Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens Saturday, July 15

Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens Saturday, July 15

AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Saturday, July 15, 2023….

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Names new COO, Chief of Staff

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Names new COO, Chief of Staff

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces two promotions to its Executive Office staff. Inland Fisheries Division Director Craig Bonds will serve as…

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Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens for 2023–24 Season Applications

Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens for 2023–24 Season Applications

AUSTIN – New hunting opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program….

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About the July 2023 Cover

About the July 2023 Cover

“It’s Mine” On Texas Lower Laguna Madre as the summer heat builds and water temperatures continue to rise speckled trout will bury up in the…

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Beach to Bay Specks

Beach to Bay Specks

Anglers can fish for spotted seatrout in a variety of places utilizing different techniques on each trip out. Story and photography by Danno Wise July…

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The Value of Deer Hunting

The Value of Deer Hunting

There is a reason deer quality continues to increase, with benefits to all species and it is a direct result of hunting. Story and photography…

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Bringing the Heat

Bringing the Heat

It’s time to get into a hot weather frame of mind. Story and photography by Matt Williams It’s July in Texas. That means it’s time…

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Texas’ Public Hunting Options

Texas’ Public Hunting Options

Story by Bill L. Olson A comment occasionally heard from those newly arriving to the Lone Star State is, “Texas doesn’t have as much land…

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Old School Advice

Old School Advice

Story by Tom Claycomb III I still think that I’m 18 years old.  That is evident by some of my actions. But then sometimes when…

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Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Stop Aquatic Invasive Species

Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Stop Aquatic Invasive Species

AUSTIN – Every year, Texans enjoy the Fourth of July by soaking in the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…

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