AUSTIN, Texas — This September, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine will begin a new Keep Texas Wild student section for teachers and families to introduce children to the world of nature and the outdoors. For the next year, magazine issues containing the new section will mail to more than 9,000 schools across the state, thanks to a grant from ExxonMobil and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.

HOUSTON — Professional and recreational sport shooters alike will benefit from $278,000 in matching grants for the construction and renovation of seven target ranges across Texas in Kerr, McLennan, Harris, Cochran, Angelina, Caldwell, Williamson and Smith Counties.

LEAD, S.D. – After a busy summer of flood damage and trail closures, the repairs have been completed and the entire George S. Mickelson Trail is open for use and ready for the Mickelson Trail Trek.

PIERRE, S.D. – Campsites are still available to reserve for Labor Day Weekend according to Game, Fish and Park officials.

Those state parks and recreation areas with at least five campsites available as of Thursday, Aug. 21 include:

The Denver Chapter of Safari Club International has selected Tom Martin of Leadville, as the "Wildlife Officer of the Year" for Colorado. The organization annually presents recognition to one Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) officer who has consistently excelled.

The 17.5-inch fish is the first recorded state champ of its species.

HARRISONVILLE, Mo.-Nicholas Wray angled himself into Missouri's fishing record book by catching a 17.5-inch river carpsucker from the South Grand River in Cass County.

The birds are part of a national effort to ensure good dove management.

JEFFERSON CITY-Missouri dove hunters have a chance to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak, garnering hunting trophies while helping ensure good management of mourning dove populations.

Today, angling enthusiast Mark Beauchesne reports on finding success in cool waters that are keeping the fishing lively in New Hampshire lakes and ponds this summer.

Purchase your fishing license online at http://www.FishNH.com, or from any Fish and Game license agent. Don't forget -- kids under 16 fish free in N.H.

As Tropical Storm Fay’s winds pull at mooring lines and boat anchors, some vessels may break free in spite of the best efforts of the boats’ owners. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and other agencies will take on the task of identifying and returning lost boats to their owners after the winds die down and officials can assess the condition of waterways.

Tropical Storm Fay’s torrential downpours are flooding many of Florida’s creeks, rivers, canals and other waterways, and high wind gusts are blowing debris into the water. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging boaters to watch out for navigation hazards when the storm passes and people resume using waterways.