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Laguna Legends

Those that observed, experimented and ultimately discovered what worked best in this very unique bay system. Story by Danno Wise Located mere miles above the…

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FINISHING WITH A FLURRY

Coastal duck hunting is off the grid and packed with adventure. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan One of the craziest hunters I’ve ever seen…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Rapid Rescue Earlier this month, game wardens were patrolling for…

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Team TOJ

Wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Sincerely, The Texas Outdoors Journal Team

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Cast into the New Year with Free Youth Fishing at the Tyler Nature Center Jan. 5 and Jan. 12

TYLER – Looking for a unique, family-friendly New Year’s resolution that you can accomplish right here in Tyler? Here’s an idea – take the family…

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Tell 2018 to Take a Hike with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— Hit the trails at a state park on New Year’s Day and participate in a First Day Hike. As part of the national initiative,…

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Battleship Texas to Re-Open Third Deck, Engine Room Jan. 5

LA PORTE — Operation Full Steam Ahead, the final phase of repairs, cleaning and safety upgrades to the third deck of the Battleship Texas is…

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Texas Game Wardens Target Illegal Oystering with Operation Reef Safeguard I

AUSTIN –Texas game wardens in Calhoun and Aransas counties last week led a multi-agency law enforcement surge operation targeting illegal commercial oyster harvest and possession…

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Rodney Franklin Named Texas State Parks Division Director

AUSTIN— Rodney Franklin, a 27-year veteran of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, has been selected as the Texas State Parks Division Director. Franklin, previously…

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Texas Children in Nature Summit Brings Groups to Corpus Christi Dec. 6-7 to Address “Nature Deficit Disorder”

Meeting Draws Leaders from Conservation, Education, Health, Faith and Youth Development The Texas Children in Nature (TCiN) network will host its second annual statewide Summit…

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