TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 1, 2004
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
TPWD News Releases
Nov. 1, 2004
Oct. 18, 2004
Foundation Recommends Jasper County for New Hatchery
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation board has voted to recommend acceptance of the Jasper County bid to host a new East Texas freshwater fish hatchery for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The TPW Commission must still approve the foundation recommendation at the commission’s Nov. 3 meeting.
First Saltwater Elite Angler Award Winner Named
HOUSTON –Deer Park resident Kenneth Thyssen has been awarded the first Saltwater Elite Angler Award for catching a King Mackerel, Southern Flounder, Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout and Sheepshead.
Oct. 4, 2004
’Splash’ Lives Up To Name
ATHENS, Texas — When Cody Mullennix pulled the new world record blue catfish from Lake Texoma in January 2004, she threshed around in the water so much he dubbed her "Splash."
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 4, 2004
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Sept. 27, 2004
Donations, Surcharge Bolster Shrimp License Buyback Program
AUSTIN, Texas — Thanks to recent financial boosts to a voluntary license buyback effort, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is well on its way to achieving the objectives of the state’s commercial shrimping limited entry program, not the least of which is to ensure the long term health of Texas bays and estuaries.
Rains Bode Well for Budweiser ShareLunker Program
ATHENS, Texas — Just as April showers bring May flowers, summer rains may produce lots of big bass, come winter.
Outdoor Photo Exhibit Featured at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS, Texas — Some of the best outdoor photographs taken during the last year will go on display Oct. 1 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
Learn About Hunting at a Fish Place
ATHENS, Texas — A fish hatchery may not seem to be a likely place to learn about hunting, but the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is no ordinary fish place.
Aug. 30, 2004
TPWD To Retain Saltwater Stamp Surcharge
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas saltwater anglers will continue to help fund a program designed to reduce commercial fishing effort in the bays through a $3 surcharge on the Saltwater Sportfishing Stamp fee, following action taken by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Commission.