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Feb. 28, 2012

Pronghorn Restoration and Research Seminar March 6 at Sul Ross

ALPINE — The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) of Sul Ross State University and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will host a March 6 seminar to discuss current findings of the Pronghorn Restoration and Research Project.

Keep Fit at Lake Texana and Other Texas State Parks

EDNA – We invite you to take a look at Texas State Parks to help you achieve your New Year’s fitness resolutions in an affordable “keep fit” setting.

Toledo Bend Toyota ShareLunker Biggest of Season to Date

ATHENS—Toledo Bend, the sprawling reservoir on the border between Texas and Louisiana, produced the sixth Toyota ShareLunker of the current season Saturday, a 14.20-pound largemouth bass that is the largest entered so far this season.

Feb. 24, 2012

Trophy Bass Management Symposium March 24 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS – Private bass pond managers will get a behind-the scenes look at how Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) inland fisheries biologists monitor fish populations and care for trophy bass at a statewide symposium set for March 23—24, 2012, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens.

Feb. 22, 2012

Fish Hatchery Closure Possible Due to Drought

ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) may temporarily close the Dundee Fish Hatchery near Wichita Falls during the upcoming production season due to a declining water supply.

Feb. 21, 2012

Nuisance Alligator Hunter Permit Application Deadline March 15

AUSTIN – Nuisance alligator control hunters have until March 15 to apply for a permit under new rules adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.

TPWD Sets Statewide Public Hearings

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is recommending changes to next year’s hunting and fishing regulations. The department is seeking comment on these proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations during a series of public hearings.

Lake Amistad Gets New Fishing Hotspot

ATHENS—The lake known as “the Big Friendly” got a little friendlier to fish recently.

Feb. 17, 2012

Brady Creek Lake Hit with Golden Alga Bloom

BRADY, Texas — Brady Creek Lake, a popular destination for bass, crappie, and catfish anglers near Brady,  was diagnosed earlier this week with a toxic bloom of golden alga.  This is the first time Brady Creek Lake has been impacted by this harmful alga.

I’ll Take the Dirt Road

The first wave of mountain bikers participated in the opening day of Dirt Fest 2012, a series of guided bike rides through miles of rugged and scenic Chihuahuan Desert inside Big Bend Ranch State Park near Lajitas, TX.