GUADALAJARA, Mex. -

Glenn Eller (Katy, Texas) began the day with 49 out of 50 targets in Men's Double Trap at the Pan American Games. Looking to add to the USA's medal count, Sgt. Eller of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shot a perfect 50 targets in his second round and 48 targets in the third round for 147 targets-just one target shy of the world record for the gold medal.

Austin -

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are asking hunters and landowners to bring their harvested mule deer to one of the six voluntary mule deer check stations in the Trans-Pecos region Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11. Voluntary check stations will be set up during the two weekends in Culberson, Midland, Pecos, Terrell and Brewster counties.

Athens -

The slogan of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is “Life’s Better Outside,” and department staff will show visitors to the Toyota Texas Bass Classic in Conroe October 28—30 why that’s so.

Austin -

The drought has taken a toll on all Texas wildlife resources, but among the hardest hit is the bobwhite quail. This iconic grassland game bird already faces mounting obstacles to recovery and state wildlife officials say the drought is exacerbating the problem.

Texas -

During Senate consideration of the FY 2012 Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill, Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) plans to offer an amendment that would prohibit use of funds for a new and unauthorized multiple sales reporting plan proposed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

COLUMBIA, S.C. -

The 6th Annual Berkley Big Bass Challenge on Lake Fork hosted by BassChamps took place on October 15th - 16th, 2011 at Lake Fork Marina. The event was wildly successful with over 700 anglers competing for over $120,000 in cash, boats and prizes being awarded.

USA -

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) is seeking to offer an amendment to the Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill now being debated on the Senate floor. Hatch’s amendment would permanently enshrine 10 different appropriations “riders” -- essentially directions from Congress to the administration about how they must spend, or not spend, funds -- into permanent law.

Conroe, TX -

The 2011 edition of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will be bringing together some of the biggest names in country music with the biggest names in professional bass fishing for the annual three-day fishing and music festival Oct. 28-30 in Conroe and this year it's free!

Columbus, OH -

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation’s (USSAF) prestigious 2011 William L. Searle Lifetime Achievement Award has been awarded to Helen K. Groves of Baird, Texas.  Mrs. Groves has been a stalwart supporter and advocate for sportsmen and women across the country.

College Station -

Pvt. Ryan Kirkland of Trinity,and Pvt. Chris Higgins of Crocket, Texas, won the National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament held on Lake Somerville Saturday. The team, fishing with National Guard College angler Jerod Hawkes from Texas A&M, Kingsville caught two bass for a total of 9 pounds, 8 ounces to take the title and bragging rights amongst their peers.