Invasive zebra mussels, which negatively impact aquatic ecosystems, have been confirmed in the sixth body of water in Texas: Lake Lavon.
Tthe U.S. Geological Survey announced the confirmation, according to a news release. The presence of live zebra mussels or their larvae has now been documented in lakes Texoma, Ray...
From Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports
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Two Tarrant County game wardens were checking a field on opening day when they found two men sitting around a stock tank with shotguns and a moving dove decoy set out. The father-son duo was contacted by the...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is taking public comment on reauthorizing the practice of using tracking dogs to trail wounded deer, which has been prohibited in a dozen eastern counties for more than 20 years.
A series of public meetings is slated to provide details of the proposal and...
A new study provides a glimpse at America's economic stake in conservation, totaling the public and private investments in fish, wildlife and natural resources conservation at $38.8 billion per year -- funds that circulate through the economy and stimulate $93.2 billion in economic activity.
"The Conservation Economy in America," commissioned...
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 you'll have to make other plans.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday,...
Texas hunting regulations continually are altered and usually expanded to fit biological and access objectives set forth by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department hunting program leaders and biologists, and the proposals currently being considered for 2019-20 are no different.
Unlike in previous seasons, there aren't any radical or sweeping changes ...
A 56-year-old Texas professional bass angler was shot to death at a Mississippi hotel Sunday.
James "Jimmy" Johnson, of Ganado, was competing in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open tournament on Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson.
Jackson Police Department officials said Johnson was shot to death at a Motel 6,...
A 24-year-old Baytown man was found guilty of manslaughter and aggravated assault in connection with an alcohol-related boating accident on Memorial Day weekend two years ago.
The Chambers County boating crash, which occurred May 27, 2012, in a bayou on Lost Lake, killed Baytown resident Tyler Enderli, 24, and resulted...
Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling a lot of its 5.56mm M855 62 Grain PENE centerfire rifle ammunition, symbol No. ZGQ3308 and lot No. WCC10M106-004
Winchester determined the lot of 5.56mm M855 ammunition may contain incorrect propellant. Incorrect propellant in this ammunition may cause firearm damage, rendering the...