Fly Fish Texas: Tie a Fly, Cast a Fly, Catch a Fish
ATHENS—Tie a fly. Cast a fly. Catch a fish.
TPWD News Releases
Feb. 7, 2012
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.”
Jan. 30, 2012
Angler Lands Toyota ShareLunker 526 from Lake Austin
ATHENS—Lake Austin gave up the third Toyota ShareLunker of the season to Austin angler Brett Ketchum January 29.
Jan. 26, 2012
Texas State Parks Donations Break $1 Million Mark
AUSTIN – Since Texas Parks and Wildlife Department launched a statewide appeal in early December for donations to aid a financially strapped Texas State Parks system, more than $1 million has been raised.
Use, Management of Devils River Outlined in Collaborative Report
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission was briefed today on recommended steps to provide public access to the Devils River in Val Verde County, while preserving the river’s precious natural and cultural resources and protecting adjacent landowners’ privacy.
Jan. 25, 2012
TPWD Looking to Sell Part of Palo Duro Canyon’s Fortress Cliff Ranch
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department got the go-ahead today from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission to provide public notice of the pending sale of 2,014 acres of the state-owned Fortress Cliff Ranch overlooking Palo Duro Canyon.
Jan. 11, 2012
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Donates $500,000 to Texas State Parks
AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation board of trustees voted to donate $500,000 to Texas State Parks, hoping to encourage more donations to aid the state park system, which is facing a $4.6 million revenue shortfall caused by heat, drought, wildfires and a drop in park visitation.
Desert Dirt Fest comes to Big Bend Ranch President’s Day weekend
‘The Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest’ is scheduled to take place Feb. 16-18 in the Terlingua/Lajitas area of southwest Texas. The International Mountain Biking Association’s internationally acclaimed and designated 54-mile Epic Ride in Big Bend Ranch State Park will be the festival’s featured route on Feb. 18.
Jan. 9, 2012
Central Texas Zebra Mussel forums scheduled for Jan. 18-19
Three forms will be held Jan. 18 and 19 in Kingsland and Marble Falls and Burnet to address the threat of invasive mussels in the Highland Lakes. The purpose of these forums is to raise awareness of potential consequences associated with zebra and quagga mussels in the Colorado River system.
Mountain Biking in Texas State Parks Picking Up Steam
AUSTIN – Mountain bikers throughout the state – from novices to experts — are increasingly pedaling the numerous trails found at more than 40 Texas state parks.