Sept. 29, 2011

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 29, 2011

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

Take Me Outdoors Houston Set for Oct. 8 At Discovery Green

At a time when people in big cities are becoming increasingly disconnected from the world of nature and the outdoors, Take Me Outdoors Houston on Oct. 8 at Discovery Green will offer Houston’s 3rd annual free, family-oriented festival of the outdoors.

Sept. 23, 2011

Wildlife Officials Urge Deer Hunters to Manage Herds during Drought

AUSTIN – Mired in what will undoubtedly be one of the worst droughts on record, white-tailed deer in Texas are facing tough conditions heading into the fall hunting season.

Sept. 21, 2011

Deadline to Enter Big Time Texas Hunts is Oct. 15

AUSTIN —Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters the deadline to enter this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts is Oct. 15. Winners will be called before the end of October to give them time to make their hunting trip preparations.

Sept. 19, 2011

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 19, 2011

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

Aug. 31, 2011

Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 31, 2011

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

Aug. 25, 2011

Commission Adopts Revisions to Aerial Management Permit

AUSTIN – Effective Sept. 1, qualified individuals can pay to take depredating feral hogs or coyotes from a helicopter under rules adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.

TPWD Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2011-12

AUSTIN – The 2011-12 Texas late season migratory regulations in place, it’s now up to Mother Nature to set the stage.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Manages 21.5 Percent Cut in 2012 Budget

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved a 2012 budget that reflects a 21.5 percent cut in Texas Parks and Wildlife Department funding over the next two years. The agency is trying to limit impacts on the public involving state parks, fisheries and wildlife, and leaders say there are ways people can help.

Aug. 24, 2011

Hunter Education Courses Available Before Dove Opener

AUSTIN —Hunters who need to take the mandatory hunter education course are urged to start looking for courses in their area now as classes are expected to fill up quickly leading up to dove season Sept. 1.