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May 20, 2020

With Waterways Busy, Fatalities Up, Boating Safety Urged Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – In 2019, 36 boating fatalities, and multiple boat accidents and injuries occurred on Texas waters. In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week May 16-22, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be safe this Memorial Day weekend and all summer long by following the law and taking basic safety precautions while on the water.

May 15, 2020

Game Warden Field Notes, May 15, 2020

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

April 9, 2020

Game Warden Field Notes, April 9, 2020

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

March 31, 2020

Under the Texas Sky Podcast Starts New Season April 1

AUSTIN— We’re not fooling around when we tell you April 1 marks the beginning of the second season of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s podcast, Under the Texas Sky. The podcast brings the great outdoors to listeners through the experiences of everyday people, as well as experts inside and outside of the agency.

March 9, 2020

Intern With a Texas Game Warden This Summer; Applications due March 27

AUSTIN— University students looking for a paid summer internship have the opportunity to gain hands-on job experience assisting Texas Game Wardens with patrols. There are nine slots available in various regions of the state and selected applicants will be able to learn about the various job duties of a game warden during the 10-week internship.

March 6, 2020

Game Warden Field Notes, March 6, 2020

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

Feb. 14, 2020

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 14, 2020

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

Feb. 5, 2020

Texas Game Wardens Bite Down on Shark Finning Offenders in Houston, Dallas

AUSTIN— Texas Game Wardens are filing several Class B misdemeanor charges on 10 restaurants and markets in the Houston and Dallas area for selling shark fins and shark fin products.

Jan. 24, 2020

Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 24, 2020

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

Jan. 23, 2020

Two K-9 Wardens and Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized by TPW Commission

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized two K-9 wardens and two game wardens during today’s meeting for their contributions and efforts supporting the agency mission.