Dec. 3, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 3, 2018

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

Nov. 11, 2018

Hunters Reminded of New Experimental Mule Deer Antler Restrictions in Southeast Panhandle

AUSTIN – Hunters taking to the field for this weekend’s mule deer season opener in six southeast Panhandle counties are encouraged to take a closer look before pulling the trigger as new antler restriction regulations take effect.

Nov. 9, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 9, 2018

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

Nov. 2, 2018

Waterfowl Hunters Reminded to Help Prevent Spread of Giant Salvinia

AUSTIN – More than 20 lakes in East Texas are currently infested with giant salvinia, including Caddo Lake, which is considered a wetland of international importance for waterfowl habitat. With waterfowl seasons opening soon across the state, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging hunters to be aware of invasive giant salvinia and to help prevent its spread by cleaning, draining and drying all equipment before leaving any water body.

Oct. 30, 2018

Texas Deer Hunting Season Opens Saturday

AUSTIN – Texas hunters will see greener pastures and possibly fewer deer coming to the feeders in early November when the general season kicks off Saturday statewide. But, despite dry conditions earlier this summer hunters could be pleasantly surprised with the antler quality of bucks they do find.

Oct. 29, 2018

Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced the 14 lucky winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts selected at random from entries in the drawing.

Oct. 24, 2018

Prospects Still Scattered Ahead of Quail Season Opener

AUSTIN – This year’s quail season opens Saturday, Oct. 27 like a covey rise, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s experts; everything’s up in the air.

Oct. 18, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 18, 2018

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

Oct. 12, 2018

Public Notice on Outbreaks of Avian Paramyxovirus in Texas

EL PASO – Recently, a number of Eurasian collared doves near El Paso have tested positive for avian paramyxovirus, specifically Pigeon Paramyxovirus-1, or PPMV-1. Dead doves have also been reported in Alpine.

Oct. 4, 2018

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 4, 2018

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