Andrew Upshaw and Ryan Watkins are still the best of friends, even after what they went through last weekend.  On July 9, Upshaw and Watkins teamed up to capture the 2011 Mercury College B.A.S.S. National Championship trophy for their Texas school, Stephen F. Austin University.

NBFog, the leading brand-building company in the outdoor industry, has announced the addition of TexasHuntFish.com, a vibrant online community catering to outdoor enthusiasts.

Wildscape, xeriscape, desertscape, water-wise, smartscape: whatever term you use, it's all Texan for resource conservation. As residents seek ways to conserve water, native plant wildscaping can be an important part of the mix, since studies show lawn care accounts for over 50 percent of a household's water usage.

Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), today announced the 2010 Fish Challenge, an annual catch-and-release kayak-fishing event held on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. The challenge offers all types of kayak anglers, including kids and teenagers, a chance to put their kayak fishing skills to the test in the heart of the city.

Golden alga (Prymnesium parvum) has once again impacted two very important reservoirs and fisheries on the Brazos River system. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists have been monitoring golden alga blooms and resulting fish kills on both Possum Kingdom Reservoir and Lake Whitney.

Hunting affordability and accessibility are growing concerns in the outdoor industry, but it was not a problem for nearly a dozen children and their parents who enjoyed the thrill of the hunt and the taste of pork at the 2nd Annual Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt. Sponsored by the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA), the event was recently hosted at the DB Hunting Ranch in Bertram, Texas.

Expansion of mule deer hunting opportunities tops a short list of regulatory changes adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission as part of the 2010-2011 Statewide Hunting and Fishing Proclamation.

Preserving the legend of the North American Bison, the Texas Bison Association (TBA) and several private companies within the Texas bison industry are sending a taste of Texas to American soldiers serving overseas.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking qualified applicants for the 56th Game Warden Cadet Class. Applications will be accepted through May 31.  More than 500 people applied for the 46 positions in the current cadet class that is graduating in July.