Fishing for the Facts
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s mission statement is “To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and...
TP&W Field Notes
Join the Texas Oyster Cult This Winter
As the winter season sets in and water temperature begins to dip, it can become tempting to enjoy the comforts...
The Future of Southern Flounder Hatchery Production
Anyone who enjoys fishing along the Texas coast knows that southern flounder (flounder) are a popular fish to catch. Whether...
The History and Ecological Value of the Sabine Lake Oyster Reef
Many people probably don’t realize it, but Sabine Lake supports one of the largest unharvested oyster reefs in the Gulf...
Oyster Reef Restoration in Texas: A Balancing Act
If you’ve lived in Texas for any amount of time you’ve likely had the opportunity to eat an oyster. You...
Paddle the Texas Coast
If you’re looking for a new fishing adventure this summer, consider exploring one of the Texas Paddling Trails. The number...
Artificial Reefs and Red Snapper – Closer than your local grocery store!
Just over 10 road miles, or nine nautical miles (NM), is all it takes for a Texas angler to access...
iSnapper: How Texas Anglers are Getting Involved
The 2019 federal red snapper season began June 1 and runs 97 days for private recreational anglers, and we hope...
Looking Out For Shrimp: The TPWD Disease Monitoring Program
Shrimp: the prize of the Gulf Coast. It’s one of the most commercially lucrative fisheries in the United States and...
Concerns of Shrimp Virus Across Texas Gulf Coast
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists have reported that imported frozen shrimp can carry viruses and other diseases that...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Easy Shrimp Mozambique
Zesty shrimp in a saffron and garlic-based sauce.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup water...