July 21, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, July 21, 2016

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

July 12, 2016

New Texas Drawn Hunt Opportunities Available

AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online system is currently accepting applications and the first hunt category deadline is less than a month away.

June 24, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, June 24, 2016

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

June 20, 2016

TPW Commission Adopts Amended Deer Movement Rules

AUSTIN – After extensive public testimony, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Monday approved an amended set of regulations for artificial movement of deer by permit as part of the state’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) management plan.

June 16, 2016

Media Advisory: Special Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting on CWD June 20

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will hold a special meeting on proposed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rules related to Chronic Wasting Disease, specifically regulating the artificial movement of deer under TPWD permits, including Triple T (trap, transfer and transplant), DMP (deer management permit), TTP (trap, transport and process) and deer breeder permits.

June 2, 2016

LONE STAR LAW Premieres Tonight on Animal Planet

AUSTIN – See what a mile in the boots of Texas Game Wardens is like tonight at 10/9c on the new television series, Lone Star Law, on Animal Planet.

May 27, 2016

Decision Postponed on Chronic Wasting Disease Management Regulations

AUSTIN – On Thursday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission postponed their decision regarding proposed changes to state regulations for managing chronic wasting disease (CWD), until a more thorough review is conducted. CWD is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects cervid species like white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk.

May 19, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, May 19, 2016

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

May 16, 2016

Big Time Texas Hunts Entries Now on Sale

AUSTIN— The upcoming hunting seasons may still be months away, but it’s never too early to start making plans and with the Big Time Texas Hunts program that process can begin immediately.

May 11, 2016

Memorial Ceremony Honors Fallen Texas Game Wardens

ATHENS — A ceremony honoring the 18 Texas Game Wardens who lost their lives in the line of duty will be held here Friday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Plaza at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.