U.S. Forest Service

Use Caution in Woods During Hunting Season

November 22, 2016 - With gun deer hunting season in full swing, U.S. Forest Service officials are reminding all visitors of guidelines designed to make trips to national forests safe and enjoyable.

Taylor Named Supervisor for National Forests, Grasslands in Texas

November 22, 2016 - The U.S. Forest Service has selected William “Eddie” Taylor as forest supervisor for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. He previously served as forest supervisor for the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana.

Regional Forester Tony Tooke said, “Eddie brings almost 30 years’ experience to the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. I am pleased that he will be staying in the Southern Region and am looking forward to continuing to work with him in his new role.”

Forest Service Waives Day-Use Fees for Veterans Day

October 27, 2016 - Many recreation areas and other venues in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas will be free to the public on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

“We honor our veterans each Nov. 11 and every other day of the year,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “We hope that this time will serve as a way for our veterans and other visitors to find our national forests and grasslands as a year-round respite, a place where they can take time out for themselves.”

Day-use fees will be waived at:

Deer and Hog Hunt for Persons with Disabilities, Dec. 9-10

September 28, 2016 - The 8th Annual Angelina Wheelin’ Sportsmen Event for people with disabilities will be December 9-10 at Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest, Winston Tree Farm and Alazon Wildlife Management Area.

The two-day deer and hog hunt is sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Wheelin’ Sportsmen program, U.S. Forest Service, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, April AWOL Chapter and Pineywoods Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

Forest Service Waives Fees for National Public Lands Day

September 19, 2016 - Many recreation areas and other venues in the National Forest will be free to the public on Saturday, Sept. 24 in celebration of National Public Lands Day.

“National Public Lands Day is a great opportunity for families to visit our national forests, experience the beauty of fall foliage, and perhaps be motivated to join in with other volunteers and help us restore America’s precious natural resources,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell.

Day-use fees will be waived at:

U.S. Forest Service Officials Urge Hunters to Use Caution in the Woods

September 1, 2016 - As gun deer hunting season begins, U.S. Forest Service officials are reminding hunters of guidelines designed to make their hunting trips to national forests safe and enjoyable, while sustaining the health of the forests.

Earlier this year, heavy rains and flooding damaged many roads in the forests and grasslands. While most roads have been repaired, some remain impassable and are closed. Check with the Ranger’s Office to make sure your favorite hunter camp is open.

TPWD to Conduct Antlerless Deer Permit Selections for National Forests in Texas

August 31, 2016 - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will conduct Antlerless Deer permit applications and selections through an on-line application process for the National Forests in Texas.

Applications can be made at www.tpwd.texas.gov/drawnhunts. They are no longer accepted by mail or email.

Dove Hunt Set Sept. 3 in Sabine National Forest

August 19, 2016 - The Sabine National Forest and the National Wild Turkey Federation are hosting the annual Families Afield Day dove hunt September 3.

The event, from 8 a.m. until noon, is located six miles east of Shelbyville on FM 417 in a flagged field on the south side of the road. Required hunter orientation will begin at 8 a.m.

Fire Danger Extremely High in National Forests

July 12, 2016 - With little chance of rain in the forecast and drought conditions continuing to worsen, fire danger is extremely high across the East Texas forests.

“This is the peak season when people want to spend time in the woods,” Mark Van Every, Forest Supervisor for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas said. “This it is also a critical time for our forests. It’s important that visitors to the forest are extremely careful with campfires.”

U.S. Forest Service Waives Day-Use Fees for National Get Outdoors Day

June 2, 2016 - The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas is waiving fees at day-use recreation sites June 11 for National Get Outdoors Day.

“We hope this free day offers an incentive to all people to experience the great outdoors in our forests and grasslands,” Supervisor Mark Van Every said.

Camping fees remain in effect, but day-use fees will be waived on Saturday, June 11 at these recreation areas and trails:

Angelina National Forest: Caney Creek and Townsend.

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