April 13, 2017

Shad Rule Changes Take Effect in Texas

AUSTIN — New rules that govern the possession and sale of gizzard and threadfin shad collected from public fresh waters go into effect April 13.

April 7, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, April 7, 2017

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

TPWD, Local Partners Provide Free Saltcedar Treatment to Landowners on the Upper Brazos River

AUSTIN – In 2016, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and local partners treated 3,500 acres of invasive saltcedar along 112 miles of the Upper Brazos River at no cost to landowners. This year, the group is working to expand the effort further downstream and fill in gaps in the areas that have already been treated.

13.97 Pound Largemouth Bass Sets Record at Belton Lake

ATHENS – On April 1, angler Kurt Luker of Cleveland set a water body record for a largemouth bass at Belton Lake with a 13.97 pound fish caught during the Texas Team Trail tournament.

April 6, 2017

Wildflowers and Blooming Plants on Full Display at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— Texas State Parks are in full bloom with an impressive wildflower display of bright blues, deep reds and rich yellows.

April 5, 2017

Texas Game Wardens Uncover Massive Illegal Seafood Network in Houston

AUSTIN — A Houston restaurateur and two local restaurant companies stand accused of operating an illegal seafood network that funneled nearly 28,000 pounds of unlawfully-caught finfish through their establishments at a profit estimated at more than $400,000.

April 4, 2017

Automated Online Managed Lands Deer Program Rollout Coming Soon

AUSTIN – Landowners participating in the highly-popular Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP) will be able to complete the enrollment process and print their tags online beginning this summer, thanks to a new automated system being implemented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

April 3, 2017

TPWD Hosts Public Meetings to Announce Changes at Balmorhea State Park

BALMORHEA— Balmorhea State Park will be hosting two public meetings to announce changes in operations at one of west Texas’ most popular state parks.

April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

AUSTIN — For the sixth year in a row, Whole Earth Provision Co. will support Texas State Parks throughout the month of April during their “April is Texas State Parks Month” fund drive at all eight locations across the state. The Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store will give all funds gathered during the effort to help fund state parks’ day-to-day operational expenses, including enhanced visitor programs, park trail maps and facilities maintenance.

March 31, 2017

TPWD Announces 2016-17 Season CWD Monitoring Results

AUSTIN – Texas recorded a couple of unwanted firsts for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during statewide surveillance efforts for the 2016-17 collection year, including detections in a free-ranging whitetail and a free-ranging elk.