June 15, 2012

Battleship Texas closing next week for repairs

HOUSTON — The Battleship Texas, which has been stabilized since the historic vessel sprang a significant leak a week ago, will be closed to the public starting Monday until repairs can be completed.

June 13, 2012

Pollinator Week Raises a Buzz for Bees

AUSTIN—Gov. Rick Perry has signed a proclamation making June 18-24 National Pollinator Week in Texas. This includes the Lone Star State in an international celebration recognizing bees, birds, bats, beetles and butterflies for their service to farmers and gardeners alike.

Prescribed Burn Planned for Government Canyon State Natural Area

SAN ANTONIO – Natural Area Superintendent Chris Holm announced today that Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff plans to conduct prescribed burns at Government Canyon State Natural Area starting in June and continuing through January.

June 12, 2012

Texas Fish Hatcheries Serve as Refuges for Imperiled Species

ATHENS—The five state-operated fish hatcheries in Texas generally have one job: to produce fish for stocking into Texas waters.

June 8, 2012

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Instructors Needed

ATHENS—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be conducting a free Hunter Education New Instructor Training Workshop June 30, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas. The workshop will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the R.D. Evans Community Center located at 3200 Lackland Road.

June 5, 2012

Angling Legends Inducted into Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS—Anglers Tommy Martin and Lonnie Stanley were inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame at a banquet in Athens Saturday night.

Clean your boat. Save your lake.

ATHENS — Invasive species, plants or animals that find their way to new places they don’t belong and cause economic, environmental or ecological damage, have wreaked havoc throughout the U.S. A couple of well-known examples are the lamprey invasion of the Great Lakes and everybody’s favorite in Texas, the fire ant.

May 29, 2012

National Survey to Explore Dove Hunter Opinions

An upcoming survey will ask dove hunters from across the U.S. to share their experiences and opinions about dove hunting. Topics will include time spent hunting, demographics, constraints to hunting, and thoughts about potential effects of spent lead from hunting ammunition on mourning doves and other wildlife. The survey is a cooperative effort by the state fish and wildlife agencies, all four flyway councils, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service).

May 25, 2012

Public Meeting Set for June 13 on Lake Texana State Park

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 13 regarding plans to terminate its lease with the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority to operate Lake Texana State Park.

May 24, 2012

Game Warden Col. Pete Flores Receives National Honor

AUSTIN – Col. Pete Flores, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division Director, has received the first-ever Legacy Award from the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs.