July 12, 2004

Game Wardens Ensure There’s ’No Catch’ in Fish Markets

AUSTIN, Texas — Having a meal of fresh fish is one of the rewards of angling, but as many seafood lovers have come to know you don’t necessarily have to wet a line to enjoy the catch of the day.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, July 12, 2004

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

July 6, 2004

Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Season Opens July 15

AUSTIN, Texas — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open 30 minutes after sunset on Thursday, July 15, 2004. This opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic information to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.

June 28, 2004

Rowland’s Record Trout Shows Texas Potential

AUSTIN, Texas — While many anglers along the Texas coast were complaining about unusually poor catch rates during 2002, Carl "Bud" Rowland was enjoying a record year. While flyfishing the lower Laguna Madre on May 23, 2002, Rowland caught and released a spotted seatrout that measured 37 ¼ inches and weighed 15 pounds, 6 ounces — a new line class world record and eventual Texas state record.

June 21, 2004

Seven Sites in Running for New Texas Fish Hatchery

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has received proposals from seven entities vying to be the site of a new freshwater fish hatchery for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

June 14, 2004

Powers Inducted Into Texas Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS, Texas — For his ongoing efforts as a spokesman, role model and mentor for physically challenged outdoorsmen, Michael "Shorty" Powers has become the newest member of the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Powers was recognized here at the recent Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame and Budweiser ShareLunker Banquet.

Reyes Honored As Sharelunker Angler of the Year

ATHENS, Texas — Jason Reyes of Humble was honored at a banquet May 29 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center for having caught the largest Budweiser ShareLunker of the 2004 season

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, June 14, 2004

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

May 24, 2004

Free Family Fishing Continues in Texas With Special Events in State Parks June 5

AUSTIN, Texas — Today’s tech-savvy kids may know how to tie up the line between cell phones and Instant Messenger, but can they cast a line? A fishing line, that is.

This Big Fish Story Is For Real

ATHENS, Texas — Call something a "big fish story" and everyone knows immediately it’s a tall tale.