AUSTIN, Texas — Depending upon where you plan to hunt, the upcoming Texas dove season could be hit or miss, but it won’t be for a lack of birds. Those areas of the state that got hit with recent rain showers could pose a challenge, while drier environs should be promising, according to wildlife biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is announcing a new promotion in which buyers of the Super Combo hunting and fishing license will automatically be entered in a series of drawings to win outdoor gear shopping sprees and state parks passes.
AUSTIN, Texas — New exhibits and activities about springs, rivers, bays and beaches; wildlife conservation; Texas history at state parks; nature photography and more will debut Oct. 1-2 at America’s largest free, family-oriented festival of the outdoors. The 14th annual Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo will allow tens of thousands of visitors to try fishing, shooting, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and more, all at no cost.
AUSTIN, Texas — New hunting and fishing licenses for 2005-06 will be available beginning Monday, Aug. 15, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding customers to be aware of some significant changes. All current annual hunting and fishing licenses expire on Aug. 31.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas waterfowlers will have a liberal season with ample hunting opportunity for the ninth consecutive year, based on proposals announced by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department after meetings with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
AUSTIN, Texas — With the fall hunting season looming on the horizon, now’s the time to apply for drawn public hunts. For over 50 years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been offering quality, affordable hunting experiences through the special drawings for hunts offered through the department’s Public Hunting Program.
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.
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
AUSTIN, Texas — New game bird stamps that Texas hunters will be required to buy this fall showcase the latest development in a history of wildlife conservation success stories built by hunters. For decades, hunter purchases of licenses and dedicated stamps have provided the lion’s share of funding for important conservation work.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently received a $6,000 grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation for hunter education recruitment.