Dec. 10, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 10, 2015

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

Dec. 7, 2015

Family Fishing Opportunities Expand at Travis County Park East of Austin

AUSTIN—One of Travis County’s newest parks now offers a new Neighborhood Fishin’ lake that will increase fishing access for youth and families living in the Austin metropolitan area.

Rainbow Trout Coming to Tyler’s Nature Center

TYLER — The East Texas Woods and Waters Foundation (ETWWF) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will host two special fishing events in January 2016. Two thousand rainbow trout will be stocked into The Nature Center pond to provide a free fishing opportunity for area youth and their adult fishing mentors. Event dates are January 2 and 9, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine.

Arts in the Parks Calendar Winners Announced

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Arts in the Parks program announced the 24 winners of the Texas State Parks Youth Arts Contest, which ran from May 1 to Nov. 1. The winning art pieces are featured in a 2016 calendar.

Dec. 3, 2015

Texas Master Naturalist Program Seeks Applicants

AUSTIN — Twenty chapters of the Texas Master Naturalist program are conducting training classes in the spring of 2016 for volunteers wanting to learn about natural resource and conservation management.

Dec. 2, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 2, 2015

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

Dec. 1, 2015

Despite Warmer Weather, Texas State Parks Still Put on Great Fall Show

AUSTIN – Warmer weather may have delayed a colorful fall, but this week’s falling temperatures are finally causing leaves all over the state to turn brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow.

Nov. 30, 2015

Join the Holiday Fun at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— On the eve of the bustling holiday shopping season, Texas State Parks are offering solace for the whole family with Christmas events scheduled in parks statewide.

Nov. 24, 2015

Giant Salvinia Found on Lake Fork

ATHENS—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed the presence of giant salvinia in Chaney Branch on Lake Fork. The infestation appears to be confined to this branch and another small cove west of the dam and occupies an estimated 3.25 acres. Judging by the distribution and age of the plants, it is apparent it has been in place for several months. As is the case for other introductions in East Texas, the plants were most likely introduced to the lake by boat trailer.

Nov. 18, 2015

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announces Annual Winter Trout Stocking

ATHENS—It’s time once again for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s annual winter rainbow trout stocking.