Oct. 6, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 6, 2015

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

Oct. 5, 2015

Deepwater Horizon Trustees Propose Comprehensive Restoration Plan for the Gulf of Mexico

GULF COAST — The Deepwater Horizon oil spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (Trustees) propose a comprehensive, integrated, ecosystem restoration plan for the Gulf of Mexico. The draft plan is based on an assessment of impacts to the Gulf’s natural resources—and on the services those resources provide—following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Sept. 21, 2015

Toyota ShareLunker Season Begins October 1

ATHENS—The 30th season of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker program will begin October 1.

Sept. 16, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 16, 2015

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

Sept. 4, 2015

Texas Game Wardens Out in Force for Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN — Texas game wardens will be patrolling the state’s public waters this Labor Day Weekend to make sure all boaters, anglers and swimmers get home safely. They will be on the lookout for boat operators who have had too much to drink.

Falcon Offers Bountiful Bass, Alligator Gar

ATHENS—Booming populations of largemouth bass and alligator gar give anglers two good reasons to fish Falcon Reservoir.

Sept. 1, 2015

Life’s Better Outside: Get Out There!

ATHENS—Do you want to learn to camp? Kayak? Fly fish? Cook gourmet campfire meals? Learn more about snakes and fish and other wildlife? Win prizes in a fishing tournament? Spend time with your family outdoors?

Aug. 21, 2015

Wood County Game Warden Honored

AUSTIN — Wood County Game Warden Kurt Kelley was recognized as the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers’ Texas Officer of the Year at Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith presented the award for Kelley’s outstanding work as a law enforcement officer.

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 21, 2015

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

Aug. 20, 2015

$7.6 Million in Local Park Grants Awarded to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved more than $7 million in competitive grant funds for 25 community parks all across the state.