2009 News Releases About Hunting

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Dec. 28, 2009

• TPWD Limiting Public Hunts on Chaparral WMA to Doves Only [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
  AUSTIN, Texas — Upcoming public hunts on the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area set for Jan. 8-10, 2010, will be limited to doves only due to drought impacts on quail populations.

Dec. 23, 2009

• TPWD’s Top 10 Conservation News Stories of 2009 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
  Editors Note: In this issue of TPWD News, we forsake our usual format and provide a summary of the top news stories of 2009. 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 during the first full week of January, 2010. Happy Holidays!

Dec. 18, 2009

• Officials Investigating Waterfowl Die-off in Panhandle [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
  DALHART, Texas — State and federal officials are investigating the deaths of about 2,000 geese and ducks discovered this week near Dalhart in the northwest Texas Panhandle. Preliminary results of lab evaluations indicate naturally-occurring avian cholera is a factor.

Dec. 10, 2009

• Holiday Gifts Galore for the Conservationist on Your List [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Nov. 23, 2009

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

Nov. 17, 2009

• Game Warden Sgt. Chris Davis Named Shikar-Safari Officer Of The Year — Officials Cite Undercover Investigations, Cost-Cutting, Investigative Innovations In Nomination Choice [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Nov. 12, 2009

• Wolf Named TPWD Wildlife Division Director [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Nov. 5, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• North Texas Students Soar in National Art Contest — Artwork is on display at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Texas Joining Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Nov. 4, 2009

• TPWD Begins Annual Hunting and Fishing Regulatory Process [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Oct. 30, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• Big Time Texas Hunt Winners Announced [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Deer Season Prospects Shaping Up With Recent Rains [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Oct. 29, 2009

• Waterfowl Season Getting Off to Wet Start [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Oct. 28, 2009

• First North Texas Outdoor Expo Premiers Nov. 14 — Inaugural event to feature more than 50 activities and exhibits [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Oct. 27, 2009

• TPWD Outlook Average for Quail Season [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Oct. 22, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• New Game Warden Training Center Construction On Track [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Texas Parks & Wildlife Seeks Partners To Co-Market Life’s Better Outside® Campaign [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Oct. 21, 2009

• Young Hunters Get First Shot During Special Weekend [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Oct. 7, 2009

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

Sept. 30, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• Texas Waterfowlers Concerned Over New Federal Duck e-Stamp Process [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Texas Game Warden Green Named National Boating Officer of the Year [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 29, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• West Texas Ranchers, Sportsmen, Researchers Partner to Address Pronghorn Loss [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Bowhunters May Need To Go Native during Archery Season [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Hunter education classes filling up fast [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 25, 2009

• Deadline to Enter Big Time Texas Hunts is Oct. 15 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 22, 2009

• "Take Me Outdoors Houston" el 10 de octubre en Discovery Green — Es el primer festival familiar y gratuito dedicado al entorno natural en Houston [Print – Plain Text – Permalink – English]

Sept. 11, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD offering chances to win lifetime hunting license [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• South Zone Dove Hunters Get Early Opener Sept. 18 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Goes on the Road — Austin Expo Suspended, TPWD Expands Presence At Events Across Texas [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 3, 2009

• Hurricane Ike Impact Lingers As 1-Year Anniversary Approaches [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Sept. 1, 2009

• Take Me Outdoors Houston Set For Oct. 10 At Discovery Green — Event Is Houston’s First Free, Family-Oriented Festival of the Outdoors [Print – Plain Text – Permalink – Spanish]

Aug. 27, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• Texas Hunters Advised How To Get Sandhill Crane Permits [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• TPW Commission Finalizes Waterfowl Seasons [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Aug. 25, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• Lifetime License Applications Must Be Received by Aug. 31 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Texas Hunters Should Ask To Get HIP [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Aug. 18, 2009

