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New Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance, Containment Zones Proposed in Five Counties

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider proposed Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and containment zones during its upcoming meeting, Aug. 24-25. If passed,…

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TPWD Launches Search for New Executive Director

Austin— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opened applications Wednesday for a successor to retiring executive director Carter Smith. Smith will retire effective January 2023,…

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New Greater Roadrunner Conservation License Plate Available for Texas Drivers

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launched the long-awaited greater roadrunner conservation license plate today. The plate will raise money to help…

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About The August 2022 Cover

We don’t have to see a buck whitetail to be connected with this revered specie.  Just seeing doe in a quiet Hill Country canyon satisfies…

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Deer Capture

Until missing parts of the whitetail management puzzle are uncovered they will remain the focus of research that begins with their safe capture. Story and…

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World Class Offshore Fishing — Texas to Guatemala

For an adventure try setting up blue water offshore trips all over the world and make some spectacular memories.  Story and photography by Robert Sloan…

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Minding Your Manners

Proper etiquette at the boat ramp and on the water will keep things pleasant for everyone. Story and photography by Matt Williams It’s not that…

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Summer Shallow Water Fishing Tactics

When and where to go, plus what to throw are questions coastal anglers answer on every outing.  Story and photography by Danno Wise As summer…

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New Rifle Worth The Wait? 

Story and photography by Bill L. Olson Why do hunters need or want a new rifle?  The answers are as varied as the calibers and…

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Join Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine’s Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Fun Summer Adventure

AUSTIN – Summer’s going by fast but there’s still time to jump in the car for an unforgettable road trip, near home or across the…

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