TPWD Fisheries Biologist Honored
ATHENS—Brian Van Zee of Waco has been named fisheries biologist of the year by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA).
TPWD News Releases
Nov. 9, 2015
Fly-Fishing Classes Coming Up at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS—Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo of Corsicana will teach fly-fishing for beginners at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens January 9, 2016; January 16, 2016; and February 13, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nov. 6, 2015
Galveston Bay’s Conditionally Approved Area TX-6 to be Closed to Oyster Harvest
Austin – Conditionally Approved Areas TX-6 will be closed to all oyster harvest on Nov. 9 due to low abundance of oysters in these areas.
Nov. 5, 2015
TPW Commission Adopts Interim Deer Breeder Movement Rules
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday public hearing adopted interim rules for captive deer movement requirements to provide the deer breeding industry with continuity and consistency through the 2015-16 hunting season.
Inaugural Texas Game Warden Citizen’s Academy Graduates Recognized
AUSTIN— Twelve graduates of the first ever Texas Game Warden Citizen’s Academy were recognized at Thursday’s public meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.
Texas Game Warden Named Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year
AUSTIN – At Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, TPWD Executive Director Carter Smith recognized Game Warden Benny G. Richards Jr. as this year’s recipient of the Shikar-Safari International Wildlife Officer of the Year Award. The award is presented annually by the worldwide conservation organization to one wildlife law enforcement officer in each state.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush Recognizes Texas Game Warden with OSPRA Award
AUSTIN – At Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, Texas General Land Office Land Commissioner George P. Bush presented the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Award to Game Warden Sgt. Robert Waggett.
Nov. 4, 2015
Hidden Pines Fire Impacts Buescher and Bastrop State Parks
AUSTIN— The mid-October skies in Smithville were cloaked by a thick smoke after a wildfire ignited near Buescher and Bastrop State Parks. Now that the final embers have been extinguished, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff has completed initial assessments of the wildfire impacts on park land.
Nov. 3, 2015
Duck Hunters Reminded to Follow Clean, Drain and Dry Requirements
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding waterfowl hunters to Clean, Drain and Dry before and after each trip to help avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. Unknowingly, waders, boats, trailers, even decoys can often harbor these invasive species, spread them to new places and destroy aquatic habitats.
Enchanted Rock Offers Free Shuttle Nov. 8
AUSTIN – In honor of Veterans Day, Friends of Enchanted Rock and Majesty Tours will provide a free shuttle service to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area on Nov. 8 for active and retired military.