New USFWS Leader Worked on Texas Issues
UNDATED — A former regional director who has a long history of working on Texas conservation issues has been tapped to become the new director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington DC.
TPWD News Releases
July 25, 2005
Frequently Asked Questions About Boating Laws
UNDATED – Does the "Open Container" law apply when I’m in my boat?
TPWD Biologists Seek Help In Tracking Rare Hummingbirds
AUSTIN, Texas — “The buzz” is that Lubbock had its first confirmed sighting of a White-eared Hummingbird recently and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are seeking the public’s help in tracking this rare bird and others around Texas.
Stay Tuned, July 25, 2005
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
July 18, 2005
Hunters Reminded About Mandatory Education, Deferals
AUSTIN, Texas — Hunter education is more than a legal requirement in Texas–statistics show it saves lives. People getting ready for fall hunting are reminded of two things: those who purchased hunter education deferrals last year will need hunter education this year, and there are hundreds of courses scheduled across Texas where they can fulfill that requirement.
How To Avoid Pitfalls When Buying Used Boats
AUSTIN, Texas — The transfer of boats and motors appears to be getting sloppier, with more and more people not getting titles, some sellers altering sale prices on transfer documents to avoid higher taxes and others who are inadvertently purchasing stolen crafts. So game wardens want to advise people to treat the buying or selling of a boat like they would that of an automobile.
Stay Tuned, July 18, 2005
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
July 11, 2005
Lubbock-Area 11-Year-Old Lands Junior Record Largemouth
LUBBOCK, Texas — A largemouth bass landed June 10 on Lake Alan Henry by Kenny Schuette, 11, of Slaton, southwest of Lubbock has been verified as a new junior state record by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Experts Dispel Drowning Myths, Stress Safety Tips
AUSTIN, Texas – Contrary to what’s portrayed in movies, drowning victims usually don’t scream and splash when in distress – they just go underwater.
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, July 11, 2005
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.