December 2016 Shrimp Culture in Texas: Safety and Innovations Robert Adami, Jr. | Coastal Fisheries Division The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Exotic Shrimp Inspection Program began in 1998 as interest grew regarding commercially cultured... Read More
November 2016 Are live croaker really the best bait for catching spotted seatrout? Jason Ferguson | Lower Laguna Madre Ecosystem Leader | TPWD Coastal Fisheries Division At the risk of starting an all-out war, I'm going to reopen an old debate. Are croaker really a better... Read More
October 2016 Oyster Reef Restoration in East Galveston Bay: Build it and They Will Come! Bill Rodney | Natural Resource Specialist | Habitat Assessment Team | Coastal Fisheries Division A fisherman standing on the deck of a boat might perceive East Galveston Bay as a wide expanse of open... Read More
September 2016 Where did all those boats come from? Norman Boyd | Coastal Fisheries Division | Port O’Connor Editor’s Note: If this presentation from TPWD looks familiar it would be because we ran part of it last month.... Read More
August 2016 Where did all those boats come from? Norman Boyd | Coastal Fisheries Division | Port O’Connor Does it look like there are too many boats on the bay to you? If you're a half hour late... Read More
July 2016 Rock of Ages Adam Reimer | Fish & Wildlife Technician | Corpus Christi Marine Lab The stench was overwhelming. I recall struggling to keep my lunch down, but I was focused on my prize. This... Read More
June 2016 Citizen Science on the Go: The iSnapper Self-Reporting App Zack Thomas | Natural Resources Specialist During the 2014 red snapper season Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asked red snapper anglers to log onto the... Read More
May 2016 How to Start a Career in Fisheries with Texas Parks and Wildlife Christopher Mace Ph.D. | Coastal Fisheries Division Frequently, I meet people who express an interest in working for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), especially when... Read More
April 2016 Southern Flounder Biology and Management in Texas Mike Stahl, Biologist | Dickinson Marine Lab Southern flounder are the third-most sought after fish species by anglers fishing Texas bays and estuaries. They are the largest... Read More
March 2016 Saltwater Social Media Julie Hagen | Social Media Specialist In 2016, having an online presence through social media is expected from any organization looking to connect with its customers,... Read More