Feral hogs feeding at metal feeder at dusk

Pigs for the Plate

Story by Shane Jahn Dust hung in the cool evening air, obscuring the distant mountains from view. The stiff wind from the north had a…

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WHAT’S THE BEST HOG CALIBER?

Story by Tom Claycomb III It drives me nuts when someone does something once, and is suddenly a self-proclaimed expert. For example, they make a…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Launches New Paddling Trail in Bay City

BAY CITY – On April 25, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will officially launch its 91st paddling trail at Riverside Park in Bay…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Delivers a Memorable Collection Season

ATHENS – The 2026 Toyota ShareLunker collection season didn’t disappoint during its 40th Anniversary celebration with an incredible 18 Legacy Class ShareLunkers submitted from 10…

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Inks Lake State Park to Host Fourth Annual “Fun for All” Event Celebrating Accessible Outdoor Recreation on April 25

BURNET — Inks Lake State Park will welcome visitors of all abilities for its fourth annual Fun for All event on April 25, offering a…

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Lockhart State Park Grows by Almost 190 Acres with New Acquisition

LOCKHART — Lockhart State Park has expanded its boundaries by 188 acres with the acquisition of two neighboring properties. This new addition, which nearly doubles…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Galveston Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-1 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday,…

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Texas Fish Art Contest Reveals 2026 Winners

ATHENS – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of the Texas division of the Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art…

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11th Annual City Nature Challenge Kicks Off April 24

AUSTIN —The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), through the Texas Nature Trackers program, invites all Texans to participate in a four-day outdoor focused community event involving 16…

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Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting, Special Guests

AUSTIN — Palo Pinto Mountains State Park officially marked its grand opening April 10 with a special ribbon cutting event. Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of…

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