South Llano River State Park Designated as an International Dark Sky Park

South Llano River State Park Designated as an International Dark Sky Park

JUNCTION — Nestled just off IH-10 on the western edge of the hill country is the International Dark-Sky Association’s newest appointee – South Llano River…

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First 2017 Toyota ShareLunker Collected at Marine Creek Lake

First 2017 Toyota ShareLunker Collected at Marine Creek Lake

ATHENS — Fort Worth angler Ryder Wicker caught the first Toyota ShareLunker of the 2017 season Feb. 10 at Marine Creek Lake. But this wasn’t…

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TPWD, Local Organizations Build Virtual Experience to Enhance Recreation on the Guadalupe River

TPWD, Local Organizations Build Virtual Experience to Enhance Recreation on the Guadalupe River

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries staff partnered up with the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County (WORD) and the…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Keep the Beard A Sutton County game warden was checking…

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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center to host 17th Annual Fly Fish Texas March 11

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center to host 17th Annual Fly Fish Texas March 11

ATHENS – Fly Fish Texas is back for the 17th year with a jam-packed day of activities, classes, demonstrations and vendors 9 a.m. to 4…

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Applications Being Accepted for Texas Game Warden Cadet Class

Applications Being Accepted for Texas Game Warden Cadet Class

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with the 62nd Texas Game…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Seeks Contractors for $70 Million in Repair Projects

Texas Parks and Wildlife Seeks Contractors for $70 Million in Repair Projects

Help With State Bidding Process Available, Including Feb. 23 Workshop in Austin AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has more than 68…

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Five Texas Programs among 2017 George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund Grantees

Five Texas Programs among 2017 George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund Grantees

AUSTIN – The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and the George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar Education Fund announced five Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…

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The 2nd Lone Star Lionfish Symposium Hosts Public Forum

The 2nd Lone Star Lionfish Symposium Hosts Public Forum

GALVESTON – The public will soon have a chance to ask the experts about the spiky, venomous fish invading Texas coastal waters and threatening natural…

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Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2017

Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2017

AUSTIN —Each February for more than 15 years, countless volunteers spend 10 days on the water along the Texas coastline searching the bays for abandoned…

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