![Historic Port Isabel Lighthouse Reopens](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/01-TOJ-notebook.jpg)
AUSTIN— Standing tall in a plaza overlooking the lower Laguna Madre, the historic 72-foot Port Isabel Lighthouse is reopening its doors to visitors after much…
![Despite Freezing Weather More Than 950 People Participate in First Day Hikes at Texas State Parks](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/01-TOJ-notebook.jpg)
AUSTIN— The frigid temperatures that hit the Lone Star State on the first day of 2018 weren’t enough to deter park goers from participating in…
![Game Warden Field Notes](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/01-TOJ-notebook.jpg)
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Up on the Rooftop Mule Deer Paws ‘Twas the season…
![Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/01-TOJ-notebook.jpg)
ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee announced Shannon Tompkins, a reporter and columnist at the Houston Chronicle; and the Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association…
![Panhandle Roadkill White-tailed Deer Tests Positive for Chronic Wasting Disease](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/01-TOJ-notebook.jpg)
AUSTIN – A roadkill white-tailed deer collected by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department personnel on U.S. Highway 87 between Dalhart and Hartley has tested positive…
![Authorities Asking Public for Help Locating Vehicle of Interest](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/01-TOJ-notebook.jpg)
$10,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrests in Assault on Texas Game Warden AUSTIN – Law enforcement officials are asking the public for help…
![Toyota ShareLunker Program Debuts Mobile App, Website](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/01-TOJ-notebook.jpg)
AUSTIN – With the launch of the new year-round participation season Jan. 1, the Toyota ShareLunker Programis debuting a new website and mobile app to facilitate…
![Temporary Fishing Closure in Place on Texas Coast during Freeze](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/01-TOJ-notebook.jpg)
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has issued a temporary closure to saltwater fishing along parts of the Texas coast to protect resources…
![About the January 2018 Cover](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cover-470x140.jpg)
“El Coyote” by Howard Dubois A New Year begins and we each find ourselves contemplating what the future holds. In the life of a…
![Ladies on the Coast](https://texasoutdoorsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/danno-470x140.jpg)
Texas boasts a rich history of successful female anglers. Here are profiles of some of today’s best. Story and Photography By Danno Wise Saltwater…