U.S. Forest Service

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.

Forest Service Seeking Members for Advisory Committee

June 1, 2016 - The Sabine and Angelina Ranger District is seeking candidates to fill vacancies on its Title II Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) created under the Secure Rural Schools Act.

The committee is responsible for the development and recommendation of projects that will benefit National Forest land in Shelby and Sabine counties, as well as monitor the projects and provide advice to the Forest Service.

Sabine Resource Advisory Committee to Meet

May 26, 2016 - The Sabine Resource Advisory Committee will introduce new members and discuss proposed project timelines at its meeting July 14 at the Sabine National Forest Ranger’s Office in Hemphill.

The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.

Forest Service Controlled Burns to Continue into May

April 11, 2016 - This winter and spring the U.S. Forest Service fire personnel have successfully treated more than 77,000 acres with prescribed fire.

These controlled burns dramatically reduces the chances of a future wildfire spreading out of control,” said Peter Goetzinger, fire management officer for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

U.S. Forest Service Waives Day-Use Fees for Presidents’ Day

February 5, 2016 - The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas is waiving fees at day-use recreation sites Feb. 15 for Presidents’ Day.

“Our public lands are open to everyone, and we hope these free days offer an incentive to all people to visit any of the 193 million acres of land held in trust for their enjoyment and use,” U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell said.

Fireworks Prohibited in National Forests and Grasslands

December 24, 2015 - During the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, officials with the U.S. Forest Service remind the public that fireworks are prohibited in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

Fireworks can create a potentially dangerous fire situation, and Forest Fire Management Officer Peter Goetzinger says law enforcement personnel will be watchful again this year.

Forest Service Extends Camping Limits

December 2, 2015 - Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

Forest Supervisor Mark Van Every said he approved the change because for many who camp, the 14-day limit was wasn’t long enough.

“We heard loud and clear from our forest visitors they wanted to spend more than two weeks enjoying all the National Forests in Texas have to offer,” he said. “This will be a great benefit to our winter Texans who travel here to get away from the northern climates.”

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