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April 22, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL ATHENS – The 2026 Toyota ShareLunker collection season didn’t disappoint during its 40th Anniversary celebration with an incredible 18 Legacy Class ShareLunkers submitted from 10 different public lakes across the state of Texas. Two waterbodies logged … [Read more...] about 04-22 | Toyota ShareLunker Program Delivers a Memorable Collection Season

Audubon, Minn. — The Minnesota DNR has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Little Cormorant Lake, near Audubon in Becker County. A property owner on Little Cormorant Lake contacted the DNR after finding adult zebra mussel shells attached to equipment that was removed at the end of last season. DNR staff found additional zebra mussels on equipment near the location of the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Mixed Bag: Zebra mussels confirmed in Little Cormorant Lake in Becker County

April 21, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL BURNET — Inks Lake State Park will welcome visitors of all abilities for its fourth annual Fun for All event on April 25, offering a day of hands-on outdoor experiences designed to make nature more accessible to everyone. The free, family-friendly event … [Read more...] about 04-21 | Inks Lake State Park to Host Fourth Annual “Fun for All” Event Celebrating Accessible Outdoor Recreation on April 25

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