Feb. 18, 2008

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 18, 2008

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

Feb. 11, 2008

Largemouth Bass Seminar Set for Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS, Texas — If growing and catching bigger largemouth bass in your private pond or lake are your goals, mark your calendar for March 28 and 29.

Prizes Lure State-Fish Art Contestants

ATHENS, Texas — Every student in the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest will be a winner.

Feb. 7, 2008

Giant Salvinia Found on Lakes Palestine and Sam Rayburn

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are moving quickly to control small infestations of giant salvinia on Lake Palestine and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

Feb. 4, 2008

Flat Out Fishing — Lake Jackson Highlights Gulf Angling Opportunities

AUSTIN, Texas — For the fifth year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a Flat Out Fishing seminar in Lake Jackson to help anglers start the new year with an edge. The event will be held at the Lake Jackson Civic Center Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Sites Announced for Crab Trap Clean-Up Feb. 15-24

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coastal Fisheries Division officials have announced drop-off sites for the 7th Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program, running this year from Feb. 15-24.

McBride Named OGT Board Chairman

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin sporting goods retailer and mainstay in Texas wildlife conservation Joe McBride has been named board chairman for Operation Game Thief.

Jan. 30, 2008

TPW Commission Tables Proposed Consistency with Fed Regs on Red Snapper, Sharks

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission agreed Jan. 23 to remove from consideration proposals to match proposed federal regulations on red snapper and sharks in the state’s territorial sea.

TPWD Unveils Proposed Regulation Changes

AUSTIN, Texas — Expanded hunting opportunities for mule deer and pheasant in the Panhandle are among the proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations.

Jan. 22, 2008

Volunteers Sought For Crab Trap Clean-Up Feb. 15-24

AUSTIN, Texas — Hoping to add to the mountain of 22,746 derelict crab traps hauled from Texas bays over the last six years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials are gearing up for the 7th Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program, running this year from Feb. 15-24.