• Entries Available for Big Time Texas Hunts [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Aug. 13, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• Game Warden Field Notes [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Hunter Education Classes Filling Up Fast for Fall [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Aug. 12, 2009

• New Season Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go On Sale Aug. 15 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Aug. 6, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• Texas to Delay Mottled Duck Harvest Five Days [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Dry Conditions Could Boost Dove Hunting Prospects [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

July 24, 2009

• TPW Commission Authorizes Crossbows for Early Archery Season [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

July 23, 2009

• Free Web Service Connects Hunters With Places To Hunt [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

July 22, 2009

• Texas Public Hunts Offer Affordable, Quality Experience [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

June 26, 2009

• Dove, Teal Seasons Set [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

June 16, 2009

• Texas Teens Take Home Honors From Ag Clays 381 State Trap Shoot [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

June 8, 2009

• 51 New Game Wardens Will Enforce Texas Conservation Laws — Cadet Class To Graduate 9 a.m. June 9 at Capitol In Austin [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

June 4, 2009

• Gov. Perry Appoints Hughes to Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

June 3, 2009

• Tyler Game Warden Named Boating Officer of the Year [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

May 29, 2009

• TPWD Increases License, Boat Registration Fees [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

May 28, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Dove Season Framework Gets Commission Approval [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Commission Approves Public Hunting on 44 State Park Sites [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• TPWD Announces Proposed Waterfowl Season Framework [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

May 20, 2009

• New Art Work Takes Deer License Plate from Pink to Macho — Big Game Lovers Encouraged to "Show What Drives You!" [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

May 19, 2009

• Student Archers on Target for World Records [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

May 14, 2009

• Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo in Austin Suspended — TPWD to Instead Expand Presence at Similar Events Statewide [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

May 6, 2009

• Melinchuk Named TPWD Deputy Executive Director for Natural Resources [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 28, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Scoping Migratory Bird Issues at Public Hearings [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Feral Hogs Not Tied to Swine Flu [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 24, 2009

• TPWD to Honor Lone Star Land Stewards [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 16, 2009

• TPWD Sets Public Hearings on Fee Increases, Dove Rule Proposals [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 9, 2009

• Parks and Wildlife Looking for Additional Dove Leases [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 8, 2009

• Texas Game Warden Training Center Groundbreaking Set for April 9 — Major Donations to be Announced, Cadets Actively Training [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 3, 2009

• Prolonged Texas Drought Impacts Wildlife [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

April 2, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• Texas State Parks, TPWD Programs Show "Life’s Better Outside" [Print – Plain Text – Permalink – Spanish]
• Los Parques y Programas de TPWD: "La Vida es Mejor al Aire Libre" [Print – Plain Text – Permalink – English]

March 26, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPWD Seeks Modest Increase to Licenses, Boat Fees [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Commission Adopts Sweeping Changes to Deer Regulations [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• TPWD Proposals Would Increase Dove Bag, Extend Season [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Tracy Large of Seguin Named Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

March 13, 2009

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

March 11, 2009

• Dry Conditions Could Hamper Turkey Production, Hunting Prospects [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Feb. 20, 2009

• TPWD Accepting Online Public Comment on Regulations Proposals [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Feb. 6, 2009

• San Antonians Urged to "Bring Your Little Wranglers to the Rodeo" Feb. 22 — Texas Parks and Wildlife Brings Great Outdoors to Rodeo Family Day [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Jan. 27, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• TPW Commissioner Parker Leaves Conservation Legacy [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Applicants Sought for Game Warden Academy [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Jan. 22, 2009 — Bundled Plain Text

• Boerne Game Warden SEAFWA Officer of the Year [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]
• Sweeping Texas Deer Regulation Changes Proposed, Public Hearing Dates Set [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Jan. 20, 2009

• Archery in the Schools Tournament Set for Feb. 27 in Waco [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]

Jan. 8, 2009

• Texas the State of Flowing Water Video Documentary To Air Feb. 12 [Print – Plain Text – Permalink]