Feb. 11, 2013

Falcon Takes Wing with Toyota ShareLunker 541

ATHENS—Falcon International Reservoir joined the Toyota ShareLunker action on Thursday, February 7, with a 13.4-pound entry into the ShareLunker program.

Get Hooked on Fly Fishing March 9 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—Fly Fish Texas returns to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 9 with the goal of teaching visitors to tie a fly, cast a fly and catch a fish with it all in one day.

Four New Positives Found in Trans Pecos CWD Surveillance

AUSTIN – Nearly 300 tissue samples were collected from hunter harvested mule deer from the Trans Pecos ecoregion of far West Texas during the 2012-13 season for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing. Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) have confirmed CWD in four of those samples. All CWD-positive deer were harvested within the CWD Containment Zone.

Feb. 8, 2013

Texas Birding Classic Spreading Its Wings, Its Reach This Spring

AUSTIN – Grab your binoculars and birding guides and get ready for fun at the 17th annual Great Texas Birding Classic. This year’s event will feature a number of firsts that will make it the biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the nation.

Feb. 6, 2013

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 6, 2013

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

Feb. 5, 2013

Athens Eggfest 2013 Set for April 13 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The third annual Athens Eggfest is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).

Feb. 4, 2013

Toyota ShareLunker 540 Comes from Lake Fork

ATHENS—Richard Scibek of Granbury went to Lake Fork Saturday to enjoy a day of fishing with his friend James Quisenberry.

Giant Salvinia on the Move in East Texas

ATHENS—Giant salvinia, a non-native invasive aquatic plant, has been found at several lakes around East Texas over the past few months, leading to concerns over how quickly the destructive plant is spreading.

TPWD Proposes Changes to Mule Deer, Pronghorn Seasons

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is considering an experimental landowner controlled harvest pronghorn buck season. Wildlife officials are also proposing an extension of mule deer season under Managed Lands Deer Permits as part of recommended changes to the 2013-14 Statewide Hunting Proclamation.

Jan. 31, 2013

Pedaling Adventures Await in Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Hundreds of miles of dirt, caliche, crushed granite and paved bike trails wind through Texas State Parks, offering both easy and challenging rides in safe and scenic environments. February is a great time to join a scheduled ride, tackle an ambitious biking event, or better yet, take an unguided cruise on your own schedule with your family and friends.