NORMAN, Okla -

The list of sponsors for the newest bass tournament trail in Texas is growing, with Lucas Oil joining the growing list of supporters with a multi-year commitment. The Texas Team Trail is Texas' most unique team bass fishing tournament, which is set to begin on Sam Rayburn Lake in March 2012.

Austin -

Today, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation board of trustees voted to donate $500,000 to Texas State Parks, hoping to encourage more donations to aid the state park system, which is facing a $4.6 million revenue shortfall caused by heat, drought, wildfires and a drop in park visitation.

Texas -

Three forms will be held Jan. 18 and 19 in Kingsland and Marble Falls and Burnet to address the threat of invasive mussels in the Highland Lakes. The purpose of these forums is to raise awareness of potential consequences associated with zebra and quagga mussels in the Colorado River system.

Austin -

For those of you who have pined for the Orvis shop that occupied a somewhat obscure location near MoPac and 183 a few years ago before closing its doors and taking all of its fine fly rods and sports clothing off the shelves, pine no mas. Orvis is back and in a much better and seemingly larger location.

NEWTOWN, Conn. -

Through its Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative (CSSI), the National Shooting Sports Foundation has awarded $299,200 in grants to 41 colleges and universities to assist in the development and expansion of shooting sports programs. Of those schools receiving assistance, 11 are in the process of developing new shooting clubs.

Texas -

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a final rule to eliminate its special regulation authorizing the breeding, management and free trade of three endangered African antelope species ? the scimitar-horned oryx, addax and dama gazelle.

San Antonio -

Continuing the 35 plus year tradition of providing hunters with the finest outdoor stories and information, Texas Trophy Hunters Association™ (TTHA) proudly announces the release of the 2012 January/February issue of The Journal of the Texas Trophy Hunters™ (The Journal).

San Antonio, Texas -

Texas Trophy Hunters Association™ (TTHA) is proud to announce the 2012 season of TROPHY HUNTERS TV® with a new schedule on Outdoor Channel.

NEWTOWN, Conn. -

Through its Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative (CSSI), the National Shooting Sports Foundation has awarded $299,200 in grants to 41 colleges and universities to assist in the development and expansion of shooting sports programs. Of those schools receiving assistance, 11 are in the process of developing new shooting clubs.

Houston, Texas -

The 2012 Oakley Big Bass Tour will feature tour stops in Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.