November 2005 Info for Listeners The following phone numbers and addresses are included in this month's programming. Please use this sheet, as a handy reference should any of our listeners contact your station seeking information mentioned on the air. For general information on State Parks Texas Parks & Wildlife Programs: 1-800-792-1112 For State Park reservations: 512-389-8900 TPWD Internet Homepage: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us November 1 -- Junior Anglers: Fishing is an activity the whole family can enjoy. And children enjoy it more when they learn to fish from certified Junior Angler Instructors. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/angler_education/learnfish.phtml This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program November 2 -- Ethical Angling: There's more to fishing than just throwing a baited hook into the water. This program highlights what it takes to be an ethical angler. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/conservation/ethical.phtml This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program November 3 & 4 -- Quail Season: Quail season started on October 29, and runs for 118 days. In these programs we learn how weather has impacted hunting opportunities statewide - both negatively and positively. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/planning/quail_forecast/2006/ This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program November 7 -- Hurricanes and Water Quality: Hurricane Katrina flushed all the grit, grime and pollutants from New Orleans into the Gulf of Mexico, and Hurricane Rita followed with more of the same along the Texas coast. What impact will these pollutants have on Texas waters? This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program. November 8 -- Hurricanes and Wetlands: Hurricane Rita hit the Texas coast in late September and sent salt water into back marshes. Find out what's at stake on today's program. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/water/habitats/wetland/ecology/texas_wetlands.phtml . This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program. November 9 & 10 -- Value of Wetlands: Learn about the value of wetlands in these programs, and how wetlands can help mitigate flooding in coastal communities, and how more wetlands along the Louisiana coast could have lessened Katrina's impact on New Orleans.This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program November 11 -- Reconstructing Wetlands: Because we've lost more than half our coastal wetlands, and because of their value to fish and wildlife, and their ability to lessen the threat of flooding , we have been reconstructing wetlands along the coast. Learn more on today's program. This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program. November 14 & 15 -- Forgotten Food: Fall Foraging: Nature is a veritable grocery store if you know where to "shop." With the holidays on the way, and many culinary opportunities on the horizon, consider including native nutrition to the menu. http://www.usefulwildplants.org/ November 16 & 17 -- Prairie Dog Monitoring Kit: Prairie dogs are Texas icons. But their population has drastically declined. Because many other animal species depend on the prairie dog's existence for their survival, it's important to understand why they're declining. And you can help by monitoring prairie dogs - and we have a kit to get you started. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_w7000_1123.pdf November 18 -- Passport Legacies: Ike McWhorter: Years of logging operations in east Texas created an environment whereby hardwoods encroached on land once populated by longleaf pines. During his tenure with the Texas Nature Conservancy, Ike McWhorter developed a prescribed burning program to restore the longleaf pine ecosystem. This program was produced in cooperation with the Conservation History Association of Texas, www.texaslegacy.org November 21& 22 -- Horned Lizard Essay Contest: Where have all the horned lizards gone? Texas Baby-boomers remember them fondly, but their children, and possibly their children's children, haven't had the pleasure. By entering the Hometown Horned Lizard Essay contest, these children can learn about horned lizards while collecting historical information about the animal that will help biologists create better managements plans. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/texas_nature_trackers/horned_lizard/essay_contest/ November 23 & 24 -- Operation World Record: Everything's bigger in Texas, except for largemouth bass. But if fisheries biologist have anything to do with it - that will change. Operation World Record has a goal of breeding a largemouth bass that weighs more than 20 pounds. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/management/hatcheries/fw_production.phtml This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program. November 25 -- Whooping Cranes: Once tottering on the brink of extinction, whooping cranes, the tallest north American Bird, has made a stunning comeback, thanks to decades of conservation efforts. This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program. November 28 -- Whooping Crane Identification Video and DVD: The thrill of a whooping crane population that finally exceeded the 200 mark was tarnished last year when sandhill crane hunters accidentally shot two of these endangered birds. TPWD has created a video and DVD with images and sounds of these and other birds to help hunters distinguish the various birds from one another. This program was made possible by a grant from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program. November 29 -- Building Campfires in State Parks: As the weather begins to cool, many people think of camping. And what's more fun that to sit around a campfire in the chill of autumn. Before you get started, you need to know the rules. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/faq/spdest/state_parks/#fir November 30 -- December Magazine Preview: The December issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine highlights great outdoor gear for you or for the people on your holiday gift-giving list. Also in this issue a timely article about Houston Bayous and how they can help reduce the impacts of flooding while encouraging wildlife into the urban setting, and a piece on the Lone Star land Steward of the year. http://www.tpwmagazine.com/ 4200 Smith School Road Austin Texas 78744 PH: 512-389-4667 FAX: 512-389-4450 cecilia@passporttotexas.org