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Sept. 29, 2009

West Texas Ranchers, Sportsmen, Researchers Partner to Address Pronghorn Loss

ALPINE, Texas — The newly formed “Trans-Pecos Pronghorn Working Group” is turning to laboratory science for answers concerning diminishing numbers of pronghorn antelope in West Texas.

Bowhunters May Need To Go Native during Archery Season

AUSTIN, Texas — An early and abundant acorn crop may force Texas bowhunters to seek out native food supplies during archery season, which runs Oct. 3-Nov. 6.

Hunter education classes filling up fast

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunters in need of certification to enroll soon as fall hunter education courses are filling up fast. As hunting seasons draw closer, demand for hunter education classes is expected to increase.

Sept. 25, 2009

Deadline to Enter Big Time Texas Hunts is Oct. 15

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding Texas hunters the deadline to enter this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts is Oct. 15th. Winners will be called before the end of October to give them time to make their hunting trip preparations.

Sept. 22, 2009

"Take Me Outdoors Houston" el 10 de octubre en Discovery Green

En esta época en la cual los habitantes de ciudades grandes cada vez se desconectan más del mundo natural y de las actividades al aire libre, se presentará el 10 de octubre en Discovery Green "Take Me Outdoors Houston" (Llévame al Aire Libre Houston), el primer festival familiar y gratuito dedicado a las actividades al aire libre.

Sept. 11, 2009

TPWD offering chances to win lifetime hunting license

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is offering Texas hunters and anglers the chance to win a Lifetime Super Combo hunting and fishing license — an $1,800 value — for only $5.

South Zone Dove Hunters Get Early Opener Sept. 18

AUSTIN, Texas — Dove hunters in the state’s southern region will be enjoying an opening weekend of wingshooting without the wait, thanks TPWD Program Staff requesting through the Central Flyway Council that adjustments in federal framework allowing Texas to open the South Zone this season on Friday, nearest September 20th but not earlier than the 17th.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Goes on the Road

AUSTIN, Texas — Although the annual Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo will not take place in Austin this October, organizers are in effect taking the show on the road by partnering with selected stock shows, rodeos and other family-oriented cultural events to present the new Life’s Better Outside® Experience in 2010.

Sept. 3, 2009

Hurricane Ike Impact Lingers As 1-Year Anniversary Approaches

GALVESTON, Texas — The loss of lives and property inflicted by Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island and the upper Texas coast a year ago on Sept. 13 has been well-documented. Less known, however, is the Category 2 storm’s considerable impact on southeast Texas’ natural resources and the challenges facing those persons entrusted with returning impacted flora and fauna to health.

Sept. 1, 2009

Take Me Outdoors Houston Set For Oct. 10 At Discovery Green

At a time when people in big cities are becoming increasingly disconnected from the world of nature and the outdoors, Take Me Outdoors Houston on Oct. 10 at Discovery Green will offer Houston’s first free, family-oriented festival of the outdoors.