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Friday, May 17, 2013  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says it’s being proactive in finding ways to protect the habitat of the lesser prairie chicken.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

Friday, February 15, 2013  Friday the Panhandle Produces & Royalty Owners Association briefed its members and the public on the potential listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken as an endangered species.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  There are more than a few record fish waiting to add your name as a record angler to the Texas Parks and Wildlife ledger.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department states it will take millions more to help keep state parks up and running.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Naval E-2 Hawkeye made a emergency landing after a birdstrike. The pilot wipes blood from his face after birdstrike takes out windshield.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Wildlife officials say the lesser prairie chicken is not endangered but is in need of a better managed habitat.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Swainson's Hawks are native birds of prey to the Texas Panhandle, but the construction of wind turbines in the raptors' natural environment could be driving them away.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Cut backs are hurting the State Parks and new legislation would allow sponsorship's to add badly needed funding.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Sportsmen in New Mexico and elsewhere are throwing their support behind federal legislation that aims to improve access for hunters and anglers to millions of acres of public land.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Study: Cougars again spreading across the Midwest a century after they were nearly wiped out

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Tuesday, students from Amarillo's high schools spent the afternoon on a 12,000-acre stretch of land learning about the natural sciences.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  The 2nd Annual W100 Wounded Warrior Bike Tour is bringing the former commander in chief and veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan to the second largest canyon in the country.

Friday, April 13, 2012  Some 200 people from around the area made their way down into Palo Duro Canyon State Park Thursday afternoon but not for the usual hiking, biking or camping activities. It was to get the first look at the brand new group pavilion just built in the canyon.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  If you see smoke in the air, it may be because of large controlled burns between Canyon and Hereford.