Sept. 24, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 24, 2014

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

Aug. 25, 2014

Prospects Good for Dove Season in Texas

AUSTIN – Most folks don’t usually look forward to Mondays, but Texas dove hunters will be making an exception this year. The traditional September 1 dove season opening day in the North and Central Zones falls on Labor Day Monday.

Aug. 20, 2014

Game Warden Tweet-along for Dove Season Opener

AUSTIN – Texas game wardens will conduct their third virtual patrol ride-along via Twitter on Monday, September 1 during the opening day of dove season.

Aug. 12, 2014

Hunting, Fishing Licenses on sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN — New licenses for the 2014-15 hunting and fishing seasons go on sale Friday, August 15. The current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) will expire Aug. 31.

July 25, 2014

National Dove Hunter Survey Findings Released

AUSTIN – About 250,000 mourning dove hunters harvest 5 million mourning doves on an annual basis in Texas – making the Lone Star State the nation’s leader in both the number of hunters and harvest. The findings of a National Dove Hunter Survey will help managers better understand the opinions of this important hunting community at a national level.

July 10, 2014

Texas Sets Dove, Teal Seasons

AUSTIN – Dove hunters will have more opportunity later in the season with dates and bag limits finalized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department this last week.

May 28, 2014

Wildlife Experts Urge Safety, Cleanliness for Bird Feeders

AUSTIN – After a rise in calls about backyard bird illness, experts are advising people to regularly clean and maintain backyard feeders and birdbaths, use fresh feed and be cautious about storing feed for long periods. They also suggest landscaping with native plants that provide natural food and use less water.

April 15, 2014

Regional Lone Star Land Stewards for 2014 Announced

AUSTIN – The ability to manage land in good times as well as bad is the mark of a good land steward. This year’s recipients of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lone Star Land Steward Awards are prime examples.

Jan. 8, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 8, 2014

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

Oct. 28, 2013

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 28, 2013

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