iSnapper Smartphone App – Get it! Use it!
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in cooperation with the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation at Texas A&M University-Corpus...
TP&W Field Notes
Feeling the Squeeze – Trends in Red Snapper
I have spent many years fishing in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) for red snapper. Some of this fishing was...
Brown Shrimp Life History and Management in Texas
Brown shrimp (Farfantepenaeus aztecus) have an annual life cycle and are found in both estuarine and offshore habitats, depending on...
The How and Why of Fisheries Management in Texas
The fish and shellfish found in Texas waters are a natural resource that is shared among many groups, including “catch...
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...
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....
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Soft-Shell Crab Po’ Boys
Po’Boy style seafood sandwiches are always a treat no matter whether you use shrimp, oysters, or fresh catch-of-the-day fish fillets. ...