Tweet Our coastline is like a magician’s hat – you never know what you’ll pull out! Red drum and flounder are just 2 delicious fish you might catch when you surf or wade fish. To wade fish you walk into the water, sliding your … Continue reading →
Tweet Has the thought of learning to fly cast kept you from fly fishing? Don’t be intimidated. With some practice, you too can hear the whoosh-whoosh of a successful cast and watch your line sail out over the water. There are … Continue reading →
Tweet Good habitat is necessary for robust fish populations. Our Inland Fisheries team improves fish habitat in our reservoirs by installing plants and structures to attract fish. Pick a spot from our list of locations with fish habitat structure and take advantage of … Continue reading →
Tweet Fall, winter seasons lure Winter Texans with wildlife, water sports and more SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas –Each year, visitors looking to exchange frigid temperatures and snow shoveling for endless sunshine, sandy beaches and a warm and welcoming community, come to South … Continue reading →
Tweet Texas has some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the world. And as fall starts cooling things down, bass tournaments heat up. To win requires skill and planning – why not apply those same techniques to your own angling? … Continue reading →
Tweet Balloon releases might seem harmless, but the balloon debris is killing wildlife. Endangered sea turtles and other marine life think floating balloons are jellyfish and eat them, which is deadly. Wildlife of all kinds are getting hopelessly tangled in balloon ribbon, … Continue reading →
Tweet Spotted seatrout (or speckled trout) are popular with saltwater anglers due to their wonderfully nutty flavor. You’ll usually find them in bays and estuaries that have oyster beds or seagrass. One way to locate seatrout is to watch for shiny … Continue reading →
Tweet As of Sept. 1, all alligator gar harvested from public waters (other than Falcon Reservoir) must be reported within 24 hours of harvest using the My Texas Hunt Harvest mobile app or online. New rules for harvesting alligator gar on a portion of the Trinity River include … Continue reading →
Tweet A digital version of your fishing license can now be used as proof of a license, unless you’re fishing for red drum. You can now view your license on the Outdoor Annual (OA) app or the My Texas Hunt Harvest app. Other … Continue reading →
Tweet Our state fish, the Guadalupe bass, was restored to the South Llano River in 2017. It is one of more than 1,300 Texas species that will be helped if the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) passes, which will give Texas more than … Continue reading →
Tweet Register by October 1st to be included in the Season 7 Phoenix bass boat drawing! Register now for the TrophyCatch program (if you have not already), to be eligible to win the Season 7 Phoenix 819 PRO that is guided … Continue reading →
Tweet Harvest Authorization Opens Aug. 15 New statewide alligator gar fishing regulations also go into effect Sept. 1 AUSTIN – Starting Sept. 1, anglers must have special authorization through a random draw to harvest a large alligator gar from a … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN – When gearing up for hunting and fishing this fall, be sure to include two items from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that won’t take up any more space and offer access to a world of resources: … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters and anglers that all current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the year-to-date fishing license) expire the end of August, and new licenses for 2019-20 go on … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN— Beginning Sept. 1, the operation and maintenance of six Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) sites will be transferred to the Texas Historical Commission (THC). The 86th Texas Legislature approved House Bill 1422 which transfers operational control of … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN – The Bird City Texas Program (BCT), a new community-focused conservation program designed to support critical bird habitat, is empowering towns to make meaningful changes in how they maintain and build public spaces. The BCT certifications last for three years … Continue reading →
Tweet Gulf of Mexico Whale. On May 29th, 2019, NOAA scientists and partners embarked on the NOAA ship Gordon Gunter for the third in a series of ship-based research cruises to collect data on the foraging relationships between Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whales (GoMex … Continue reading →
Tweet A native Alaska rainbow trout. Photo by Shane Hertzog. Deep in the West, under a secret rock in a cool stream, lies a prize worth finding. Anglers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Western Native … Continue reading →
Tweet AUSTIN – With long summer holidays on the horizon, many anglers are looking for unique fishing destinations to explore with friends and family. This year, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries staff are encouraging Texans to try heading west … Continue reading →
Tweet ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has announced the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest winners for 2019. The State-Fish Art Contest is part of a conservation education program designed to interest youth in fishing by … Continue reading →
