Oct. 7, 2009

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 7, 2009

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

Sept. 30, 2009

Texas Waterfowlers Concerned Over New Federal Duck e-Stamp Process

AUSTIN, Texas — A change in the Federal Duck Stamp process to an "e-stamp" or electronic purchase this year is raising concern among some Texas duck hunters.

Texas Game Warden Green Named National Boating Officer of the Year

Corpus Christi, Texas — The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) has presented its prestigious national Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award to Game Warden Chris Green of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, marking the first time the award has gone to a Texan at the national level.

Sept. 29, 2009

Hunter education classes filling up fast

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is encouraging hunters in need of certification to enroll soon as fall hunter education courses are filling up fast. As hunting seasons draw closer, demand for hunter education classes is expected to increase.

Sept. 3, 2009

Hurricane Ike Impact Lingers As 1-Year Anniversary Approaches

GALVESTON, Texas — The loss of lives and property inflicted by Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island and the upper Texas coast a year ago on Sept. 13 has been well-documented. Less known, however, is the Category 2 storm’s considerable impact on southeast Texas’ natural resources and the challenges facing those persons entrusted with returning impacted flora and fauna to health.

Healthy Habitats Grants Awarded to 15 Texas Schools, Nonprofits

AUSTIN, Texas — A total of $225,000 in Texas Healthy Habitats Grants has been awarded to 15 different schools and non-profit youth organizations across the state, including near Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, Bryan, Lubbock and other cities. Each organization will receive up to $15,000 to support students doing service-learning projects to benefit wildlife and the environment.

Sept. 1, 2009

Texas Parks and Wildlife and NOAA office of Law Enforcement Target Charter Boats in Gulf Covert Operation

GALVESTON, Texas — A one-year undercover operation by NOAA Office of Law Enforcement’s Southeast Division in conjunction with Texas Game Wardens has netted charges against owners and operators of seven charter boats, resulting in more than $100,000 in fines for Texas-based offenders.

Aug. 27, 2009

Texas Hunters Advised How To Get Sandhill Crane Permits

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas sandhill crane hunters are being advised to visit one of 30 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement (game warden) offices spread across the state to obtain a free permit, or obtain a permit online or by phone, since private hunting license retailers no longer provide the permit this year.

Aug. 20, 2009

Texas Lawmakers Increase Funds for OHV Facilities

AUSTIN — More and better off-highway vehicle (OHV) facilities will surface around Texas after a bill passed during the 81st Texas Legislature this year will allow Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to use all of the funds generated from OHV decal sales.

Aug. 13, 2009

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 13, 2009

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