License Authorization Number Valid for Deer Hunting
AUSTIN, Texas — Until now, sportsmen who purchased a Texas hunting license via phone or the web had to wait for deer tags in the mail before going deer hunting.
TPWD News Releases
Aug. 30, 2004
Project Wild Reaches 44 Houston Schools
HOUSTON — Houston teachers in 44 elementary schools are learning to bring nature and the outdoors into the classroom using award-winning program Project WILD "Wildlife in Learning Design." This is the largest training of its kind ever undertaken by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Aug. 23, 2004
Conditions Right for Dove Season
AUSTIN, Texas — While there may not be as many hunters in the field for the start of dove season in the North and Central Zones because of a Sept. 1 midweek opener, there should be no shortage of birds, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
TPWD Leases Offer Affordable Access to Dove Hunting
AUSTIN, Texas — How much would you pay for a share of the dove and small game hunting privileges on more than 55,000 acres of private land? What if they tossed in another million or so acres of hunting access for other game, like deer, turkey or waterfowl? If you said less than $50 you’re in luck.
Olympian To Train Texas Teachers in Archery for Schools
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas teachers will have an opportunity to learn from one of the world’s elite archers, former Olympic gold medalist Rod White, and pass those skills on to their students as part of a new National Archery in Schools program.
Wise Prize Winner Seeks Boater Education
HOUSTON — Adhering to boating safety laws is the single greatest factor in reducing boating accidents, injuries and fatalities, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Each year TPWD coordinates hundreds of classes across the state. If you plan on operating a boat, whether you own one, rent one or win one, a boating education class is a good idea.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boating Laws
UNDATED — Does the "Open Container" law apply when I’m in my boat?
Stay Tuned, Aug. 23, 2004
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Aug. 20, 2004
TPWD Adopts Waterfowl Seasons
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas waterfowlers in the South Zone will have additional opportunities this fall for blue-winged teal and chances to hunt other early migrants like black-bellied whistling ducks.
Aug. 17, 2004
Texas Group Commits To Conserve Prairie Dog
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas working group committee of ranching and farming organizations, environmental groups, state and federal biologists, private landowners and others has said it will continue efforts to conserve and manage the black-tailed prairie dog, even though the federal government has announced it will no longer consider listing the animal as a threatened species.