Aug. 5, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 5, 2015

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

July 29, 2015

Governor Abbott Names Dan Friedkin Chairman of Parks and Wildlife Commission

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today named T. Dan Friedkin of Houston Chairman of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Details on the Texas Governor's Website

July 28, 2015

TPWD Graduates 23 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

AUSTIN— After seven months of training, the 59th Texas game warden cadet class graduated today, with a new twist. This year marks the first time game wardens and state park police officers trained and graduated together in the same cadet class.

July 9, 2015

Texas Game Wardens Wrap Up Alligator Attack Investigation

AUSTIN – Texas game wardens have completed their investigation into an alligator attack that resulted in the death of Tommie Woodard, 28, of St. Louis, Missouri. Investigators concluded that the unprecedented circumstances of the case, believed to be the first fatal alligator attack in Texas on record, warrant no further action.

July 7, 2015

July 4th Weekend Law Enforcement Roundup

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens are investigating several incidents from the July 4th holiday weekend, including multiple fatalities.

June 24, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, June 24, 2015

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

June 3, 2015

Displaced Wildlife Show Up as Flood Waters Recede

AUSTIN – Things that live on the ground typically aren’t adept at treading water for long. In the aftermath of flood events that have hammered much of the state recently, biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department say encounters with various wildlife will not be uncommon.

May 26, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, May 26, 2015

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

May 19, 2015

National Safe Boating Week Highlights Importance of Boating and Water Safety Heading into the Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN— Safe Boating Week runs May 16-22 nationally and in Texas as proclaimed by Gov. Greg Abbott and partners across the country are advocating safe and responsible boating as Texans head to the water this weekend.

May 8, 2015

Texas Game Wardens Arrest Two Killeen Men in Alligator Death

TEMPLE, Texas – A Texas Game Warden investigation sparked by social media posts on Facebook detailing the killing of an 11-foot alligator has resulted in the arrests of two Killeen men.