Texas Game Wardens See Decline in Fatalities, Rise in Boating Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend

Texas Game Wardens See Decline in Fatalities, Rise in Boating Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens patrolling water bodies across the state reported a decline in water-related fatalities but noticed an increase in boating accidents compared to…

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Teal Season Begins in Texas Sept. 14

Teal Season Begins in Texas Sept. 14

AUSTIN – Teal hunting season opens Sept. 14, and with wet conditions prevailing in many areas of Texas, hunters will have ample opportunities to harvest…

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Texas Game Wardens Urge Boaters to Prioritize Safety During Labor Day Weekend

Texas Game Wardens Urge Boaters to Prioritize Safety During Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN – As summer begins to wind down and summer boating season along with it, many Texans are making plans to escape the heat by…

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Boaters, Waterfowl Hunters Prompted to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ ahead of Labor Day Weekend and Teal Season Opener

Boaters, Waterfowl Hunters Prompted to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ ahead of Labor Day Weekend and Teal Season Opener

AUSTIN – As Texans gear up for Labor Day weekend and the opening of early teal hunting season on Sept. 14, the Texas Parks and…

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Texas Game Wardens Offer Tips for a Safe, Enjoyable Dove Hunt

Texas Game Wardens Offer Tips for a Safe, Enjoyable Dove Hunt

AUSTIN – Hunters preparing for the Sept. 1 opening of dove season have much to look forward to, with significant increases in both mourning and…

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Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1

Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes…

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Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season

Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season

AUSTIN — A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of…

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Freshwater Fish Stamp Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Freshwater Fish Stamp Celebrates 20th Anniversary

AUSTIN – Over the past 20 years, the Texas Freshwater Fish Stamp has been instrumental in advancing the management and conservation of freshwater fisheries resources…

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Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters on September 6

Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters on September 6

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. After the closing date, anglers…

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About the September 2024 Cover

About the September 2024 Cover

“Watch Your Back” J. (Ralph) McDonald is one of our countries most highly respected artists. He has made his artistic mark with paintings of Santa…

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