TP&W Field Notes

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Coastal Ecosystems are Habitats Shared by Sharks and Humans

Jonathan Davis M.S. and Carey Gelpi Ph.D. | Sabine Lake Marine Lab
Sharks occur in almost every marine habitat around the world. For example, the great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps) occurs in the...

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