Nearly a century ago, wildlife biologists estimated there were about 500 desert bighorn sheep in Texas. Half a century later there were none. Today there are more than 800 of these majestic animals in the state and counting.

State legislators have filed over 6500 bills this session, an increase of over 25 percent from last session, and as many as 800 more bills are expected to be filed today in advance of this evening's filing deadline in Austin.

The largest grassroots advocacy turnout of TWA members and supporters in Austin in TWA history converged on the capital city this week for a "Boots on the Ground" event that included activities taking aim at both sporting clays and important policy issues facing state lawmakers.

TPWD Texas Parks & Wildlife TV Program (weekly schedule and show for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department) has recently been updated.

The staff of the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission has released its report following a review of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The 12-member commission, made up of 10 legislators and two public members, reviews the policies and programs of more than 150 government agencies every 12 years.

Nov. 30 is the deadline to submit nominations for the Lone Star Land Steward Awards, which recognize Texas private landowners who excel at habitat management and wildlife conservation on their lands.