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Sept. 4, 2014

Take Me Outdoors Houston Set for Sept. 13 at Discovery Green

At a time when people in big cities are increasingly disconnected from the world of nature and the outdoors, Take Me Outdoors Houston on Sept. 13 at Discovery Green will offer Houston’s 6th annual free, family-oriented festival of the outdoors.

New Neches River Paddling Trail Dedication Set for Sept. 6

AUSTIN— This Saturday, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Executive Director Carter Smith and TPW Commissioner Dick Scott will designate a new Texas Paddling Trail in Beaumont at the premiere Neches River Rally.

Outlook Good for Texas Early Teal Hunting Season

AUSTIN – Texas duck hunters should see more action during the upcoming early teal season, Sept. 13-28, thanks to near record numbers of birds and an anticipated typical migration pattern.

Sept. 3, 2014

Game Wardens Working More Marijuana Cultivation Cases

AUSTIN — Texas game wardens have recently been involved with four separate illegal marijuana cultivation cases in rural areas.

New Red Snapper Reporting Program Shows Promising Results

AUSTIN— As one of the most sought after fish in the gulf, red snapper became the subject of a new reporting system that has shown favorable results.

Sept. 2, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 2, 2014

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

Geocaching — Texas State Parks’ Digital Treasure Hunt

AUSTIN – Combine your child’s love for technology with a growing craze happening at Texas State Parks. Geocaching uses the latest technology to help children find hidden “treasures,” or caches.

Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament September 27 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS, Texas—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center’s annual Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 27.

Aug. 29, 2014

“Beautiful But Gone” Video Packs Powerful Water Safety Message

AUSTIN — As thousands of Texans make plans to take to the water over the Labor Day weekend, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is releasing an emotionally charged educational video aimed at getting a boating safety message to parents.

Aug. 28, 2014

“Retired” Channel Catfish will Boost Fishing at Lake Kyle

SAN MARCOS — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be stocking 100 “retired” channel catfish broodstock from the A.E. Wood Hatchery in San Marcos into Lake Kyle, a 12-acre water body in Hays County, on Tuesday.