TPWD Calendar
The following meetings may be of interest to the public. Check the master calendar for all TPWD events.
TPWD News Releases
July 11, 2005
Stay Tuned, July 11, 2005
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
July 5, 2005
Game Warden Cadets Finish 6-Month Academy
AUSTIN, Texas — The 51st Game Warden Class graduated Friday and all 35 reported to their new posts across the state. This is Texas Parks and Wildlife's most diverse game warden class ever.
Goose Island Shoreline Stabilization, Marsh Restoration Begins
ROCKPORT, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Lester Contracting, Inc. have begun construction of an offshore rock breakwater as Phase 1 of a shoreline stabilization and marsh restoration project.
When Going Boating, Leave Behind a 'Float Plan'
AUSTIN, Texas — Before you go, it is always important to leave some detailed information with a friend, co-worker or neighbor about your boating trip. That information is extremely helpful for authorities like Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens who might be the ones coming to look for you if you're not back on time.
Fitzsimons Receives TWA Friend of Wildlife Award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Chairman Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons received the Friend of Wildlife Award from the Texas Wildlife Association on June 25 at the association's annual conference.
'TUF' Fishing in Texas
ATHENS, Texas — Urban fishing is due to improve during the next few years as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ramps up its Texas Urban Fishing (TUF) program in small lakes located in urban areas throughout the state.
Stay Tuned, July 5, 2005
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
Gulf Of Mexico Shrimp Season Opens July 15
AUSTIN, Texas — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open 30 minutes after sunset on Friday, July 15, 2005. This opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic information to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.
June 29, 2005
New Game Bird Stamps Support Conservation, Hunting
AUSTIN, Texas — New game bird stamps that Texas hunters will be required to buy this fall showcase the latest development in a history of wildlife conservation success stories built by hunters. For decades, hunter purchases of licenses and dedicated stamps have provided the lion’s share of funding for important conservation work.