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ATHENS, Texas — If shooting fish in a barrel is easy, showing why Texas bass are bigger than ever is even easier.
TPWD News Releases
May 11, 2009
Head to Texas State Parks for Free Fishing
AUSTIN, Texas — Parents looking to save a few dollars by vacationing closer to home this summer might consider taking their youngsters to a nearby Texas state park, where they can try their luck at hooking a fish or two without worrying about needing a fishing license to do so. And, if you’re looking for how-to instruction and structured activities for your young angler, or simply want to brush up on your own fishing skills, more than a dozen state parks this summer are hosting special family fishing events.
Temporada Mortal de 2008 Resulta en Más Eventos Comunitarios de la Seguridad en Bote
AUSTIN, Texas — 61 personas murieron En 2008 recreando en bote en las aguas de Texas. Ésta fue la cifra más alta de más que una década, igualando la temporada trágica de 2002. Sin embargo, aún más alarmante es que en 2002 se registraban más que 620,000 vehículos acuáticos en el estado. Seis años después, no hay más que alrededor de 591,000 botes registrados.
May 8, 2009
Big Bend Ranch State Park Fiesta Rescheduled For Nov. 14
AUSTIN, Texas — A public Fiesta to showcase visitor opportunities at Big Bend Ranch State Park in far West Texas has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14. The Fiesta had been set for May 3, but was postponed because of public health concerns about swine flu.
May 7, 2009
East Texan Named to Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
ATHENS, Texas — Paul Hinton of Hemphill has been selected as the 2009 inductee into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
Deadly 2008 Boating Season Prompts Expanded Public Outreach
AUSTIN, Texas — In 2008, 61 boaters died on Texas waters. It was the highest number in more than a decade, tying the tragic 2002 boating season. Even more alarming, in 2002 there were more than 620,000 registered vessels in the state; six years later that number had fallen to just slightly more than 591,000.
May 6, 2009
Melinchuk Named TPWD Deputy Executive Director for Natural Resources
AUSTIN, Texas — Ross Melinchuk has been selected to lead the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s natural resource divisions as Deputy Executive Director for Natural Resources. Melinchuk has more than three decades of experience in the field, most recently as Director of Public Policy for Ducks Unlimited (DU), where he was responsible for providing strategic direction for public policy and state grant activities for a 15 state region, including Texas.
Gulf Shrimp Season to Close May 15
AUSTIN, Texas — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset Friday, May 15, until an unspecified time in July.
May 1, 2009
Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces Winners
ATHENS, Texas — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has announced the winners in the 2009 State-Fish Art Contest.
ShareLunker Program Wraps Up for the Season
ATHENS, Texas — When it comes to bass fishing, some people want quantity, and others want quality.