May 11, 2010

Grand Opening of New Game Warden Training Center Set

AUSTIN — The recently completed first phase of the new Texas Game Warden Training Center in rural Hamilton County will be dedicated in ceremonies set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.

May 7, 2010

Visitor-Pleasing Upgrades Accelerating at Huntsville State Park

HUNTSVILLE — For years it was a hard-luck entry in the Texas State Park system, but once it opened for good, Huntsville State Park quickly attained major attraction status. Originally constructed in the 1930s by African-American Company 1823 of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park was still being developed in 1940 when a heavy flood collapsed a dam and   flooded the park, causing extensive and costly damage. The park did not open until 1956.

May 5, 2010

Game Warden Field Notes, May 5, 2010

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

April 29, 2010

Texas State Parks, TPWD Programs Show "Life’s Better Outside"

This summer, enjoy with your family the preparations for hunting season. Many Texans think that the season opens in November with deer hunting, but dove hunting opens in September. And following these tips, hunting season preparations can be fun for the entire family.

Los Parques y Programas de TPWD: "La Vida es Mejor al Aire Libre"

Este verano, disfrute con su familia preparándose para la temporada de cacería. Muchos Texanos creen que la temporada se inicia en noviembre con la cacería de venado, pero la cacería de paloma comienza en septiembre. Y siguiendo los consejos a continuación, los preparativos para la temporada de caza pueden ser una diversión en si para toda la familia.

April 21, 2010

Hunter Education Instructors Needed

ATHENS — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be conducting a free Hunter Education New Instructor Training Workshop Saturday, May 15th, 2010 in Whitney, Texas. The workshop will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the US Army Corp of Engineers Lake Whitney Offices at 285 CR 3602, Clifton, TX 76634.

April 19, 2010

Texasinvasives.org Empowers Citizens To Stop Plant, Animal Pests

AUSTIN — The invasive species Web site http://www.texasinvasives.org/ debuts a complete redesign this month, featuring new interactive features enabling people to report sightings and take action to stop the spread of invasive plants and animals that threaten the state’s economy, environment and quality of life.

April 8, 2010

Game Warden Lt. Col. Craig Hunter Gets Lifetime Achievement Award

AUSTIN — Lt. Col. Craig Hunter, a 36-year law enforcement veteran, has been named recipient of the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award of the 100 Club of Central Texas.

April 2, 2010

TPWD Finalizes Short List of Hunting and Fishing Regulation Changes for 2010-2011

AUSTIN — Expansion of mule deer hunting opportunities tops a short list of regulatory changes adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission as part of the 2010-2011 Statewide Hunting and Fishing Proclamation.

March 31, 2010

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Instructors Needed

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be conducting a free Hunter Education New Instructor Training Workshop Sunday, April 18th, 2010, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Workshop will be from 9:00 am — 5:00 pm at the Lake Arrowhead State Park at 229 Park Road 63, Wichita Falls, TX 76310.