Sizzling Lake Austin Turns in Third Toyota ShareLunker of the Season
ATHENS—So far five fish have been entered into the Toyota ShareLunker program for the 2011-2012 season, and Lake Austin has produced three of them.
TPWD News Releases
Feb. 15, 2012
Government Canyon State Natural Area to Open Mid-Week During Holidays
SAN ANTONIO – Texans looking to experience the beauty and adventure of the Texas Hill Country during holidays will find greater opportunity to enjoy the outdoors at Government Canyon State Natural Area in west Bexar County, beginning this Spring Break.
Feb. 14, 2012
Lake Tawakoni State Park to Celebrate 10 years
WILLS POINT, TX—To celebrate 10 years of providing camping, hiking, fishing and outdoor recreation as the only state park facility on the east side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Lake Tawakoni State Park is set to host a wide variety of family-oriented events on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Feb. 9, 2012
176th Anniversary of Texas Declaration of Independence Celebration Set
WASHINGTON, Texas – Historical re-enactors portraying Texas heroes Col. William B. Travis, Gen. Sam Houston and Davy Crockett will help lend an authentic air to the Texas Independence Day celebration March 3-4 at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site.
Feb. 8, 2012
Texas State Parks Want You to Take A Hike
AUSTIN – Periodic mild winter days present a great opportunity to lace up your hiking boots or simply slip on your sneakers and hit a variety of trails snaking through dozens of Texas State Parks.
Feb. 7, 2012
Fly Fish Texas: Tie a Fly, Cast a Fly, Catch a Fish
ATHENS—Tie a fly. Cast a fly. Catch a fish.
Feb. 3, 2012
Artificial reef domes placed in Galveston Bay
HOUSTON – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently enhanced one of its oyster restoration projects in East Galveston Bay with the addition of 59 concrete artificial reef domes donated by Galveston Bay Foundation.
Feb. 2, 2012
Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine launches first-ever online fishing publication
AUSTIN – Just in time for the annual white bass run, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine is launching its first-ever online-only extra, “Texas Fishing 2012.”
Feb. 1, 2012
Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 1, 2012
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Deadline Approaching for Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Nominations
ATHENS—You have until February 29 to nominate an individual or organization that has made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas to the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.