TPWD News Releases

Public Input Invited for EIS on Migratory Bird Hunting

Dry Conditions Could Affect Spring Turkey Hunting

AUSTIN, Texas — Despite dry conditions across Texas, prospects for this year’s spring turkey season remain promising, thanks to a carryover of mature gobblers, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists.

Archery Tournament Jump-Starts Shooting Sports Ed in Schools

AUSTIN, Texas — More than 120 student archers from 13 public, private and charter schools descended on Temple Feb. 24 for the first annual Texas Archery in Schools Program tournament. Students from Holloway Middle School, Grandview ISD, Wimberly Junior High and Crockett High School took top honors.

State and Federal Investigation Results in Convictions of Six Delaware Men

CALHOUN COUNTY, Texas — In January, a concerned citizen contacted Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden Kevin Stancik regarding the unlawful take of migratory waterfowl by several Delaware residents who own property in the Guadalupe River Delta.

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.

2005 Hunting Fatalities Match Historic Lows

AUSTIN, Texas — Hunting fatalities dropped to just two in 2005, down from four the previous year, and matched all-time lows in 1996 and 2002. Only 2004 had fewer total hunting accidents, 29, compared to last year’s total of 30.

Workshop Offers Tips for Houston-area Landowners

HOUSTON — A workshop to be held Feb. 25 will educate Houston-area landowners about available land management tools. The workshop is part of a statewide series designed to address the growing problem of Texas rural land being fragmented into smaller tracts, often involving urban-based owners who are interested in wildlife conservation but lack experience in wildlife or land management.

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.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 6, 2006

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

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.