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TPWD Announces Genetic Results of 14.57 Pound Bass Caught from Marine Creek Lake

AUSTIN – In February 2017, Marine Creek Lake produced the first ever confirmed Toyota ShareLunker offspring entered in the program, a major milestone in the…

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Texas State Parks Reservation System Continues Maintenance

AUSTIN— The Texas State Parks reservation system is continuing maintenance and remains temporarily offline. All existing reservations are secure, but park customers will not be…

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Devils River SNA Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

DEL RIO— Devils River State Natural Area has been designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), making it the only…

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Recent Flooding, Cold Weather Curbing Invasive Giant Salvinia Growth in East Texas

AUSTIN – In 2017, Caddo Lake was covered by more than 6,000 acres of invasive giant salvinia that was reproducing rapidly due to a warm…

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14.57 Pound Toyota ShareLunker Largemouth Bass Caught at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth

Marine Creek Lake produces second 13 pound or larger Toyota ShareLunker since 2017 AUSTIN – Angler Zach Sypert of Bedford caught the first Legacy Class…

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About the February 2019 Cover

“Home Grown” might be an appropriate nickname for popular wildlife, sporting art and western art, artist Calvin Carter.  TOJ readers have had the pleasure of…

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Hunt for Trophy Trout

Big trout, best lures, tactics and locations during lunker speckled trout season. Photography and Story By Robert Sloan   For the next couple of months…

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Privilege in the Land of the Turks

Pursuit of game around the globe is truly a life-altering, unforgettable experience. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin   Hunting North American big game has…

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Flexible Fishing in February

Opportunities abound as many days are bright and sunny with blue skies and almost warm. Photography and Story by Danno Wise   It is often…

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Pick, Plan & Choose

The second month of the year offers productive opportunities to plan for future success. Photography and Story by Nate Skinner   February is one of…

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