Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 13, 2020
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s law enforcement reports.
TPWD News Releases
Jan. 13, 2020
Dec. 19, 2019
Val Verde County White-tailed Deer Tests Positive for Chronic Wasting Disease
AUSTIN – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been detected in a free-ranging, 5 ½ year-old white-tailed doe between Del Rio and Amistad Reservoir, making it the first confirmed case of the disease in Val Verde County.
Dec. 6, 2019
Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 6, 2019
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.
Nov. 22, 2019
Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 22, 2019
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.
Nov. 8, 2019
Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 8, 2019
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.
Nov. 7, 2019
Residents of Aransas County Participate in Vessel Turn-In Program
AUSTIN— Texas game wardens, the General Land Office, Aransas County and Keep Aransas County Beautiful partnered for a two-day event held Oct. 25-26 offered the citizens of Aransas County an opportunity to remove unwanted or inoperable and vessels through the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) free of charge.
TPW Commission Approves Regulation Changes for Freshwater Trotlines and Other Related Gears
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved changes to the regulations on passive fishing gear (jug lines, minnow traps, perch traps, throwlines, and trotlines) to facilitate the removal of abandoned gear from public waters, make the presence of passive fishing gear identifiable to all users of public waters, and minimize the unintended take of aquatic resources.
TPW Commission Recognize Officers and Boating Educator of the Year
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized two game wardens and a boating educator during today’s meeting for their contributions and efforts supporting the agency mission.
Oct. 25, 2019
Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 25, 2019
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Oct. 22, 2019
Texas Game Wardens Recognized for Life-Saving Heroics at Annual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony
AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith honored several men and women for their outstanding acts of service at the 15th annual Law Enforcement Division Awards Ceremony Oct. 18.