Zebra Mussels Spread to Lake Waco
ATHENS—Lake Waco has become the seventh lake in Texas to be infested by invasive zebra mussels.
TPWD News Releases
Oct. 1, 2014
Outlook Improved for Quail Season
AUSTIN – Much-needed rainfall at the right times this year are helping to bolster bobwhite quail numbers and should lead to improved hunting compared to last season, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists.
Sept. 25, 2014
Deadline for Drawn Public Hunts is Sept. 29
AUSTIN – With a hint of coolness in the air this week sportsmen are no doubt turning their attention to plans for hunting season. Hunters can still apply for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s popular drawn public hunts gun deer categories until 11:59 p.m. CST Monday, September 29 through the new online-only Public Hunt Drawing System.
Game Warden Recognized for Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award
AUSTIN— Retired Texas game warden, Kris Bishop will be awarded the Outstanding Leadership award by the State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission for Women at their awards luncheon at Renaissance Austin on Sept. 24.
Sept. 24, 2014
Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 24, 2014
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
New Bird Blind Available at Inks Lake State Park
BURNET – Thanks to a newly constructed bird blind at Inks Lake State Park, visitors now have the chance to quietly observe birds flitting from tree to tree, perch on a feeder or sing to other birds.
Sept. 23, 2014
Meridian State Park to Host 80th Anniversary Celebration
MERIDIAN – The public is invited to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Meridian State Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, and find out what’s new at the park, visit exhibitors, take a hay ride, enjoy live music and stick around for a star party.
Sept. 22, 2014
Deadline Approaching for Big Time Texas Hunts Entries
AUSTIN — If you think that dream hunt of a lifetime is out of reach then you probably haven’t entered in the Big Time Texas Hunts.
$4 Million Awarded for Texas Quail Restoration in Focus Areas
As bird hunters look to quail season opening Oct. 25 across Texas, there is new hope for bobwhite quail, and for dozens of other birds and animals that share the same native grassland habitat. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has awarded grants to put $4 million worth of quail habitat conservation on the ground, using a special appropriation by the Texas Legislature to help bring back the quail.
Popular Fishing Program Now Includes Tyler’s Woldert Park
ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Tyler Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and Suddenlink have teamed up to bring family-friendly fishing to Tyler.