New Era Begins on Lake Conroe
BRYAN, Texas—There was a time when Lake Conroe was the perfect example of Mark Twain’s comment that “water is for fighting over.”
TPWD News Releases
Aug. 8, 2008
July 29, 2008
TPWD Finalizes Dove, Teal Seasons
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department finalized the early season migratory game bird regulations, which includes dove and teal seasons for 2008-09. Texas hunters will see a 16-day September teal season and no changes to the South Dove Zone segments.
TPW Commission Slates Annual Public Hearing for Houston
AUSTIN, Texas — For the first time in nearly a decade, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will hold its annual public hearing outside of Austin. The August 20-21 meeting will be held at the Houston Zoo.
TPWD Discounts Online Entries in Big Time Texas Hunts
AUSTIN, Texas — The Lone Star State boasts some of the finest hunting anywhere in the country, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Big Time Texas Hunts offer hunters a chance to experience the best of the best.
Texas Sporting Clays Association offers youth shoots
AUSTIN, Texas — The crack of gunfire at the range and the competitive spirit among shooting enthusiasts might be a bit intimidating to young rookie shooters, but the Texas Sporting Clays Association wants to ensure it ushers in this new generation of competitors.
Rural and Inner-City Youth Big Winners in TPWD COOP Grant Round
AUSTIN, Texas — Students and families from rural communities and inner cities will experience a taste of Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments’ programs and facilities, some for the first time, as a result of the latest round of Community Outdoor Outreach Program grants.
Game Warden Field Notes, July 29, 2008
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
July 25, 2008
Texas Game Wardens Head Home, State Parks Staff Work to Reopen Valley Parks
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens redeployed from the Rio Grande Valley to their home counties this morning as state parks officials began cleaning up storm debris in area parks.
July 24, 2008
Texas State Parks Provide Refuge in the Storm
As in past natural disasters, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is opening the gates of Texas state parks to evacuees from Hurricane Dolly. Campsites and screen shelters will be offered free to those who need a temporary place to stay.
July 21, 2008
Hunting Licenses Go On Sale August 15
AUSTIN, Texas — New hunting and fishing licenses for 2008-09 will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 15, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunters to buy early and avoid the rush heading into the Sept. 1 dove season opener.