Nov. 9, 2010

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center to Close for Repairs

ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Visitor Center and casting pond are scheduled to be closed December 13—20 to protect the safety of the public during installation of energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment.

Nov. 4, 2010

Game Warden Named Officer of the Year

AUSTIN — Long-time Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Brad Chappell has been recognized as 2010 Texas Midwest Officer of the Year by the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers.

Nov. 2, 2010

New Texas Paddling Trail to Open in Seguin

SEGUIN – The 22nd Texas Paddling Trail will open on Wednesday, Nov. 10, along a two-mile stretch of the scenic Guadalupe River. City officials and representatives of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will gather at the concrete dock in Max Starcke Park for a 5:15 p.m. ceremony dedicating the new Seguin Paddling Trail.

Oct. 27, 2010

Media Advisory: Parks & Wildlife “Ask the Expert” live online chat Nov. 4

AUSTIN – Unsure about a game law? Need some tips for deer season? On Thursday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m., state game wardens and wildlife biologists will be online for a live Q&A with sportsmen. Texas hunters making preparations for the opening of hunting seasons can get last-minute questions answered by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff during our first “Ask an Expert” live online chat session.

Oct. 25, 2010

Oversummer Survival of Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout Looks Excellent in 2010

ATHENS — Trout fishing prospects on the Guadalupe River in fall 2010 look promising. The Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake is the southernmost trout fishery in the United States and the only fishery in Texas where rainbow trout survive through the summer.

Oct. 21, 2010

Galveston FOCUS Event to Feature Children Creating Mural with Artist Wyland

ATHENS — Internationally known artist Wyland will be painting a mural with the help of children at an environmental event called FOCUS (Forests, Ocean, Climate and Us) in Galveston on Oct. 23.

Oct. 18, 2010

Lake Fork “State of the Lake II” Public Meeting

TYLER — Anyone interested in Lake Fork should plan to attend the public meeting on Thursday, October 28, 2010.

Go Fish! Events on Tap This Fall at 4 Texas State Parks

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is making it easy this fall to introduce youngsters and the young-at-heart to the joys of fishing by offering Go Fish! events at four Texas state parks.

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 18, 2010

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

Oct. 6, 2010

Halloween at the Hatchery Set for October 28

ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center will host the annual Halloween at the Hatchery the evening of Thursday, October 28.