The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is seeking public comment on a proposal requiring that all boats operating on public freshwater be drained after use to help combat the spread of zebra mussels.
Under water draining regulations in effect in 47 counties in North and Central Texas, boaters and anglers...
A joint venture formed by affiliates of three of the world's largest oil and gas companies is helping conservation efforts in Texas.
Golden Pass LNG, which recently pledged $130,000 in support of Ducks Unlimited's conservation programs along the Texas coast, added to the outreach by providing more than 3.2 million...
Now that deer season is nearly over, it’s time to pursue another yearly tradition -- hunting through the freezer.
For most Texas hunters, pursuing deer and other game is a two-pronged excursion. It’s about building memories and enjoying the company of others in the field while also providing for the...
UPDATE: Texas State Parks to close to public amid COVID-19 pandemic.Â
Outdoor-related activities remain an encouraged part of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, provided Texans maintain social distancing rules issued by state and local officials. However, if you are or planned to get outdoors in the Texas State Parks system...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Public Hunt Drawing System will be online-only beginning with summer applications for hunts ranging from deer and turkeys to alligators and exotics.
The drawings also include eight specifically for youth only.
Applications will only be accepted online, and in a change from the past, no “Applications...
Three Texas men have been cited for violating federal reef fish regulations June 19 in the Gulf of Mexico.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited Oscar Naranjo, 49, of Galveston; Eustacio Rangel, 51, of Port Isabel; and Vincent Longoria, 47, of Palacios after finding them in possession of...
Two Texas national wildlife refuges will open for migratory bird hunting under rules enacted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, which already is open to big game hunting and sport fishing, will add migratory bird hunting, while Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge will expand hunting...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department  has signed temporary agreements with four Guadalupe River property owners to expand public access to the trout fishery downstream of Canyon Lake.
Public fishing access will be available at Mountain Breeze Campground, Rio Guadalupe Resort (formerly Rio Raft and Resort), and Whitewater Sports beginning...
The President's fiscal year 2014 discretionary budget request provides $1.6 billion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an increase of $76.4 million over the 2012 enacted level, to fund the agency's high priority needs. The budget also includes approximately $1.2 billion available under permanent appropriations, most of which...
The stocking of keeper-size channel catfish has started for the 15 Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes in Texas and should be completed soon.
Additional stockings will take place every two weeks through the summer and fall except during August, when high water temperatures may limit fish survival.
“Neighborhood Fishin’ aims to give Texas...