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Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Fall is drawing near and that means the beginning of new hunting and fishing seasons. Prior to venturing to the water or hitting…

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Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations Through Nov. 1

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for next year’s induction into the hall of fame. Nominees can be either individuals…

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Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike Scheduled at 16 Texas State Parks in September

AUSTIN— September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and 16 Texas State Parks will be hosting hikes to shed light on this issue, which affects many…

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Historic Volunteer Milestone Reached by Two Texas Master Naturalists

Galveston Bay Area Chapter Members Log More Than 60,000 Hours of Service AUSTIN — If you gaze across a restored coastal prairie within a Galveston…

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Texas Game Wardens Add Second Helicopter to Aviation Unit

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new helicopter to its fleet of law enforcement aircraft. The 2023 Airbus H125…

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Medina County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of one case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Medina County deer breeding facility….

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TPWD Releases 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters

Editor’s note: a press kit is available for media with materials including stocking video, photos and more at https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/media-kits/billionth-fish-release-media-kit/. LAKE JACKSON—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s…

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Official Media Advisory: TPWD to Release 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters July 31

LAKE JACKSON—  Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) celebrate a Texas-sized milestone July 31 as biologists release the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling (one-to-two-inch fish)….

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About the August 2024 Cover

Distinguished artist Persis Clayton Weirs paintings have been displayed throughout eastern and mid-west states at some of the most prestigious shows held.  The self-taught painter…

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Freshwater Impact on Saltwater Fishing

Rain runoff into bays doesn’t necessarily put a damper on fishing, especially for anglers that understand its effects on coastal waters and fish in them….

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