After all these years, the memory is little more than a few images. I was a graduate student. My new wife, Kathleen, and I were coasting to a stop under the shade of the silver maples a stone’s throw from a backwater of the Illinois River in front of a modest frame building that served as the headquarters of the Illinois Natural History Survey’s world-renowned waterfowl … [Read more...] about Looking back at the work of Frank Bellrose, a giant of waterfowl conservation
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08-21 | Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 29th Year of Conservation Fundraising
Aug. 21, 2025 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL Note: This item is more than a month old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references.AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added bonuses for winners as it opens entries for this year’s Big Time Texas … [Read more...] about 08-21 | Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 29th Year of Conservation Fundraising
08-21 | Strong Populations and Prime Conditions Set Stage for Promising Dove Season
Aug. 21, 2025 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL Note: This item is more than a month old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references.AUSTIN — Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season. Spring population surveys … [Read more...] about 08-21 | Strong Populations and Prime Conditions Set Stage for Promising Dove Season
09-16 | White-tailed Deer Archery Hunters Should Have Plenty of Opportunities to Harvest Quality Bucks Before the General Season
Sept. 16, 2025 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN —White-tailed deer hunters heading to blinds for the archery-only season should experience another great opener this year. Bucks during this time of year gather in bachelor groups and provide plenty of hunting opportunities before the rut kicks … [Read more...] about 09-16 | White-tailed Deer Archery Hunters Should Have Plenty of Opportunities to Harvest Quality Bucks Before the General Season