Toyota ShareLunker 484 Comes from Lake Lyndon B. Johnson
ATHENS — With the exception of Lake Austin, Colorado River lakes in the Texas Hill Country have never produced bass weighing 13 pounds.
TPWD News Releases
March 8, 2010
March 4, 2010
14th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic Set For April 24-May 2
LAKE JACKSON — The Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC) is coming up April 24-May 2, coinciding with the annual spectacle of spring bird migration in Texas. This friendly competition has a serious conservation purpose. Adult teams who record the most bird species win the privilege of choosing which bird conservation projects receive grant money.
"Adventure Camping Program" Coming to Texas State Parks This Spring
AUSTIN — The increasingly popular Texas Outdoor Family program is branching out to deliver adventurous programs for families who are looking for something more than an introductory how-to camping experience.
March 1, 2010
Full Moon Brings Flood of Toyota ShareLunkers
ATHENS — Three lakes-Austin, Amistad and O.H. Ivie-spit out Toyota ShareLunkers February 27, the day before the full moon.
Toyota ShareLunker 500 Will Be Catch of a Lifetime for One Lucky Angler
ATHENS — Most ShareLunkers — 13-pound-plus bass caught between October 1 and April 30 — are caught by ordinary anglers who enjoy a brief flurry of fame and get a fiberglass replica of their catch and some ShareLunker clothing.
New Web Site Tells Story of Texas Independence
AUSTIN — In connection with Texas Independence Day, March 2, the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park Association is proud to announce the launch of txindependence.org, a new Web site created in collaboration between Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Blinn College.
Feb. 26, 2010
Land Deal Adds Old Baldy to Garner State Park
AUSTIN — Almost 200 acres encompassing the iconic bluff, Old Baldy, overlooking the Frio River officially became part of Garner State Park on Wednesday with the signing of real estate documents transferring ownership to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Feb. 25, 2010
"How-to" Camping Program Coming to North Texas State Parks This Spring
AUSTIN — Five Texas state parks in north Texas will host Texas Outdoor Family workshops this spring designed to familiarize families with the outdoors and teach them how to tent camp, cook outdoors and get the most out of their outdoor experience.
Last Call for Fly Fish Texas
ATHENS — If you haven’t made plans to attend the biggest hands-on fly-fishing event in Texas, time is running out.
Athens Is Spring Break Central
ATHENS — Are you planning an outdoor family adventure during spring break? Athens and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) are the place to start.