Old Hickory Lake could soon be home to a larger species of sportfish thanks to a $1.6 million dollar grant program from the National Fish Habitat Partnership and Bass Pro Shops.
"The Fish Art Contest does a tremendous job of exposing students across Texas to the wonders of fish and fisheries resources through the nexus of art,” said TFFC Director Tom Lang. “We always look forward to this time of year when we are once again amazed by the outstanding work and artistic interpretations of these young Texans.”
2023 Texas State-Fish Art Contest Now Open for Entries
ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is excited to announce it is accepting entries. They are for the 2023 Texas division of Wildlife Forever's Fish Art Contest through Feb. 28. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international
Tom Lang, Director of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, received the American Fisheries Society’s Meritorious Service award, presented to a member annually for loyalty, dedication, and meritorious service