K-9 Fund

Support our K‑9 teams and help provide for current and future needs of these essential partners.

Texas Game Warden K-9’s are highly skilled working dogs that play a critical role in supporting law enforcement operations across the state. Each K-9 is expertly trained in various areas including narcotics detection, search in rescue, article recovery, human tracking and in the unfortunate event human remains detection. Their unique skills make them an invaluable asset in the field. In addition to their operational duties, the K-9 teams are actively involved in public outreach, helping foster trust and build relationships between Game Wardens and the communities they serve.

Funds raised for the K-9 program may be used to support a variety of needs – including acquiring a new K-9 to replace a retiring team member or adding a new team member, purchasing specialized equipment such as kennels, tactical collars and harnesses, GPS tracking devices, training toys, specialized certification classes and essential medical supplies that ensure each dog remains healthy and mission-ready.

UAS Team – Mapping Drone Kits

$40,000

Advanced mapping drones are a critical asset for the Game Warden Special Operations team, enhancing their ability to respond swiftly and effectively across a wide range of high-stakes missions. These drones allow the team to survey vast, low-visibility areas in real time, making them especially effective during critical search and rescue operations. Equipped with cutting-edge imaging and GPS mapping capabilities, they also provide essential aerial intelligence during search and rescue operations and complex law enforcement efforts throughout the state.

Specialized Search and Rescue Operations

Cost of items vary from $1,500 – $40,000

This fund is used to purchase specialized equipment that falls outside the scope of what a Game Warden typically uses but is crucial for disaster response and search and rescue operations. Examples include swift water rescue inflatable boats, night vision and thermal optics, specialized dry suits for dive and swift water rescue teams, interior quadcopters for surveying buildings safely, drone detection equipment to help keep helicopters safe, the Lifeseeker mobile phone detection device which helps to locate missing persons by using their cellphone as a beacon, and an off-road command center trailer.

As funding becomes available, we prioritize and purchase the most urgently needed equipment for our Special Operations teams, assuring they have the best tools to protect both the public and fellow Game Wardens.