Nov. 3, 2010

TPW Commission Delays Consideration of Devils River Land Acquisition

AUSTIN – The Conservation Committee of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today directed state agency staff to continue exploring options to acquire land for a new state park or natural area on the Devils River while strengthening a commitment to protect the river’s sensitive resources. The move in essence delays a final vote on the project until a future commission meeting and gives the agency more time to explore alternatives in response to recent stakeholder input.

Nov. 2, 2010

TPWD Postpones Devils River Land Acquisition

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission consideration of a proposal to buy land for a new state park or natural area on the Devils River has been postponed, pending the outcome of a public briefing to the commission’s Conservation Committee tomorrow.

New Texas Paddling Trail to Open in Seguin

SEGUIN – The 22nd Texas Paddling Trail will open on Wednesday, Nov. 10, along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Guadalupe River. City officials and representatives of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will gather at the concrete dock in Max Starcke Park for a 5:15 p.m. ceremony dedicating the new Seguin Paddling Trail.

Nov. 1, 2010

TPWD Setting Up Voluntary Trans Pecos Mule Deer Check Stations

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are asking hunters and landowners for their support in contributing to this year’s Voluntary Mule Deer Check Stations. Voluntary check stations will be located in six counties in the Trans-Pecos region.

Oct. 29, 2010

TPWD Announces Big Time Texas Hunts Winners for 2010

AUSTIN — Ken Garcia says he has been “poor man hunting” for nearly a half century; chasing mule deer across public land in New Mexico and hunting whitetails in Texas on small leases or by invitation from friends. Not this year.

Battleship Texas Dry Berth Design Contract Signed

AUSTIN – In a major step toward long-term preservation of the Battleship Texas, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has signed a contract with AECOM USA Group, Inc. – a globally recognized architectural and engineering firm – to design a permanent dry berth for the historic vessel before time and the elements scuttle the ship.

Oct. 27, 2010

Media Advisory: Parks & Wildlife “Ask the Expert” live online chat Nov. 4

AUSTIN – Unsure about a game law? Need some tips for deer season? On Thursday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m., state game wardens and wildlife biologists will be online for a live Q&A with sportsmen. Texas hunters making preparations for the opening of hunting seasons can get last-minute questions answered by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff during our first “Ask an Expert” live online chat session.

State Archeologist Recognized For Native American Scholarship Program

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife archeologist Margaret Howard has received the 2010 Francis Stickney Field School Award from the Texas Archeological Society for her work in creating the Native American Scholarship program for the annual TAS field school.

Oct. 26, 2010

Hunting Outlook Optimistic for Quail Season

AUSTIN – Wildlife biologists at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are cautiously optimistic about quail prospects this season, which gets under way Saturday, Oct. 30 statewide.

Oct. 25, 2010

Oversummer Survival of Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout Looks Excellent in 2010

ATHENS — Trout fishing prospects on the Guadalupe River in fall 2010 look promising. The Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake is the southernmost trout fishery in the United States and the only fishery in Texas where rainbow trout survive through the summer.