Presenter: Corky Kuhlman

Commission Agenda Item No. 12
Action
Land Acquisition - Angelina County
486 Acres at Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area
January 22, 2009

I. Executive Summary: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is in negotiations for the acquisition of a 486 acre tract as an addition to the Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area (WMA).

II. Discussion: TPWD staff is currently in negotiations with a private seller for a 486 acre tract (tract) with 3.28 miles of the Angelina River front as an addition to Alazan Bayou WMA. The tract would offer recreation opportunities including but not limited to hunting, fishing and canoeing. The tract has two earthen boat ramps that would provide access to the river for recreational and law enforcement purposes. Acquisition of the property would preserve the bottomland habitat from fragmentation and or agricultural use.

III. Recommendation: The staff recommends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt the following motion:

"The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorizes the Executive Director to take all necessary steps to acquire a 486 acre tract of land as an addition to Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area."

Attachments - 3

  1. Exhibit A - Location Map
  2. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
  3. Exhibit C - Site Map

Commission Agenda Item No. 12
Exhibit A

Location of Alazan Bayou WMA, Angelina County

Location of Alazan Bayou WMA, Angelina County in relation to the State of Texas

For help in interpreting this map, please contact Corky Kuhlmann.


Commission Agenda Item No. 12
Exhibit B

Vicinity Map of Alazan Bayou WMA North of Lufkin

Location of Alazan Bayou WMA in relation to Lufkin and Nacogdoches

For help in interpreting this map, please contact Corky Kuhlmann.


Commission Agenda Item No. 12
Exhibit C

Site Map Showing Location of 486-acre Subject Tract

Location of Alazan Bayou WMA in relation to 486-acre aquisition tract

For help in interpreting this map, please contact Corky Kuhlmann.