TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 9, 2004
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
TPWD News Releases
Aug. 9, 2004
Stay Tuned, Aug. 9, 2004
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
Aug. 5, 2004
TPWD Seeks Input on Proposed Waterfowl Seasons
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas waterfowlers will have the same hunting opportunities as last year, based on proposed federal framework that once again provide a standard season, with harvest restrictions on canvasback and pintail. Determining when those opportunities will occur is still up for discussion and consideration.
Aug. 2, 2004
Time To Apply for Drawings on Public Hunting Lands
AUSTIN, Texas — For a quality, affordable hunting experience, few opportunities can beat the special drawings for hunts offered through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s public hunting program.
Construction Starts on New State Park Near Weslaco
WESLACO, Texas — Views across the restored wetlands of the World Birding Center at Estero Llano Grande State Park will be a special treat for visitors here soon. Construction began July 28 on a new 2,800-square-foot visitor center, trails, an observation deck and other amenities.
Texas State Railroad Offers Kids Free Rides Through Sept. 5
RUSK, Texas — From now through Labor Day weekend, youngsters accompanied by a paying adult can ride the historic Texas State Railroad through the Piney Woods for free.
Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site Remains Open Despite Hotel Renovations
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The Nimitz Hotel museum at the Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site-National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg will be closed for renovations beginning July 31. However, all other facilities located on the campus will remain open to the public.
Wildlife Management 2004 Symposium Set for Kerrville
KERRVILLE, Texas — The Texas Organization of Wildlife Management Associations (TOWMA) will be holding its biannual conference here at the Y.O. Ranch Resort Hotel and Conference Center on Aug. 12-14.
Stay Tuned, Aug. 2, 2004
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
July 28, 2004
Public Input Sought on $3 Saltwater Fishing Surcharge
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has set a series of three public meetings in August on the Texas coast to get input on a proposal to continue charging saltwater anglers $3 for a saltwater stamp surcharge.