USA -

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a proposal to provide additional hunting opportunities on 10 National Wildlife Refuges. 

Texas -

As we reported earlier this week, state Senator Jeff Wentworth (R-San Antonio) successfully amended language allowing concealed handgun licensees to protect themselves on public college and university campuses onto Senate Bill 1581. 

Austin -

The cactus moth (Cactoblastis cactorum), a non-native insect species from South America, is spreading westward along the Gulf Coast towards Texas. The invasive pest could do significant economic and ecological damage if it reaches Texas, and authorities trying to monitor the path of the moth are asking the public to help prevent it from spreading.

Texas -

Excerpts from recent TPWD law enforcement reports.

Athens -

Wulf Outdoor Sports, the premium outdoor retailer for hunting, fishing, archery and firearms will be hosting their sixth annual Spring Outdoor Classic April 6–17 at their Athens store at 1220 South Palestine St.

Bertram -

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is inviting young sportsmen (ages 8 to 15) to attend the 3rd Annual Pigapalooza Youth Hog Hunt.

Texas -

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

San Antonio -

Celebrating its 20 Year Anniversary, the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA), a partnership of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA), has been the leader in recognizing the contributions that landowners, land managers and responsible hunters make to managing and conserving wildlife and wildlife habitat on Texas’ private lands. 

Arlington -

With as many as 2 million feral hogs causing millions of dollars in urban and rural property damage across the Lone Star State each year, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today challenged all 254 Texas counties to step up efforts to curb the ongoing problem and decrease the state's feral hog population.

Texas -

The Young Life Austin West Deer Tournament is back and registration is open now for the 2010 - 2011 season.  Remember, you must register BEFORE your harvest, so register today!