Oct. 13, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 13, 2017

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

60-Year-Old Alligator Gar New Brazos River Record

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department research biologists have confirmed the new alligator gar bow fishing water body record for the Brazos River is 60 years old, among the oldest fish aged and documented by the department.

Oct. 9, 2017

First TPWD Lifetime License Winner Passing it On

AUSTIN –As the first winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lifetime License Drawing this fall, Frankston sportsman Michael Bennett is helping to ensure a strong future for Texas’ outdoor heritage.

Sept. 29, 2017

Lampasas County Man Indicted in Deaths of Bald Eagles, Vultures

AUSTIN – A Lampasas County grand jury has returned an indictment against a Bend, Texas, man on two counts of killing bald eagles, a protected non-game animal. Jackie Brister, 82, also faces additional charges alleging he captured and killed numerous other non-game birds, including black vultures and turkey vultures.

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 29, 2017

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

Toyota ShareLunker Program to Begin New Year-Round Season Jan. 1

ATHENS – After more than 31 years of collecting and spawning 13 pound or larger “lunker” largemouth bass, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker Program is announcing big changes and an expanded mission in an effort to better engage the public in the promotion and enhancement of lunker bass fishing in Texas public waters.

Sept. 26, 2017

TFFC Outdoor Expo Set for Saturday, Sept. 30

ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is offering visitors on Saturday, Sept. 30, opportunities to learn about a wide range of outdoor skills and participate in family fun events during its annual Outdoor Expo and Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament. The expo will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All kids 12 and under are admitted to TFFC free for this event.

Sept. 21, 2017

TPWD Launches Scale Loaner Program for Bass Tournament Organizers

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries division is launching a scale loaner program to give local tournament organizers the ability to use the catch, weigh and immediate release formats made popular by state and national-level tournaments like the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest (TBTF) and Major League Fishing.

Sept. 20, 2017

Texans Urged to Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day Saturday, Sept. 23

AUSTIN – National Hunting and Fishing Day, an annual celebration of the contributions hunters and anglers make in conserving and protecting the nation’s wild resources, is set for Saturday, Sept. 23.

Sept. 14, 2017

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 14, 2017

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