Red Tide and Fish Hatcheries
If you spend time fishing the Gulf coast you have probably at least heard the term, "Red Tide." Maybe you...
TP&W Field Notes
Fresh Red Drum! It’s what’s for Dinner
Most coastal anglers are well aware of the thrilling fight and excellent table fare that a red drum provides, but...
Shrimp Culture in Texas: Safety and Innovations
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Exotic Shrimp Inspection Program began in 1998 as interest grew regarding commercially cultured...
Are live croaker really the best bait for catching spotted seatrout?
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!
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?
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?
Does it look like there are too many boats on the bay to you? If you're a half hour late...
Rock of Ages
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
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
Frequently, I meet people who express an interest in working for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), especially when...
