Feb. 17, 2009

Conroe, Choke Canyon Continue to Produce ShareLunkers

ATHENS, Texas—Lake Conroe and Choke Canyon Reservoir each produced another ShareLunker on Sunday, February 15.

Feb. 13, 2009

Fork Fish Means ShareLunker Season Is NOW

ATHENS, Texas—Bruce Peel of Granbury landed the fifth ShareLunker of the season Thursday, a 13.13-pounder from Lake Fork.

Feb. 12, 2009

Abandoned Crab Trap Drop-off Sites Announced

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials today announced drop-off sites for the 8th Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program, scheduled this year from Feb. 20 to March 1.

Feb. 6, 2009

San Antonians Urged to "Bring Your Little Wranglers to the Rodeo" Feb. 22

SAN ANTONIO — Families with kids are encouraged to take advantage of discounted pricing and experience outdoor activities like learning to cast, archery, rock climbing and more on Sunday, Feb. 22, the last day of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

Feb. 3, 2009

Fly Fish Texas Coming to Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 7

ATHENS, Texas — If you’ve ever thought about taking up fly-fishing, Fly Fish Texas is for you.

Feb. 2, 2009

Lake Conroe ShareLunker Makes Top 50 List

ATHENS, Texas-Ricky Bearden of Conroe set a new water body record for largemouth bass January 30 when he pulled a 15.93-pound fish from two feet of water in Lake Conroe.

Jan. 30, 2009

El arco iris del invierno llega a los aguas de Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Para una oportunidad muy económica para toda la familia, la pesca de la trucha arco iris se lleva más fácil que nunca este invierno.

Jan. 27, 2009

TPW Commissioner Parker Leaves Conservation Legacy

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioner John D. Parker died Monday afternoon in his Lufkin home, leaving a legacy of passionate advocacy for the wildlife, woods and waters he loved. The cause of Parker’s death has not been determined. He was 73.

Applicants Sought for Game Warden Academy

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking qualified applicants for a game warden cadet class scheduled to start Nov. 1. Applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 2 through April 30.

Jan. 22, 2009

Choke Canyon Gives Up Seventh ShareLunker

ATHENS, Texas—Brad Bookmyer of Leander had his fishing trip cut short January 21, but he was happy about it. After hooking two fish so big he could not turn them and keep them from getting off the hook, he landed a 15.45-pound largemouth bass that was 22 inches in girth and 26.25 inches long.