Nov. 18, 2010

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 18, 2010

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

18 Schools, Nonprofits Win Healthy Habitats Grants

AUSTIN — A total of $174,469 in Texas Healthy Habitats Grants has been awarded to 18 schools and non-profit youth organizations across the state, including ones near Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, Bryan, Lubbock and other cities.

Fairfield Lake stocked with Toyota Sharelunker offspring

ATHENS—On November 16 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries biologists began rebuilding the fishery at Fairfield Lake affected by a serious fish kill in August by stocking 500 largemouth bass up to 16 inches in length into the reservoir.

Nov. 17, 2010

Gulf Spill Impacts Explored in December Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine

AUSTIN – Two in-depth articles in the December issue of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine quote various experts about possible long-term impacts to marine life from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The articles showcase coral reefs and other Gulf of Mexico treasures not widely known that could be affected by the spill.

Nov. 16, 2010

Texas Partnership for Children in Nature Calls For “Happier, Healthier, Smarter” Kids

AUSTIN — “Go outside and play.” How many times did today’s parents hear that familiar phrase while growing up? Studies say kids today don’t hear it enough, and that it’s time for a change.

Nov. 15, 2010

Big Bend Ranch State Park trail designated an “Epic” Ride

PRESIDIO – The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) has designated the Fresno – Sauceda Loop Trail at Big Bend Ranch State Park an “Epic” ride.

Nov. 12, 2010

Inks Lake State Park Golf Course to Close

BURNET — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has decided not to renew the contract for the leaseholder who operates the nine-hole Highland Lakes Golf Club at Inks Lake State Park. The current contract expires Nov. 30.

Nov. 10, 2010

Fall Foliage Colors Peaking at Lost Maples State Natural Area

VANDERPOOL – A possible end-of-the-week freeze is expected to trigger peak color this weekend in the large stands of Uvalde bigtooth maples found in the Sabinal River Valley at Lost Maples State Natural Area.

Nov. 9, 2010

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center to Close for Repairs

ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Visitor Center and casting pond are scheduled to be closed December 13—20 to protect the safety of the public during installation of energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment.

Nov. 4, 2010

Game Warden Named Officer of the Year

AUSTIN — Long-time Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Brad Chappell has been recognized as 2010 Texas Midwest Officer of the Year by the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers.