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Commission Approves Expansion of Digital License and Tag Options for Recreational Hunting, Fishing

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is expanding digital license and tag options to all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types….

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April is Texas State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

AUSTIN – For the 14th year, Whole Earth Provision Co. will celebrate State Parks Month by hosting a fund drive to support Texas State Parks….

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TPWD Coastal Fisheries to Host Oyster Buyback Application Workshops

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened its application period for the Oyster Boat License Buyback Program. TPWD administers voluntary commercial fishing…

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About The April 2025 Cover

Many associate April as the beginning of a new run of regulated hunting seasons.  Spring turkey season adds to the colorful month as gobblers and…

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Jerks, In The Spring

Story and photography by Danno Wise Rather than complicating lure selection this time of year, play it safe and on your next bay fishing excursion…

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A Return Hunt for Osceola Turkey

Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin While hunting with good friends, a teacher benefits from expert calling while pursuing one of the most unique and…

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Race for the Record

Story and photography by Matt Williams TPWD biologist says time is ripe for a new state record bass, offers top picks. It never fails. Sometime…

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Wayne Carlton’s Legacy

Story and photography by Bill L. Olson Inventor, hunter, conservationist, mentor, entertainer, friend. “A Trojan condom, duck tape and a lead top cut out of…

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TEXAS SQUIRREL HUNTING TIPS

Story by Tom Claycomb III You know how sometimes you haven’t done something in a long time and when you finally do it again it’s…

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Sam Rayburn and Lake Tyler Team Up for a Double Lunker Day

ATHENS – With the eyes of the bass fishing world on Lake Ray Roberts for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic, Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Lake Tyler…

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