July 23, 2007

TPWD Archery in the Schools Program Offers Instructor Training in August

The Texas Archery in the Schools Program (TASP) will offer Basic Archery Instructor training at several locations in August. An October training also is scheduled.

July 13, 2007

Managing Your Land for Wildlife Workshop Set for Aug. 15 in West Texas

EL PASO, Texas — A workshop to be held here Aug. 15 will help people who own or manage property in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas and in neighboring southern New Mexico and northern Mexico learn about healthy land management practices for wildlife habitat and sustainable methods to diversify their income.

July 10, 2007

Floods, Track Damage Halt Texas State Railroad Train Runs

RUSK, Texas — State park officials have indefinitely suspended all train operations at the Texas State Railroad State Park, following a flood which washed out a section of the train tracks.

July 9, 2007

New Law Prohibits All Hunting of Wildlife From Roads

AUSTIN, Texas — With the passage of House Bill 12 by the 80th Texas Legislature, it is now unlawful to hunt any wild bird or animal on a public road or the right-of-way of a public road.

Hunters for The Hungry Reports Abundant Donations

AUSTIN, Texas — The results are in. Hunters for the Hungry had another banner season! Thanks to the generosity of participating meat processors and hunters throughout the state, 175,927 pounds of game meat was donated to over 90 food assistance providers to feed the hungry during the 2006–2007 hunting season.

Hunters Urged To Enroll in Hunter Education Courses Now

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunters in need of certification to enroll soon as hunter education courses are filling up fast.

July 5, 2007

Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Season Opens July 15

AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open 30 minutes after sunset on Sunday, July 15, 2007. This opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic information to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.

June 28, 2007

Game Wardens Urge Caution Around Water as Rains Continue Across North and Central Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens are urging Texans to exercise extreme caution in low-lying areas, around lakes and reservoirs and at stream and river crossings as rain continues to fall across a broad swath of North and Central Texas today.

June 25, 2007

Boating Fatalities Up Over Same Period Last Year

AUSTIN, Texas—Texas boating fatalities for the first five months of 2007 are up over the previous three years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports show. State game wardens say the increase underscores the need for boater education and shows why TPWD and its partners are this summer launching the Nobody’s Waterproof™ public awareness effort statewide.

TPWD Internship Program Trains Future Conservationists

AUSTIN, Texas — All across Texas this summer, 147 student interns are getting their hands dirty and feet wet in the real world of wildlife conservation, environmental law enforcement, state parks and other aspects of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.