Nov. 14, 2011

Where Will Season’s First Toyota ShareLunker Be Caught?

ATHENS—Only the sound of running water fills the Lunker Bunker at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. The 22 round, 1,500-gallon ShareLunker holding tanks are ready to receive fish.

Nov. 9, 2011

Farm Bill wildlife biologists hired in Texas

A partnership between the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Playa Lakes Joint Venture and other conservation organizations has recently filled three new Farm Bill wildlife biologist positions in the Texas Panhandle.

Nov. 8, 2011

Get Cooking in Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Grilling on an outside pit and gathering around a warming campfire to swap stories or roast marshmallows rank as two of the more popular reasons for camping out. But as Texas state parks prepare for a busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend, visitors to some parks will face a variety of challenges to those two favorite pastimes due to the ongoing drought and continued wildfire dangers.

Nov. 1, 2011

Texas Parks and Wildlife Buys North Texas Land for Future State Park

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department closed on the purchase of 3,333 acres of Cross Timbers region ranch land from several different owners late last week. TPWD paid $7.14 million for the property that straddles the Palo Pinto and Stephens county line near the town of Strawn.

Oct. 26, 2011

Burned Aeration System at Bastrop State Park Replaced Through Vertex Donation

AUSTIN — State Parks and Inland Fisheries staff of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are applauding donation of a replacement aeration system to improve water quality in Bastrop State Park pond. A previously installed aeration system purchased with TPWD restitution funds was burned by wildfires that scorched most of Bastrop State Park.

Oct. 25, 2011

Nominations Sought for Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS, Texas — Individuals or organizations that have made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas may be nominated through February 29 for induction into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

Oct. 24, 2011

Twenty Years of Cedar Hill State Park

CEDAR HILL, TX—Cedar Hill State Park donned dozens of activities, vendor booths and a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday to commemorate 20 years of being Dallas-Fort Worth’s leading nature park destination.

Oct. 18, 2011

New Texas State Park Guide Adds Digital and Spanish Versions

AUSTIN – The latest edition of the 112-page Texas State Park Guide is now available in a variety of formats just in time for outdoor lovers to find that perfect spot to enjoy greater solitude and cooler fall weather as the summer crowds and swelter fade.

Guía De Parques Estatales Añade Nueva Versión En Español

AUSTIN – Ahora disponible en varios formatos, la última edición de la Guía de Parques Estatales llega justo a tiempo para los amantes del aire libre que quieren encontrar un lugar solitario y de clima fresco para disfrutar del otoño después de un caluroso verano.

Oct. 17, 2011

Cedar Hill State Park to Celebrate 20th Birthday This Saturday

CEDAR HILL – What has become one of Texas’ most popular state parks will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday with a host of activities wrapped around Cedar Hill State Park’s annual Harvest Heritage Festival. Reduced park entrance fees will apply, and all activities will be free.