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Dec. 22, 2005

• TPWD’s Top 10 News Stories of 2005 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
  EDITORS NOTE: In this issue of TPWD News, we forsake our usual format for the most part and provide a summary of the top news stories of 2005. Details about these topics can be found in the department’s online news archive. Please note that TPWD will not be distributing weekly news during the coming holidays. News distribution will resume on Jan. 16, 2006. Happy Holidays!

Nov. 21, 2005

• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
  The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Nov. 7, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Unveils Possible Hunting and Fishing Rule Changes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
  AUSTIN, Texas — The success of resource management efforts on a variety of fronts has led Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists to recommend several possible changes to next year’s hunting and fishing regulations. Among the topics being considered include: an expansion of special regulations affecting the harvest of whitetail bucks based on antler characteristics, creation of an upland game bird management permit program and elimination of the trophy red drum and tarpon tagging requirements.
• Seagrass Protection Authorized for Redfish Bay [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
  AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissions on Nov. 3 voted to authorize seagrass conservation measures to protect ecologically important seagrass beds in the Redfish Bay State Scientific Area near Rockport. The new rules will take effect May 1, 2006.
• Gonzales Named Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
  AUSTIN, Texas — Game Warden Raul “Pinky” Gonzales of Refugio has been named “Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year” by the wildlife conservation and hunting organization Shikar-Safari International.
• Game Warden Service Recognized by Commission [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
  EDITOR’S NOTE: At its Thursday, Nov. 3, public hearing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted the following resolution recognizing 110 years of service by Texas Game Wardens. Text of the resolution is provided below as background reference.

Oct. 7, 2005

• Game Wardens, Parks, Wildlife Areas Cope in Rita's Aftermath [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Oct. 3, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Hunter Education Courses Filling Up, Deferral an Option [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 27, 2005

• After Rita, State Parks Dig Out, Game Wardens Patrol East Texas [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 23, 2005

• More Texas State Parks Close, Others Hosting Rita Evacuees [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 22, 2005

• State Parks Host Rita Evacuees, Game Wardens Prep For Rescue Work [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 19, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Texas Youth Hunting Program Website Launches [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Stay Tuned [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 12, 2005

• 'Dirty Dozen' Prohibited Species Brochure Debuts [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 8, 2005

• Texas Game Wardens, State Parks Aid Katrina Victims [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Aug. 22, 2005

• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Aug. 15, 2005

• Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Debuts New Activities Oct. 1-2 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink – Spanish]

Aug. 8, 2005

• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Aug. 1, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Time To Apply For Drawings On Public Hunting Lands [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Man Gets Life In Prison For Shooting Warden And Killing Another Person [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Reminder: Important Boating Facts — Extra! Read All Aboat It! [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

July 18, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Hunters Reminded About Mandatory Education, Deferals [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• How To Avoid Pitfalls When Buying Used Boats — Extra! Read All Aboat It! [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

July 11, 2005

• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

July 5, 2005

• Game Warden Cadets Finish 6-Month Academy [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

June 27, 2005

• Recent Legislation Affects Texas Wildlife, Parks [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

June 20, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• 10 Separate Operation Game Thief Displays Focus on Regional Violations [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Stay Tuned [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

June 13, 2005

• Don’t Be Left High and Dry on First Boat Trip of the Season — Extra! Read All Aboat It! [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

June 6, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Boaters: Turn Off Engine While Idling To Save Lives — Extra! Read All Aboat It! [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

May 31, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Boating Season Kicks Off With Warning About Boating While Drunk — Extra! Read All Aboat It! [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Authorities Suggest Ways for Living With Alligators [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Stay Tuned [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

May 16, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Outreach Grants Help Texas Kids Go Camping [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Game Wardens Lead Terrorism and Disaster Response Training [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

May 9, 2005

• Man Pleads Guilty in Deer-Trapping Case [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 25, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Bass Pro Shops’ Johnny Morris Gives $650,000 to Freshwater Fisheries Center [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Stay Tuned [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 18, 2005

• Katy Coach Uses Grant To Take Students Fishing [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 4, 2005

• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

March 21, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Man Wins Contest With Alleged Illegally-Taken Buck [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Arrests Made in ‘Operation Head Hunter’ Deer Poaching Case [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Stay Tuned [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

March 7, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Wildlife Forensic Lab Helps Nab Poachers [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• TPWD Names New Law Enforcement Director [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Feb. 28, 2005

• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Feb. 14, 2005

• TPWD Preparing for 4th Crab Trap Cleanup [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Jan. 31, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Looking at Potential Expansion of Buck Restrictions [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• TPWD Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Jan. 18, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Fourth Crab Trap Cleanup Coming Up; Louisiana Joins Effort [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• ‘Most Diverse Game Warden Class Ever’ Starts [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Jan. 10, 2005 — Bundled Plain Text

• Wardens Offer Tips to Avoid Serious Deer/Car Collisions [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Stay Tuned [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]