Texas Fish & Game

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February 23, 2023

TPWD Seeks Comment On Freshwater Reg Proposals

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) 2023–24 proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes focus on simplifying and clarifying fishing-related rules on waters within public parks, particularly Community Fishing Lakes (CFLs). Additional changes could remove unnecessary exceptions […]
February 22, 2023

Public Can Comment On Controversial Colorado Wolf Restoration Program

As the result of a statewide voter-led initiative passed in November 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a rule to establish an experimental population of gray wolves in Colorado under section 10(j) of […]
February 22, 2023

O.H. Ivie Produces Ninth 2023 Sharelunker

O.H. Ivie added another Legacy Class Lunker to its 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season resume on Friday afternoon as the lake continues to produce massive largemouth bass at a record pace. Angler Matthew Carlson reeled in 13.29-pound ShareLunker […]
February 22, 2023

Record Largemouth Caught At Toledo Bend!

Bill Cook of Houston, Texas, caught this 15.67-pound fish on February 11 and weighed it in at the Bass Champs Tournament at Cypress Bend (on the Louisiana side of the lake). This is a new Toledo […]
February 21, 2023

Houston Fishing Show Kicks Off Today

The 48th Annual Houston Fishing Show kicks off today and runs through Sunday. Anglers can connect with guides, new gear and instructional seminars at this year’s event at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Here are […]
February 21, 2023

Cloning of Wildlife Is Real-Extinct Species Are Next

Cloning is a term that brings to mind the realm of science fiction. After all there is a Star Wars film called “Attack of the Clones” and an animated series called “Clone Wars”. Cloning however is […]
February 21, 2023

TPWD Proposes Snapper, Ling, Shark Changes

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department officials are considering changes to some saltwater regulations. You can make your comments here. The following are the official proposals. Shortfin Mako Shark – In response to federal actions, the proposed […]
February 16, 2023

Fairfield State Park To Close Permanently

After more than 50 years of public use and outdoor recreation by Texas families, Fairfield Lake State Park will permanently close to the public Feb. 28. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was notified by its […]
February 16, 2023

Kevin VanDam Announces Final Season Of Tournament Fishing

All good things must come to an end. Kevin VanDam’s last season as a professional touring pro will end after this year’s 2023 Bass Pro Tour season. Arguably the greatest tournament angler ever, has decided this […]
February 16, 2023

Project To Monitor Billfish Bycatch In Gulf

NOAA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are collaborating on a 5-year project to “evaluate the feasibility of bycatch hotspots” via communication networks in the Gulf of Mexico. Used as a tool to help […]