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WHITES, HYBRIDS, STRIPERS IN LATEST LONE STAR OUTDOOR NEWS

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:13:24 -0400

DALLAS - Three bass species - white, hybrid and striper - provide some of the hottest fishing on Texas lakes. The schooling fish repeatedly pound anglers' lures, bait and flies. And they are one of the main stories in the June 26 edition of Lone Star Outdoor News, on newsstands today throughout Texas.

Lake Fork Trophy Bass Survey Tops 10,000 Entries

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:03:34 -0400

ATHENS, Texas — In May, the Lake Fork Trophy Bass Survey continued its run as the most successful program of its kind. Since the survey began in March 2003, anglers have reported catching more than 10,000 trophy largemouth bass from the 27,000 acre reservoir. During its nearly 30-year history, anglers have braved the stumpy waters of Lake Fork in search of the fish of a lifetime- and many have been rewarded! The latest milestone for the Trophy Bass Survey confirms Lake Fork’s legacy as one of the finest trophy largemouth bass fisheries in the world.

Lake Fork Trophy Bass Survey Tops 10,000 Entries

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:03:34 -0400

Lake Fork Trophy Bass Survey Tops 10,000 Entries

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:03:34 -0400

Boating Fatalities Down as Spring Turns to Summer

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:58:02 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials have noted a drop in boating fatalities after a rash of accidents in March signaled that 2009 might be on track to match the near-record high of 61 fatalities in 2008.

Boating Fatalities Down as Spring Turns to Summer

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:58:02 -0400

BASS MEMBERS WILL HELP ERADICATE WEEDS ON SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:17:45 -0400

The Texas BASS Federation Nation is going after one of the biggest threats to fisheries: a non-native, highly invasive weed commonly known as giant salvinia.

The state BASS organization is leading a July 16 weed eradication project on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, according to Tim Cook of McQueeney, Texas, who serves as conservation director for the Texas BFN.

TEXAS BASS CLASSIC ANNOUNCES CONCERT LINEUP

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:17:07 -0400

Lake Conroe, Texas - Texas country music legend Pat Green will headline two days of concerts at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic with a "Texas country music" performance on Saturday, October 17. Green will be joined by rising country star Zona Jones who will also perform on Saturday. On Sunday, October 18, fans will enjoy the distinct sound of country music superstar Josh Turner. Turner will be joined by another marquee act that will be announced closer to the event. The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) is the world championship of the PAA Tournament Series and will be held October 16 - 18 on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas.

Little Anglers Land Big Fish

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:28:57 -0400

ATHENS, Texas — Out of the more than 1,000 people who visited the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens on National Fishing Day June 6, 65 boys and girls entered the fishing contest.

Fishing in two divisions, age 11 and under and ages 12–17, five girls and three boys took home prizes for catching the biggest catfish.

TPWD Battles Giant Salvinia On Caddo Lake

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:00:50 -0400

Fate of unique wetland hangs in the balance

UNCERTAIN, Texas — Caddo Lake, the only large, naturally formed lake in Texas, has been designated as a wetland of international importance. It supports an ecosystem found nowhere else in Texas.

2009 IFA TOUR HEADED FOR CORPUS CHRISTI

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:02:30 -0400

LIZELLA, GEORGIA - Redfish anglers from the Texas Gulf Coast region and surrounding areas will converge on Corpus Christi, Texas, on June 6 for the second IFA Redfish Tour Texas Division event of 2009. The event, hosted by Marker 37 Marina, is the second of three regular-season tournaments for the Texas Division, one of six divisions of IFA Redfish Tour events running from the Carolinas to Texas.

Outdoor Skills, Workshops & Seminars

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:57:17 -0400

June 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 28, 2009 — Inks Lake SP — Canoe Skills Clinic — This clinic will introduce first-time boaters to the skills needed to enjoy a leisurely afternoon canoe trip to the Devil's Waterhole or any future flat water canoe trip. Participants will learn to paddle, steer and stabilize the canoe. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Wear footwear that can get wet. Maximum of three people or 450 lbs. per canoe. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 11 a.m.-noon; fees $4 Texas State Parks Pass members, $5 non-members, $4 senior citizens and children 12 and under; reservations required, deadline 10 a.m. day of event (512) 793-2223. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Inks Lake SP]

Shark ID and Regulation Workshops Slated for Coastal Cities

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:36:52 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department coastal fisheries biologists will host five workshops in late June and early July to help anglers navigate new shark regulations that go into effect Sept. 1, 2009.

Potentially Toxic Algal Species Confirmed in South Texas

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:47:04 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas — Since January 2009, a microscopic alga most often found in north and west Texas has been confirmed at four south Texas sites: Corpus Christi, Kingsville, McAllen, and Jim Hogg County. All four occurrences caused fish kills in private ponds and investigations by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Kills and Spills Team have found no evidence that public waters were affected.

National Fishing Day June 6 At Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:45:59 -0400

ATHENS, Texas — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens will kick off National Fishing and Boating Week by making a family fishing trip affordable with free admission for kids 12 and under plus free fishing for the whole family and free hot dogs and drinks from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6.