Dec. 2, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 2, 2015

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

Nov. 24, 2015

Giant Salvinia Found on Lake Fork

ATHENS—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has confirmed the presence of giant salvinia in Chaney Branch on Lake Fork. The infestation appears to be confined to this branch and another small cove west of the dam and occupies an estimated 3.25 acres. Judging by the distribution and age of the plants, it is apparent it has been in place for several months. As is the case for other introductions in East Texas, the plants were most likely introduced to the lake by boat trailer.

Nov. 10, 2015

City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department Joins the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Paddling Trail System

FORT WORTH – On Nov. 1, the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (FWNC&R) hosted a community paddle event to officially open the 70th trail in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Texas Paddling Trail system.

Nov. 3, 2015

Duck Hunters Reminded to Follow Clean, Drain and Dry Requirements

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding waterfowl hunters to Clean, Drain and Dry before and after each trip to help avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. Unknowingly, waders, boats, trailers, even decoys can often harbor these invasive species, spread them to new places and destroy aquatic habitats.

Oct. 27, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 27, 2015

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

Oct. 21, 2015

Texas Parks & Wildlife TV: 30 Years of Taking Texans Outside

AUSTIN – After 991 stories, 641 shows, 205 awards and countless reasons to explore the best of the Texas outdoors, the Texas Parks & Wildlife television show on PBS celebrates 30 years of entertaining, informing and inspiring viewers across the state. To celebrate the anniversary, viewers can enter a contest to get their story idea produced (see details below).

Oct. 13, 2015

Cherokee Neches Paddling Trail Launches Oct. 17

JACKSONVILLE – Paddlers now have another reason to experience one of Texas’ wildest and most scenic rivers by traversing the latest addition to the Texas Paddling Trail system – the Cherokee Neches Paddling Trail. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the trail at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.17.

Oct. 6, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 6, 2015

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

Sept. 16, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 16, 2015

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

Sept. 4, 2015

Texas Game Wardens Out in Force for Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN — Texas game wardens will be patrolling the state’s public waters this Labor Day Weekend to make sure all boaters, anglers and swimmers get home safely. They will be on the lookout for boat operators who have had too much to drink.