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Dec. 10, 2014

Sheldon Lake State Park Launches Mobile Game

HOUSTON — Kids visiting Sheldon Lake State Park now have a new way of learning about the park’s natural environment through the use of a new phone app. Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center 15 miles east of downtown Houston has become the state’s first mission site for the Agents of Nature mobile game.

Dec. 2, 2014

TPWD Releases Dove Lethality Study Findings

AUSTIN – Texas leads the nation in dove hunting with roughly a quarter million hunters bagging 5 million mourning doves each fall. Their success afield should not change with the type of shot used, according to the results of a just-released study examining the lethality of lead versus non-toxic shot for mourning dove.

Nov. 21, 2014

Lake Fork Produces Season’s First Toyota ShareLunker

ATHENS—David Roulston of Frisco kicked off the current Toyota ShareLunker season with his catch of a 13.88-pound largemouth bass from Lake Fork November 20.

Nov. 14, 2014

November 16 Is World Falconry Day

AUSTIN — Falconry associations worldwide, including members of the International Association for Falconry and Birds of Prey and the Texas Hawking Association, will be celebrating World Falconry Day November 16.

Nov. 4, 2014

November Brings Prime Camping for First-Timers and Experienced Pros Alike

AUSTIN – As November approaches, it brings with it cool, crisp evenings, changing trees, and fall outdoor recreation. It’s also the perfect month to camp under the stars, spending time and making memories with friends and family.

Oct. 30, 2014

Deer Season Opens Nov. 1

AUSTIN – Well within the memory of many Texas Baby Boomers, some Hill Country schools used to give students a holiday on the first day of deer season.

Oct. 21, 2014

Game Warden Named National Boating Officer of the Year

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Game Warden John Thorne has been named Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 21, 2014

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

Oct. 8, 2014

Reminder to Take Hunter Education Before Heading to the Field

AUSTIN – With hunting season under way, don’t forget hunter’s education if you’re not yet certified.

Sept. 24, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 24, 2014

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