Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 16, 2007
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
TPWD News Releases
Jan. 16, 2007
Nominations Sought For Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
ATHENS, Texas — Individuals or organizations that have made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas may be nominated through February 26 for induction into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
Cronkite To Narrate “Texas The State Of Springs” Documentary Feb. 15
AUSTIN, Texas — In parts of Texas, springs have ceased flowing. Once-mighty water sources like Comanche Springs in Fort Stockton have run dry from over pumping. Aquifers are increasingly scrutinized by regulators and irrigators who nervously watch well pumps and water tables.
Volunteers Sought For Crab Trap Clean-Up Feb. 16-25
AUSTIN, Texas — Hoping to add to the mountain of the 19,930 derelict crab traps hauled from Texas bays over the last five years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials are gearing up for the 6th Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program, running this year from February 16-25.
Whooping Crane Population Continues To Soar
AUSTWELL, Texas — The tallest bird in North America has something special to “whoop” about. The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge today announced the highest numbers of endangered whooping cranes are wintering in Texas in approximately the last 100 years.
Dec. 27, 2006
Golden Alga Back in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Fish kills caused by naturally-occurring, toxic golden alga are occurring at several lakes and river systems in North and West Texas.
Public Meetings Set for Big Bend Ranch State Park Use Plan
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hold two meetings in January to seek public comment about how Big Bend Ranch State Park should be accessed and used for recreational purposes in the future.
Dec. 20, 2006
Texas Off Highway Vehicle Decals Enforced Starting Jan. 1
AUSTIN, Texas — On Jan. 1, 2007, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens and other authorities will begin enforcing the requirement for all qualifying trail vehicles to have a current Texas Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) decal properly mounted on their trail vehicles when used at OHV venues on public land in Texas.
Dec. 18, 2006
TPWD’s Top 10 News Stories of 2006
EDITORS NOTE: In this issue of TPWD News, we forsake our usual format for the most part and provide a summary of the top news stories of 2006. Details about these topics can be found in the department’s online news archive. Please note that TPWD will not be distributing weekly news during the coming holidays. News distribution will resume on Jan. 16, 2007. Happy Holidays!
Dec. 15, 2006
State-Fish Art Contest Calls for Entries
ATHENS, Texas — Texas students in grades 4 through 12 are invited to enter the ninth annual Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Contest.