Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 29, 2016
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
TPWD News Releases
Jan. 29, 2016
New Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council Holds Inaugural Meeting
AUSTIN – Armed with $2 million in legislative appropriations to help bring more of the state’s high-value working farm and ranch lands under long term conservation protection, the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council held its inaugural meeting under the administration of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Jan. 27, 2016
Texas Parks and Wildlife Announces Lifetime License Winner
AUSTIN – One lucky person will never have to buy another Texas hunting or fishing license for the rest of his life.
Hunters Reminded to Remove Duck Blinds on Caddo Lake WMA
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds hunters that the use of permanent duck blinds on the Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area is prohibited at the conclusion of this season, which ends Sunday, Jan. 31. No permanent duck blinds will be permitted on the area in the future.
Fly Fish Texas March 12 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS — Learn to tie a fly, cast a fly and catch a fish all in one day during the annual Fly Fish Texas event at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 12.
Jan. 26, 2016
Lake Fork “State of the Lake” Public Meeting
ATHENS—Anyone interested in Lake Fork is invited to attend a public meeting on the state of the lake on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.
Jan. 22, 2016
Lone Star Lionfish Symposium Hosts Public Forum
CORPUS CHRISTI – The public will soon have a chance to ask the experts about the spiky, venomous fish invading Texas coastal waters.
TPW Commission Takes Action on Deer Management Permit; Aerial Wildlife Management Clarified
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday public hearing adopted a new interim rule governing Deer Management Permit (DMP) activities as part of the state’s response to the detection of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in captive deer populations.
Jan. 21, 2016
Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites Receive $50,000 Donation
AUSTIN – Thanks to a generous donation, the museum at Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites is about to get an upgrade.
SEAFWA Recognizes Game Warden for Outstanding Service
AUSTIN – At Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies recognized Game Warden Matt Kiel as 2015 Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year for his work in the field. This marks the 46th consecutive year this award has been presented to a Texas Game Warden.