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2021 Texas’ Statewide Hunting Forecast

TOJ’s Annual Forecast of Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Quail and other Game Animals along with the latest from-the-field information. Story by Bill L. Olson and…

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On-Top Angling Options

Regardless the coastal water being fished topwaters are an exciting and productive way to target big fall specks and reds. Story and photography by Danno…

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Deer Hunting Prep

Final preparations in order to savor the holistic experience emanating from the hunt. Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin The jury remains out, but the…

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Fishing From Above

Elevated fishing opens up a whole new world angling on Texas’ flats. Story and photography by Robert Sloan Drifting across a lagoon just south of…

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Silver Bullets

TPWD concerned about recent discovery of invasive silver carp below Lake Texoma’s dam. Story and photography by Matt Williams Just when you thought the list…

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Biologists Remind Landowners and Hunters to Be Mindful of CWD Ahead of Deer Season

AUSTIN – With the opening of deer season on the horizon, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are asking that hunters and landowners throughout…

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Catch the Buzz with Texas’ Sixth Annual Pollinator BioBlitz

AUSTIN — For the next two weeks, Texans are invited to take part in the sixth annual statewide Pollinator BioBlitz. The goal of the BioBlitz,…

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Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area Celebrates Golden Anniversary as a National Natural Landmark with Festival, Special Programming Oct. 1 and 2

ROCKSPRINGS— Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area is commemorating 50 years as a National Natural Landmark with a festival, and special bat and stargazing programs at…

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Annual Guppy Cup Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day the Galveston Way

Sold out event celebrates community and a passion for the outdoors GALVESTON — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Game Warden Association…

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Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day with Launch of New R3 Initiative

AUSTIN – For generations, Texas sportsmen and women have understood that fish and wildlife populations and habitats must be managed for present and future generations…

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