Texas Fish & Game

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November 8, 2023

Waterfowl Hunters Can Help Stop Spread Of Invasives

Waterfowl season is on the horizon and as hunters across the state start prepping their gear and boats for opening day, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds them to join the fight against the […]
November 2, 2021

Duck Hunters Can Halt Spread of Invasive Plants

Waterfowl hunters are gearing up across the state in anticipation of opening day. In an effort to avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding […]
November 3, 2020

Giant Salvinia Found On Lone Star Lake

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) discovered the presence of giant salvinia on Lone Star Lake during a recent fish population survey. This highly invasive plant is fast growing and can be a major threat […]
July 14, 2020

TPWD Calls To “Clean, Drain, Dry”

The July 4th Holiday arrives this weekend and Texans may be getting out on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) inland fisheries and law enforcement staff are urging boaters to do their part […]
November 13, 2019

Duck Hunters Need To Watch For This

With duck hunting season getting underway in most of the state in early November, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean, drain and dry boats and equipment before traveling from […]
November 6, 2017

How to Avoid Spreading Salvinia and Zebra Mussels-and Get Ticketed (video)

Did you know it is illegal to transport zebra mussels in Texas? Even if you do not realize you have them on your boat, you can be fined if you transport them to another location. This […]