tpwd speckled trout

[ultrastealth]

Now every friggin' guide from that area will be on the upper coast. No thanks.

[SaltwaterSlick]

Someone mentioned the credentials of the Commission... Y'all take a look at these credentials!! THIS is who is running the wildlife and fisheries of this state!!!! Bunch of dang bureaucrats that are for the most part totally disassociated from hunting and fishing, yet they set the rules we must all play by!! This REALLY ****** ME OFF!!



Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meetings
• Public Comment

The Honorable
S. Reed Morian
Chairman
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
300 Jackson Hill
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 863-8202 Fax

S. Reed Morian was appointed to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission by Governor Rick Perry in 2009 and reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2015 to a six-year term which will expire on February 1, 2021. On January 25, 2018, he was elected Vice-Chairman of the Commission. On August 6, 2019, he was appointed Chairman by Governor Greg Abbott. Morian serves as Chairman/CEO of DX Service Company, Inc. in Houston. He is very active in the Houston community, serving on the Board of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and past Chairman of the Houston Parks Board and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma.

The Honorable
Arch H. "Beaver" Aplin, III
Vice-Chairman
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
327 FM 2004
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
(979) 230-2068 Fax

Arch H. “Beaver” Aplin, III was appointed to the Commission by Governor Greg Abbott on November 15, 2018 for a term that will expire February 1, 2023. On August 22, 2019, he was elected Vice-Chairman of the Commission. Arch H. “Beaver” Aplin, III is president and CEO of Buc-ee’s. He is a member of the Lieutenant Governor's Transportation Advisory Board, the Houston Methodist Hospital President’s Leadership Council, and a lifetime member of both the Coastal Conservation Association and The 100 Club. He is the former board president of the Brazosport Independent School District, a former member of the State of Texas Small Business Council, and a former member of the Brazosport Center for Arts and Sciences Board of Trustees. He was given the Outstanding Alumni Award for the College of Architecture at Texas A&M in 2012 and the M.B. Zale Visionary Merchant Award in 2018. Aplin is a lifelong outdoorsman.

The Honorable
James E. Abell
Commissioner
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
P.O. Box 1842
Kilgore, TX 75663
(903) 984-4538 Fax

James E. Abell was appointed to the Commission by Governor Greg Abbott on August 6, 2019 for a term that will expire February 1, 2025. James E. Abell is part owner and President /CEO of Maverick Well Service and part owner and Vice President of Business Development of Artesia EcoScience. He is a member of the University of Texas Marine Science Institute Advisory Council, a former board member of the East Texas Oil Museum, former board member of the Kilgore Chamber of Commerce, former President of the Board of the Meadowbrook Country Club, and a member of the Order of the Rose.
Additionally, he is a life member of Coastal Conservation Association, life member of FlatsWorthy, life member of Safari Club International, and a member of the Port Aransas Rod and Reel Club. Abell received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Development from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, and also earned a Master of Business Administration in Energy Management from the University of Oklahoma.

The Honorable
Oliver J. Bell
Commissioner
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
P. O. Box 79710
Houston, TX 77279
(832) 218-1996 Fax

Oliver J. Bell was appointed to the Commission by Governor Greg Abbott on November 15, 2018 for a term that will expire February 1, 2023. Mr. Bell is the CEO of Oliver Bell, Inc., a labor relations consulting firm that emphasizes teaching and developing leadership skills. He is also the founder of the Texas Labor and Employee Relations Consortium. Prior to founding his firm, he served as vice president of a consulting firm and preceding that, worked for Mobil Oil’s human resources group. He is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Association, and the Association of the United States Army. He is a member of the West Point Society of greater Houston and past member of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity -The Boulé. He served on the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, is a former gubernatorial appointee and chairman of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, and the former chairman of the Windham School District Board of Trustees. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and was an Airborne-Ranger qualified Army officer.

