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Big Time Texas Hunts Entry Deadline Oct. 15

AUSTIN— Hunters hoping for a chance at premium guided hunt packages through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Big Time Texas Hunts program have until…

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First TPWD Lifetime License Winner Passing it On

AUSTIN –As the first winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lifetime License Drawing this fall, Frankston sportsman Michael Bennett is helping to ensure…

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TPWD Completes Oyster Restoration in Galveston Bay

Biologists assessing Hurricane Harvey impacts to oysters HOUSTON – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has completed oyster restoration efforts at four areas in…

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2017 Texas Statewide Hunting Forecast

TOJ’s Annual Forecast of Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Quail and other Game Animals along with the latest from-the-field information. Story by Bill L. Olson, Photography…

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Cashing In on School Bass

It’s about as basic as bass fishing gets once you learn the ropes. Story by Matt Williams   Few things can be more frustrating and…

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Flatfish on Purpose

Fall is prime time to target flounder using a variety of strategies and techniques. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner I feel like I say…

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Aging Deer on the Hoof

Correctly estimating the age of a buck parallels the opportunities to observe deer. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin With favorable weather conditions this past…

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Coastal Christmas in October

A confluence of conditions, species, and events that makes this every fisherman’s favorite month. Story and Photography by Danno Wise     For many people,…

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Arrow Placement — When Inches Matter

Bowhunters take to the stand with the pressure of making one shot count. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner Adrenaline — It’s the hormone secreted…

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OCTOBER BIRD HUNTING

It is one of the easiest ways to find and catch more specks and reds Story and Photography By Robert Sloan It was a Tuesday…

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