April 6, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, April 6, 2015

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

March 26, 2015

TPW Commission Adopts Turkey Hunting Regulation Changes

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday public hearing approved closing spring eastern turkey hunting in 11 East Texas counties effective next year, while restructuring the season in two other counties.

Mule Deer Relocated in West Texas to Help Boost Population

ALPINE— In an effort to boost a struggling mule deer population in and around the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area, 40 mule deer does were relocated from Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area in early February. The mule deer population within Black Gap WMA and surrounding area has struggled to rebound from the drought of the late 1990’s.

Smith County Duo Facing More Than 30 Charges for Illegal Hunting Activity

TYLER – Two Smith County men have been arrested and face more than 30 charges after a random tip sparked a two-month investigation by state game wardens into a series of illegal hunting incidents.

TPW Commission Recognizes Employee Achievement

AUSTIN — Several 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.

March 17, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, March 17, 2015

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

One New Positive Found in 2014–15 Trans Pecos CWD Surveillance

AUSTIN – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in only one of 222 tissue samples that were collected from hunter harvested deer and elk from the Trans Pecos ecoregion during the 2014–15 season as part of a CWD surveillance effort. This sample was collected from a mule deer buck harvested in the Hueco Mountain area of far West Texas.

March 11, 2015

Prospects Good for Spring Turkey Hunting

AUSTIN – With a good mixture of mature gobblers and fearless young toms to challenge hunters, this year’s spring turkey season holds plenty of promise, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

March 3, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, March 3, 2015

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

March 2, 2015

Be a Part of a Texas Law Enforcement Legend

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with application to the 60th Texas Game Warden Cadet class now open through April 30.