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New Texas State Park Reservation Features Bring Opportunities for Summer Adventure

AUSTIN— Find adventure with friends and family this summer at a Texas State Park. Two new features, now available on the Texas State Park Online…

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Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 5

AUSTIN – Anglers across the State of Texas are gearing up for Free Fishing Day on June 5. The first Saturday in June each year…

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No Water Available in Enchanted Rock State Natural Area June 4 through early July

AUSTIN— Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (ERSNA) will not have water available for drinking water, personal hygiene or cleaning equipment from June 4 through July…

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About the June 2021 Cover

Progress continues to be made of the accurate collection of population data and regional management strategies of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.  To…

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Coastal Action Rising

Regardless of the region of the Texas coast anglers find themselves they will be presented with plenty of options and species to target. Story and…

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The Search for Shed Antlers

Staying active during hunting down time can result in additional information on a deer herd. Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin On a cool spring…

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An Opportunistic Offshore Fisherman

Gulf of Mexico fishing adventures come together this month that include a variety of tasty target fish. Story and photography by Robert Sloan We have…

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Numbers Game

A look at electrofishing and other survey techniques biologists use for assessing fish populations. Story by Matt Williams LAKE NACOGDOCHES — It’s just after sunset…

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Hunters — Are You Ready?

Story by Tom Claycomb III My wife and I had an old buddy that was a grand old guy. Katy loved him like her own…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards More Than $21.6 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $21.6 million in competitive local park grants to help fund projects that will create and…

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