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Editor’s Insight

Examples Set One of the supreme cases of setting examples occurred 243 years ago. It was when a group of patriots got a belly full…

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Six Heat Hacks to Stay Safe This Summer at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— Last year, Texas’ temperatures soared to record highs and staff at more than 40 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sites handled 134 incidents relating…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Bad Exit Plan During the night of May 14, a…

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TPWD Encourages Anglers to ‘Go West’ for Prime Fishing Opportunities

AUSTIN – With long summer holidays on the horizon, many anglers are looking for unique fishing destinations to explore with friends and family. This year,…

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Endangered Aplomado Falcon Chicks Fledging at Mustang Island State Park

On June 1, researchers put leg bands on fuzzy Aplomado falcon chicks at Mustang Island State Park, where a pair of adult falcons occupy one…

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Battleship Texas Commemorates 75th anniversary of D-Day June 8

Event features a special exhibit of D-Day-related artifacts from the ship’s collections, a pop-up museum sponsored by the Houston Maritime Museum, live big band music…

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About the June 2019 Cover

June can be just about perfect when it comes to coastal fishing.  Mild to moderate temperatures, light winds and active fish entice anglers to head…

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Red Snapper Bonanza

Recreational offshore anglers gear up to fish both Federal and State waters. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan It’s hard to believe that we’re finally…

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“Deer, It’s What’s For Dinner”

An update on a variety of topics from the 42nd annual Southeast Deer Study Group. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin The 42nd annual Southeast…

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Swim Jig Country

When bass are prowling shallow heavy cover a swim jig will catch some of the biggest bass in the lake. Story and Photography by Matt…

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