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Aug. 23, 2004

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.

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. 16, 2004

Texas Giving Away Gun Safety Locks to Hunters

AUSTIN, Texas — As part of a nationwide firearms safety initiative called Project ChildSafe, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is giving away 80,000 gun safety locks to hunters.

Aug. 9, 2004

New Hunting and Fishing License Packages Go on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN, Texas — New hunting and fishing licenses for 2004-05 will be available beginning 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 Tuesday, Aug. 31.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 9, 2004

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

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.

July 26, 2004

Dove Symposia To Be Held in Three Texas Cities

AUSTIN, Texas-Hunters and landowners can learn the best ways to set up a dove field and stay within baiting laws, plus hear the latest news about Texas dove research and management plans during a series of dove symposia scheduled in three Texas cities in August.

July 19, 2004

Texas Gets 9-Day Teal Season, Shift in Dove Zone Boundary

AUSTIN, Texas — A shorter teal season in Texas this September won’t necessarily mean less hunting success, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

July 12, 2004

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, July 12, 2004

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