Dec. 11, 2013

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 11, 2013

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

Dec. 5, 2013

New Rules to Fight Zebra Mussels Take Effect Dec. 10

AUSTIN – In the state’s ongoing effort to combat the spread of invasive zebra mussels, new rules take effect Dec. 10 requiring that all boats operating on public water in 17 Northeast Texas counties be drained after use.

Dec. 2, 2013

Partnerships Revitalize Fishing at Inks Lake, a Hill Country Gem

ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries and State Parks divisions have partnered with other private groups to develop habitat enhancement projects to improve fishing opportunities at Inks Lake the past three years. Selected sites have been refurbished with brush, gravel and light structures designed to attract fish to areas accessible by boat and bank anglers.

Nov. 26, 2013

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 26, 2013

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

Nov. 15, 2013

Texas Game Wardens Receive National Maritime Accreditation

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife’s game warden force has become only the fourth state conservation law enforcement agency to be accredited by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program.

Nov. 8, 2013

Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Zebra Mussels Rules for North Texas

AUSTIN — Using new authority granted by the last regular session of the Legislature, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday approved a rule requiring anyone leaving or approaching public waters in 17 North Texas counties to drain their boats to prevent the further spread of invasive zebra mussels.

Nov. 5, 2013

Game Warden STORM Team Investigating Lake Corpus Christi Boating Accident

CORPUS CHIRSTI – Two members of a newly created forensic reconstruction and mapping team are helping Corpus Christi-area game wardens in their investigation of a boating accident that injured five persons Sunday on Lake Corpus Christi.

Oct. 28, 2013

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 28, 2013

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

Oct. 18, 2013

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 18, 2013

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

Oct. 7, 2013

Suspect in Aggravated Assault of Two Game Wardens in Custody

TEAGUE — Texas game wardens, with assistance from local and state officers, have arrested a suspect in the injury of two game wardens following a pursuit early Saturday. The arrest was made about two miles southeast of Teague in Freestone County at 3:15 p.m. today.