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Nov. 16, 2017

TPWD Congratulates 2017 Whiz Bang Sporting Clays Finalists

SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in cooperation with Texas 4-H Shooting Sports, recognized finalists in this year’s Whiz Bang sporting clays competition at the National Shooting Complex here recently.

10th Anniversary of USTS Texas Clipper Sinking as an Artificial Reef

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Artificial Reef Program sank the USTS Texas Clipper 10 years ago on Nov. 17, 2007. Prior to its sinking off South Padre Island, the 473-foot vessel was a World War II troop transport, New York City luxury liner and a sea cadet training ship.

Nov. 15, 2017

Goose Island State Park Boat Ramp Opening Saturday

ROCKPORT— This Saturday, Goose Island State Park will reopen its boat ramp to general public use. The park received significant damage during Harvey and access has been limited during cleanup and while repairs are being made.

Nov. 14, 2017

TPWD Inks Partnership with Botanical Research Institute of Texas

AUSTIN – The Botanical Research Institute of Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department expand areas of their collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today formalizing the two organizations’ commitment to plant conservation, exploration, and education.

Giant Salvinia Infestation Found on Lake Fork

AUSTIN —The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has confirmed the presence of invasive giant salvinia at three locations on Lake Fork – the largest total infestation ever found on the lake.

Nov. 13, 2017

Inaugural Fly Fishing Tournament to Benefit TFFC

ATHENS – A new fly fishing tournament benefiting the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is coming to Athens the first weekend of December – just in time to kick off the beginning of rainbow trout stocking season in the state.

Zebra Mussels Spreading at Lakes Georgetown, Livingston

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists have classified Lake Georgetown as infested with an established, reproducing population of invasive zebra mussels and have also changed the status of Lake Livingston to fully infested.

Nov. 10, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 10, 2017

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

Texas State Parks Finally Flaunting Fall Foliage

AUSTIN— Thanks to recent cold fronts, enchanting shades of red, orange and yellow leaves are bursting to life at Texas State Parks statewide.

Nov. 7, 2017

Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 12 in Honor of Veteran’s Day

AUSTIN— In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors Sunday, Nov. 12.