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Spring Patterns for Sheepshead

“Bay snapper” are an often overlooked option for those desiring to catch some sporty and tasty fish. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner Fish for…

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Devils River Bass Conservation, Hammerhead Shark/Grouper Limits Adopted

AUSTIN — Harvest modifications for bass in one of the state’s most pristine rivers and new regulations for hammerhead sharks and grouper were approved by…

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TPWD Biologist Receives 2017 Ken Cook Friend of B.A.S.S. Fisheries Award

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department inland fisheries biologist and avid bass angler Todd Driscoll of Jasper received the Ken Cook Friend of B.A.S.S…

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Twelfth Annual Texas-National Archery Championship Draws Record 2,174 Children, 85 Schools to Belton

AUSTIN – More than 2,100 students from 85 schools across Texas are gathered at the Bell County Expo Center this week for the 12th annual…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Unabridged Violation Game wardens in Limestone and Freestone counties filed…

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Fungus that Causes White-nose Syndrome in Bats Detected in Texas

The fungus that causes deadly white-nose syndrome (WNS) in hibernating bats has been detected in Texas for the first time. The syndrome has killed millions…

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Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission Awards $15.86 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved close to $16 million in competitive local park grants to help fund projects that will…

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Two TPWD Staff Receive National Wild Turkey Federation Awards

AUSTIN— Two Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff were recognized by Executive Director Carter Smith as recipients of National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) awards…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest in an Additional Area of Matagorda Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-16 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning Saturday, March 25,…

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Bobby Whiteside, Gulf States Toyota Named 2017 TFF Hall of Fame Inductees

ATHENS – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced Bobby Whiteside, a professor, author and avid bass angler; and Gulf States Toyota, a longtime sponsor…

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