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September Surface Strategies

To take full advantage of outstanding surface action, prepare to utilize multiple techniques and a variety of lures.  Story and Photography by Danno Wise There…

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Archery, Pre-Hunt Tune-Up

Archery season is right around the corner. As we speak (type) I’m working on lining up an archery Texas deer hunt, a Colorado archery elk…

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Editor’s Insight

September — Optimistic Transition Each year it happens. Many stumble out of the oppressive heat of summer and long for the cooler days of fall….

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Nueces River Paddling Trail at George West Launches Saturday, August 3, 2019

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department welcomes the latest addition to the Texas Paddling Trail. The new Nueces River Paddling Trail — George…

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TPWD Performs Large-scale Feasibility Study for Wyler Aerial Tramway Project; El Paso Community Foundation Hosting Public Meeting July 24

EL PASO— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is performing a feasibility study geared toward determining the future of the Wyler Aerial Tramway. A public…

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Texas Statewide Quail Symposium Set for Aug. 14-16 in Abilene

ABILENE — Quail enthusiasts, get ready for the return of the Texas Statewide Quail Symposium Aug. 14-16. This semi-annual conference brings together quail experts from…

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Mustang Island Reopens for Overnight Camping

PORT ARANSAS— Mustang Island State Park is reopening for overnight camping after Hurricane Harvey storm damage delayed the previously scheduled restroom replacement project in the…

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Red Snapper Season in Federal Waters to Close Aug. 2 for Texas Private Recreational Anglers

AUSTIN- Based on current and projected landings estimates, the private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters off the Texas coast will close at…

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Large Numbers of Juvenile Bass Indicate Llano River Recovering From Historic Flood Event

AUSTIN – Less than a year after a major flood scoured much of the Llano River and left anglers worried about the future of the…

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TPWD Drawn Hunt Permit Applications Now Being Accepted

AUSTIN – Hunters looking for a new opportunity or simply a change of scenery this fall are urged to check out the Texas Parks and…

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