An Opportunistic Offshore Fisherman

An Opportunistic Offshore Fisherman

Gulf of Mexico fishing adventures come together this month that include a variety of tasty target fish. Story and photography by Robert Sloan We have…

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Numbers Game

Numbers Game

A look at electrofishing and other survey techniques biologists use for assessing fish populations. Story by Matt Williams LAKE NACOGDOCHES — It’s just after sunset…

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Hunters — Are You Ready?

Hunters — Are You Ready?

Story by Tom Claycomb III My wife and I had an old buddy that was a grand old guy. Katy loved him like her own…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards More Than $21.6 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards More Than $21.6 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $21.6 million in competitive local park grants to help fund projects that will create and…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $2.84 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $2.84 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $2.84 million dollars in grants to fund 18 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state….

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TPW Commissioner, Game Warden and Wildlife Biologist Recognized by TPW Commission

TPW Commissioner, Game Warden and Wildlife Biologist Recognized by TPW Commission

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized a Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioner, a game warden and a wildlife biologist during today’s…

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Boaters Urged to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” to Stop Invasive Species

Boaters Urged to “Clean, Drain, and Dry” to Stop Invasive Species

AUSTIN – With Memorial Day and summertime temperatures is rapidly approaching, Texans will be getting out on the water.  Now more than ever, the Texas…

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2020 Boating Accidents at 30-Year High; Water Safety Urged for National Safe Boating Week Ahead of 2021 Boating Season

2020 Boating Accidents at 30-Year High; Water Safety Urged for National Safe Boating Week Ahead of 2021 Boating Season

AUSTIN – In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week set for May 22-28, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds Texans to be safe…

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Prepare to “Rock Your Boat” This Summer by Taking a Boater Education Course, Being a Safe Boater

Prepare to “Rock Your Boat” This Summer by Taking a Boater Education Course, Being a Safe Boater

“Rock Your Boat” Campaign Urges Boater Education to Reduce Fatalities, Injuries on Texas Waterways this Summer AUSTIN — With fatalities on Texas waterways up 40…

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TPWD Updates List of Texas Species of Greatest Conservation Need

TPWD Updates List of Texas Species of Greatest Conservation Need

AUSTIN – To help facilitate the conservation of Texas’ most vulnerable species, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recently updated the list of Texas Species…

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