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Dec. 28, 2009

TPWD Limiting Public Hunts on Chaparral WMA to Doves Only

AUSTIN, Texas — Upcoming public hunts on the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area set for Jan. 8-10, 2010, will be limited to doves only due to drought impacts on quail populations.

Dec. 23, 2009

TPWD’s Top 10 Conservation News Stories of 2009

Editors Note: In this issue of TPWD News, we forsake our usual format and provide a summary of the top news stories of 2009. Details about these topics can be found in the department’s online news archive. Please note that TPWD will not be distributing weekly news during the coming holidays. News distribution will resume during the first full week of January, 2010. Happy Holidays!

Dec. 10, 2009

Holiday Gifts Galore for the Conservationist on Your List

AUSTIN, Texas — If you’re fresh out of holiday gift ideas for your eco-minded cousin or that relative who would rather spend his or her spare time in the woods, on the lake or at a state park, or even for yourself, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department invites you to shop the outdoors.

Nov. 23, 2009

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 23, 2009

The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Nov. 17, 2009

Game Warden Sgt. Chris Davis Named Shikar-Safari Officer Of The Year

AUSTIN, Texas — Chris Davis of Austin has received the prestigious Shikar-Safari Club International’s Wildlife Officer of the Year Award, awarded annually by the worldwide conservation organization to one wildlife law enforcement officer in each state. Davis, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department special operations sergeant is the 30th Texan to receive the award.

Nov. 12, 2009

Wolf Named TPWD Wildlife Division Director

AUSTIN, Texas — After a nationwide search, Clayton Wolf has been selected to lead the Wildlife Division at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Wolf brings 20 years experience as a wildlife biologist in Texas, the last six as the agency’s big game program director. Headquartered in Austin, he begins his job Monday, Nov. 16.

Nov. 5, 2009

North Texas Students Soar in National Art Contest

ATHENS, Texas — Students from Dream Art Academy in Carrollton and Richland High School swept six of the top 12 places in the Texas Junior Duck Stamp competition, including Best of Show.

Texas Joining Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact

AUSTIN, Texas — Game law violators in Texas could face additional consequences for their actions under an interstate agreement recognizing suspension of hunting, fishing and trapping licenses in other states.

Nov. 4, 2009

TPWD Begins Annual Hunting and Fishing Regulatory Process

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff briefed the Regulations Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Nov. 4 on possible changes designed to increase recreational opportunity and further enhance the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

Oct. 30, 2009

Big Time Texas Hunt Winners Announced

AUSTIN, Texas — Ty Chumley was due for a bit of luck after losing his home and most of his belongings to Hurricane Ike.