Tag Archives: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Fishermen protest Texas Parks and Wildlife for closure of oyster reefs
Texas fishermen from across the gulf coast region staged a public protest in front of the Texas Parks and Wildlife office, 2805 N. Navarro St. Wednesday afternoon. About 150 protesters were speaking out against the closure of Texas oyster reefs by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The reefs have been closed in Galveston Bay, Matagorda Bay, San Antonio Bay, and Aransas Bay. Members of the “Save Texas Fishermen Coalition” say they were protesting because these reef closings have effectively ended most commercial oyster fishing in Texas. Photos, >click to read< 17:40
American Marine launch’s Texas Parks and Wildlife aluminum catamaran patrol boat for State and Federal waters
The 80’ x 27’ (OAL) Captain Murchison features twin CAT C18 ACERT D Engines, with Hamilton Jet HM 521 waterjets and is built to USCG Subchapter T standards. It is also the first vessel in North America to feature Hamilton Jet’s innovative Advanced Vessel Control (AVX) system. The new AVX features include both a station keeping and a JETanchor positioning system. Additional vessel features include a DJI Mavic Drone integrated to the helm displays, as well as a FLIR M400 XR High resolution Thermal Imaging video with tracking to assist with patrol duties in the Gulf of Mexico. The state-of-the-art hydrofoil assisted vessel, from Teknicraft Design, will combine innovative design features critical to modern maritime law enforcement. Video, >click to read< 14:48
How cold is it? Texas Parks and Wildlife halts fishing along Gulf Coast during freeze
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has temporarily closed certain areas of the Texas coast to fishing in order to protect fish stocks, according to a statement. The closure is in effect from 6 a.m. on Jan. 2 to 10 p.m. on Jan. 3. “The high mortality that a freeze can cause may deplete fish stocks for years,” said Robin Riechers, director of TPWD’s Coastal Fisheries Division. click here to read the story 10:03
TEXAN FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Local President of Texas American Eel Association Jason Fregia was denied the right to file a petition with Texas Parks and Wildlife to add the American Eel to the Texas commercial fishing list. Fregia’s intent was to introduce (TAEA) research to Texas Parks and wildlife proving the American Eel does exist in Texas waterways and Texas Parks and Wildlife is jeopardizing over $467.1 billion dollars in industries in Texas A possible lost in the Texas GDP of 35.7% of the Texas economy could be affected if the American eel was ever listed as endangered or threatened in the United States, according to the Texas comptroller Texas America eels could be generating a huge industry for the economy of Texas Read the complaint here 17:14
The Cover Up Of The Texas American Eel – by Jason Fregia
Recently there was a petition filed with USFW to list the American eel as a Threatened species by CESAR “Council for Endangered Species Act Reliability”, The American eel was not listed under the threatened Species Act by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. According to the wildlife service the American eel’s population is still stable. Without knowing of the huge population of American eels that exist in Texas. Texas is not allowing the harvest of the eels due to the result of a cover up to protect Texas Parks and Wildlife from legal repercussions due to falsifying Federal Documents. Read the rest here 19:27
CORPUS CHRISTI – Game Wardens Target Illegal Fishing In Gulf – Video
An increase in illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico has prompted Texas Parks and Wildlife to not only step up patrols, but also ask the public for tips. During a recent night patrol offshore, game wardens came across a “long line”, which is similar to a common trotline that you might see on a lake, but much longer. Read the rest here 07:20
