Summer is for Fishing!       Caleb Harris

June is a great time to be a part of Texas Parks and Wildlife Angler Education programs.  School is out, kids are in day camps and week camps and city programs are ramped up.  All of those and other programs often utilize TPWD fishing curriculum to introduce families to the enjoyment of the outdoors through an understanding of aquatic resources.  Here are some ways to be involved:

1. The first Saturday in June is always free fishing day, one Saturday day a year when the license requirement to fish in public waters is suspended.  This is a great time to get your community out fishing or your family or participate in one of the numerous events happening that day all across the state.
2. If you want to host and lead a fishing event, consider attending an upcoming Angler Education Instructor Training workshop – listed on our calendar of events too.  http://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/fishing-angler-education-instructor-training
3. In several locations TPWD hosts Go Fish – Learn To Fish programs.  These family friendly learn to fish programs are a great way to introduce youth and families to fishing in a easy and fun way. http://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/go-fish
4. Participate or volunteer in one of the many fishing programs coming up in June all across the state.  Programs that partner with TPWD will be listed on our event calendar or our volunteer website.

If you don’t catch us in June keep looking for future angler education training workshops and events or contact your regional training specialist.  http://tpwd.texas.gov/education/contact-us

Turtle Hurdles

On the land, in the sea, in the...well, not in the air...but turtles are all around us. Kids love turtles and will enjoy this issue of Keep Texas Wild which looks at some fun facts about sea, freshwater and terrestrail turtles and some of the challenges they face.
Print "Turtle Hurdles  You may print and distribute this PDF of the article for classroom use.
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