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Nov. 10, 2004

Manatee Sighted, Captured on Film in Cove Harbor

ROCKPORT, Texas — On Nov. 9, a manatee was spotted just outside of Rockport at an area known as Cove Harbor North, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department experts. The manatee was caught on video by some local residents and T.P.W.D. personnel were also on hand to witness this rare sighting. Aransas County Game Warden Danny Flores and Coastal Fisheries Biologist Dennis Pridgen also responded to the sighting.

Nov. 8, 2004

TPWD Unveils Possible Changes to Regulations

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is looking to clarify the hunting regulations by standardizing seasons and simplifying rules relating to white-tailed deer and turkey.

Warden Wins Shikar-Safari’s ‘Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year’ Honor

AUSTIN, Texas — Game Warden Marcus Collins of Plainview was recently presented the 2004 Shikar-Safari “Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year.”

Nov. 1, 2004

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 1, 2004

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

Oct. 18, 2004

Hunter Education Classes Filling Up, Deferral an Option

AUSTIN, Texas – Despite offering 4,400 hunter education courses throughout the year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department understands there are some who will still wait until the last minute before hunting season to get certified. This fall, those procrastinators need not panic.

Oct. 11, 2004

Boat Wrecks, Deaths Drop Dramatically in 2004

AUSTIN, Texas — The number of reported boating accidents, boating-related injuries and fatalities on public waterways declined in 2004 compared with the same time period in the last three years.

Oct. 4, 2004

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 4, 2004

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

Sept. 13, 2004

Adventures of the Game Warden Cadet Class of 2004

AUSTIN, Texas — This year’s game warden cadet class has fanned out across Texas since June and is encountering the tragic, the triumphant and the twisted.

Sept. 7, 2004

Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Offers Free Family Fun Oct. 2-3

AUSTIN, Texas — America’s largest free, family-oriented festival of the outdoors takes place here the weekend of Oct. 2-3. The 13th annual Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo will allow tens of thousands of visitors to try fishing, shooting, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and more, all at no cost.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 7, 2004

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