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20th Annual Texas-National Archery in the Schools Championship to Draw Thousands of Students to San Antonio March 20–21

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will celebrate a major milestone in 2026 as it hosts the 20th anniversary of the Texas State…

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Public Meetings Scheduled in Central Texas Jan. 14, 15 to Discuss Public Use Plan for Post Oak Ridge State Park

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting public meetings in Austin and Lampasas to gather input on the Public Use Plan for…

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Official Media Statement: TPWD Files Proposed Amendments to Proof of Residency Requirements for Recreational Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Permits

On January 12, 2026, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department filed proposed amendments to the department’s rule regarding proof of residency requirements for issuance of recreational…

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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway Becomes Fifth Texas State Park to Receive Dark Sky Park Designation

QUITAQUE – Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway is the latest Texas State Park to be designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Launches 40th Anniversary Season on New Year’s Day

ATHENS – New Year’s Day 2026 will launch the 40th season of the Toyota ShareLunker Program, another major milestone for Texas’ highly acclaimed and storied…

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Media Advisory: Kick Start 2026 With a First Day Beach Walk at Sea Rim State Park

SABINE PASS — Celebrate the beginning of a new year and the start of America’s semiquincentennial (America 250) with a First Day beach walk at…

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About the January 2026 Cover

Many Texas hunters think once the whitetail deer seasons close, hunting in Texas is pretty much over.  That misconception could not be further from the…

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Cold Weather Redfish

Story and photography by Danno Wise Big, speckled trout may grab mild day headlines but hardier, redfish will cope with convenient deep water, so when…

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White Bass Hotspots

Story and photography by Matt Williams Locations and tips for white bass annual run that’s kicking into gear on rivers statewide. Ready or not, it’s…

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Deer Herd — Returns on Your Investment

Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin Maintaining records is the only method of monitoring success and time invested on one’s favorite piece of deer country. …

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