May 5, 2010

Game Warden Field Notes, May 5, 2010

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

May 4, 2010

Toyota ShareLunker Season 24 Raises Bar

ATHENS — After 24 years, you might think the Toyota ShareLunker program would have accomplished everything possible.

May 3, 2010

Toyota ShareLunker Season Ends with Big Day at O.H. Ivie

ATHENS, Texas — April 30, the last day of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s 2009-2010 Toyota ShareLunker season, brought proof that sometimes it’s a good idea to pay attention to those "funny feelings" you get now and then.

April 29, 2010

Village Creek Paddling Trail to Debut May 11

LUMBERTON — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will join with the National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy and local communities to christen the latest Texas Paddling Trail. The 10:30 a.m. event at Village Creek State Park is one of numerous events commemorating Texas Travel Rally Day being celebrated statewide on May 11.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park Honoring History While Opening Doors

CANYON — Spectacular, rugged and starkly beautiful, Palo Duro Canyon State Park has always been a worthy Texas bragging point. To make sure everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the canyon’s scenic splendor, early this summer Texas Parks and Wildlife begins making more of this 76-year-old park current with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Construction is expected to be completed in spring 2011.

Texas State Parks, TPWD Programs Show "Life’s Better Outside"

This summer, enjoy with your family the preparations for hunting season. Many Texans think that the season opens in November with deer hunting, but dove hunting opens in September. And following these tips, hunting season preparations can be fun for the entire family.

Los Parques y Programas de TPWD: "La Vida es Mejor al Aire Libre"

Este verano, disfrute con su familia preparándose para la temporada de cacería. Muchos Texanos creen que la temporada se inicia en noviembre con la cacería de venado, pero la cacería de paloma comienza en septiembre. Y siguiendo los consejos a continuación, los preparativos para la temporada de caza pueden ser una diversión en si para toda la familia.

April 28, 2010

Geocaching Coming to a Texas State Park Near You

HOUSTON — Have you always considered technology and the great outdoors to be worlds apart? The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is trying to bridge the gap with a program born from the success of a pilot program in the Austin area.

Legendary Garner State Park Dancing to the Beat of Restoration

CONCAN — Whether they go to float the cool Frio waters, hike the rugged terrain, watch the abundant wildlife or dance the night away at the iconic riverside pavilion, generations of Texans have endowed Garner State Park with an iconic status as the perfect getaway.

April 27, 2010

Lake Corpus Christi State Park Warming Up to Cool Cottages

MATHIS — Summer days and nights get pretty warm at Lake Corpus Christi State Park, but they will soon feel a lot cooler to guests who reserve ahead. Ten of the park’s 25 screen shelters are now being converted to enclosed cottages — with air conditioners.