Aug. 27, 2009

$3 Million in Trails Grants Approved for 25 Texas Sites

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Aug. 27 approved approximately $3 million for 25 National Recreational Trail Grant projects across the state.

Grants Awarded for Three Texas Target Range Projects

FORT WORTH, Texas — Professional and recreational sport shooters in the Kerrville, Waco and San Antonio areas will benefit from the $240,000 in matching grants that their local target range facilities will receive to continue previously funded construction and renovation projects.

Aug. 25, 2009

Lifetime License Applications Must Be Received by Aug. 31

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding customers who want to buy lifetime hunting, fishing or combo licenses at fiscal year 2009 prices that purchase applications must be received at TPWD headquarters by Aug. 31. Applications that are post-marked by Aug. 31, but not received by this date, will not be accepted.

Texas Hunters Should Ask To Get HIP

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas hunters need to make sure they are Harvest Information Program (HIP) certified before going hunting for dove, waterfowl or other migratory game birds this fall to avoid an unintentional game violation and possible citation. Specifically, hunters need to ask about HIP certification at the license sales counter, because some license clerks may not bring it up.

Aug. 20, 2009

Texas Lawmakers Increase Funds for OHV Facilities

AUSTIN — More and better off-highway vehicle (OHV) facilities will surface around Texas after a bill passed during the 81st Texas Legislature this year will allow Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to use all of the funds generated from OHV decal sales.

Aug. 18, 2009

Entries Available for 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.

Aug. 17, 2009

Zebra Mussels Spreading in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Invasive zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have been confirmed to have spread from Lake Texoma into the head waters of Lake Lavon, and experts fear they could eventually spread throughout the Red River and Trinity River watersheds.

Aug. 13, 2009

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 13, 2009

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

Hunter Education Classes Filling Up Fast for Fall

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunters in need of certification to enroll soon as fall hunter education courses are filling up fast. As hunting seasons draw closer, demand for hunter education classes is expected to increase.

Aug. 12, 2009

New Season Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go On Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas hunting and fishing licenses for 2009-2010 will go on sale Saturday, Aug. 15. Sportsmen are reminded all current Texas annual hunting and fishing licenses (except for the year-to-date fishing license) expire Aug. 31.