Fishing and hunting calendar for July 2015 showing best and fair days.

TPWD Graduates 41 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department graduated the 61st Texas game warden and state park police officer cadet class Aug. 1 at the Texas…

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Public meeting Tuesday to discuss development of Bastrop State Park’s former golf course

BASTROP — Tomorrow, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hold a meeting to hear public comments on the development of the golf course area…

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About the August 2017 Cover

For 26 years Texas Outdoors Journal has featured some of the very best wildlife and sporting artists on our covers.  Many of these paintings were…

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NIGHT LIGHTS TO FALL FLIGHTS

A transition begins as coastal anglers beat the heat at night while anticipating fall waterfowl options. Story and Photography by Bill L. Olson August can…

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CURIOUS COBIA

Ling will hit a variety of lures, put on a great fight and taste great on the table. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan The…

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Man fishing from a boat on calm water during the day.

Choosing the Right Stick

Proper rod selection helps anglers maximize performance on the water by Matt Williams Few topics stir more debate among hardcore bass anglers than fishing rods…

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DEALING WITH AUGUST HEAT

While not the most user-friendly month, there are some perks — so discover them and enjoy the best we can. Story and photography by Bob…

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Man releasing a fish back into calm water from a boat.

Sight Casting Unlocks Underwater Mysteries

Clear water flats reveal the natural behavior of highly sought after gamefish. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner There’s something to be said about observing…

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Inshore Angling in Adverse Conditions

Being able to adjust to whatever is thrown at you is the key to success when fishing Texas bays in the summer. Story and Photography…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Too Fond of the Fawn A Bexar County game warden…

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