Jan. 30, 2012

Angler Lands Toyota ShareLunker 526 from Lake Austin

ATHENS—Lake Austin gave up the third Toyota ShareLunker of the season to Austin angler Brett Ketchum January 29.

Jan. 26, 2012

Use, Management of Devils River Outlined in Collaborative Report

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission was briefed today on recommended steps to provide public access to the Devils River in Val Verde County, while preserving the river’s precious natural and cultural resources and protecting adjacent landowners’ privacy.

Jan. 25, 2012

JFK Seagrass Proposal to Emphasize Public Education, Voluntary Protection

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved a staff recommendation to protect seagrass in the Laguna Madre near the John F. Kennedy Memorial Causeway in Nueces County through a voluntary education and outreach program.

Jan. 19, 2012

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Scheduled for September 28-30, 2012

CONROE—Dates for the highly-anticipated return of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the world championship of professional bass fishing and country music festival, were announced today with all of the action set to begin Friday, Sept. 28. The three-day event (Sept. 28-30) will feature anglers from across all major tours and some of country music’s premier artists with event proceeds benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its youth outdoor  programs.

Jan. 9, 2012

Central Texas Zebra Mussel forums scheduled for Jan. 18-19

Three forms will be held Jan. 18 and 19 in Kingsland and Marble Falls and Burnet to address the threat of invasive mussels in the Highland Lakes. The purpose of these forums is to raise awareness of potential consequences associated with zebra and quagga mussels in the Colorado River system.

TPWD Hunter Education Instructor Training Set in Wichita Falls

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be conducting a free Hunter Education New Instructor Training Workshop February 4, 2012, in Wichita Falls, Texas. The workshop will take place from 9:00 a.m.  to 5:00 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead State Park at 229 Park Road 63, Wichita Falls, TX 76310.

TPWD Hunter Education Instructor Training Set in Grand Prairie

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be conducting a free Hunter Education New Instructor Training Workshop February 18, 2012 in Grand Prairie, Texas. The workshop will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the North Texas Education Center, 5411 Robinson Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052.

Jan. 4, 2012

Boater Ed Now Required for Operators Born After Sept. 1, 1993

AUSTIN – Anyone looking forward to operating a motor-powered vessel, sailboat or personal water craft on Texas public waters this year needs to have completed a state-approved boater education course if born after Sept. 1, 1993.

Dec. 30, 2011

Season’s Second Toyota ShareLunker Comes from Falcon

ATHENS—When Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine publisher Randy Brudnicki planned a fishing trip to Falcon International Reservoir with his sons Jason and Dustin for the week after Christmas, he knew the time was right to catch a Toyota ShareLunker.

Dec. 28, 2011

Lake Fork Toyota ShareLunker First of Season

ATHENS—Andrew Watson of Highland Village caught the first entry of the 26th Toyota ShareLunker season December 27, 2011, from Lake Fork.