U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Extends Effective Date for Lesser Prairie-Chicken Listing Under the Endangered Species Act

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Extends Effective Date for Lesser Prairie-Chicken Listing Under the Endangered Species Act

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) officials encourage landowners to take advantage of a 60-day U.S. Fish & Wildlife (FWS) endangered species listing…

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O.H. Ivie Back on the Board with Another ShareLunker

O.H. Ivie Back on the Board with Another ShareLunker

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie Lake chalked up its second Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker season Sunday afternoon. Kyle Hall of Granbury…

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Wilbarger, Montgomery County Game Wardens Honored for Going the Extra Mile

Wilbarger, Montgomery County Game Wardens Honored for Going the Extra Mile

AUSTIN- Texas Game Wardens Dyke McMahen and Brannon Meinkowsky were presented yesterday with separate awards as Shikar Safari Officer of the Year and the Southeastern…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $9.8 Million in Local Park Grants

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $9.8 Million in Local Park Grants

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $9.8 million in local park grants to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. The…

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Lake Nacogdoches Notches its First 2023 Legacy ShareLunker

Lake Nacogdoches Notches its First 2023 Legacy ShareLunker

ATHENS – Lake Nacogdoches recorded its first Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season when angler Jack York of Emory reeled…

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Lake Corpus Christi State Park to Host 31st Annual Kid Fish Event

Lake Corpus Christi State Park to Host 31st Annual Kid Fish Event

MATHIS –Park rangers at Lake Corpus Christi State Park are hosting the 31st annual Kid Fish 2023 on Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2…

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Largemouth Bass Conservation License Plate Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation Milestones

Largemouth Bass Conservation License Plate Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation Milestones

Largemouth bass and Texas rivers license plates directly support conservation and recreational projects in lakes and rivers across the state. AUSTIN – Since 2000, the…

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TPWD Unveils Virtual Reality Boater App at Houston Boat and Car Show

TPWD Unveils Virtual Reality Boater App at Houston Boat and Car Show

Novices can learn safety basics before they step onto a boat. HOUSTON – The latest classroom for boating education is virtual reality. In a nationwide…

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Texas State Parks Photo Contest Launches in Honor of 100-Year Celebration

Texas State Parks Photo Contest Launches in Honor of 100-Year Celebration

AUSTIN— Point, focus, shoot! In honor of its 100-year birthday celebration, Texas State Parks is hosting a photo contest throughout 2023 with the chance to…

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Texas State Parks Starts 100-Year Birthday Celebration with 7,923 First Day Hikers

Texas State Parks Starts 100-Year Birthday Celebration with 7,923 First Day Hikers

AUSTIN— Nearly 8,000 participants shattered the previous attendance record New Year’s Day by ringing in Texas State Parks’ 100th birthday with a First Day Hike….

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