Quail Hunting — As Good As It Gets

Quail Hunting — As Good As It Gets

When done right, a good quail hunt is remembered and talked about for decades. Story and Photography By Robert Sloan The first time I saw…

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TPWD Releases Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2017-18

TPWD Releases Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2017-18

AUSTIN — Changes to harvest regulations for bass in the Devil’s River highlight this year’s list of proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes. Texas Parks and…

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TPWD Proposing Changes to Hammerhead Shark and Grouper Regulations

TPWD Proposing Changes to Hammerhead Shark and Grouper Regulations

AUSTIN —The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to hammerhead shark and grouper regulations. The proposed changes would…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest in St. Charles Bay

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest in St. Charles Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-31 in St. Charles Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest on Monday, Jan….

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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. Catch, Ticket and Release A Val Verde County game warden…

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TPWD Unveils Hunting Season Regulation Proposals for 2017-18

TPWD Unveils Hunting Season Regulation Proposals for 2017-18

AUSTIN – Increased dove hunting opportunities across South Texas and expanded landowner-managed pronghorn permitting in the Panhandle highlight this year’s slate of proposed regulation changes…

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Texas Game Warden Heath Bragg Named SEAFWA Officer of the Year

Texas Game Warden Heath Bragg Named SEAFWA Officer of the Year

AUSTIN— Texas game warden Heath Bragg was recognized as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) Officer of the Year award recipient at…

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First Case of CWD Detected in Free-Ranging Texas Whitetail

First Case of CWD Detected in Free-Ranging Texas Whitetail

State taking steps and following plan to deploy early detection and containment strategy AUSTIN — Chronic wasting disease has been detected in a hunter harvested…

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San Jacinto Battleground to Conduct Prescribed Burn

San Jacinto Battleground to Conduct Prescribed Burn

LA PORTE – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is conducting a prescribed burn Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic…

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Lake Corpus Christi State Park to Host Kid Fish Event

Lake Corpus Christi State Park to Host Kid Fish Event

MATHIS – Park rangers are hosting a free kid fish event for beginner anglers ages 5 to 12 Saturday, Jan. 28, at Lake Corpus Christi…

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