Sept. 1, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes

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

Aug. 26, 2016

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Evaluating Houston Toad Safe Harbor Agreement

AUSTIN — A proposal going out for public comment through Oct. 28 would allow Texas private landowners to voluntarily enter into agreements to benefit the endangered Houston toad, and in return receive assurances that they will not be held liable for incidental take (accidentally harming or killing an endangered species).

“Lake Dudes” Videos Use Humor To Stop Invading Giant Salvinia

AUSTIN – Government agencies are often tasked with informing people about pressing issues. Yet information has a hard time competing for attention. People like entertainment. Enter the “Lake Dudes,” animated characters created to catch the attention of boaters, hoping to stop the spread of an invasive water weed that threatens to take over Texas lakes.

Aug. 25, 2016

TPW Commission Adopts New Rules for Statewide Oyster Fishery

AUSTIN- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today adopted new regulations for the statewide oyster fishery that reduce commercial possession limits and establish additional harvest restrictions. The new rules affect both the recreational and commercial harvest of oysters.

Employee Achievement Recognized at TPW Commission Meeting

AUSTIN— Two Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees were recognized at Thursday’s TPW Commission meeting by Executive Director Carter Smith for their outstanding work in various fields.

Aug. 19, 2016

Texas Parks and Wildlife Receives Federal Grant for Work on Deadly Bat Disease

This month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded $32,719 to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for work to monitor and manage white-nose syndrome (WNS), a deadly disease that has decimated bat populations in other states. Bat Conservation International, a nonprofit based in Austin, will do much of the work using the grant funds.

Aug. 18, 2016

TPWD to Hold Three Drawings for Lifetime Licenses

AUSTIN – Each year as the fall hunting seasons get underway, Texas hunters and anglers shed their expired, folded and hopefully well-used patchwork of a license and replace it with a freshly-purchased one.

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 18, 2016

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

Aug. 16, 2016

License Holders Get Free Entry into the Win Your Dream Year Outdoors Drawing

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is offering licensed hunters and anglers free entry in the Win Your Dream Year Outdoors drawing, which will give one lucky license holder the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor season of a lifetime.

Aug. 12, 2016

Sportsmen Reminded to Buy Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers that the new 2016-2017 licenses go on sale Monday. All current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) expire Aug. 31.