We all want more oysters, and in the process of considering management options for the fishery, we need to prioritize the value of oyster IN the water.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public input on a proposed regulation change to prohibit the harvest of oysters in Carlos Bay, Mesquite Bay and Ayres Bay (Mesquite Bay complex).
At their March 23-24 meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPWC) will consider prohibiting the harvest of oysters in Carlos Bay, Mesquite Bay, and Ayres Bay.
“This closing is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters.”
“We want MORE oysters. If you had to boil it down, the whole conversation, two words: more oysters.”
“This closing is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters.”
“This closing is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters.”
“This closing is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters.”
“This closing is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters.”
Episode 46, Shane and John Blaha sit down with retired Texas Game Wardens and Rockport, Texas residents Michael Weiss and Scott McLeod for an honest and frank conversation about the status of our Texas oyster fishery, their concerns regarding management, and the crucial issues surrounding it.
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