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HOGS — WHERE’D THEY GO & WHAT TO DO

Story by Bill L. Olson Wild hogs can irritate, frustrate and sometimes just puzzle those trying to control their ever-expanding numbers.  Hunters will discover fresh…

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Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Would Save Fish and Wildlife, Add Jobs and Grow Businesses in Texas

AUSTIN –The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) is currently racing through Congress with unprecedented bipartisan support. RAWA could bring $50 million to the state to…

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Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award Winners Announced

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to reveal the 2022 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners. This year’s award…

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DeWitt County Game Warden Honored as Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year

The National Wild Turkey Federation recognized Warden Kram’s focus on wildlife conservation and education VICTORIA- Texas Game Warden Trey Kram’s dedication to educating his community,…

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NOAA Announces the 2022 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational For-Hire Season

What/When: The 2022 red snapper fishing season for vessels with federal for-hire reef fish permits is 79 days in federal waters of the Gulf of…

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TPW Magazine Highlights Lights Out Texas Initiative for Spring Bird Migration

The Lights Out Texas campaign for spring migration kicks off on Earth Day, April 22 until May 12 AUSTIN— The May issue of Texas Parks…

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TPWD Celebrates Texas Master Naturalists during National Volunteer Week

AUSTIN – As part of National Volunteer Week, April 17 -23, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) along with its partner, the Texas A&M AgriLife…

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Seventh Annual Texas City Nature Challenge Encourages Citizen Scientists to Record Nature Observations

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), through the Texas Nature Trackers program, invites Texans to participate in the seventh annual City Nature…

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Catfish Stocking Returns to Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes in Texas

AUSTIN – Springtime and catfish angling are back at Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes across the state. The program provides friends and…

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Managed Lands Deer Program Enrollment is Now Open for 2022-23 Season

AUSTIN – Enrollment in the Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP) is now open for the 2022-23 hunting season. Open enrollment for the MLDP Conservation Option…

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