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Applications Being Accepted for Texas Game Warden, State Park Police Cadet Class

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is building its next generation of elite state law enforcement officers with the 63rd Texas Game…

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About the October 2018 Cover

Popular wildlife and sporting artist Pat Pauley has capture a fall scene right out of east Texas or any place that hardwood bottoms exist in…

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2018 Texas Statewide Hunting Forecast

TOJ’s Annual Forecast of Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Quail and other Game Animals along with the latest from-the-field information. Story by Bill L. Olson Photography…

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First Air of Autumn

Anglers should make every effort to spend as much time on the water as possible this month. Story and Photography by Danno Wise Although the…

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Fall into Upper Galveston Bay

Texas’ largest estuary offers premier autumn angling opportunities along its upper end. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner Thank God for northern breezes.  Fall cool…

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Schooled Up And Hungry

A variety of fish gang up in the fall that provide big time catches along the coast. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan Getting “schooled”…

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HUNTING SEASON HARVEST & MANAGEMENT

Deer management is not rocket science but more common sense management. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin As Texans enter another deer hunting season, a…

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Inks Lake State Park Hosts Hill Country Heritage Expo Oct. 5-6

BURNET— Enjoy two days of cultural exhibits, weapons demonstrations and Native American dances at the Hill Country Heritage Expo hosted by Inks Lake State Park….

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Trainings on Chronic Wasting Disease Sample Collection Set in the Panhandle and Trans-Pecos

AUSTIN – As part of Texas’ increased chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance effort, state agencies have partnered to provide training opportunities for landowners/managers, taxidermists, and…

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Recent Rains Provide Boost for Deer, New Challenges for Bowhunters

Texas’ Archery-Only Hunting Season Opens Saturday, Sept. 29 AUSTIN – Bowhunters might need to adjust their game plan for Saturday’s archery-only white-tailed deer season due…

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