March 16, 2009

Choke Canyon Threepeats: It’s Another 15-Pounder

ATHENS, Texas—How many times has a lake produced three 15-pound ShareLunkers in a row?

March 13, 2009

Game Warden Field Notes, March 13, 2009

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

March 12, 2009

Texas Master Naturalist Program Hits 1 Million Service Hours

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Master Naturalist program has reached 1 million volunteer service hours. This major milestone marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which began in Texas but has since given rise to a growing national movement.

March 11, 2009

Galveston Island State Park Reopening Bay Side March 21

GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston Island State Park, shut down for the last six months due to extensive damage from Hurricane Ike, will welcome day users to the bay side of the coastal park on Saturday, March 21. The beach side of the park, which sustained significant damage, remains closed to the public for facilities demolition and debris removal.

Dry Conditions Could Hamper Turkey Production, Hunting Prospects

AUSTIN, Texas — Continued dry range conditions throughout much of the state this spring could have a negative impact on wild turkey production and hunting prospects, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists.

March 10, 2009

This Big One Didn’t Get Away

ATHENS, Texas—ShareLunker program manager David Campbell often says anglers who donate big bass to the program are the best conservationists in Texas, and that statement is backed up by what happened at Lake Fork Saturday.

March 6, 2009

Babying Big Bass

ATHENS, Texas—One of the biggest factors that influences the survival of fish entered into the ShareLunker program is how those fish are handled and cared for prior to being picked up by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees.

March 5, 2009

Three "Bass-keteers" Land Somerville Record, ShareLunker 464

ATHENS, Texas—Steven Vela of Lyons knows that sometimes you need a little help from your friends.

Sea Center Texas Seeks Public’s Help to Name 2 Popular Residents

LAKE JACKSON, Texas — Sea Center Texas is seeking help in naming two of its popular fish, a Queensland grouper and a green moray eel. Visitors and fish lovers are asked to submit name suggestions through March 25, 2009, by visiting the Sea Center Texas visitor center at 300 Medical Drive or on-line via the TPWD Web site.

March 3, 2009

It’s True: Caddo Lake Holds Monsters

ATHENS, Texas—Caddo Lake has long been a lake of mystery, spawning rumors of strange happenings and sightings of mythical creatures.