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May 27, 2016

Texas Game Wardens Bolt into Action During Latest Round of Storms

AUSTIN – While most of Central and Southeast Texas hunkered down for another round of heavy rains and flooding late last night, Texas Game Wardens were busy mobilizing search and rescue resources and heading into the areas hit hardest by the latest storms.

May 23, 2016

National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – This Memorial Day weekend, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds boaters to stay safe on the water.

May 19, 2016

Game Warden Field Notes, May 19, 2016

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

May 16, 2016

Game Warden Tweet-Along set for National Safe Boating Week

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens will conduct their fifth virtual patrol ride-along via Twitter on May 21, the opening day of National Safe Boating Week.

May 11, 2016

Memorial Ceremony Honors Fallen Texas Game Wardens

ATHENS — A ceremony honoring the 18 Texas Game Wardens who lost their lives in the line of duty will be held here Friday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Plaza at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.

April 19, 2016

Texas Game Wardens Aid in Houston Area Flood Response

HOUSTON – Texas game wardens have been busy responding to devastating floods that inundated a dozen southeast Texas counties over the last few days, conducting over 170 water rescues of individuals and families who were caught in the quickly rising waters.

April 18, 2016

Hunter Education Instructors Honored at Annual Conference

HOUSTON – Individuals who teach safe, responsible hunting and firearm safety were honored at the Texas Hunter Education Instructor Conference in Houston April 9-10.

April 14, 2016

Texas Game Wardens Honored at Annual Law Enforcement Awards

AUSTIN – This morning, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith honored several men and women for their outstanding acts of service at the 12th annual Law Enforcement Division Awards Ceremony.

April 7, 2016

Enjoy the Spring Season with Outdoor Family Celebration

MONT BELVIEU – Spring has sprung: it’s an ideal time to get outside and enjoy the mild breezes, blooming flowers and sunny days.

April 6, 2016

Pair Facing State Jail Felony Charges Stemming from Graffiti on Iconic Enchanted Rock

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Law enforcement officials from the State Park Police, Texas Game Wardens and San Marcos Police Department Wednesday arrested two individuals in connection with defacing of the iconic Enchanted Rock. National media attention surrounding an image in a Facebook post showing two individuals standing near the vandalized Texas natural landmark helped lead state and local investigators to an arrest on several violations, including state jail felony graffiti and drug-related charges.