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Snap a picture while at work, and share on social media. #lifejacket2work Public Notice TPW Commission Meeting May 22-23, 2024. Comment on proposed regulations and transactions . | View agenda. | Learn how to access the meeting. TPWD News First Ever Spring Fling Event at Lake Corpus Christi State Park Official Media Advisory: Sam Houston National Forest Wildlife Management Area Closed Due to Severe Flooding Public Comment Sought on Proposed Regulation Changes to Disease Detection, Response Rules in Deer Breeding Facilities Read all news Hot Topics Grass Carp Permitting Information Chronic Wasting Disease Executive Order MLDP Registration Information Chronic Wasting Disease Connect All Social Media Sign Up for Email Updates Office Locations Questions & Comments State Parks for Beginners The great outdoors awaits you in Texas State Parks. Choose from over 80 parks, natural areas, historic sites and visitor centers. Follow these steps to plan your trip. Choose a park, plan your visit and make your reservation. Fishing for Beginners If you are (or think you might be) interested in fishing. We’ll get you started with fish helpful videos, articles, apps and other resources to teach you the basics and help you find just the right place to fish. Bigger better bass! Anglers who catch a bass that’s at least 8 lbs. or 24" can participate all year-long by entering their catch online or in the ShareLunker app. Participants will receive a catch kit, achievement decal, ShareLunker gear, and entry into a drawing for prizes including a $5,000 shopping spree! TPW Television on PBS this Week Play Button Trail Taming Troubadour, Melton Ranch, Park Arts Meet a mountain-biking musician who has been taming trails in San Angelo for decades. Paul Melton’s knowledge of quail habitats and his own land management practices have made him a leader in the quail conservation community. The beauty of a natural place draws some different crowds when arts are paired with parks. Now in TPW Magazine - April 2024 Let’s Go Camping! Your guide to planning a successful overnight stay at a Texas state park. The Best Moments of my life unfold outdoors, on rocky trails and winding rivers that lead away from the asphalt and bricks of city life. Now Stocking Catfish! You’ll find catfish in neighborhood ponds and other community lakes from mid-April through October. Look over the stocking schedule for specific dates and a location near you. Get the free Outdoor Annual. Visit outdoorannual.com or get the free app for everything you need to know before you go. The app shows location-based info on hunting seasons and nearby waterbodies, plus the ability to look up current and past license purchases. Play Button Protect the Lakes You Love Invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels can ruin fishing, boating and swimming for everyone. You can’t always tell if a lake is infested with invasive species, and even a small piece left on your boat or gear can infest another lake. Get all access to TPW magazine for only $20. Enjoy a full year of our award-winning photos, travel recommendations, and much more! Plus, the digital subscription includes more than 600 articles and future updates while the subscription is active. Email Updates Sign Up for Email Updates. Your email address Select a subscription topic State Park Updates & Promotions Hunting Updates & Promotions Fishing Offers & Promotions Weekly Fishing Reports Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine News Releases Our Wild Texas E-Newsletter Public Meetings and Comments Subscribe account_circle Manage My Subscriptions archive E-Newsletter Archive Your contact information is used to deliver requested updates or to access your subscriber preferences. Children under 13 years of age must have a parent/guardian’s consent before providing any personal information to the agency. 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