March 2007
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. Also on this page, consider keeping track of the 
numbers of calls you receive to help us gather information for future Listener Surveys.

For general information on State Parks or	1-800-792-1112
Texas Parks & Wildlife Programs	
For State Park reservations	512-389-8900
TPW Internet Homepage	http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us 


March 1 & 2 -- Texas Independence Day Celebration: Put on your party hat, Texas turns 171 
years old on March 2. And this weekend, March 3 & 4, we celebrate at the "birthplace of Texas" - 
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park. You're invited! 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/washington_on_the_brazos/ 
 
March 5 -- Daughters of the Republic: March is Women's History Month. Find out how women 
did more than keep the home fires burning as the Republic of Texas took shape. 
http://www.drtl.org/ 
 
March 6& 7 -- TPWD Television Series: State Parks that are recovering from Hurricane Rita, to 
protecting sea grass ... experience Texas from your easy-chair when you watch the Texas Parks 
and Wildlife Television series, broadcast on your PBS station. Check your local listings for days 
and times. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/tv/ 
This program is made possible by a grant from the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program. 
 
March 8 -- Spring Turkey Season: The outlook is good for spring turkey hunting. Always 
remember to consult your Outdoor Annual for hunting regulations. 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/nonpwdpubs/media/outdoor_annual_2006_2007.pdf 
This program is made possible by a grant from the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program.
March 9 -- Amphibian Watch Program: You can help understand and protect our state's 
amphibian populations by volunteering with Amphibian Watch. 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/texas_nature_trackers/amphibian_watch/ 
This program is made possible by a grant from the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program. 
 
March 12, 13 & 14 -- Coastal Kayaking: One of the best ways to get close to nature is on a 
kayak - especially when you're kayaking along the Texas coast with its rich wildlife resources. 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_k0700_0096.pdf 
This program is made possible by a grant from the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program.

March 15 & 16 -- Davis Mountains: It's not too early to plan a summer getaway, and if you're 
thinking of staying close to home (relatively speaking), consider a trip to West Texas and the 
Davis Mountains. The temperatures are cool in summer and the stars at night are big and bright. 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/davis_mountains/ 

March 19 -- Camping 101: March is a great time of year to go camping. But before you go, 
there are a few things you should know to have a safe and enjoyable experience. 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/faq/spdest/state_parks/ 

March 20 -- Native Frogs and Toads: Did you know that Texas is home to forty-four different 
species of frogs, as well as myriad other amphibians? Learn about them on today's show. 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_w7000_0493.pdf 
This program is made possible by a grant from the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program

March 21 -- Outdoor Stories: Bill Harwell: Austin resident, Bill Harwell, shares his childhood 
memory of going night fishing with his cousin, grandmother, and great Aunt Edna on a pontoon 
boat in east Texas. Think bugs. 
 
March 22 -- April Magazine Preview: The five most picturesque views of Texas are highlighted 
in the April issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine. http://www.tpwmagazine.com/ 
 
March 23 -- True Texas Women: This month the Barrington Living History Farm at 
Washington-on-the-Brazos honors nineteenth Century women with the interactive event: True 
Texas Women. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=s0344 
 
March 26 -- Texas Quails Book: Learn about the only book landowners and others interested 
in quail ever need own. 
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/planning/quail_forecast/history/ 
This program is made possible by a grant from the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration program
	 
March 27 & 28 -- Project Wild Japan: You may be surprised to learn just what we share in 
common with the people of Japan. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/project_wild/ 	

March 29 & 30 -- Bass Classic: The first annual Toyota Texas Bass Classic takes place mid-
April at Lake Fork. The cash prizes total one million dollars, and the professional anglers will 
have to do something they've never done before - work as a team. There will also be plenty of 
activities for spectators, too. http://www.toyotatexasbassclassic.com/