March 18, 2010

Toyota ShareLunker 486 Comes from Lake Fork

ATHENS — Randy Williams of Staunton, Illinois, finally broke the ice: He caught Lake Fork’s first Toyota ShareLunker of the season on Tuesday, March 16.

March 10, 2010

Jacksonville Angler Lands Toyota ShareLunker 485

ATHENS — Michael Banks of Jacksonville had a day off and decided to go fishing March 9. "I was just looking for a day out," he said. "It would have been a great day if I had not caught a fish."

March 8, 2010

Toyota ShareLunker 484 Comes from Lake Lyndon B. Johnson

ATHENS — With the exception of Lake Austin, Colorado River lakes in the Texas Hill Country have never produced bass weighing 13 pounds.

March 4, 2010

14th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic Set For April 24-May 2

LAKE JACKSON — The Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) is coming up April 24-May 2, coinciding with the annual spectacle of spring bird migration in Texas. This friendly competition has a serious conservation purpose. Adult teams who record the most bird species win the privilege of choosing which bird conservation projects receive grant money.

"Adventure Camping Program" Coming to Texas State Parks This Spring

AUSTIN — The increasingly popular Texas Outdoor Family program is branching out to deliver adventurous programs for families who are looking for something more than an introductory how-to camping experience.

March 1, 2010

Full Moon Brings Flood of Toyota ShareLunkers

ATHENS — Three lakes-Austin, Amistad and O.H. Ivie-spit out Toyota ShareLunkers February 27, the day before the full moon.

Toyota ShareLunker 500 Will Be Catch of a Lifetime for One Lucky Angler

ATHENS — Most ShareLunkers — 13-pound-plus bass caught between October 1 and April 30 — are caught by ordinary anglers who enjoy a brief flurry of fame and get a fiberglass replica of their catch and some ShareLunker clothing.

New Web Site Tells Story of Texas Independence

AUSTIN — In connection with Texas Independence Day, March 2, the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park Association is proud to announce the launch of txindependence.org, a new Web site created in collaboration between Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Blinn College.

Feb. 25, 2010

"How-to" Camping Program Coming to North Texas State Parks This Spring

AUSTIN — Five Texas state parks in north Texas will host Texas Outdoor Family workshops this spring designed to familiarize families with the outdoors and teach them how to tent camp, cook outdoors and get the most out of their outdoor experience.

Feb. 23, 2010

Family Camping Workshops Offered in Houston Area this Spring

Camping in Texas can be a fun family outing, but it can also be an intimidating and daunting task for those who have never been. Thanks to the Texas Outdoor Family program, families have the chance to learn the basics of camping and enjoy the great outdoors.