Oct. 1, 2013

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 1, 2013

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Sept. 20, 2013

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Applauds Texas Game Wardens for BWI Enforcement

AUSTIN – Today in Austin, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) honored the local law enforcement community for its work in enforcement of Texas’ intoxication laws. Texas Game Warden Theron Oatman received the Commitment Hero Award and Game Warden Capt. Scott Jurk received the Diamond Hero Leadership Award for their efforts in enforcing Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) laws on Lake Travis and Lake Austin.

Sept. 17, 2013

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 17, 2013

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Sept. 9, 2013

Shreveport Man Sentenced for Illegally Transporting Deer in East Texas

TYLER– A 57-year-old Shreveport, LA, man has been sentenced to pay more than $14,000 in restitution and serve 48 hours of community service as conditions of a two year probated sentence for federal wildlife violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.

Sept. 4, 2013

Game Wardens Arrest Fishing Tournament Director

AUSTIN — Texas Game Wardens have arrested Michael Shane McCloud of Florida (formerly of Bryan-College Station) for theft related to a fishing tournament.

Texas Game Wardens Stayed Busy over Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN — Labor Day weekend proved to be very busy for Texas Game Wardens who filed a wide variety of hunting, water safety, fishing, and penal code violations.

Sept. 3, 2013

Game Wardens Grade Dove Opener A-minus, but a Few Hunters Flunked Compliance

AUSTIN – Judging by tweets from across the state received during the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division’s first virtual “ride-along” with a game warden, hunters enjoyed an A-minus mourning dove season opener.

Coastwide Texas Seagrass Protection Starts This Month

AUSTIN- Beginning Sept. 1, a new law passed by the 83rd Texas Legislature takes effect all along the Texas coast, prohibiting the uprooting of seagrass with an outboard motor propeller. These measures have been taken in an effort to support the vital Texas’ fisheries and promote sustainability of the state’s coastal natural resources.

Aug. 29, 2013

TPWD Law Enforcement Division’s Annual Award Ceremony Recognizes Peace Officers and Private Citizens

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division has recognized more than 30 peace officers from multiple agencies and four private citizens for their professionalism and dedication in serving the people of Texas.

Texas Game Wardens Preparing for Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN — All available Texas game wardens will be patrolling the state’s public waters over the Labor Day weekend to make sure everyone who goes boating or fishing gets home safely.