Oct. 3, 2013

Texas Game Wardens organize first-ever K9 Unit

AUSTIN — For the first time in their history, Texas Game Wardens have a full-time, statewide canine team.

Oct. 2, 2013

Bluegill Tournament Announces Winners

ATHENS—A record 59 teams entered the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center’s annual Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament September 28, and 26 teams went away with prizes. Every team received a goodie bag.

Oct. 1, 2013

Coalition Extends Drought Photo Campaign, Asks Texans to Document Conservation, Positive Drought Response

AUSTIN — A the coalition of three state agencies has extended through October their “What does your Texas drought look like?” statewide photo project, which has already has received hundreds of compelling photographs documenting the devastation caused by the ongoing drought. And the coalition is now asking Texans to share photos showing the other side of the drought, by documenting innovative water conservation methods and positive drought responses.

Halloween at the Hatchery Preparations Under Way

ATHENS—Halloween at the Hatchery takes place at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) October 24, and local businesses and organizations are invited to take part.

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 1, 2013

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

Sept. 30, 2013

Texas Buffalo Soldier to be Honored Posthumously

WICHITA FALLS – Seventy-four years after he was laid to rest in a crudely marked grave in Riverside Cemetery, a slave-turned-vaunted-Indian fighter who made his home in Wichita Falls will finally receive official state and military recognition on Saturday, Oct. 5.

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Offers Free Activities for Fans and Families

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC), the world championship of professional bass fishing, is bringing the best anglers along with some of the biggest bands in country music to Conroe. Today, tournament officials announced a full lineup of free, family-friendly activities taking place at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center Oct. 4-6 to coincide with the tournament.

Sept. 27, 2013

Prairie Planting Happening at San Jacinto Battleground

HOUSTON — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in cooperation with the San Jacinto Battleground Conservancy and Native American Seed, Inc., and with the generous support of Shell Oil Company, is restoring 110 acres of tall-grass prairie at San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site.

Sept. 26, 2013

Zebra mussels found in Lake Belton and suspected in Lakes Worth and Joe Pool

ATHENS— Zebra mussels, a destructive invasive species that originated in Eurasia, have been found in Lake Belton in Central Texas.

Outlook Favorable for Texas Deer Season

AUSTIN — While not clear of the drought, things are looking up in many parts of the state this year and the outlook for deer and deer hunting is much brighter.