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April 5, 2017

Texas Game Wardens Uncover Massive Illegal Seafood Network in Houston

AUSTIN — A Houston restaurateur and two local restaurant companies stand accused of operating an illegal seafood network that funneled nearly 28,000 pounds of unlawfully-caught finfish through their establishments at a profit estimated at more than $400,000.

March 23, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, March 23, 2017

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

Two TPWD Staff Receive National Wild Turkey Federation Awards

AUSTIN— Two Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff were recognized by Executive Director Carter Smith as recipients of National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) awards for their outstanding work in various fields at Thursday’s meeting in Austin.

March 9, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, March 9, 2017

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

Feb. 24, 2017

Teen Arrested in Connection with Shooting Death of Bald Eagle

AUSTIN — On Feb. 22, an American bald eagle was shot in north Harris County, Texas, near White Oak Bayou. The eagle was one of two adult eagles that have actively nested in this area for several years.

Feb. 23, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 23, 2017

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

Feb. 21, 2017

Texas Game Wardens Lead Successful Joint Operation Bahia de Aransas

AUSTIN – Texas game wardens over the weekend wrapped up a successful six-day multiagency initiative, called Operation Bahia de Aransas, designed to increase law enforcement presence along the coastal bend region. The initiative was in response to increased commercial oyster activity in Aransas, Carlos and Mesquite bays.

Feb. 15, 2017

Lone Star Law Second Season Premieres Sunday, Feb. 19

AUSTIN – The nation will once again be able to ride along with Texas Game Wardens as they patrol more than a quarter-million square miles of Texas’ deserts, lakes, piney wood, bayous, plains and coastline as the second season of Lone Star Law premiers this Sunday, Feb. 19. at 9 p.m.

Feb. 9, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, Feb. 9, 2017

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

Feb. 8, 2017

Applications Being Accepted for Texas Game Warden Cadet Class

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with the 62nd Texas Game Warden Cadet class. Applications are being accepted now through March 31.