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Nov. 7, 2005

Game Warden Service Recognized by Commission

EDITOR’S NOTE: At its Thursday, Nov. 3, public hearing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted the following resolution recognizing 110 years of service by Texas Game Wardens. Text of the resolution is provided below as background reference.

Nov. 1, 2005

Copano Bay Fishing Pier Transferred, Fishing License Now Required

FULTON, Texas — The Aransas County Navigation District today assumed control of the former Copano Bay State Fishing Pier, transferring pier management from the state park system to the local district. For the fishing public, this means that a Texas fishing license and saltwater stamp endorsement are now required to fish from the pier since it is no longer a state park.

Oct. 31, 2005

Application Deadline Is Nov. 5 for Big Time Texas Hunts

AUSTIN, Texas — The Lone Star State boasts some of the finest hunting anywhere in the country, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Big Time Texas Hunts offer hunters a chance to experience the best of the best. But, you can’t have a shot at the action if you don’t apply and deadline for entries is Nov. 5.

Migratory Bird Report Gives Hunters a Weekly ‘Heads-Up’

AUSTIN, Texas — In an effort to give migratory bird hunters a ballpark view of what to expect during an upcoming trip, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offers a weekly migratory game bird hunting report.

Shocking Story From Lake Alan Henry

ATHENS, Texas–Largemouth bass weighing 13 pounds or more are so rare only 385 have been entered into the Budweiser ShareLunker program over the past 19 years.

TPWD Coastal Fisheries Symposium Seeks Input for Future

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Coastal Fisheries Division will host a symposium at the Omni Bayfront Hotel here Nov. 17-18 celebrating 30 years of continuous monitoring of the state’s marine fisheries. The agency is seeking input on how to conduct operations for the next 30 years.

Panhandle Boasts Boom Quail Production

AUSTIN, Texas — Quail are famous for their “boom and bust” cycles. In other words, in good years there are a lot of quail, in poor years there aren’t any. In the Panhandle region of Texas, this is more than just a good year for quail — it’s an awesome year for quail!

Students Research Local Horned Lizards for Essay Contest

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging students to take part in the Hometown Horned Lizard historical essay contest. The writing contest is designed to engage children in learning about and promoting conservation of the Texas state reptile.

Oct. 27, 2005

Youth Only Hunting Weekend Full of Opportunity

AUSTIN, Texas — Passing the hunting tradition through the generations and providing opportunities for young hunters this fall are the goals of special youth-only seasons.

Oct. 24, 2005

Conditions Bode Well for Deer Hunting Success

AUSTIN, Texas — Dry range conditions across much of Texas heading into the general deer season should bode well for hunters looking to fill their tags, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists.