Recent Rains Provide Boost for Deer, New Challenges for Bowhunters

Recent Rains Provide Boost for Deer, New Challenges for Bowhunters

Texas’ Archery-Only Hunting Season Opens Saturday, Sept. 29 AUSTIN – Bowhunters might need to adjust their game plan for Saturday’s archery-only white-tailed deer season due…

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Lake Austin Fish Habitat Enhanced by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Local Partners

Lake Austin Fish Habitat Enhanced by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Local Partners

AUSTIN – Lake Austin, once considered to be one of the top trophy bass fishing destinations in the nation, has experienced a decline in natural…

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Gov. Greg Abbot Proclaims Sept. 25 National Hunting and Fishing Day

Gov. Greg Abbot Proclaims Sept. 25 National Hunting and Fishing Day

Special Day Highlights Texas Cultural Phenomenon With National Hunting and Fishing Day coming this Saturday, dove season in full swing, and the cool days of…

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TPWD Inland Fisheries Seeking Partners for Habitat Restoration in Texas Reservoirs

TPWD Inland Fisheries Seeking Partners for Habitat Restoration in Texas Reservoirs

Interested Organizations Invited to Habitat Workshop Oct. 6-7 in Athens AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries staff conduct dozens of habitat…

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Deadline Approaching to Enter Big Time Texas Hunts Drawing

Deadline Approaching to Enter Big Time Texas Hunts Drawing

AUSTIN— Looking for an opportunity to fill a hole in this year’s hunting calendar without breaking the bank? Hunters hoping for a chance at winning…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Sneaky Snake On Aug. 18, Presidio County game wardens used…

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Take Me Outdoors Houston Set For September 22 At Discovery Green

Take Me Outdoors Houston Set For September 22 At Discovery Green

Houston’s 10th annual free, family-oriented outdoors festival HOUSTON— At a time when people in big cities are becoming increasingly disconnected from the world of nature…

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Wyler Aerial Tramway Closed to the Public

Wyler Aerial Tramway Closed to the Public

EL PASO— After nearly six decades in operation, including many years as the only public tram in Texas, the Wyler Aerial Tramway at Franklin Mountains…

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New Experimental Mule Deer Antler Restriction Regulation Takes Effect this Hunting Season in the Southeast Panhandle

New Experimental Mule Deer Antler Restriction Regulation Takes Effect this Hunting Season in the Southeast Panhandle

AUSTIN – Hunters pursuing mule deer this fall in Briscoe, Childress, Cottle, Floyd, Hall, and Motley counties will be required to comply with a new…

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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Announces Tuesday Closures through February 2019

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Announces Tuesday Closures through February 2019

ATHENS – Beginning Oct. 2, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will begin a winter schedule that includes the closure of one additional weekday. TFFC…

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