Filter News Releases
Topics:








TPWD News Releases

Feb. 4, 2008

Free Web Service Offered to Landowners with Hunting Leases

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is inviting Texas landowners to advertise their hunting leases at no cost through a new Internet service the agency is developing called "Hunt Texas Online Connection."

Sites Announced for Crab Trap Clean-Up Feb. 15-24

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coastal Fisheries Division officials have announced drop-off sites for the 7th Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program, running this year from Feb. 15-24.

Call Goes Out for CCC Veterans to Attend Bastrop State Park Celebration of Federal Work Program’s 75th Anniversary

BASTROP, Texas — Most of the men whose skilled hands during the 1930s and early 1940s helped build the structures that form the backbone of the Texas State Park system have passed on as the 75th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps approaches. Those CCC workers who are still alive today are in their 80s and 90s.

McBride Named OGT Board Chairman

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin sporting goods retailer and mainstay in Texas wildlife conservation Joe McBride has been named board chairman for Operation Game Thief.

Jan. 30, 2008

TPW Commission Tables Proposed Consistency with Fed Regs on Red Snapper, Sharks

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission agreed Jan. 23 to remove from consideration proposals to match proposed federal regulations on red snapper and sharks in the state’s territorial sea.

Four Boat Ramp Projects Receive Grant Funding

AUSTIN, Texas — Four projects designed to enhance boating access to Texas waters will share more than $1.4 million in matching federal grants through the State Boating Access Program.

$5.85 Million in Local Park Grants Awarded to 15 Texas Communities

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Jan. 24 approved $5.85 million in grants for 15 Texas communities to acquire or develop city park outdoor and indoor recreational sites.

March 29 Symposium Explores Ranch Nature Photography for Fun and Profit

KINGSVILLE, Texas — Images for Conservation Fund (ICF) and Texas Agrilife Extension, in conjunction with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, present Nature Photography Symposium: Ranch Nature Photography for Fun and Profit March 29 in Kingsville. The symposium is designed to educate both amateur and professional photographers as well as landowners on the details involved in developing dynamic settings on private land for optimal photography.

TPWD Unveils Proposed Regulation Changes

AUSTIN, Texas — Expanded hunting opportunities for mule deer and pheasant in the Panhandle are among the proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations.

Jan. 22, 2008

Volunteers Sought For Crab Trap Clean-Up Feb. 15-24

AUSTIN, Texas — Hoping to add to the mountain of 22,746 derelict crab traps hauled from Texas bays over the last six years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials are gearing up for the 7th Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program, running this year from Feb. 15-24.