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Dec. 30, 2011

Season’s Second Toyota ShareLunker Comes from Falcon

ATHENS—When Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine publisher Randy Brudnicki planned a fishing trip to Falcon International Reservoir with his sons Jason and Dustin for the week after Christmas, he knew the time was right to catch a Toyota ShareLunker.

Dec. 29, 2011

Consumption advisory issued for gafftopsail catfish in Sabine Lake

PORT ARTHUR – The Texas Department of State Health Services today advised limiting consumption of gafftopsail (gafftop) catfish from the Texas waters of Sabine Lake because of concerns about chemicals known as PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). PCBs are known to cause cancer and neurobehavioral and immunological changes in animals.

Texas State Parks Appeal Raises $335,000 in First Three Weeks

AUSTIN – More than $335,000 has rolled in since Texas State Parks appealed for help earlier this month, citing a $4.6 million revenue shortfall caused by heat, drought, wildfires and a drop in park visitation.

Dec. 28, 2011

Lake Fork Toyota ShareLunker First of Season

ATHENS—Andrew Watson of Highland Village caught the first entry of the 26th Toyota ShareLunker season December 27, 2011, from Lake Fork.

Dec. 21, 2011

State’s Largest-ever Desert Bighorn Sheep Release Completed in Big Bend

VAN HORN – In the largest desert bighorn sheep relocation operation in Texas Parks and Wildlife history, 95 of the high country animals have been trapped this month in the mountains north of Van Horn and released some 190 miles away on Big Bend Ranch State Park.

Dec. 20, 2011

New Year’s Resolution: Take a Hike

Committing to a healthier lifestyle continues to be one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions for millions of Americans. And this year, Texas State Parks are providing more than 40 places where folks can do just that—many of which are located close to major metro areas.

Dec. 19, 2011

Anglers Beat Holiday Blues at Lake Worth

LAKE WORTH – Angler Tim McKneely just recently moved to the Fort Worth area from Central Texas.  McKneely and friend Mark Alexander frequently fish from the bank from about 8:00 at night until mid-afternoon the next day.  They have experienced some pretty impressive catches including one outing where the pair landed over 330 pounds of blue catfish in about 16 hours of fishing.  The duo has caught plenty of blues over 10 pounds.  At one point that night, they had three fish on at the same time weighing 32 lbs., 25 lbs., and 10 lbs.

Dec. 16, 2011

Rainbow Trout Coming to Tyler’s Nature Center

TYLER — The East Texas Woods and Waters Foundation (ETWWF) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will host two special fishing events in January 2012. Two thousand rainbow trout will be stocked into The Nature Center pond to provide a free fishing opportunity for area youth and their adult fishing mentors. Event dates are January 7 and 14, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine.

Dec. 15, 2011

Texas Anglers Alerted To Possible Coastal Freeze Events and Fishing Closures

AUSTIN — As Texas approaches the winter season and temperatures drop, many anglers continue to enjoy great fishing on coastal bays. However, when temperatures on the coast are predicted to fall below 32°F for three or more days, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) executive director has the authority to close some areas to saltwater fishing until the threat from the freeze event is over.

Dec. 14, 2011

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Crowns World Champion

CONROE, TX (Dec. 14, 2011) – The thrilling conclusion of this year’s Toyota Texas Bass Classic will air nationally in over 75 million homes this Saturday at 1 p.m. Eastern (Noon Central) on Versus, a member of the NBC Sports Group. Following two days of fierce competition, an exciting finale awaits the national viewing audience as the final weigh-in promises a finish unlike any in tournament history.