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Thanksgiving Transitions & Traditions

Outdoorsman who are able to spend time on the water will find plenty of reasons to be thankful on coastal waters. Story and photography by…

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Duck Blinds Made Easy

These easy concealments will keep you in the birds. Story and photography by Robert Sloan Duck blinds are as different as night and day. And…

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On The Water — A Cold Killer

Anglers, hunters and boaters advised to use caution and good judgement in cold weather Story and photography by Matt Williams It’s fall in Texas and…

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Blind Sense

Story and Photography by Bill L. Olson Deer hunters come with a broad range of experience levels, realistic goals and have even formulated some level…

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Modest Quail Numbers Expected Statewide Ahead of Season Opener

AUSTIN — Quail season opens in Texas on Oct. 31 and while the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) surveys have returned relatively low quail…

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Fall in Love With Foliage at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— With the temperatures starting to cool down around the state, Texans are heading outside to see the magical shades of red, orange and yellow…

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Deadline to Submit TPWD Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant is Nov. 6

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Provides Opportunities for Texans to Connect with Nature AUSTIN – The deadline to submit a CO-OP grant application for the…

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Young Duck Numbers Could Spell Hunter Successes During Waterfowl Opening Day

AUSTIN— As young ducks of all species migrate into the state over the coming weeks, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists suggest that their…

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Richland Chambers Reservoir Elevated to “Infested” with Invasive Zebra Mussels

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has upgraded Richland Chambers Reservoir southeast of Dallas to fully “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. Fully…

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Wildlife Experts Encourage Bear Safety Amid Sporadic Sightings in Texas

AUSTIN — As occasional bear sightings continue to crop up in the west and southwestern portions of the state, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…

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