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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center to host 17th Annual Fly Fish Texas March 11

ATHENS – Fly Fish Texas is back for the 17th year with a jam-packed day of activities, classes, demonstrations and vendors 9 a.m. to 4…

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Applications Being Accepted for Texas Game Warden Cadet Class

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with the 62nd Texas Game…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Seeks Contractors for $70 Million in Repair Projects

Help With State Bidding Process Available, Including Feb. 23 Workshop in Austin AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has more than 68…

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Five Texas Programs among 2017 George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund Grantees

AUSTIN – The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and the George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar Education Fund announced five Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…

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The 2nd Lone Star Lionfish Symposium Hosts Public Forum

GALVESTON – The public will soon have a chance to ask the experts about the spiky, venomous fish invading Texas coastal waters and threatening natural…

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Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2017

AUSTIN —Each February for more than 15 years, countless volunteers spend 10 days on the water along the Texas coastline searching the bays for abandoned…

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TPWD, Local Bass Club Work to Rebuild Fish Habitat in Stamford Reservoir

ABILENE — Christmas came early for “Big Country” anglers this year as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries staff and the local Friends of…

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TPW Commission Approves Shad Collection and Sale Rules

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday, Jan. 26, public hearing approved changes to the regulations on the possession and sale…

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About the February 2017 Cover

Time is ticking down on the quail season in Texas.  This year’s statewide quail season ends on February 26. Renowned sporting dog and wildlife artist…

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On the Lookout for Late Winter Reds

The last few days of winter can often yield spectacular catches of spot tails. Story and Photography By Danno Wise Once February rolls around, most…

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