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Texas Game Wardens Stress Boating Safety, ’Staying Dry’ During July 4 Holiday

AUSTIN – As temperatures continue to rise, many Texans and out-of-state visitors are making plans to cool off on one of the many pristine waterbodies…

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TPWD Completes Groundbreaking Bass Tracking Study

TYLER – Biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have completed an innovative study that tracked the movement and behaviors of largemouth bass…

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

AUSTIN – Texans throughout the state take advantage of the Fourth of July holiday to enjoy the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks…

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TPWD to Deploy Materials for New Artificial Reef Site in Sabine

SEA RIM STATE PARK — Texas Parks and Wildlife’s (TPWD) Artificial Reef Program, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Friends of Sabine Reef, is adding…

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Sutton County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of one case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Sutton County deer breeding facility,…

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Texas State Parks Pass Price to Increase Sept. 1

AUSTIN— The Texas State Parks Pass, which gives passholders and their guests unlimited free day-use access to all 88 Texas State Parks, is increasing its…

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Texas State Parks Offers Seven Summer Heat Safety Tips

AUSTIN – Rising temperatures and the month of June signal the arrival of the dog days of summer. With heat-related illnesses on the rise, Texas…

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About the July 2024 Cover

Everyone knows it’s hot in July.  Even on the coast the heat and humidity can be oppressive.  However, those climatic conditions don’t mean summer months…

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Pro’s Pointers — Summer Saltwater Fishing Fun

There are more species within reach of the average angler than at any other time of year. Story and photography by Danno Wise July means…

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A Mount Worthy Of The Trophy

Renowned taxidermist provides guidance for trophy enhancement on the wall plus an insight into the mounting process. Story and photography by Bill L. Olson A…

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