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September 9, 2016

Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden law enforcement reports. Out (of it) for a Swim A Tarrant County game warden received a call from the sheriff’s department reporting […]
September 8, 2016

Leased Access Areas Open for Guadalupe Bass Anglers

Anglers targeting prized Guadalupe bass now have greater access to prime fishing along three Central Texas rivers, thanks to temporary leased access agreements between private landowners and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The leased […]
September 2, 2016

“Lake Dudes” Videos Use Humor To Stop Invading Giant Salvinia

Government agencies are often tasked with informing people about pressing issues. Yet information has a hard time competing for attention. People like entertainment. Enter the “Lake Dudes,” animated characters created to catch the attention of boaters, […]
August 30, 2016

TPW Commission Adopts New CWD Zones, Deer Movement Rules

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved new rules establishing chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and restricting live deer movement authorized under permits to or from properties within those areas. In addition, the commission adopted […]
August 24, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Stranded during the Storm During a late June storm, a Val Verde County game warden responded to a call for assistance […]
August 22, 2016

Texas Dove Hunting Prospects Bright: Longer Season, Lots of Birds

More validation that everything’s bigger and better in Texas, dove populations are soaring and the hunting season, which gets underway Sept. 1, is the longest in 80 years. A new 90-day season this fall means hunters […]
August 1, 2016

Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Field Notes: July 2016

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. July 4th Weekend Keeps Wardens Busy Texas Game Wardens had their hands full over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as […]
July 19, 2016

New Texas Drawn Hunt Opportunities Available

First Application Deadline Aug. 3 AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online system is currently accepting applications and […]
July 11, 2016

Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Field Notes June 2016

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Arrest Now, Ticket Later A Travis County game warden was checking bank fishermen on Lake Austin when one fisherman attempted to […]
June 29, 2016

Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Stuck in the Mud Val Verde County game wardens patrolling the Rio Grande River encountered a Spanish goat stuck in deep […]