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The Pierce Brothers, Michael Scherer to be Inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for the class of 2026 – the Pierce brothers (Clayton and late…

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2026 Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program Removes 973 Derelict Traps from Texas’ Bays

GULF COAST — During this year’s annual Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program (ACTRP), participants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division,…

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J.B. Thomas, O.H. Ivie Serve Up Three Legacy Class Lunkers Including the Second Double Lunker Day of 2026

ATHENS – The final month of the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season is off to a roaring start with four Legacy Class entries submitted…

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Options Abound at Texas State Parks for Spring Break

AUSTIN — For many Texans, spring break is around the corner, and those planning their travel routes and trips should take a gander at the…

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Toledo Bend Supplies its Second Legacy Class ShareLunker of 2026

ATHENS – Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas was front and center again with its second Legacy Class entry of the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program…

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Spring Break Coastal Safety Reminder from Texas Game Wardens

AUSTIN— As spring break approaches and warmer weather draws visitors to the Texas coast, Texas Game Wardens encourage everyone planning recreational fishing, boating or beach…

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Lake Tyler, Lake Fork Bump ShareLunker Collection Total to Double Digits

ATHENS – The 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season reached double digits with 11 Legacy Class entries on Thursday and Saturday afternoon thanks to Lake…

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TPWD to Open Oyster Harvest Area in Matagorda Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening TX-14 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Monday,…

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O.H. Ivie Lands its Second Legacy Class ShareLunker of 2026

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie is back on the board with its second Legacy Class ShareLunker of the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season Saturday evening….

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Purtis Creek State Park Lake, Ellison Creek Reservoir Continue to Rewrite ShareLunker Record Books

ATHENS – Purtis Creek State Park Lake and Ellison Creek Reservoir (Lone Star Lake) combined for the first double lunker day of the 2026 Toyota…

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