Choke Canton will be hot angling spot for Memorial Day Weekend

from an article in the San Antonio Express News by Ron Henry Strait

Even with last-minute threats of scattered rain, this weekend promises to be one of the best openers in years for South Texas anglers.

Memorial Day weekend signals start of STAR season

from an article in the Houston Chronicle by Joe Doggett

The 16th annual State of Texas Angler's Rodeo opens at sunrise Saturday and runs through Labor Day weekend. The Coastal Conservation Association's STAR is the largest and richest fishing tournament in Texas, and this year's event reaches a new high.

Texas Fishing Report

AUSTIN (AP) - Here is the weekly northeast Texas fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for May 25.

Double up on Sabine Lake

from an article in the Texas Sportsman by Robert Sloan

Be a good scout and be prepared when you set off to take both speckled trout and redfish at these Sabine Lake sites this month.

Great speckled trout action highlights news

from an article in the Galveston Daily News by Vince Stiglich, Jr.

Some outstanding speckled trout and redfish action, two offshore reports and more tournament information highlight Tuesday�s somewhat blustery but upbeat fishing report

Population rise poses risks

From an article in the Corpus Christi Caller Times by Matthew Sturdevant

Shrimping, commercial fishing, bird watching and ecotourism industries crucial to the Coastal Bend economy face challenges as Texas' population increases during the next 50 years, according to a new report by state biologists.

City Netw Outdoors Retailer

from and article in the Texarkana Gazette by Aaron Brand

Gander Mountain, a St.Paul, Minn.-based outdoor sporting goods retailer, has tapped Texarkana for its continued expansion into the Texas market.

Bill invites military to hunt and fish for free

from an article in the Houston Chronicle by Shannon Thompkins

The Texas Legislature believes the state owes active-duty military personnel living in Texas a free hunting or fishing license.

HoustonChronicle.com - Tompkins: Texas House passes legislation that runs the gamut

HoustonChronicle.com - Tompkins: Texas House passes legislation that runs the gamut: "HB 2026 goes to Senate with amendments spanning alligators to taxidermists"

Bay fishing outlook solid for summer

from an article in the Houston Chronicle by Shannon Thompkins

Warmer weather should boost coastal activity

East Texas Fishing Report for week of May 8

from the Athens Review

ATHENS -- Lake Athens is at normal level and clear. Water temp is in the low 70s.

TPWD: News Release � May 9, 2005/Budweiser Sharelunker Program Has Biggest Year in a Decade

TPWD: News Release � May 9, 2005/Budweiser Sharelunker Program Has Biggest Year in a Decade

TPWD: News Release � May 9, 2005/New Report Details Threats To, Ways To Save Texas Bays

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas bays and estuaries teeter on the brink of a challenging future, according to a new report that reviews past and present threats and suggests options to protect bays in the future.

The Galveston County Daily News

The Galveston County Daily News: "If you care about the environment � even if only the one consisting of your own backyard � you should take action on two bills that may come to votes during this legislative session."

The Galveston County Daily News

from an article in the Galveston County Daily News by Michael A. Smith.

If you care about the environment — even if only the one consisting of your own backyard — you should take action on two bills that may come to votes during this legislative session.

TPW releases 400,000 Florida bass fry in Lake Jacksonville on Friday

from an article in the Jacksonville Daily Progress by Samantha Swindler

Texas Parks & Wildlife released about 400,000 Florida-strain large mouth bass into Lake Jacksonville on Friday, but fisherman will have to wait about three years to reap the benefits of the release - that's how long it takes the average bass fry to grow the catchable-minimum of 18 inches.