Feb. 17, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 17, 2016

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

Feb. 2, 2016

TPWD Proposing Changes to Bass and Catfish Fishing Regulations; Drum and Amberjack Size Limits

AUSTIN —Fisheries staff with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are considering proposals to adjust bass and catfish fishing regulations in specific waters and areas, move saugeye under walleye harvest regulations, and clarify length limits on black drum and amberjack and rules prohibiting snagging of fish with pole-and-line.

Feb. 1, 2016

Dates for Annual Crab Trap Removal Set

AUSTIN — For more than a decade, countless volunteers have spent 10 days each February searching Texas bays for abandoned crab traps left to foul shrimpers’ nets, snag anglers’ lines and create unsightly views.

Jan. 29, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 29, 2016

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

Jan. 27, 2016

Texas Parks and Wildlife Announces Lifetime License Winner

AUSTIN – One lucky person will never have to buy another Texas hunting or fishing license for the rest of his life.

Fly Fish Texas March 12 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS — Learn to tie a fly, cast a fly and catch a fish all in one day during the annual Fly Fish Texas event at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 12.

Jan. 26, 2016

Lake Fork “State of the Lake” Public Meeting

ATHENS—Anyone interested in Lake Fork is invited to attend a public meeting on the state of the lake on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

Jan. 22, 2016

Lone Star Lionfish Symposium Hosts Public Forum

CORPUS CHRISTI – The public will soon have a chance to ask the experts about the spiky, venomous fish invading Texas coastal waters.

Jan. 21, 2016

SEAFWA Recognizes Game Warden for Outstanding Service

AUSTIN – At Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies recognized Game Warden Matt Kiel as 2015 Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year for his work in the field. This marks the 46th consecutive year this award has been presented to a Texas Game Warden.

Jan. 19, 2016

Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Picks Three

ATHENS—Two individuals and one organization make up the 2016 class of inductees into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.