Feb. 18, 2016

Spring into Fishing at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—Families looking for a place to have an inexpensive, rewarding family vacation during spring break need look no farther than the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens.

Feb. 17, 2016

Toyota Texas Bass Classic now part of Toyota Texas Fest presented by JBL

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) is proud to announce that it is now part of Toyota Texas Fest presented by JBL, a three-day festival of events to be held May 20-22 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. In addition to celebrating the 10-year anniversary of TTBC, Toyota Texas Fest will enable the event to further its mission to help broaden the audience reach and ultimately increase the awareness and funding for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Toyota Texas Fest presented by JBL will include concerts, an outdoor festival and fun activities for all ages.

Spring Break Trout Fishing at the Tyler Nature Center

ATHENS— Free fishing will once again be allowed at the Tyler Nature Center during our annual spring break trout event from March 7 through 10 (8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon). No fishing license is required, and anglers will be allowed to harvest up to five trout each.

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 17, 2016

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

Feb. 2, 2016

TPWD Proposing Changes to Bass and Catfish Fishing Regulations; Drum and Amberjack Size Limits

AUSTIN —Fisheries staff with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are considering proposals to adjust bass and catfish fishing regulations in specific waters and areas, move saugeye under walleye harvest regulations, and clarify length limits on black drum and amberjack and rules prohibiting snagging of fish with pole-and-line.

Feb. 1, 2016

Dates for Annual Crab Trap Removal Set

AUSTIN — For more than a decade, countless volunteers have spent 10 days each February searching Texas bays for abandoned crab traps left to foul shrimpers’ nets, snag anglers’ lines and create unsightly views.

Jan. 29, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 29, 2016

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

Jan. 27, 2016

Texas Parks and Wildlife Announces Lifetime License Winner

AUSTIN – One lucky person will never have to buy another Texas hunting or fishing license for the rest of his life.

Fly Fish Texas March 12 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS — Learn to tie a fly, cast a fly and catch a fish all in one day during the annual Fly Fish Texas event at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 12.

Jan. 26, 2016

Lake Fork “State of the Lake” Public Meeting

ATHENS—Anyone interested in Lake Fork is invited to attend a public meeting on the state of the lake on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.