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Aug. 23, 2004

Olympian To Train Texas Teachers in Archery for Schools

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas teachers will have an opportunity to learn from one of the world’s elite archers, former Olympic gold medalist Rod White, and pass those skills on to their students as part of a new National Archery in Schools program.

Wise Prize Winner Seeks Boater Education

HOUSTON — Adhering to boating safety laws is the single greatest factor in reducing boating accidents, injuries and fatalities, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Each year TPWD coordinates hundreds of classes across the state. If you plan on operating a boat, whether you own one, rent one or win one, a boating education class is a good idea.

Frequently Asked Questions about Boating Laws

UNDATED — Does the "Open Container" law apply when I’m in my boat?

Stay Tuned, Aug. 23, 2004

Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.

Aug. 20, 2004

TPWD Adopts Waterfowl Seasons

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas waterfowlers in the South Zone will have additional opportunities this fall for blue-winged teal and chances to hunt other early migrants like black-bellied whistling ducks.

Aug. 17, 2004

Texas Group Commits To Conserve Prairie Dog

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas working group committee of ranching and farming organizations, environmental groups, state and federal biologists, private landowners and others has said it will continue efforts to conserve and manage the black-tailed prairie dog, even though the federal government has announced it will no longer consider listing the animal as a threatened species.

Aug. 16, 2004

Web License Sales Offer Convenience

AUSTIN, Texas — Starting this fall, folks can buy a Texas hunting or fishing license over the Internet for the first time.

BWI Arrests Up Statewide as TPWD Readies for Labor Day Traffic

AUSTIN, Texas — So far this year, TPWD game wardens have arrested 231 people statewide for Boating While Intoxicated. Through the same time period (Aug. 9) of 2003, there were only 180 arrests.

Texas Giving Away Gun Safety Locks to Hunters

AUSTIN, Texas — As part of a nationwide firearms safety initiative called Project ChildSafe, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is giving away 80,000 gun safety locks to hunters.

Master Naturalist Program Seeks Applicants

AUSTIN, Texas — Twelve chapters of the Texas Master Naturalist program are offering fall training classes for volunteers who want to learn about and help conserve the state’s natural resources.