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Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15

AUSTIN- Commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of America will close 30 minutes after sunset May 15, reopening on…

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The Nature Conservancy, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announce Purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend National Park

AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch,…

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About the May 2025 Cover

Reviewing some historical maps that tracs the wild hog invasion shows coastal regions was and maintains a stronghold for these animals.  Given Texas history it…

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Time to Get Wet!

Pro’s Pointers about wet wading, the simplest of all forms of saltwater flats fishing — where, equipment and seasonal adjustments. Story and photography by Danno…

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Outstanding Hog Hunts

With an estimated three million wild swine in Texas, it’s not hard to find a place to pursue them and in a variety of habitat….

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Taking it to the Bank

Here’s the skinny on a pair of Texas’ heaviest bass of 2025. Story and photography by Matt Williams Anybody who likes a good ol’ fashioned…

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HOG HUNTING — Then and Now

Story by Tom Claycomb III All of my farming and ranching buddies are going to be upset with me for saying this but wild hogs…

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Learning About Hogs Never Gets Old

Story by Bill L. Olson At first gray light on a chilly and crisp fall morning I encountered a sounder of wild hogs for the…

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TPWD Staff to Host Virtual Cultivated Oyster Mariculture Public Meeting

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will host a virtual public meeting to present information regarding proposed amendments to the…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Earns VETS Indexes Recognized Employer Award for 2025

AUSTIN— In acknowledgment of its dedicated work to employ and retain veterans, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received the Recognized Employer Award in the…

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