Sept. 29, 2009

Bowhunters May Need To Go Native during Archery Season

AUSTIN, Texas — An early and abundant acorn crop may force Texas bowhunters to seek out native food supplies during archery season, which runs Oct. 3-Nov. 6.

Hunter education classes filling up fast

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunters in need of certification to enroll soon as fall hunter education courses are filling up fast. As hunting seasons draw closer, demand for hunter education classes is expected to increase.

Sept. 25, 2009

Deadline to Enter Big Time Texas Hunts is Oct. 15

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding Texas hunters the deadline to enter this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts is Oct. 15th. Winners will be called before the end of October to give them time to make their hunting trip preparations.

Work on East Texas Fish Hatchery Progress Hampered by Pipe Failure

AUSTIN — One year into the construction phase of the new $27 million Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) fish hatchery near Jasper, work is about 30 percent complete, although weather delays and infrastructure issues have created significant construction challenges. The project is currently about six months behind schedule due to the effects of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and problems with the massive drain pipes that carry water from the ponds.

Sept. 22, 2009

"Take Me Outdoors Houston" el 10 de octubre en Discovery Green

En esta época en la cual los habitantes de ciudades grandes cada vez se desconectan más del mundo natural y de las actividades al aire libre, se presentará el 10 de octubre en Discovery Green "Take Me Outdoors Houston" (Llévame al Aire Libre Houston), el primer festival familiar y gratuito dedicado a las actividades al aire libre.

Sept. 21, 2009

Big Bend Ranch State Park to Host Fiesta Nov. 14

PRESIDIO, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hopes the third time will be the charm for a daylong Fiesta set for Saturday, Nov. 14, to celebrate expanded recreational opportunities at Texas’ largest and wildest state park — Big Bend Ranch State Park.

Sept. 17, 2009

Anglers Urged to Report Fish Sightings via Tarpon Observation Network

AUSTIN, Texas — As we approach the peak of fishing season for one of the most sought-after saltwater species in Texas waters, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is encouraging anglers to report when and where tarpon have been spotted or caught.

Galveston Bay Oyster Reef Restoration Gets Underway

HOUSTON — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has begun construction on two oyster reef restoration projects in Galveston Bay funded by multi-million dollar federal grants to restore hurricane damage. One project is in East Galveston Bay, an area hit hard by Hurricane Ike. The other project is located along the north facing shoreline of Eagle Point near the community of San Leon.

Sept. 15, 2009

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Comes to Lake Conroe Next Month

LAKE CONROE, Texas — The Toyota Texas Bass Classic, a Professional Anglers Association (PAA) sanctioned event, is only one month away from its debut on Lake Conroe. The October 16 — 18 competition benefits Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) efforts to introduce young people and urban families to fishing and the outdoors.

Sept. 14, 2009

Toyota ShareLunker Season Begins October 1

ATHENS, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will begin accepting entries into the Toyota ShareLunker program October 1, 2009.