ALPINE-- In an effort to boost a struggling mule deer population in and around the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area, 40 mule deer does were relocated from Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area in early February. The mule deer population within Black Gap WMA and surrounding area has struggled to rebound from the drought of the late 1990's. … [Read more...] about 03-26 | Mule Deer Relocated in West Texas to Help Boost Population
Archives for March 2015
03-26 | TPW Commission Recognizes Employee Achievement
AUSTIN -- Several Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees were recognized at Thursday's TPW Commission meeting by executive director Carter Smith for their outstanding work in various fields. … [Read more...] about 03-26 | TPW Commission Recognizes Employee Achievement
USFWS announces decisions on import of sport-hunted trophies to further conservation of rhinos and elephants
Written by USFWS Based on extensive assessments of the conservation and management programs of black rhinos in Namibia and elephants in Zimbabwe, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has found that the import of two sport-hunted black rhinoceros trophies from Namibia will benefit conservation of the species, while the import of any elephant sport-hunted trophy from Zimbabwe … [Read more...] about USFWS announces decisions on import of sport-hunted trophies to further conservation of rhinos and elephants
New rules for traveling abroad with firearms — U.S. Customs clarifies regulations, web-based applications
Written by Craig Nyhus, Lone Star Outdoor News Recent indications of changes to requirements when traveling internationally with firearms an is causing a stir for those about to head abroad as the hunting seasons begin in Africa and other countries in the Southern Hemisphere. The solution, though, appears simpler than anticipated. … [Read more...] about New rules for traveling abroad with firearms — U.S. Customs clarifies regulations, web-based applications