Aug. 25, 2011

TPW Commission Okays Sebastopol House Transfer to Seguin

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday meeting in Austin put its stamp of approval on the transfer of Sebastopol House State Historic Site to the City of Seguin.

Aug. 24, 2011

Hunter Education Courses Available Before Dove Opener

AUSTIN —Hunters who need to take the mandatory hunter education course are urged to start looking for courses in their area now as classes are expected to fill up quickly leading up to dove season Sept. 1.

Learn-to-Camp Program Touching Families’ Lives

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department suggests setting aside your everyday stresses and frustrations, and spending a relaxing fall weekend camping under the watchful eyes of outdoor experts. More than 1,700 families already have experienced the Texas Outdoor Family program that is helping family members reconnect with each other and experience many of the natural wonders that make Texas a special place.

Aug. 23, 2011

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Instructors Needed

ATHENS — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be conducting a free Hunter Education New Instructor Training Workshop September 17, 2011 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Workshop will begin at 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Law Enforcement Regional Office located at 212 S. Johnson.

Aug. 3, 2011

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Instructors Needed

ATHENS — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be conducting a free hunter education new instructor training workshop Saturday, August 13, 2011, in Waco. The workshop will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Dewey Recreation Center, 925 N. 9th Street.

Aug. 2, 2011

Hunting, Fishing Licenses sold online Aug. 15

AUSTIN — Current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) expire Aug. 31, and new licenses for 2011-2012 will go on sale Monday, Aug. 15.

Aug. 1, 2011

Chasing after birds and mapping trails: stories of summer interns

Banding ducks off the side of a speeding airboat requires coordination and the wherewithal to lie on the front of the boat and basically hug a duck out of the water as you zoom by. If the duck makes a run for a tight spot, you’d better be ready to jump out of the boat and chase it down on foot.

July 26, 2011

20 New State Game Wardens Heading to the Field

AUSTIN – Twenty new state game wardens soon will be taking to the field following their completion of seven months of training at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Training Center in Hamilton County.

July 20, 2011

Summer interns recognized across Texas

At the very tip of South Texas in Estero Llano Grande State Park, Christopher Sandoval stands at a trail head waiting for visitors. Sandoval is interning this summer with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

July 12, 2011

Texas Launches Mandatory Boater Education, Additional Safety Measures

AUSTIN – A new state law from the recent legislative session will require mandatory boater education for more people in Texas, a move supporters say will save lives and make crowded waters safer.