Feb. 17, 2012

I’ll Take the Dirt Road

The first wave of mountain bikers participated in the opening day of Dirt Fest 2012, a series of guided bike rides through miles of rugged and scenic Chihuahuan Desert inside Big Bend Ranch State Park near Lajitas, TX.

Feb. 15, 2012

Sizzling Lake Austin Turns in Third Toyota ShareLunker of the Season

ATHENS—So far five fish have been entered into the Toyota ShareLunker program for the 2011-2012 season, and Lake Austin has produced three of them.

Government Canyon State Natural Area to Open Mid-Week During Holidays

SAN ANTONIO – Texans looking to experience the beauty and adventure of the Texas Hill Country during holidays will find greater opportunity to enjoy the outdoors at Government Canyon State Natural Area in west Bexar County, beginning this Spring Break.

Feb. 14, 2012

Lake Tawakoni State Park to Celebrate 10 years

WILLS POINT, TX—To celebrate 10 years of providing camping, hiking, fishing and outdoor recreation as the only state park facility on the east side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Lake Tawakoni State Park is set to host a wide variety of family-oriented events on Saturday, Feb. 18.

Feb. 9, 2012

176th Anniversary of Texas Declaration of Independence Celebration Set

WASHINGTON, Texas – Historical re-enactors portraying Texas heroes Col. William B. Travis, Gen. Sam Houston and Davy Crockett will help lend an authentic air to the Texas Independence Day celebration March 3-4 at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site.

Feb. 8, 2012

Texas State Parks Want You to Take A Hike

AUSTIN – Periodic mild winter days present a great opportunity to lace up your hiking boots or simply slip on your sneakers and hit a variety of trails snaking through dozens of Texas State Parks.

Feb. 7, 2012

Fly Fish Texas: Tie a Fly, Cast a Fly, Catch a Fish

ATHENS—Tie a fly. Cast a fly. Catch a fish.

Feb. 3, 2012

Artificial reef domes placed in Galveston Bay

HOUSTON – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently enhanced one of its oyster restoration projects in East Galveston Bay with the addition of 59 concrete artificial reef domes donated by Galveston Bay Foundation.

Feb. 2, 2012

Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine launches first-ever online fishing publication

AUSTIN – Just in time for the annual white bass run, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine is launching its first-ever online-only extra, “Texas Fishing 2012.”

Feb. 1, 2012

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 1, 2012

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