Creating a better habitat for business, the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance® (ADWA) is proud to announce it is accepting nominations for its all-new Wildlife Industry, Leadership & Development (W.I.L.D.) Awards.

Funding is still available for Texas landowners interested in working with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to implement conservation efforts on their property through the Landowner Incentive Program.

The number of Texas hunting accidents in 2010 declined to the lowest since statistical records began in 1966, according to a new report by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The number of people injured in hunting accidents in Texas fell from 29 in 2009 to 25 in 2010, although fatalities increased from three to four during the same period.

Great news!  The Senate Committee on State Affairs today approved SB 18 by Sen. Craig Estes at its hearing in Austin.  The 6-0 Committee vote now moves the legislation providing important eminent domain reform to the full Senate for consideration.

The Texas Wildlife Association has established its legislative priorities for the 82nd Legislature. The list, approved by the TWA Executive Committee, provides the organization direction on the legislative priorities it seeks to accomplish this session.

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) issued a Temporary Preventative Quarantine for portions of Maverick, Dimmit and Webb Counties on August 2, 2007. The TAHC is now modifying that boundary as the areas currently within the zone have met the requirements for quarantine release.

November 6 marks the beginning of the general hunting season,
and Hunters for the Hungry is working with meat processors statewide to
accept hunters' venison donations for Texans in need. Hunters for the Hungry
allows hunters to give back to their community and provide a nutritious
source of protein to food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and
other food assistance providers.

Texas has the largest dove population, the most dove hunters, and the most flexible dove hunting framework in the nation. A recent opinion survey indicates Texas dove hunters are content with the current seasons and bag limits.