The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has released hunting dates for the upcoming 2015-16 season.
Alligator: April 1-June 30, 2016.
Pronghorn Antelope: Oct. 3-11. Consult the outdoor annual for more information.
Dove: Sept. 1-Oct. 25, Dec. 18-Jan. 1, 2016.
Special White-Winged Dove: Sept. 5, 6, 12 and 13; Sept. 18-Oct. 21, Dec. 18-Jan. 18, 2016.
White-Tailed Deer (Archery): Oct. 3-Nov. 6.
White-Tailed Deer (General Season): Nov. 7-Jan. 3, 2016. Consult your county listings for more information.
White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless and Spike): Jan. 4-Jan. 17, 2016; Muzzleloader has the same dates. Consult your county listings for more information.
Mule Deer (Archery): Oct. 3-Nov. 6.
Mule Deer (General Season): Nov. 21-Dec. 6 in the panhandle; Nov. 27-Dec. 13 in the Trans-Pecos. Read more seasons in the Bowie News in print and with your electronic subscription.

Game wardens record 63 arrests

Texas Game Wardens are investigating several incidents from the Independence Day holiday weekend.
On July 6, game wardens recovered the fourth victim from a canoeing accident on Houston County Lake. Three victims were recovered on July 5 during the afternoon.
Also on July 6, game wardens led by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department dive team recovered a victim who had driven into Richland Chambers Reservoir.
A 41-year-old man from Marble Falls was arrested late July 4 and booked into the Burnet County jail on intoxication assault charges after the boat he was allegedly operating colliding with a Marble Falls Police Department marine safety patrol vessel on Lake Marble Falls.
Game wardens also are investigating the death of a five-year-old girl that occurred on Lake Travis near Austin. Mechanical failure may have caused her death. Her name has been withheld.
Overall during Independence Day weekend, there were nine boating accidents, two stolen boats were recovered, nine search-and-rescues were performed and multiple felony arrests.
While on patrol, game wardens made contest with more than 47,000 boaters, and 63 arrests were made for boating while intoxicated.
The TPWD recommends water enthusiasts learn how to swim, closely supervise children while on or near the water, use a designated boater, wear lifejackets and take a boater education course. Also, use the ignition safety switch while operating a motorized watercraft.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced hunting dates for the upcoming 2015-16 season, including for the ever-popular white-tailed deer. (Courtesy photo by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)