Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Too Fond of the Fawn A Bexar County game warden…

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Gulf Council to Meet in San Antonio, Texas

Gulf Council to Meet in San Antonio, Texas

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet August 7-10, 2017 at the Marriott Plaza, San Antonio, located at 555 S. Alamo St. San…

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Nine Grants Awarded by Winners of Great Texas Birding Classic

Nine Grants Awarded by Winners of Great Texas Birding Classic

AUSTIN— With the 21st annual Great Texas Birding Classic wrapped up for the year, the winners of the largest and longest bird-watching competition in the…

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Texas Game Wardens Honored at Annual Law Enforcement Awards

Texas Game Wardens Honored at Annual Law Enforcement Awards

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director Carter Smith honored several men and women for their outstanding acts of service at the 13th…

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Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Seeks 2018 Nominations

Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Seeks 2018 Nominations

Deadline for submission of nominations is Nov. 1 ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for individuals or organizations that…

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Park Ranger Recommendations for Hot Weather Hikes

Park Ranger Recommendations for Hot Weather Hikes

AUSTIN— Heat exhaustion is one of the most common maladies that park rangers encounter during the summer months, and with temperatures soaring to scorching heats…

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Texas receives funding to combat white-nose syndrome in bats

Texas receives funding to combat white-nose syndrome in bats

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will receive $30,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to research…

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TPWD Accepting Drawn Hunt Permit Applications for 2017-18 Season

TPWD Accepting Drawn Hunt Permit Applications for 2017-18 Season

AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Remote Recovery On the evening of July 2, Val Verde…

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Game Wardens Investigating Fatal Boat Wreck on Lake Conroe

Game Wardens Investigating Fatal Boat Wreck on Lake Conroe

AUSTIN – Texas game wardens are investigating a fatal boat wreck that occurred Tuesday at about 9 p.m. on Lake Conroe near Atkins Creek. The…

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