March 11, 2015

Prospects Good for Spring Turkey Hunting

AUSTIN – With a good mixture of mature gobblers and fearless young toms to challenge hunters, this year’s spring turkey season holds plenty of promise, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

March 10, 2015

Binoculars, Enthusiasm All That’s Required for Texas Birding Event

AUSTIN – Hundreds of avid and backyard birders alike will head to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains next month to compete in the nation’s biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament. The registration deadline for the 19th annual Great Texas Birding Classic, which runs from April 15 to May 15, is April 1.

March 9, 2015

Sunny Day Spawns Cloudburst of Big Bass

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

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Preview

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will return to Lake Fork on Memorial Day weekend, May 23 – 25, 2015. The top 35 professional bass anglers will compete for the world championship in a tournament benefitting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) fishing programs. So far the TTBC has raised more than $2 million for such programs as Neighborhood Fishin’ and the Texas State-Fish Art Contest.

March 4, 2015

Newest Texas Paddling Trail to Launch in Brownwood

BROWNWOOD – A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 12 will mark the launch of the Pecan Bayou Paddling Trail, the 63rd official Texas Paddling Trail and the northwesternmost trail in the expanding system. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in Fabis Primitive Park.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine Debuts App

AUSTIN — The captivating stories that fill Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine are going digital, providing users with an immersive experience through a new interactive app.

Wichita Falls Residents Rally to Cry “Our Lake, Our Life”

ATHENS—Some reservoirs age gracefully, remaining beautiful well into old age. For others, the descent into the golden years is not pretty. Lake Wichita is one of the latter.

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.

March 2, 2015

Be a Part of a Texas Law Enforcement Legend

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with application to the 60th Texas Game Warden Cadet class now open through April 30.

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.