Hunting Accidents at a New Record Low in Texas

Hunting Accidents at a New Record Low in Texas

AUSTIN — Texas recorded a new all-time low number of hunting-related accidents across the state, according to the 2023 Texas Hunting Accident Report. A new…

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Official Media Statement: Starr County Helicopter Crash

Official Media Statement: Starr County Helicopter Crash

Texas Game Wardens responded to an Army National Guard helicopter crash on March 8 in Starr County. Game wardens have since turned the site over…

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Statewide Changes to Spotted Seatrout Regulations to go in Effect March 26, Public Comment Portal for Tag System now Open

Statewide Changes to Spotted Seatrout Regulations to go in Effect March 26, Public Comment Portal for Tag System now Open

AUSTIN – Rule changes to bag and size limits for spotted seatrout will go into effect March 26 across the Texas coast. The new statewide…

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11-Year-Old Shatters Junior Waterbody Largemouth Bass Record, Joins Father on Books

11-Year-Old Shatters Junior Waterbody Largemouth Bass Record, Joins Father on Books

ATHENS – Stetson Davis, an 11-year-old angler from Tuttle, Okla., landed 13.31-pound ShareLunker 661 on Wednesday, topping the junior angler waterbody record for largemouth bass…

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Spring Wild Turkey Season Shaping Up to be a Great Season

Spring Wild Turkey Season Shaping Up to be a Great Season

AUSTIN — With the early spring green-up and mild winter weather, spring wild turkey season is shaping up to be very productive for hunters. Most…

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Make the Most of Your Spring Break Outdoors with Texas State Parks

Make the Most of Your Spring Break Outdoors with Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – With spring break around the corner, most Texans are finalizing travel plans to their favorite places in search of sun and fun. If…

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Fort Phantom Hill Records its First Legacy ShareLunker

Fort Phantom Hill Records its First Legacy ShareLunker

ATHENS – Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir, just north of Abilene, joined the list of public reservoirs in Texas that have produced a Legacy Class ShareLunker…

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TPW Commission Authorizes Land Exchange for New State Park

TPW Commission Authorizes Land Exchange for New State Park

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to pursue acquisition of approximately 477 acres for a new state…

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Toledo Bend, O.H. Ivie Back in the ShareLunker Spotlight

Toledo Bend, O.H. Ivie Back in the ShareLunker Spotlight

ATHENS – Toledo Bend and O.H. Ivie shared the ShareLunker Legacy Class stage to kick off the final week of February. O.H. Ivie in West…

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CO-OP Program Awards Over $1.9 Million in Grants to Texas Communities

CO-OP Program Awards Over $1.9 Million in Grants to Texas Communities

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Diversifies Audiences Engaged with the Outdoors AUSTIN — Communities throughout Texas will have more opportunities to get outside, thanks to…

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