Aug. 3, 2016

TPWD Announces Alligator Hide Tag Issuance Dates, Locations

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has set dates and locations for issuance of alligator hide tags to qualified landowners and their agents.

Aug. 2, 2016

TPWD Graduates 46 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

AUSTIN— After seven months of rigorous training, the 60th Texas game warden cadet class graduated today at the Texas State Capitol. The cadet class includes 41 game warden cadets and five state park police officers.

Aug. 1, 2016

TPWD Sets Public Hearings on Deer Movement Rule Proposals in Areas with CWD, animal diseases,

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on proposed rules establishing chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and restricting movement of live deer authorized under TPWD permits to or from properties within those zones.

July 21, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, July 21, 2016

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

July 12, 2016

New Texas Drawn Hunt Opportunities Available

AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online system is currently accepting applications and the first hunt category deadline is less than a month away.

July 8, 2016

Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Season to Open July 15

AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open 30 minutes after sunset Friday, July 15. The opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic information to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.

July 7, 2016

Historic El Camino Real To Get Fresh Look with New State Funding

AUSTIN – “Roads are at the core of humanity’s journey. They satisfy our desire to reach out past the horizon and discover what lies beyond the familiar… Over the centuries, the road known as El Camino Real has lain silently watching the journey of humanity. The road carried both cargo and culture; it fostered conflict and cooperation. In the meantime, the land now known as Texas was changed forever—a transformation that was delivered along El Camino Real.”

Game Warden Field Notes, July 7, 2016

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

July 6, 2016

Great Texas Birding Classic Reaches New Heights in Participation

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Great Texas Birding Classic celebrated its 20th anniversary this year with a record 750 participants enjoying a range of tournament categories that appeal to all levels, from novice to avid birders. The Classic also awarded $36,000 in conservation grants, bring the total to $880,500 of on-the-ground habitat acquisition, restoration and enhancement projects since the Classic first began.

New Research Data Available of Texas New Deal Projects

AUSTIN— Unlock the rich history surrounding Texas State Park lands and buildings with new research data collected by the Historic Sites and Structures program at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.