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Feb. 22, 2005

TPWD Hosts Workshop About Managing Land for Wildlife

HOUSTON — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host its annual "Managing Your Land for Wildlife" workshop on March 12 and it will be at the Tracy Gee Community Center, (3599 Westcenter), here in Houston. The event, while open to any landowners, is aimed at area residents who own or manage rural property outside of Houston.

Feb. 14, 2005

TPWD Preparing for 4th Crab Trap Cleanup

AUSTIN, Texas — Hoping to add to the pile of more than 15,000 lost and abandoned crab traps hauled from Texas bays during the last three years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials are gearing up for another round of cleanups, and this time the closed season is from Feb. 18-27. Weather-permitting, Feb. 19 is the day for the main volunteer cleanup effort.

Critical Land Acquired for Government Canyon State Natural Area

SAN ANTONIO — The recent acquisition of 421 acres of significant endangered-species land increases the total acreage of the Government Canyon State Natural Area in San Antonio to 8,622 acres.

Old Tunnel Bat Volunteers Needed

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Central Texans who want to learn more about bats and help teach others about these creatures of the night are being urged to volunteer at Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The former railroad tunnel, now a state Wildlife Management Area, offers evening bat flight viewings for visitors during warmer months.

Surveys Say More Anglers, More Fish on Texas Coast

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department surveys confirm what most saltwater anglers already know: the fishing along the Texas coast is getting better and more anglers are taking advantage of it.

Land Trust Conference Set for Feb. 24-26 in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas – At a population of 20 million and growing, Texans are building more roads, buildings and houses and as land disappears, open lands preservation and wildlife habitat conservation become increasingly important.

Stay Tuned, Feb. 14, 2005

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Feb. 7, 2005

Public Meetings Set To Discuss Lesser Prairie Chickens

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is hosting a series of meetings in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains regions in early March to discuss lesser prairie chicken conservation and management with landowners and others.

Fly Fishers Heading To Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS, Texas — The sixth annual Fly Fish Texas is scheduled for March 5 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center here. TFFC has hosted the event each year since 2001.

Women’s History Month Celebrated at Barrington Living History Farm

WASHINGTON, Texas — Get to know the "gentle tamers and sunbonneted helpmates" of early Texas March 26-27 at Barrington Living History Farm in celebration of Women’s History month.