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June 13, 2005

Texas Parks and Wildlife Supports Brazos River Exhibit

LUBBOCK, Texas — A permanent, original exhibit called “The Brazos River Journey: Texas Alive!” at the Science Spectrum is made possible in part by a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Don’t Be Left High and Dry on First Boat Trip of the Season

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens have seen a lot of boaters try and go out for their first run of the season and for one reason or another, fail to make a successful trip.

June 9, 2005

Lake Lewisville Gives Up Record Largemouth to Pro Angler

ATHENS, Texas — Professional angler Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has a new love: Texas bass fishing.

June 6, 2005

Changes in Deer Regulations Could Affect Hunting Plans

AUSTIN, Texas — Although the season is still months away, many Texas hunters are starting to make deer hunting plans. Changes to hunting regulations this year could affect those preparations, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Boaters: Turn Off Engine While Idling To Save Lives

UNDATED — There are many ways you can run into harms way on the water. Alcohol and boat operation. Not wearing a life jacket. Going out in bad weather. However, game wardens are running into boaters who are overcome by a silent, invisible threat: carbon monoxide.

Texas Zoos To Host Meetings on State Wildlife Plan

AUSTIN, Texas — Eight zoos in cities across Texas will host meetings in July to get public input about a proposed Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, a new plan tied to millions of dollars in federal funding to conserve wildlife and habitat in Texas.

Dick Davis Named Executive Director of Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation

This news release is from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, June 6, 2005

The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

TPWD Calendar

The following meetings may be of interest to the public. Check the master calendar for all TPWD events.

Stay Tuned, June 6, 2005

Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.