From a poacher in a port-a-potty blind to a fake hay bale hiding people & venomous snakes/illegal narcotics near a school, #TexasGameWardens see it all. They also focused on conservation enforcement for illegally harvested mule deer, turkeys & red snapper.

(4/4) White-tailed deer hunting contributes $9.6 billion annually to Texas’ economy. The illegal possession and movement of deer pose a significant risk to conservation efforts and threaten the integrity of our wildlife populations. Read more:

5/5 Emergency response is a team effort. We utilize all available resources to respond to calls for service, including engaging with partners at every turn. Accordingly, we’ll remain available when our partners need us, doing our best to ensure the safety of our communities.

#TexasGameWardens & the Refugio County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-vehicle accident on the Aransas River near the Hwy 77 crossing NE of Sinton. Deputies found the vehicle upside down in the water. A local elderly couple was found inside, deceased.

Special thanks to Conservation Equity Partners of Nacogdoches, Hicks Farm and Ranch of Alto, Super 1 Foods of Jacksonville, our dedicated guides, and the talented camp cook for making it all possible.

As part of @TPWDnews conservation mission, wardens rescued the 109 turtles between Corpus Christi Brownsville in collaboration with our Coastal Fisheries Division and non-profit organizations such as @SeaTurtleInc and the Texas Sealife Center.

Protecting our communities oftentimes requires a collaborative approach. #TexasGameWardens work alongside law enforcement and emergency response agencies at all levels, leveraging their unique skillsets to support their partners and keep the public safe.

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