That Texas in 2011 saw a record-low number of hunting-related injuries (23) and fatalities (two) shows the recreation can be safe and fun as long as hunters follow a handful of basic safety tips. [...] Texas' hunter education course, which covers safety, skills, regulations and responsibilities of hunting, wildlife conservation and the outdoors, is a big reason for that. "The … [Read more...] about Mandatory course helps cut down on accidents
Archives for February 2015
02-17 | Game Warden Field Notes
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. … [Read more...] about 02-17 | Game Warden Field Notes
02-12 | Texas Game Warden Day Observed
AUSTIN - Numerous Texas game wardens came to the state Capitol Thursday to mark Texas Game Warden Day and 120 years of service to the state. The day was designated by legislative passage of House Resolution 471 by Rep. Kyle Kacal of Austin. … [Read more...] about 02-12 | Texas Game Warden Day Observed
02-12 | Celebrate 179 Years of Texas Independence on Feb. 28, March 1
WASHINGTON, Texas - All Texans - natural born or adopted alike - are invited to the annual Texas-sized birthday celebration at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site at the exact spot where the Republic of Texas was born 179 years ago. The Texas Independence Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1. … [Read more...] about 02-12 | Celebrate 179 Years of Texas Independence on Feb. 28, March 1