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Aug. 2, 2016

TPWD Graduates 46 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

AUSTIN— After seven months of rigorous training, the 60th Texas game warden cadet class graduated today at the Texas State Capitol. The cadet class includes 41 game warden cadets and five state park police officers.

July 21, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, July 21, 2016

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

June 29, 2016

Surge in Water Fatalities a Stark Reminder to Practice Safe Boating

AUSTIN – An alarming spike of boating-related fatalities on Texas waterways, including many involving paddle craft such as canoes and kayaks, is prompting a call for boaters to wear life jackets, avoid drinking alcohol and follow other safety practices heading into the peak summer boating season.

June 24, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, June 24, 2016

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

June 2, 2016

Special Events Celebrate Free Fishing Day June 4

AUSTIN – Looking for a way to celebrate the end of school year and the start of summer vacation with the children? Saturday, June 4, is Free Fishing Day in Texas as part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which means anyone can fish without a license on any public water body in the state.

LONE STAR LAW Premieres Tonight on Animal Planet

AUSTIN – See what a mile in the boots of Texas Game Wardens is like tonight at 10/9c on the new television series, Lone Star Law, on Animal Planet.

May 23, 2016

National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – This Memorial Day weekend, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds boaters to stay safe on the water.

May 19, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, May 19, 2016

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

May 16, 2016

Game Warden Tweet-Along set for National Safe Boating Week

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens will conduct their fifth virtual patrol ride-along via Twitter on May 21, the opening day of National Safe Boating Week.

May 11, 2016

Memorial Ceremony Honors Fallen Texas Game Wardens

ATHENS — A ceremony honoring the 18 Texas Game Wardens who lost their lives in the line of duty will be held here Friday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Plaza at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.