Aug. 5, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 5, 2015

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

July 29, 2015

Governor Abbott Names Dan Friedkin Chairman of Parks and Wildlife Commission

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today named T. Dan Friedkin of Houston Chairman of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Details on the Texas Governor's Website

July 28, 2015

TPWD Graduates 23 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

AUSTIN— After seven months of training, the 59th Texas game warden cadet class graduated today, with a new twist. This year marks the first time game wardens and state park police officers trained and graduated together in the same cadet class.

July 16, 2015

TPW Commission Holds Special Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today heard testimony from staff and invited guests on a variety of issues relating to Chronic Wasting Disease during a special meeting at Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters.

July 15, 2015

TPWD Now Accepting Online Applications for Drawn Hunts

AUSTIN – Hunters are encouraged to start making plans now by applying online for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. Hunters can select from more than 35 hunt categories on 95 areas throughout the state, including hunts for whitetail, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, exotics, turkey, alligator and more.

July 14, 2015

Prospects Bright for Dove and Early Teal Seasons

AUSTIN – Dove hunters will have more opportunity earlier in the season with dates and bag limits finalized recently by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

July 9, 2015

Texas Game Wardens Wrap Up Alligator Attack Investigation

AUSTIN – Texas game wardens have completed their investigation into an alligator attack that resulted in the death of Tommie Woodard, 28, of St. Louis, Missouri. Investigators concluded that the unprecedented circumstances of the case, believed to be the first fatal alligator attack in Texas on record, warrant no further action.

July 7, 2015

July 4th Weekend Law Enforcement Roundup

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens are investigating several incidents from the July 4th holiday weekend, including multiple fatalities.

July 1, 2015

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Medina County Captive Deer

AUSTIN – A two-year-old white-tailed deer in a Medina County deer breeding facility has been confirmed positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the first case of CWD detected in captive white-tailed deer in Texas. CWD was first detected in Texas in 2012 in free-ranging mule deer in the Hueco Mountains in far West Texas.

June 24, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes, June 24, 2015

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