The Honorable
Anna B. Galo
Commissioner
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
1202 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 3
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 796-9911 Fax

Anna B. Galo was appointed to the Commission by Governor Greg Abbott in 2015 and reappointed in 2019 to a term which will expire February 1, 2021. Currently, Mrs. Galo is very active in her family's business, serving as co-trustee of the family mineral trust as well as Vice-President and Co-Operations Manager of several companies dealing with oil and gas holdings, commercial real estate, and ranching and hunting industries. Mrs. Galo has a longstanding history of dedication to both civic and charitable organizations. Anna served on the City of Laredo Historic Landmark Board committed to the preservation of the historic area. Anna is also a loyal advocate to fighting hunger in South Texas and is a member and immediate past president of the Board of Directors of the South Texas Food Bank. She is also immediate past president and currently serves on the Board of Directors at United Day School. She was recognized by Las Damas de la Cultura de Oro with La Dama Award and honored by LEAD Laredo into their Laredo Hall of Fame. In 2011, she and her husband John were granted the Blue Spirit of Excellence Award by the Laredo Police Officers Association. Anna was awarded Tejano Achiever by Lulac Council No.12. and inducted into the Jr. Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame. Mrs. Galo is a former board member of the Border Cultural Promotion Foundation, the Laredo Center for the Arts, the Webb County Children’s Advocacy Center and a former board member and local chair of AVANCE. She is a founding member and first treasurer of The Laredo Community College Education Foundation. Mrs. Galo graduated from St. Mary's University with a BA in English, and is a former educator.

The Honorable
Jeffery D. Hildebrand
Commissioner
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
P.O. Box 61229
Houston, TX 77028-1229
(713) 209-2475 Fax

Jeffery D. Hildebrand was appointed to the Commission by Governor Greg Abbott on August 6, 2019 for a term that will expire February 1, 2025. Mr. Hildebrand is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Hilcorp Energy Company. Prior to founding Hilcorp in 1989, Mr. Hildebrand was with Exxon Company, U.S.A, the Dan A. Hughes Company, and American Energy Capital Corporation. He earned a Master of Science in petroleum engineering (1985) and a Bachelor of Science in geology (1981), both from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was a member of Pi Epsilon Tau, Petroleum Engineering’s Honor Society.
Mr. Hildebrand serves on the boards of Central Houston, Inc., the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Houston Police Foundation, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, and The University of Texas Investment Management Company. He served a six year term on The University of Texas Systems Board of Regents. He is a past board member of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the Greater Houston Community Foundation, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, and Star of Hope Mission.

The Honorable
Jeanne W. Latimer
Commissioner
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
5150 Broadway St. # 471
San Antonio, TX 7820

Jeanne W. Latimer was appointed to the Commission by Governor Greg Abbott on November 17, 2015 to a six-year term which will expire on February 1, 2021. Mrs. Latimer served as a Trustee for her family’s ranching, oil and gas interests, which included managing the Turkey Track Ranch in Hutchinson County, TX. She currently serves as an officer and director of several family companies. She served on the Vanderbilt University Alumnae Board and was her 10th year class reunion chairman. She also served on the Board of the Amarillo Museum of Art (Amarillo Art Center). In addition, she has served as St. Luke's Episcopal School (San Antonio, TX) Gala Fundraiser Chairman and on the Parent Council; Saint Mary's Hall (San Antonio, TX) 1998 Gala Fundraiser Chairman and as a volunteer for numerous events and fundraisers for the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), helping to raise funding for Type 1 diabetes research. Mrs. Latimer earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University.

The Honorable
Robert L. “Bobby” Patton, Jr.
Commissioner
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
5201 Camp Bowie Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76107

Bobby Patton was appointed to the Commission by Governor Greg Abbott on August 6, 2019 for a term that will expire February 1, 2025. Mr. Patton is president of Texas Capitalization Resource Group, Inc. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, The University of Texas (UT) Development Board, UT Marine Science Institute, and the UT Liberal Arts Advisory Council. Additionally, he is a director of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and former chairman of the PGA Tournament Committee for Charles Schwab.
Mr. Patton received a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin, a Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary’s Law School, and a Master of Laws from the Southern Methodist University School of Law.

