March 4, 2015

Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine Debuts App

AUSTIN — The captivating stories that fill Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine are going digital, providing users with an immersive experience through a new interactive app.

Wichita Falls Residents Rally to Cry “Our Lake, Our Life”

ATHENS—Some reservoirs age gracefully, remaining beautiful well into old age. For others, the descent into the golden years is not pretty. Lake Wichita is one of the latter.

March 3, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, March 3, 2015

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

March 2, 2015

Be a Part of a Texas Law Enforcement Legend

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with application to the 60th Texas Game Warden Cadet class now open through April 30.

Feb. 25, 2015

Texas Outdoor Family Program in Bloom for Spring

AUSTIN — It’s that time of the year again—the weather is warming, the flowers are blooming and the Texas Outdoor Family is gearing up for a new season. Spending time outdoors has never been easier, thanks to this family camping program teaching families how to set up a tent, cook outdoors, build a campfire and play outside. The program offers low-cost weekends to help families from all backgrounds “unplug” and unwind, reconnecting with nature and one another.

Feb. 20, 2015

Private Lake Produces Season’s Second Toyota ShareLunker

ATHENS—Blair Schwarz of McAllen caught Toyota ShareLunker 559 from a private lake in Zapata County on February 19.

New National Initiative Mirrors Texas Children in Nature Effort

AUSTIN — A new National Parks Foundation initiative announced Feb. 19 by the White House emphasizes goals shared by a growing Texas coalition of partners with chapters in major cities, the Texas Children in Nature collaborative.

TPWD Taking Public Comment on Regulations Proposals Online, Live Webinar Set for March 6

AUSTIN – Each year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department proposes changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations and gathers public comment. Participating in the annual process is now more convenient with new online resources for getting involved, including recorded video presentations and an upcoming live online webinar presentation of this year’s proposals.

Feb. 17, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 17, 2015

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

Feb. 12, 2015

Texas Game Warden Day Observed

AUSTIN – Numerous Texas game wardens came to the state Capitol Thursday to mark Texas Game Warden Day and 120 years of service to the state. The day was designated by legislative passage of House Resolution 471 by Rep. Kyle Kacal of Austin.