Texas Fatties

Texas Fatties

A review of lakes that produced the Top 50 Texas bass of All-Time. Story and photography by Matt Williams I was just a college freshman…

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Hunting With Short-Range Weapons

Hunting With Short-Range Weapons

Story by Tom Claycomb III When I first received a writing assignment on “short range weapons” I was apprehensive. Then within seconds of getting into…

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TPWD Wildlife Biologists Confirm Rare Mountain Lion Sighting Near Rowlett

TPWD Wildlife Biologists Confirm Rare Mountain Lion Sighting Near Rowlett

AUSTIN — Despite the rarity of mountain lion sightings near urban areas, a recent mountain lion sighting on private property in Rowlett has been verified…

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Four Texas Parks and Wildlife Films Featured in Wild Texas Film Tour

Four Texas Parks and Wildlife Films Featured in Wild Texas Film Tour

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will have four short films featured in this year’s virtual Wild Texas Film Tour starting on…

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TPWD Asks Public to Report Rabbit Mortality Events

TPWD Asks Public to Report Rabbit Mortality Events

AUSTIN — In April, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received test results confirming that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) was found in several species…

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Safely Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright at a Texas State Park, THC Historic Site

Safely Make Your Holidays Merry and Bright at a Texas State Park, THC Historic Site

AUSTIN— Although holiday celebrations look a little different this year, Texas State Parks and the Texas Historical Commission State Historic Sites are hosting more than…

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Texas Winter Tradition Returns with Rainbow Trout Stocking

Texas Winter Tradition Returns with Rainbow Trout Stocking

AUSTIN – November marks the beginning of a winter tradition in Texas for anglers of all ages across the state as the Texas Parks and…

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Goose Island Reopens Fishing Pier, Bayfront, Bayfront Campsites

Goose Island Reopens Fishing Pier, Bayfront, Bayfront Campsites

ROCKPORT— After suffering damages from Hurricane Harvey more than three years ago, Goose Island State Park has reopened its new fishing pier, bayfront area and…

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Hunters Reminded to Report Their Harvest During Upcoming Antlerless Season

Hunters Reminded to Report Their Harvest During Upcoming Antlerless Season

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) wants to remind hunters to report their harvests during the upcoming antlerless deer season, Nov 26 —…

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Recent Data Shows that Hunter Education Improves Hunting and Shooting Sports Safety

Recent Data Shows that Hunter Education Improves Hunting and Shooting Sports Safety

AUSTIN — According to the 2019 Texas Hunting Incident Analysis, Texas has seen a substantial decrease in hunting-related accidents and fatalities since Hunter Education became…

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