TPWD Calendar
The following meetings may be of interest to the public. Check the master calendar for all TPWD events.
TPWD News Releases
Feb. 28, 2005
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 28, 2005
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Stay Tuned, Feb. 28, 2005
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
Feb. 22, 2005
Fly Fish Texas to Feature Seminars, Gear, Fishing
ATHENS, Texas — "Fly fishing — it’s easier than you think" is the theme of the 6th annual Fly Fish Texas to be held at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 5.
Big Bend Ranch State Park Conditions Prime for Digital Photo Workshop
PRESIDIO, Texas — Big Bend Ranch State Park should be in full bloom this spring, thanks to above-average moisture, providing a host of colorful subjects for camera buffs enrolled in digital photo workshops scheduled this April.
TPWD Hosts Workshop About Managing Land for Wildlife
HOUSTON — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host its annual "Managing Your Land for Wildlife" workshop on March 12 and it will be at the Tracy Gee Community Center, (3599 Westcenter), here in Houston. The event, while open to any landowners, is aimed at area residents who own or manage rural property outside of Houston.
Feb. 14, 2005
TPWD Preparing for 4th Crab Trap Cleanup
AUSTIN, Texas — Hoping to add to the pile of more than 15,000 lost and abandoned crab traps hauled from Texas bays during the last three years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials are gearing up for another round of cleanups, and this time the closed season is from Feb. 18-27. Weather-permitting, Feb. 19 is the day for the main volunteer cleanup effort.
Critical Land Acquired for Government Canyon State Natural Area
SAN ANTONIO — The recent acquisition of 421 acres of significant endangered-species land increases the total acreage of the Government Canyon State Natural Area in San Antonio to 8,622 acres.
Old Tunnel Bat Volunteers Needed
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Central Texans who want to learn more about bats and help teach others about these creatures of the night are being urged to volunteer at Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The former railroad tunnel, now a state Wildlife Management Area, offers evening bat flight viewings for visitors during warmer months.
Surveys Say More Anglers, More Fish on Texas Coast
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department surveys confirm what most saltwater anglers already know: the fishing along the Texas coast is getting better and more anglers are taking advantage of it.