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Lunker Parade

A fairy tale run on whopper bass spurs a boatload of new records. Story and photography by Matt Williams Texas is steeped in big bass…

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Late Spring Spot Tails

Anglers pursuing redfish in May can expect to experience fall-like action on the flats. Story and photography by Danno Wise Spring fishing on the coast…

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Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award Winners, Virtual Banquet Date Announced

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to reveal the 2021 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners. This year’s group of…

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Zebra Mussels Detected at Lake Brownwood

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has detected invasive zebra mussels at Lake Brownwood in the Colorado River Basin, southeast of Abilene….

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Bipartisan Bill to Help Declining Wildlife Introduced on Earth Day in Congress

Bill Would Create New Jobs, Provide Outdoor Recreation Opportunities in Texas AUSTIN — With as many as one-third of America’s fish and wildlife species on…

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Catfish Stocking Heading Back to Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes in Texas

AUSTIN – Spring is in the air and with that comes one of Texas’ best spring traditions, angling for catfish. The Texas Parks and Wildlife…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Banner Season

ATHENS – The 2021 Toyota ShareLunker collection season will go in the books as one of the best in the history of the program. Anglers…

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Biologists Remind the Public Not to Touch Wildlife

AUSTIN- With more people enjoying the outdoors this spring season, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas. Species…

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

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), through the Texas Nature Trackers program, is inviting Texans to participate in the sixth annual City Nature…

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Soil and Water Stewardship Week Highlights Texas Land Stewardship

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), Association of Texas Soil &…

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