April 1, 2011

TPWD Finalizes Hunting and Fishing Regulations for 2011-12

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted hunting and fishing regulations for 2011-12 with relatively few changes. All amendments take effect Sept. 1, 2011.

March 16, 2011

Spring Turkey Outlook: Lots of Jakes, Harder Hunting for Mature Gobblers

Spring turkey hunters are going to see a lot of jakes and hear from even more this season, but success in finding mature gobblers will depend on hunting location.

Feb. 17, 2011

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Instructors Needed

ATHENS — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be conducting a free hunter education new instructor training workshop Saturday, March 12, 2011, in Waco. The workshop will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 8451 Gholsen Road in Waco.

Feb. 9, 2011

Texas Hunting Accidents Drop to Record Low

AUSTIN – The number of Texas hunting accidents in 2010 declined to the lowest since statistical records began in 1966, according to a new report by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The number of people injured in hunting accidents in Texas fell from 29 in 2009 to 25 in 2010, although fatalities increased from three to four during the same period.

Feb. 3, 2011

Coastal Fisheries Vulnerable During Freeze

AUSTIN –The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is concerned about the vulnerability of coastal fisheries during the freeze and remind the public that it is illegal to harvest fish by means other than rod and reel.

Jan. 31, 2011

Toyota Sponsorship Drives Benefits For Park Users, Hunters, Anglers

AUSTIN — A renewed commitment from longtime Texas conservation supporter Toyota will help make possible a wide range of public benefits for hunters and anglers, state park visitors, urban families, private land stewards and others who rely on Texas natural resources.

Jan. 27, 2011

TPWD Sets Statewide Public Hearings

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is recommending changes to next year’s hunting and fishing regulations. The department is seeking comment on these proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations during a series of public hearings.

TPWD Proposing Spring Turkey Closure for 15 East Texas Counties

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is considering closing spring turkey hunting in 15 East Texas counties where turkey populations are believed to have dipped below what biologists believe are sustainable numbers. The recommendation tops a brief slate of proposed hunting regulation changes for 2011 presented to the TPW Commission’s Regulations Committee.

Jan. 11, 2011

Plano Fireman Selected in Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Drawing

AUSTIN – Roy T. Brockway* of Kaufman is the envy of his co-workers in the Plano Fire Department after being selected the latest winner in Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s lifetime license promotion drawing.

Jan. 6, 2011

Benefit Dinner Set to Support Pronghorn Restoration

ALPINE — Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Granada Theatre in Alpine, Texas.  That’s when local landowners will be hosting a benefit dinner and dance for pronghorn restoration.