Three Indicted in Alligator Gar Smuggling Operation
BEAUMONT, Texas – Three men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for smuggling alligator gar in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
TPWD News Releases
June 15, 2011
Keeping Bass Alive in Hot Weather
ATHENS—The hotter the weather, the more difficult it is to keep bass in livewells healthy, especially during tournaments, when heavy limits of fish may be held for several hours until weigh-in.
Cherokee County Deer Breeder Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Deer
TYLER – After a lengthy four year investigation a 77-year-old Cherokee County, Texas licensed deer breeder has pleaded guilty to illegally transporting wildlife in the Eastern District of Texas and then lying about it to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife agent, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
June 14, 2011
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site chosen to compete for national award
EL PASO — Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site has been selected to participate in the 2011 “This Place Matters” Community Challenge sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. One hundred sites were chosen from over 250 applicants from around the country to compete in a popularity contest for three cash prizes. The winning sites will be determined by the number of votes received through the National Trust’s Web site. The top prize is $25,000.
June 9, 2011
As Drought Intensifies, Wildscaping Can Help Texans Save Water
AUSTIN —Texas residents are asked to monitor and reduce their water usage, yet home and land owners may feel they have little control over resource conservation when it comes to manicured lawns and upkeep of green spaces. They may have heard of alternative gardening as a way to cut costs and save water, but may not know where to turn for advice or information.
Let your kids brag about their huge catch—and have the state record to prove it
AUSTIN – Getting credit for catching a record fish in Texas is easier than you may think, especially if you’re a youngster.
Duck Stamp ceremony to be held in Katy
The 78th Federal Duck Stamp goes on sale June 24 with an official ceremony held at 9 a.m. at Bass Pro’s Outdoor World located in the Katy Mills Shopping Center in Katy. Artists of this year’s stamps will be on hand to sign copies of their work. Texas Parks and Wildlife Director Carter Smith will also attend the event.
Simple Precautions Can Prevent a Tragedy on the Water
AUSTIN – Summer’s a great time to hit the water in Texas, but it’s both easier to get in trouble and harder for others to recognize that someone’s in danger than most people think.
June 7, 2011
State-Fish Art Contest Show and Fair at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center June 25
ATHENS—The 13th annual Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Expo comes to the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center June 25, and a full slate of art- and fishing-related activities is planned.
Toyota ShareLunker Fingerling Stockings Completed
ATHENS—The Toyota ShareLunker spawning season produced a record number of fingerlings for stocking into lakes that contributed fish to the program, and those fish now swim in the lakes where they will grow up to thrill future anglers.