Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 16, 2015
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
TPWD News Releases
Sept. 16, 2015
Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in Lavaca County Captive White-tailed Deer; Linked to Index Herd
AUSTIN – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced that a captive white-‐tailed deer in a Lavaca County deer breeding facility has been confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) in College Station detected the presence of CWD in samples submitted, and the National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa confirmed the findings today.
Sept. 14, 2015
Texas Game Wardens Destroy $6 Million Marijuana Farm on Cooper WMA
AUSTIN – Public hunters pursuing feral hogs at Cooper Wildlife Management Area in northeast Texas over the weekend stumbled upon a sophisticated marijuana growing encampment having more than 6,500 mature plants with a street value estimated at more than $6 million.
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.
Aug. 31, 2015
Reminder to Take Hunter Education before Heading to the Field
AUSTIN — With hunting season right around the corner, it’s time to get your hunter education certification.
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
Texas Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2015-16
AUSTIN – In preparation for what is shaping up to be a banner year for duck hunting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the 2015-16 waterfowl seasons for Texas.
Aug. 12, 2015
2015-16 Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go on Sale Saturday
AUSTIN — Sportsmen gearing up for the upcoming fall hunting seasons are reminded to renew their licenses for 2015-16, available starting Saturday, August 15. The current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) will expire Aug. 31.
Aug. 11, 2015
Deer Breeder Movement Standards Plan Finalized
AUSTIN – Texas deer breeders will be able to resume animal movements under a plan finalized today by staff of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).