About the July 2026 Cover

About the July 2026 Cover

Coastal anglers fishing the Lower and Upper Laguna Madre have certainly seen “the tracks” created by propeller scaring through grass beds.  This occurred when boaters…

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Successfully Fishing the Shallows in Summer

Successfully Fishing the Shallows in Summer

It may be necessary to adjust your strategy a bit to ensure skinny water success. Story and photography by Danno Wise There is a common…

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Banking on Bream

Banking on Bream

Ounce for ounce, pint-sized sunfish are among the toughest fighters in the ring. Story and photography by Matt Williams Stories about sunfish the size of…

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Hunting Elk & Texas

Hunting Elk & Texas

A first muzzleloader elk hunt further instilled the passion plus a brief history of elk and an update on their status in Texas. Story and…

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Scimitar Horned Oryx — U.S.A. Options

Scimitar Horned Oryx — U.S.A. Options

Story by Shane Jahn The game of cat and mouse had been underway for a couple of hours. Glimpses of creamy hides augmented with oxidized…

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GOOD ‘N TASTY TABLE FARE

GOOD ‘N TASTY TABLE FARE

Story by Tom Claycomb III I am by no means a well-schooled chef. Nor am I sure I want to be. A lot of the…

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Situational Update: New World Screwworm

This page will be updated daily if a new detection is confirmed. For additional resources, visit tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm. Media assets can be found on the TPWD…

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Todd Pilcik Named James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year

AUSTIN — The 2026 recipient of the James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year award is Todd Pilcik, a district wildlife biologist…

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New World Screwworm Confirmed in Zavala County Calf

AUSTIN — On June 3 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County. A sample…

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Free Fishing Day in Texas is Set for June 6

AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day arrives at public waterways throughout the state on Saturday, June 6. Texans and out-of-state visitors…

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