The Honorable
**** Scott
Commissioner
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
P.O. Box 2489
Wimberley, TX 78676
(713) 453-2756 Fax

**** Scott was appointed to the Commission by Governor Rick Perry on February 1, 2011 and was reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott to another six-year term which will expire on February 1, 2023. He is co-owner of Trans-Global Solutions Inc., a railroad transportation company. He is a member of Delta Sigma Pi and the Boys and Girls Country Executive Committee. He is also a volunteer contributor for the Hays County FFA and 4H clubs and a Lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and serves on their International Committee. He previously served on the Lower Colorado River Authority Board from 2009 through 2010. Scott received a bachelor's degree from Lamar University.

The Honorable
Lee Marshall Bass
Chairman-Emeritus
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
201 Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 390-8408 Fax

Lee Marshall Bass was appointed to the Commission by Governor William P. Clements, Jr. on February 20, 1989 to a six-year term. On February 24, 1995, he was named Chairman and reappointed for another six-year term by Governor George W. Bush. On August 29, 2001, he was named Chairman-Emeritus by Governor Rick Perry; graduate of Yale University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He serves on the boards of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, The Peregrine Fund, the International Rhino Foundation and Vanderbilt University.

The Honorable
T. Dan Friedkin
Chairman-Emeritus
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
1375 Enclave Parkway
Houston, TX 77077
(713) 580-5220 Fax

T. Dan Friedkin was appointed to the Commission by Governor Rick Perry on May 9, 2005 and was reappointed by Governor Perry to another six-year term in 2011. He served as Chairman from September 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013 and again from July 29, 2015 to January 19, 2018. Friedkin is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Friedkin Group, with responsibility for companies and investments principally in the automotive industry. These include Gulf States Toyota, the world's fourth largest privately held Toyota distributorship. Friedkin is an avid outdoorsman who is active in wildlife conservation initiatives in the U.S. and abroad. He is a trustee of the Wildlife Conservation Society, a trustee of the Kinkaid School, member of the Young President's Organization, Chairman of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation and serves on the advisory Board of The Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. A graduate of Georgetown University, he received a Masters Degree from Rice University.

[PondPopper]

IMO they should completely shut coastal fishing down from state line to state line for at least a year, and 2 years would be even better.....
Growing up here on the Texas coast it is sad to see what it has become over the years.... More and more boats, more and more "guides" and far less fish.. history has proved that Humans can and will destroy any resource if left unchecked..

[Capt Glenn]

Capt Glenn,
How do you think the redfish population did during the freeze? I’ve only fished one day since in the ULM and caught both trout and redfish, but haven’t heard much about redfish population impact.

In our area it didn't really affect the redfish. I only saw a couple of dead ones.

[kingranch]

everyone seems to think that female fish are now targeted...

I'm skeptical of this thinking even though it sounds logical to me, why would tpwd enact something that would target the females you would think biologists might know more than tbh fishologists... please splain yourself guys?

i mean males do grow larger than 15 inches so if you catch a 17 inch trout I figure its a 50-50 chance its a female

according to this avg male is 19!
https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild...g%20for%20prey.

[DRT]

I knew it was coming, and it was possibly needed for the LLM... the PROBLEM is when this state takes they never give back. I've seen it over and over again.

That's government period.

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[jdg13]

Always more of the same. TPWD comes out with some regulation change. Don't explain the scientific basis (if there even is one), just change the rules. A real study on the fishery, limits set based on real data, and cracking down on the bubbas and no speakies disregarding all the rules would be a good start, but I got a better chance of winning the lottery.

