Austin -

The ability to manage land in difficult times, through extended dry periods and economic downturns, is the hallmark of a good land steward. This year’s recipients of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lone Star Land Steward Awards are prime examples.

Austin -

Texas quail hunters should not expect substantive changes for the 2012-13 season after the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission urged biologists to intensify quail conservation efforts, while minimizing the use of regulations as a means to address declining bobwhite populations.

New Berlin, WI -

Hunting for Aoudad is similar, if not harder than hunting for a needle in a haystack - just ask Steven Rinella, host of MeatEater on Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman. This episode features some of the toughest hunting in America as MeatEater travels to the inhospitable terrain of Southwest Texas in search of Texas Aoudad Sheep. 

Houston -

HSC President Julianne King, on behalf of the Board of Directors of Houston Safari Club, is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Susilovich as incoming Executive Director effective March 1st of this year. "Chris Susilovich is a tremendous asset to the organization and under his leadership, HSC will continue to prosper as one of the leading conservation organizations in the world," says King.

Austin -

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is considering opening deer hunting in three North Texas counties and another on the upper coast this fall as part of recommended changes to the 2012-13 Statewide Hunting Proclamation.

Austin -

Central Market and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) have joined forces to bring wild game Cooking Specialist Chef Lisa Freeman into Central Market Cooking Schools to lead five February classes showcasing wild fish and game with award-winning olive oils. The classes will feature TPWD experts on hand to answer questions about game, conservation and the great outdoors.

Texas -

A partnership between the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Playa Lakes Joint Venture and other conservation organizations has recently filled three new Farm Bill wildlife biologist positions in the Texas Panhandle.

Austin -

The drought has taken a toll on all Texas wildlife resources, but among the hardest hit is the bobwhite quail. This iconic grassland game bird already faces mounting obstacles to recovery and state wildlife officials say the drought is exacerbating the problem.

USA -

On behalf of Pheasants Forever, we ask that before you fire a shot in the field this October, you fire an email to your U.S. Senators and Representative in support of reauthorization of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).

Dallas -

Long known as a premier annual event for big-game hunters at home and abroad, the Dallas Safari Club (DSC) convention and expo will expand in 2012 to include attractions focused on quail and other upland birds.