Nov. 21, 2014

Lake Fork Produces Season’s First Toyota ShareLunker

ATHENS—David Roulston of Frisco kicked off the current Toyota ShareLunker season with his catch of a 13.88-pound largemouth bass from Lake Fork November 20.

Nov. 18, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 18, 2014

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

Nov. 17, 2014

NFWF Announces $13.2 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Texas

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced about $13.2 million in grants for eight Texas projects that will use criminal settlement funds from the BP oil spill to add land to coastal wildlife refuges, restore threatened marshes, and protect vital habitat from erosion.

Nov. 14, 2014

November 16 Is World Falconry Day

AUSTIN — Falconry associations worldwide, including members of the International Association for Falconry and Birds of Prey and the Texas Hawking Association, will be celebrating World Falconry Day November 16.

Nov. 13, 2014

Texas State Parks Finally Flaunting Their Fall Foliage

A reluctant autumn with warmer than usual temperatures finally is giving way this week to the season’s first major cold front, signaling to Texas flora that it’s time to don their colorful foliar cloaks. More than 90 Texas state parks offer leaf-peepers of all ages a safe and family-friendly setting in which to enjoy the show.

Nov. 6, 2014

Texas A&M Study Trumpets Texas State Parks’ Economic Benefit

AUSTIN – The Texas State Park system’s more than 90 sites have a significant economic impact on the state’s economy, generating $774 million in retail sales annually, contributing $351 million in economic benefits and creating 5,800 jobs statewide. Those were just part of the findings of a recent Texas A&M University study shared with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Authorizes New Yoakum Dunes Wildlife Management Area in Panhandle

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved acceptance of a land donation to create the new 14,037-Acre Yoakum Dunes Wildlife Management Area in Cochran, Terry and Yoakum Counties near Lubbock, providing a refuge for the threatened lesser prairie chicken and other native grassland birds and wildlife. It’s the first new WMA in Texas since the 2006 donation of the McGillivray and Leona McKie Muse Wildlife Management Area in Brown County.

TPW Commission Recognizes Employee Achievement

AUSTIN – Several Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees and programs were recognized at Thursday’s TPW Commission meeting. Awards included the Shikar-Safari International Wildlife Officer of the Year Award, the Outstanding Leadership Award from the State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission for Women, the Community Leadership Award and the John Covert Watson Award for Vision.

Nov. 4, 2014

November Brings Prime Camping for First-Timers and Experienced Pros Alike

AUSTIN – As November approaches, it brings with it cool, crisp evenings, changing trees, and fall outdoor recreation. It’s also the perfect month to camp under the stars, spending time and making memories with friends and family.

Oct. 30, 2014

Deer Season Opens Nov. 1

AUSTIN – Well within the memory of many Texas Baby Boomers, some Hill Country schools used to give students a holiday on the first day of deer season.