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April 3, 2006

Coastal Expos Bring Beach to Cities

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department brings the coast to local communities this spring through Coastal Expo events in Edinburg, Victoria and Pasadena offering fun, family-oriented activities for all ages.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, April 3, 2006

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

March 29, 2006

First Inland Paddling Trail Opens in Luling

Luling, Texas — A long-forgotten landmark, a peaceful stretch of river and a 25-acre parcel of highway right-of-way were celebrated today as city and state officials officially opened the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail.

Feb. 22, 2006

Game Wardens Step Up Efforts To Clean Up Falcon Lake

ZAPATA, Texas — Game wardens from across the state are converging on Falcon Lake along the Texas-Mexico border in a concerted effort to clean up illegal commercial fishing activities and prevent water safety violations, as well as to enforce other state laws.

Feb. 20, 2006

Applications Being Taken for Game Warden Academy

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is taking applications for a game warden cadet class scheduled to start October 2006. Applications will be available starting March 1, 2006 and will be accepted through April 14, 2006.

Feb. 13, 2006

Women of the Land Workshop Offered March 10-12

SAN ANTONIO — Women who are interested in learning outdoor skills, as well as land management skills, are encouraged to sign up for “Women of The Land,” a weekend workshop scheduled for March 10-12 at the Franklin Family Ranch near Blanco, Texas.

Feb. 6, 2006

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center To Host Fly Fish Texas March 4

ATHENS, Texas — Flies will be buzzing around the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 4, but no one will be swatting them.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 6, 2006

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

Jan. 30, 2006

TPWD Unveils Proposed Hunting, Fishing Rule Changes

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is recommending changes to next year’s hunting and fishing regulations, expanding upon the success of several resource management initiatives.

TPW Commission Approves $1.5 Million for Boating Access

AUSTIN, Texas — Thanks to action by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday, the City of West Tawakoni will be able to build its first boat ramp on Lake Tawakoni, and the Willacy County Navigation District will be able to dredge the Port Mansfield channel to navigable depths.