Written by EWA, Photo by Lone Star Outdoor News Rhinoceroses may soon inhabit ranches in southern Texas, under a proposal discussed at the recent annual membership conference of the Exotic Wildlife Association in San Marcos. … [Read more...] about Exotic Wildlife Association working on plans to bring rhinos to Texas
Archives for May 2015
05-21 | TPW Commission Renames Portion of Devils River State Natural Area
AUSTIN - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday authorized the renaming of the Big Satan Unit of the Devils River State Natural Area. The new Dan A. Hughes Unit honors the role of its namesake in helping the state acquire this unique property. … [Read more...] about 05-21 | TPW Commission Renames Portion of Devils River State Natural Area
05-21 | Mustang Island State Park Grows by 690 Acres, Benefits from 100-Acre Adjacent Protected Land
AUSTIN -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved a 690-acre land acquisition that increases the size of Mustang Island State Park near Corpus Christi to 4,783 acres. In addition, the commission agreed to accept a 100-acre conservation easement donation adjacent to the park. … [Read more...] about 05-21 | Mustang Island State Park Grows by 690 Acres, Benefits from 100-Acre Adjacent Protected Land
05-21 | TPW Commission Adopts Changes to Commercial Shrimp and Oyster Rules
AUSTIN - Commercial bay shrimpers will no longer have to cull small shrimp during the fall season, thanks to regulation changes adopted Thursday by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. … [Read more...] about 05-21 | TPW Commission Adopts Changes to Commercial Shrimp and Oyster Rules