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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.
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.
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.
The Images for Conservation Fund (ICF) is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to hold a nature photography symposium for landowners and photographers, as well as the launch party for the inaugural Images for Conservation Pro-Tour of Nature Photography coming up in April.
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.
AUSTIN, Texas — Grayson County Game Warden Jim Ballard was presented the prestigious Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ 2005 “Officer of the Year” award before Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners Thursday.
ATHENS, Texas–If you fish for black bass, fisheries biologists from throughout the southern United States want to hear from you.
San Antonio — The Edwards Aquifer Authority and Natural Resources Conservation Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide financial assistance to enhance range management through brush control on the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone.
HAMILTON, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public input on a proposal to move the Texas Game Warden Training Center from central Austin to the Police Activities League Ranch in Hamilton County. A public meeting to explain the plan and take public comments has been set for 7 p.m. Jan. 12 in Hamilton at the county district courtroom.
AUSTIN, Texas — Nine Community Outdoor Outreach Program grant applicants in communities across Texas will ring in the New Year with fresh funding to help more Texas children experience environmental education and outdoor recreational activities.