra mussels have been discovered in Grapevine Lake, a popular outdoor recreation destination located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. On June 22,…

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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. Fresh Caught Another example of black market online shopping occurred…

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About the July 2018 Cover

About the July 2018 Cover

They are called “kings” for a reason.  They are a primary staple for nearshore and offshore anglers fishing Gulf waters. Smaller sized king mackerel are…

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The Love of Brush

The Love of Brush

Once the bait shows up, predators like crappie and bass won’t be far behind. Story and Photography by Matt Williams If fish could talk, there…

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