Lake Lewisville Gives Up Record Largemouth to Pro Angler
ATHENS, Texas — Professional angler Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has a new love: Texas bass fishing.
TPWD News Releases
June 9, 2005
June 6, 2005
Changes in Deer Regulations Could Affect Hunting Plans
AUSTIN, Texas — Although the season is still months away, many Texas hunters are starting to make deer hunting plans. Changes to hunting regulations this year could affect those preparations, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Boaters: Turn Off Engine While Idling To Save Lives
UNDATED — There are many ways you can run into harms way on the water. Alcohol and boat operation. Not wearing a life jacket. Going out in bad weather. However, game wardens are running into boaters who are overcome by a silent, invisible threat: carbon monoxide.
Texas Zoos To Host Meetings on State Wildlife Plan
AUSTIN, Texas — Eight zoos in cities across Texas will host meetings in July to get public input about a proposed Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, a new plan tied to millions of dollars in federal funding to conserve wildlife and habitat in Texas.
Dick Davis Named Executive Director of Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation
This news release is from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, June 6, 2005
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
TPWD Calendar
The following meetings may be of interest to the public. Check the master calendar for all TPWD events.
Stay Tuned, June 6, 2005
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
May 31, 2005
Boating Season Kicks Off With Warning About Boating While Drunk
UNDATED — With the arrival of National Safe Boating Week (May 21-27), Boating While Intoxicated arrests are up statewide. Statewide, there were 193 BWI arrests in 2003 and in 2004, there were 279.
Authorities Suggest Ways for Living With Alligators
HOUSTON — As Texas residents expand their homes and businesses into alligator country, encounters between these normally shy reptiles and humans are increasing. And late spring through summer is alligator mating and nesting season, when gators are more likely to be visible.