Protecting Our Island Nurseries
In the spring of 1920, biologist T. Gilbert Pearson set out on the “Jim Duke,” a boat owned and operated...
TP&W Field Notes
Unique Environments Drive Unique Fisheries: The Case of Black Drum in Baffin Bay
Baffin Bay is a small section of the Upper Laguna Madre bay system, and it is located south of Corpus...
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...
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...
Gulf Coast Kitchen
Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.
Recipe of the month
Capt. Robert Peel’s Red Snapper with Seafood Stuffing
We want to thank Capt. Robert Peel of Texas Fins and Feathers for sharing this recipe. We invited friends for...
