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“Redfish Wars” to STAR

Texas’ coastal fishing history being celebrated during the 30th annual summer long tournament. Story by Bill L. Olson “Those who cannot learn from history are…

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Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal water opens June 1 for a projected 97-days. Red snapper fishing is open year around…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. No Fishing License, But a Lot of Other Stuff On…

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Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces 2019 Winners

ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center has announced the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest winners for 2019. The State-Fish Art Contest…

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Texas Game Wardens Wrap Up Busy Memorial Day Weekend Boating Safety Effort

AUSTIN – Like many Texans, state game wardens spent the Memorial Day weekend out on the water. But, unlike the many thousands who flocked to…

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Get Ready for Free Fishing Day in Texas June 1

AUSTIN – Texas offers a Free Fishing Day on the first Saturday in June every year to help kick off National Fishing and Boating Week….

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More Zebra Mussels Found in Texas Lakes; Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain, Dry’ This Summer

Lakes Walter E. Long, Granger, Placid and Dunlap Added to Statewide List of Zebra Mussel Suspect and Positive Lakes AUSTIN – With four Central Texas lakes…

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TPWD Reopens Alligator Gar Fishing in Trinity River

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reopening fishing for alligator gar in portions of the river between the Highway 287 bridge near Cayuga and State…

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Ray Roberts Lake State Park Isle Du Bois Unit Closes Day Use Area Starting May 28 for Repair Project

PILOT POINT— Ray Roberts Lake State Parks’ Isle Du Bois Unit is closing its day use area for a major capital repair project until fall…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $3.81 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

Additional $700,000 re-allocated from previous funding for state park trail improvements AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved $3.81 million dollars in grants to…

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