March 26, 2015

TPW Commission Recognizes Employee Achievement

AUSTIN — Several Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees were recognized at Thursday’s TPW Commission meeting by executive director Carter Smith for their outstanding work in various fields.

March 25, 2015

Athens Eggfest 2015 Set for April 11 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The fifth annual Athens Eggfest is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).

Zebra Mussels Still Present in Lake Waco

ATHENS— Live zebra mussels have been found in Lake Waco, despite efforts over the last five months by the City of Waco, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

March 17, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, March 17, 2015

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

March 9, 2015

Sunny Day Spawns Cloudburst of Big Bass

ATHENS—The sun came out, and the Toyota ShareLunkers came in.

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Preview

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will return to Lake Fork on Memorial Day weekend, May 23 – 25, 2015. The top 35 professional bass anglers will compete for the world championship in a tournament benefitting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) fishing programs. So far the TTBC has raised more than $2 million for such programs as Neighborhood Fishin’ and the Texas State-Fish Art Contest.

March 4, 2015

Newest Texas Paddling Trail to Launch in Brownwood

BROWNWOOD – A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, March 12 will mark the launch of the Pecan Bayou Paddling Trail, the 63rd official Texas Paddling Trail and the northwesternmost trail in the expanding system. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in Fabis Primitive Park.

Wichita Falls Residents Rally to Cry “Our Lake, Our Life”

ATHENS—Some reservoirs age gracefully, remaining beautiful well into old age. For others, the descent into the golden years is not pretty. Lake Wichita is one of the latter.

March 3, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, March 3, 2015

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

March 2, 2015

Be a Part of a Texas Law Enforcement Legend

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with application to the 60th Texas Game Warden Cadet class now open through April 30.