April 4, 2016

April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

AUSTIN — For the fifth year in a row, Whole Earth Provision Co. is stepping up to support Texas State Parks.

New CWD Cases Discovered at Captive Deer Breeding Facilities

AUSTIN – Two new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Texas captive deer, including the first confirmed from a live test tonsillar biopsy sample, have been validated. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) are conducting an epidemiological investigation into these new cases.

March 29, 2016

Commission Approves Changes to Deer Hunting Regulations for 2016-17

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a suite of changes to this year’s deer hunting regulations that includes expanding white-tailed deer hunting into 14 counties across the western Panhandle, and creating additional deer hunting opportunities in East Texas.

March 25, 2016

Texas Game Wardens Uncover Large Narcotics Stash on South Padre Island

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Texas game wardens, including the Maritime Tactical Operations Group, today unearthed more than 900 pounds of marijuana that was hidden among the sand dunes of South Padre Island.

Texas Birding Event Celebrates 20 Years

AUSTIN – Next month, hundreds of birders will flock to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains of Texas to compete in the nation’s biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament. The registration deadline for the 20th annual Great Texas Birding Classic, which runs from April 15 to May 15, is April 1.

March 24, 2016

TPW Commission Adopts Changes to Fishing Regulations

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today adopted a series of fishing regulation changes affecting bass and catfish in specific fresh waters, and clarifying saltwater length limits on black drum and amberjack, and rules prohibiting snagging of fish with pole-and-line.

Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission Awards $10.4 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $10 million in competitive grant funds today for 39 community parks across the state.

Texas Game Warden Recognized as National Wild Turkey Federation Officer of the Year

AUSTIN – At Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith recognized Texas Game Warden Ellis Powell as the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year.

March 22, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, March 22, 2016

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

March 21, 2016

TPWD Debuts Catfish Management Plan

ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has completed work on a plan designed to expand angling opportunities for Texas’ growing urban population and introduce the next generation of anglers to fishing.