Tricks and Treats at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

Tricks and Treats at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS – Halloween at the Hatchery is Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center’s way of giving East Texas families a safe place to go trick-or-treating outdoors while…

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Public Meeting Thursday to Discuss Bastrop State Park Golf Course Area Development

Public Meeting Thursday to Discuss Bastrop State Park Golf Course Area Development

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hold a meeting this week to hear public comments on the development of the golf course area at…

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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. With That License? A Jackalope, Maybe A Presidio County game…

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60-Year-Old Alligator Gar New Brazos River Record

60-Year-Old Alligator Gar New Brazos River Record

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department research biologists have confirmed the new alligator gar bow fishing water body record for the Brazos River is…

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Spooktacular Halloween Events at Texas State Parks

Spooktacular Halloween Events at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— All werewolves and witches are invited to enjoy some spooky fun at a Texas State Park throughout the month of October around the state….

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Big Time Texas Hunts Entry Deadline Oct. 15

Big Time Texas Hunts Entry Deadline Oct. 15

AUSTIN— Hunters hoping for a chance at premium guided hunt packages through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Big Time Texas Hunts program have until…

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First TPWD Lifetime License Winner Passing it On

First TPWD Lifetime License Winner Passing it On

AUSTIN –As the first winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lifetime License Drawing this fall, Frankston sportsman Michael Bennett is helping to ensure…

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TPWD Completes Oyster Restoration in Galveston Bay

TPWD Completes Oyster Restoration in Galveston Bay

Biologists assessing Hurricane Harvey impacts to oysters HOUSTON – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has completed oyster restoration efforts at four areas in…

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2017 Texas Statewide Hunting Forecast

2017 Texas Statewide Hunting Forecast

TOJ’s Annual Forecast of Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Quail and other Game Animals along with the latest from-the-field information. Story by Bill L. Olson, Photography…

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Cashing In on School Bass

Cashing In on School Bass

It’s about as basic as bass fishing gets once you learn the ropes. Story by Matt Williams   Few things can be more frustrating and…

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