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April 8, 2015

Toyota ShareLunker 563 Comes From Lake Conroe

ATHENS—David Campbell Perciful of Conroe caught Toyota ShareLunker 563 Tuesday night while fishing in a tournament on Lake Conroe.

March 26, 2015

International Children & Nature Conference Brings Thought Leaders to Austin

AUSTIN — This year has been a momentous year for the children and nature movement. Ten years after publication of Richard Louv’s Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, and five years after the establishment of the Texas Children in Nature collaborative, there is new and growing urgency around connecting children and families to nature.

March 24, 2015

Two New Ways to Keep Texas Wild

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is introducing two new conservation license plates to support native wildlife projects in Texas. One of the plates features a Lucifer hummingbird, while the other depicts a western diamondback rattlesnake.

March 9, 2015

Sunny Day Spawns Cloudburst of Big Bass

ATHENS—The sun came out, and the Toyota ShareLunkers came in.

March 3, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, March 3, 2015

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Feb. 25, 2015

Texas Outdoor Family Program in Bloom for Spring

AUSTIN — It’s that time of the year again—the weather is warming, the flowers are blooming and the Texas Outdoor Family is gearing up for a new season. Spending time outdoors has never been easier, thanks to this family camping program teaching families how to set up a tent, cook outdoors, build a campfire and play outside. The program offers low-cost weekends to help families from all backgrounds “unplug” and unwind, reconnecting with nature and one another.

Feb. 20, 2015

Private Lake Produces Season’s Second Toyota ShareLunker

ATHENS—Blair Schwarz of McAllen caught Toyota ShareLunker 559 from a private lake in Zapata County on February 19.

New National Initiative Mirrors Texas Children in Nature Effort

AUSTIN — A new National Parks Foundation initiative announced Feb. 19 by the White House emphasizes goals shared by a growing Texas coalition of partners with chapters in major cities, the Texas Children in Nature collaborative.

TPWD Taking Public Comment on Regulations Proposals Online, Live Webinar Set for March 6

AUSTIN – Each year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department proposes changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations and gathers public comment. Participating in the annual process is now more convenient with new online resources for getting involved, including recorded video presentations and an upcoming live online webinar presentation of this year’s proposals.

Feb. 17, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 17, 2015

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.