Thursday, 13 August 2009 19:38 | 
TWA notes big changes in hunting regulations, bag limits, seasons, and permits
Texas hunting and fishing licenses for 2009-2010 go on sale on Saturday, Aug. 15. All current Texas annual hunting and fishing licenses (except for the year-to-date fishing license) expire Aug. 31.
TWA has summarized the big changes for the upcoming season in hunting regulations, seasons, bag limits, and permits.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issues 2.1 million hunting and fishing licenses annually through the agency’s 28 field offices, more than 65 state parks and at over 1,500 retailers across Texas. Licenses may also be purchased online through the TPWD Web site or by phone (800-895-4248). Call center hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday — Friday. The online transaction system is available 24/7. A $5 convenience fee will be charged for online and phone orders.
Friday, 07 August 2009 11:54 |
TWA presents premier awards for excellenceThe Texas Wildlife Association presented two of its three awards for excellence at WildLife 2009. Irvin and Karla Welch of Hebbronville were honored with the TWA Friend of Wildlife Award. Steve Nelle of San Angelo was honored with the Sam Beasom Conservaton Leader Award. The award to the Welchs was presented in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the statewide organization and to wildlife and wildlife habitat in Texas. They were honored for their generous contribution of their time, talent, energy, and resources to further the mission of TWA.
Nelle is a wildlife biologist and conservationist who is well-known in academia and the ranching community. Nelle was recognized with the award for his outstanding contributions to conservation education and to the conservation of Texas wildlife and wildlife habitat, while sharing the philosophies of TWA. Thursday, 06 August 2009 20:36 |
$10,000 college natural resource scholarships availableThe Texas Wildlife Association Foundation (TWAF) and the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. (SALE) have joined forces to offer four $10,000 Natural Resource-Excellence in Education Scholarships in the fall of 2009. The scholarships will be awarded to four freshmen at Texas universities who are majoring in a natural resource-related field such as agricultural science, wildlife science, forestry, range science, etc. Completed applications are due by September 14, 2009. Sunday, 02 August 2009 18:23 |
TWA suggesting changes to state’s Land and Water PlanTexas Wildlife Association leaders are encouraging state officials overseeing the update of the 2005 Land and Water Resources Conservation Plan to recognize and work with private landowners and their stewardship efforts to meet the state’s land, water, and wildlife needs in the future. The goal of the Land and Water Plan is to guide the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in conserving the state’s natural and historic heritage and in providing public access to the outdoors. It serves as a tactical document that guides planning, operational and budget decisions. The revisions to the plan will reflect current conservation challenges and the changing landscape in Texas. Sunday, 12 July 2009 09:59 |
Noted author says TWA efforts "need to be replicated around the country"
Louv's "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder" has sparked a national movement to re-connect children with nature and the outdoors. Louv's research indicates that a child's personal health, cognitive skills, and creative ability are improved by the outdoors experience. Louv, chairman of the Children and Nature Network, offered his remarks as the featured speaker at the TWAF Luncheon on June 26 at WildLife 2009 in San Antonio. "TWA, before the book came out, I believe, was already focused on getting yellow school buses onto ranches. I think that is a terrific goal," Louv said. "Possibly because so little of your land is publicly owned, you have the potential of leading much of the rest of the country. We cannot just think about public parks. We have to think about where people live. We have to think about privately-owned land as places where people can connect to nature, also. And you're setting that example with much of your work." |
“Karla and Irvin are well deserving of this honor. They have a true passion for wildlife and TWA, and they share it,” said Neal Wilkins, Ph.D., TWA Vice President. 
Nationally-recognized author Richard Louv told Texas Wildlife Association Foundation supporters and guest teachers that the TWA Conservation Legacy program and the Texas Brigades program are "just incredibly good and need to be replicated around the country."
