Sept. 17, 2010

MEDIA ADVISORY: Recreational Boating Safety Hearing Set

The Advisory Panel on Recreational Boating Safety will convene at 10 a.m. Oct. 1  in room E2.026 inside the capitol extension at 1400 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas.

Sept. 16, 2010

Caprock Canyons Bison Herd to Become More Visible

QUITAQUE – The Wildlife Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has shifted management of the Caprock Canyons State Park bison herd to TPWD’s State Parks Division. Park employees say the shift will bring about some exciting changes, including expanding the grazing range of the official Texas State Bison Herd from a half-section enclosure to eventually the whole state park over time and thus increasing viewing opportunities for park visitors.

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Returns to Lake Conroe October 1–3

LAKE CONROE — The Toyota Texas Bass Classic, a Professional Anglers Association- sanctioned event, returns to Lake Conroe Oct. 1—3. The competition benefits Texas Parks & Wildlife Department efforts to introduce young people and urban families to fishing and the outdoors.

Sept. 15, 2010

Anglers, Biologists Share Information at Athens Meeting

ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has long recognized the fact that anglers and agency personnel have common goals and that the best way to make fishing better in Texas is to work together.

Sept. 13, 2010

Watershed Workshop, Meeting in Athens October 21

ATHENS—A one-day watershed steward workshop will be followed by an evening meeting of the Trinity Basin Conservation Foundation in Athens October 21.

Sept. 10, 2010

Mini Outdoor Expo Slated for Enchanted Rock

FREDERICKSBURG – State park rangers, outdoor educators, wildlife and fisheries biologists and game wardens from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be on hand to answer questions and provide demonstrations at a mini outdoor exposition to be held Sept. 25 at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.

Hatchery Needs Halloween Helpers

ATHENS—Staff at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center are gearing up for Halloween at the Hatchery on October 28, and they need the help of local businesses and organizations.

Sept. 9, 2010

Planning Firm Hired for Galveston Island State Park Redevelopment

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has hired MESA Design Group of Dallas to lead a master planning and design team that will guide redevelopment of hurricane-ravaged Galveston Island State Park. TPWD also is asking stakeholders to provide their opinions and ideas regarding future park development via a Web survey.

Hill Country State Natural Area to Host Cattle Drive Oct. 15-17

BANDERA – Saddle up and experience a slice of the Old West at the inaugural Cowboy Capital Cattle Drive taking place Oct. 15-17 at Hill Country State Natural Area.

Fish Kill on Lake Fairfield

ATHENS — A major fish kill occurred at Lake Fairfield August 25 through 26, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries biologist Richard Ott.