July 25, 2012

Game Warden Field Notes, July 25, 2012

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

July 23, 2012

Game Wardens Stress School Not Out for Teen Boaters

AUSTIN – State Game Wardens are seeing a spate of mishaps on popular lakes this summer involving teen boat operators who have not taken mandatory boater education.

July 3, 2012

Caution Urged on Lakes and Bays during Busy 4th of July Holiday

AUSTIN — State Game Wardens are urging boaters to take extra care as thousands take to the state’s lakes and bays over the busy Independence Day holiday.

May 24, 2012

Game Warden Col. Pete Flores Receives National Honor

AUSTIN – Col. Pete Flores, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division Director, has received the first-ever Legacy Award from the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs.

Michael Hummert Named Marine Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

AUSTIN — Anyone who spends much time on Lake Texoma in North Texas likely has run into Game Warden Michael Hummert, the 2012 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department marine law enforcement officer of the year.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Accepts $50,000 Check from DSC

AUSTIN — Dallas Safari Club (DSC) leaders today delivered a $50,000 check to support Texas Parks and Wildlife Department programs for public hunting, conservation, education, state parks and law enforcement.

TPWD Re-Launches Zebra Mussel Awareness Campaign

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife and a coalition of partners are re-launching a public awareness campaign to coincide with the start of boating season and a new regulation that took effect this month asking boaters on Lake Texoma, Lake Lavon and the Red River and its tributaries to remove all water from their boat and trailer before leaving for another body of water.

May 10, 2012

State Game Wardens Stress Boater Education in Water Safety

AUSTIN – With many Texas lakes holding more water than they did this time last year, Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens are anticipating a busy boating season. And while they will be doing everything they can to make it a safe one, wardens could use a little help from boaters.

May 2, 2012

Cherokee County Man Sentenced for Negligent Transportation of Wildlife

TYLER – United States Attorney John M. Bales announced Monday, April 30, that Blake Powell, a 32-year-old Cherokee County man, was sentenced for negligent transportation of wildlife before United States Magistrate Judge Judith Guthrie.

May 1, 2012

Game Warden Col. Pete Flores Retiring

AUSTIN – Col. Pete Flores, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division Director, has announced his retirement effective May 31 after more than 27 years of state service.