Sept. 1, 2015

Life’s Better Outside: Get Out There!

ATHENS—Do you want to learn to camp? Kayak? Fly fish? Cook gourmet campfire meals? Learn more about snakes and fish and other wildlife? Win prizes in a fishing tournament? Spend time with your family outdoors?

Aug. 31, 2015

Reminder to Take Hunter Education before Heading to the Field

AUSTIN — With hunting season right around the corner, it’s time to get your hunter education certification.

Aug. 21, 2015

Wood County Game Warden Honored

AUSTIN — Wood County Game Warden Kurt Kelley was recognized as the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers’ Texas Officer of the Year at Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith presented the award for Kelley’s outstanding work as a law enforcement officer.

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 21, 2015

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

Aug. 20, 2015

State Parks Recovering After Torrential Memorial Day Floods

AUSTIN— After flooding left more than 50 Texas state parks drenched over the Memorial Day weekend, communities and park staff statewide have banded together to clean up, restore, and reopen most of the damaged sites. Thanks to their efforts, only four parks remain closed; Cedar Hill State Park, Lake Somerville State Park (all units), Lake Whitney State Park, and Ray Roberts Lake State Park (all units).

Texas Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2015-16

AUSTIN – In preparation for what is shaping up to be a banner year for duck hunting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the 2015-16 waterfowl seasons for Texas.

$7.6 Million in Local Park Grants Awarded to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved more than $7 million in competitive grant funds for 25 community parks all across the state.

Aug. 17, 2015

New Artificial Reefs To Provide Enhanced Fishing off Texas Coast

One project to create a new artificial reef and another to enhance an existing reef site are both moving closer to reality with the selection of Callan Marine LTD as contractor. Using funding from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment, both sites will deploy concrete pyramids to create artificial reefs in nearshore waters 10 miles or less from the Texas coast.

Aug. 12, 2015

2015-16 Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go on Sale Saturday

AUSTIN — Sportsmen gearing up for the upcoming fall hunting seasons are reminded to renew their licenses for 2015-16, available starting Saturday, August 15. The current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) will expire Aug. 31.

Aug. 11, 2015

Deer Breeder Movement Standards Plan Finalized

AUSTIN – Texas deer breeders will be able to resume animal movements under a plan finalized today by staff of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).