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Low lakes increase boat crash risk

State urges caution

SPECIAL TO THE OA

AUSTIN The worsening Texas drought is not only taking a toll on yards, crops and wildlife — it can be deadly for boaters.Lack of rain and abnormally high, dry winds have led to significant water level drops in many lakes and waterways. And...... Full story

State park system gears up for June 4 Geocache Challenge

Big Bend Ranch involved in event

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Tapping what has become a global network of ongoing geocache events, Texas State Parks is hosting a statewide Texas Geocache Challenge on June 4, with Big Bend Ranch State Park and 88 other state park locations (dividing the state into eight...... Full story

Ribbon cuttings, site tours mark wildlife trail opening

Two area state parks will participate

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AUSTIN Local dignitaries, conservationists and wildlife-watchers will gather at three sites on the new Far West Texas Wildlife Trail the first week in June to celebrate the opening of the ninth and final wildlife-viewing trail in the statewide...... Full story

Fishing Reports

Fishing report: Feb.23, 2011

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

AUSTIN Here is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Feb. 23 and also available on the Web at http://www.txfishing.com. CENTRAL BASTROP: Water clear. Black bass are good on watermelon Rat-L-Traps...... Full story

Fishing report: Feb. 9, 2011

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

AUSTIN Here is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Feb. 9 and also available on the Web at www.txfishing.com. Central BASTROP: Water clear. Black bass are good on chartreuse crankbaits,...... Full story

Central Fishing Report

Week of 3/12 - 3/19

ODESSA AMERICAN

BASTROP: Water clear. Black bass are very good on watermelon and watermelon red spinnerbaits, crankbaits, Rat-L-Traps, and soft plastics. Crappie are good on minnows and black/blue tube jigs over brush piles. Channel and blue catfish are good on...... Full story

Coastal Fishing Report

Week of 3/12 - 3/19

ODESSA AMERICAN

NORTH SABINE: Trout are fair to good on the shorelines on Top Dogs, Corkies and Catch 2000s. Flounder are fair on the shorelines on bright jigs and grubs. Redfish are good in the marsh on topwaters and worms. SOUTH SABINE: Trout are fair to good on...... Full story

Northeast Fishing Report

Week of 3/12 - 3/19

ODESSA AMERICAN

ATHENS: Water lightly stained, 49-54 degrees; 0.27' high. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits, finesse worms and Rat-L-Traps. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows. Catfish are good on prepared baits and nightcrawlers. BOB SANDLIN: Water clear;...... Full story