Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 18, 2008
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
TPWD News Releases
Feb. 18, 2008
Festival to Celebrate Texas Independence Scheduled March 1-2 at Historic Site
WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS, Texas — A free two-day festival on March 1-2 will celebrate the 172nd anniversary of Texas’ declaration of independence from Mexico. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Feb. 11, 2008
Largemouth Bass Seminar Set for Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS, Texas — If growing and catching bigger largemouth bass in your private pond or lake are your goals, mark your calendar for March 28 and 29.
Texas Buffalo Soldiers Events Set for Spring, Summer 2008
AUSTIN — In the spirit of Black History Month in February, the Texas Buffalo Soldiers will begin a series of statewide educational events to entertain and inform Texans of all ages about the contributions made and the challenges faced by black soldiers on the western frontier of Texas.
Mushroom Boulder Climbing Area At Hueco Tanks Closed
EL PASO, Texas — The north face of Hueco Tanks State Historic Site’s Mushroom Boulder was closed to all activities Dec. 22, 2007. Archeological resource protection necessitated the closure. Signs are in place to identify the sensitive area, and rangers are available to answer public questions.
Prizes Lure State-Fish Art Contestants
ATHENS, Texas — Every student in the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest will be a winner.
Spring Digital Photo Workshop Slated for Big Bend Ranch
PRESIDIO, Texas — Photo buffs still struggling to master their digital cameras and photo editing software can improve their abilities at the spring digital photo workshop April 25-27 at Big Bend Ranch State Park in deep West Texas.
Feb. 7, 2008
Giant Salvinia Found on Lakes Palestine and Sam Rayburn
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are moving quickly to control small infestations of giant salvinia on Lake Palestine and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Feb. 4, 2008
Flat Out Fishing — Lake Jackson Highlights Gulf Angling Opportunities
AUSTIN, Texas — For the fifth year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a Flat Out Fishing seminar in Lake Jackson to help anglers start the new year with an edge. The event will be held at the Lake Jackson Civic Center Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Free Web Service Offered to Landowners with Hunting Leases
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is inviting Texas landowners to advertise their hunting leases at no cost through a new Internet service the agency is developing called "Hunt Texas Online Connection."