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Dec. 18, 2006

TPWD’s Top 10 News Stories of 2006

EDITORS NOTE: In this issue of TPWD News, we forsake our usual format for the most part and provide a summary of the top news stories of 2006. Details about these topics can be found in the department’s online news archive. Please note that TPWD will not be distributing weekly news during the coming holidays. News distribution will resume on Jan. 16, 2007. Happy Holidays!

Dec. 11, 2006

Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 11, 2006

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

Dec. 4, 2006

Scoping Meetings Set for Proposed Saltwater Fishing Regulation Changes

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Coastal Fisheries division will host five scoping meetings the first and second weeks of January to discuss proposed changes to saltwater fishing regulations in 2007.

Nov. 6, 2006

TPWD Unveils Slate of Possible Regulation Changes

AUSTIN, Texas — Among the possible changes in hunting and fishing regulations next year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is considering altering restrictions on spotted seatrout in the Lower Laguna Madre and a 16-inch maximum length limit on largemouth bass on a handful of lakes.

Game Warden Field Notes, Nov. 6, 2006

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

Hayes Named Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year

AUSTIN, Texas — Game Warden Randall Hayes of Weatherford has been named “Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year” by the wildlife conservation and hunting organization Shikar-Safari International.

Oct. 30, 2006

Zebra Mussel Introduction Thwarted on Lake Texoma

AUSTIN — Lake Texoma narrowly avoided the introduction of zebra mussels the week of October 10 thanks to the efforts of employees of Highport Marina in Pottsboro.

Oct. 16, 2006

Operation Game Thief Nets Poachers, Big Fines

AUSTIN, Texas — Phone calls to Operation Game Thief by concerned citizens this summer resulted in the conviction of two individuals on 38 misdemeanor fishing-related charges and fines totaling more than $13,000 when the cases were adjudicated in September.

Sept. 25, 2006

New Buck Antler Restrictions Take Effect in 61 Counties

AUSTIN, Texas — Deer hunters in all or parts of 61 counties will need to size up the rack before making a shot as new buck antler restrictions take effect in many eastern and central Texas counties with the start of archery season Sept. 30.

Sept. 18, 2006

Enroll in Hunter Education Course Before the Season

AUSTIN, Texas — Despite offering 4,400 hunter education courses throughout the year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department understands there are some who will still wait until the last minute before hunting season to get certified. This fall, those procrastinators need not panic.