[ultrastealth]

Always more of the same. TPWD comes out with some regulation change. Don't explain the scientific basis (if there even is one), just change the rules. A real study on the fishery, limits set based on real data, and cracking down on the bubbas and no speakies disregarding all the rules would be a good start, but I got a better chance of winning the lottery.

Once limits are reduced, they never go back. There are a whole lot of elitists who would love to make all fishing catch and release.

[Capt Glenn]

Well, one other thing specifically to Capt. Glenn: Just want you to know that I respect and admire your experience and attitude about this whole mess. You seem to have a sincere interest in the resource and what makes you a living and that is appreciated. Though I have noticed you aren't posting many pics of nice fish on the cleaning tables lately...

Thank you sir. Not many piles to take pics of. Since the freeze we have released a lot more fish and I have had more folks just keep a few for dinner and release the rest. And I've had a couple slow trips as well due to fronts. I like the grip and grins better anyway. Dead piles sell trips but I am going to try to get by without them and keep encouraging C&R.

Going back to the reduced limits, I was very surprised that the 5 fish limit didn't hurt the guide business. It has not but I sure think dropping it much lower will start to. Of course people still pay way more money to go pull 4 red snapper off the bottom so who knows.

[HTOWN]

Thank you sir. Not many piles to take pics of. Since the freeze we have released a lot more fish and I have had more folks just keep a few for dinner and release the rest. And I've had a couple slow trips as well due to fronts. I like the grip and grins better anyway. Dead piles sell trips but I am going to try to get by without them and keep encouraging C&R.

Going back to the reduced limits, I was very surprised that the 5 fish limit didn't hurt the guide business. It has not but I sure think dropping it much lower will start to. Of course people still pay way more money to go pull 4 red snapper off the bottom so who knows.

You mean 2, snapps off the bottom! I'm putting in a 3kw and new electronics in the rig at the moment. Those elusive snapps!!

[cj_sandman]

Seems like a good move.

[Capt Glenn]

You mean 2, snapps off the bottom! I'm putting in a 3kw and new electronics in the rig at the moment. Those elusive snapps!!

Yes sir, I had state water snapper regs in mind but you are exactly right. Folks even line up to go catch 2 snapper each.

[SaltwaterSlick]

everyone seems to think that female fish are now targeted...

I'm skeptical of this thinking even though it sounds logical to me, why would tpwd enact something that would target the females you would think biologists might know more than tbh fishologists... please splain yourself guys?

i mean males do grow larger than 15 inches so if you catch a 17 inch trout I figure its a 50-50 chance its a female

according to this avg male is 19!
https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild...g%20for%20prey.

Please show me the biologist in the above list of Commission members?? TPWD does have biologists, but they're useless as tits on a boar hog... They do good work and they work hard at collecting data/statistics on our resources only to be ignored by the Commission!! The commission is made up of business executives with all kinds of business experience in the oil patch, transportation industry, and even a lawyer or two, but not one biologist in the bunch except for maybe the last guy on the list and that's a stretch... look at his background and work experience...

[rtp]

Please show me the biologist in the above list of Commission members?? TPWD does have biologists, but they're useless as tits on a boar hog... They do good work and they work hard at collecting data/statistics on our resources only to be ignored by the Commission!! The commission is made up of business executives with all kinds of business experience in the oil patch, transportation industry, and even a lawyer or two, but not one biologist in the bunch except for maybe the last guy on the list and that's a stretch... look at his background and work experience...

Saved me a bunch of typing.

[ultrastealth]

Please show me the biologist in the above list of Commission members?? TPWD does have biologists, but they're useless as tits on a boar hog... They do good work and they work hard at collecting data/statistics on our resources only to be ignored by the Commission!! The commission is made up of business executives with all kinds of business experience in the oil patch, transportation industry, and even a lawyer or two, but not one biologist in the bunch except for maybe the last guy on the list and that's a stretch... look at his background and work experience...

All levels of government are run by idiots, mostly idiots who pander to other idiots that hold public office. That sums up the TP&W board perfectly.