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Texas Game Wardens Report Record BWI Arrests, Multiple Rescues Over Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens were out in force over Memorial Day weekend, focusing on boating and public safety across the state. The ramped-up patrols…

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Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 7

AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day is back this Saturday, June 7, at public waterways across the state. Each year on…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Adds Three Properties to Public Hunting Offerings

AUSTIN — With the addition of three new properties, Texas’ 2025-26 hunting season will offer more public hunting opportunities through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s…

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Governor Abbott Names Foster Chair, Appoints McCall to Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission

AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Paul Foster as the chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Additionally, John A. McCall Jr….

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67th Texas Game Warden, Texas State Park Police Class Completes Training, Begins Service Across Texas

AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 67th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Parks Police cadet class May 30 at Bannockburn Baptist…

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Daniel Kunz Named James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year

AUSTIN — Daniel Kunz, a senior biologist in South Texas, is the 2025 recipient of the James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the…

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Iconic Indian Lodge Reopens After Remodel

FORT DAVIS— The historic Indian Lodge, nestled within Davis Mountains State Park, has completed its extensive remodel and is now open for reservation. This historic…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $6.8 Million in Recreational Trails Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.8 million in grants, funding 24 trail construction and maintenance projects across…

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Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department Make Arrests for Fatal Hit and Run Over Memorial Day Weekend

GRAPEVINE — On May 27, Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations arrested two individuals believed to be involved in the fatal…

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Editor’s Insight-Continuing To Lead

Editor’s Insight by Texas Outdoors Journal Founder and Editor, Bill L. Olson On May 3, 2025, at the 67th Annual Texas Outdoor Writers Association Conference…

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