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Blanco River Named 2018 “Water to Watch” by National Fish Habitat Partnership

AUSTIN – The Blanco River is one of the primary river networks that Central Texas communities depend upon for drinking water, flood abatement, agricultural production…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Don’t Believe Everything on the Internet On opening weekend of…

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Commercial Harvest of King Mackerel in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Western Zone Will Close on October 5, 2018

WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: Commercial harvest of king mackerel in federal waters of the Western Zone will close at 12:00 pm, local time, on October 5, 2018. Commercial…

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It’s Time for Texas’ Third Annual Pollinator BioBlitz

AUSTIN — In support of Texas’ third statewide Pollinator BioBlitz, organizations and sites around the state will be hosting a variety of events to get…

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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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