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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. A Sobering Situation The duties of a Texas game warden…

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A hunter aims at flying ducks during a colorful sunset.

About the December 2016 Cover

Popular Texas wildlife and sporting art artist Calvin Carter has capture a holiday hunting scene in a watercolor entitled “Me and Dad.”  Countless numbers of…

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Silhouetted fishermen at sunset on a rocky shoreline.

“On The Coast” for the Holidays

Warmer weather, plenty of fishing options and land-based events draw anglers to Texas’ cities by the sea. Story and Photography By Danno Wise December is…

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Man fishing near tires floating on water in a scenic outdoor setting.

Successful Structure Fishing

Understanding the nuts and bolts of various types of structure and cover, and how fish relate to each. Story and Photography by Matt Williams I’ve…

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Hunter holding a goose with a shotgun in a field.

Goose Spreads Across Texas

Different geographic regions offer hunting opportunities to shoot geese using a variety of strategies. -Nate Skinner The phrase, “Get ‘em guys,” will forever remind me…

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A buck deer with large antlers standing alert in a natural habitat.

Interacting With Whitetails

The unforgettable experiences that puts the hunt back into hunting. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin Have you ever experienced a large whitetail buck in…

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Fishing lures placed on a nautical map showing East Matin area.

Hot Winter Shell

This structure provides anglers plenty of wintertime fish attracting options in upper coast bays. -Nate Skinner Shell is a structure regularly targeted by anglers fishing…

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Ducks Over Texas

Where to find a variety of ducks and how to hunt them Story and Photography By Robert Sloan Variety is the spice of life, and…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest at Conditionally Approved Area TX-7 in Galveston Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-7 in Galveston Bay to commercial oyster harvest on Friday, Dec. 2, due to…

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Public Fishing Access Areas Open Friday on Guadalupe River

AUSTIN—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has signed temporary lease agreements with four Guadalupe River property owners to expand public access to the trout…

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