Bass Pro Shops’ Johnny Morris Gives $650,000 to Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS, Texas–Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris presented a check for $650,000 to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center at a banquet in Grapevine April 16.
TPWD News Releases
April 25, 2005
Stay Tuned, April 25, 2005
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April 18, 2005
Texans Urged To Help Track Hummingbirds
AUSTIN, Texas — For many Texans, the unique opportunity to view some of the 18 species of hummingbirds found in Texas is only as far away as the backyard. Now, experts are asking backyard birders to join a citizen effort to study hummers, plus offering tips to attract the tiny birds.
Katy Coach Uses Grant To Take Students Fishing
HOUSTON — On May 6, more than 100 Golbow Elementary School students will leave the classroom behind, pick up fishing poles, and learn about nature and the outdoors through hands-on experience. It’s an example of how conservation proponents statewide are trying to introduce urban youth to the outdoor environment through fishing.
Stay Tuned, April 18, 2005
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April 11, 2005
Senate Bill 3 Would Provide Water for Fish and Wildlife
AUSTIN, Texas – A law proposed in the current session of the Texas Legislature would mark a major change in state water policy that is significant for fish, wildlife and the environment.
Leave That Wild Animal Alone, Experts Advise
AUSTIN, Texas — With spring come young, wild animals venturing from their nests and hiding places under the watchful eyes of their parents. Young animals often stray and appear to be abandoned — that’s when humans need to resist the urge to help, wildlife experts say.
Fish, Wildlife, Parks Scientists Act on Peer Review Findings
AUSTIN, Texas – The science that underpins Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries, wildlife and state parks conservation is generally sound and current, although TPWD could improve methods of sampling and analyzing fish, wildlife and habitat data and the way results are used to make conservation decisions.
Recreational Snapper Fishery Re-Opens April 21
AUSTIN, Texas – The National Marine Fisheries Service has announced the re-opening of the recreational fishery for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. Federal waters, which begin 9 nautical miles from the Texas shoreline, will open at 12:01 a.m. local time on April 21, 2005 and remain open until midnight on Oct. 31, 2005 when the recreational quota of 4.47 million pounds is projected to be caught.
TPW Commission Awards $1,309,463 in Boat Ramp Grants
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $1,309,463 on April 7 for four boat ramp grants across the state.