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