Trophy Trout Tactics Explained

Trophy Trout Tactics Explained

Understanding how to utilize the big trout baits, find big trout haunts, employ trophy tactics and how to read the water. Story and photography by…

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Spring’s Freshwater Fishin’ Bonanza

Spring’s Freshwater Fishin’ Bonanza

The time is at hand for some of the year’s very best fishing for a variety of popular species on public waters. Story and photography…

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Free-Range Axis With An Air Rifle

Free-Range Axis With An Air Rifle

Story and photography by Tom Claycomb III The last few years TOJ’s Publisher/Editor Bill L. Olson has been monitoring the discussion and progression of big…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest in Galveston Bay

TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest in Galveston Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-1, TX-5, TX-6, TX-7 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Penny Pinching A Shelby County game warden followed up…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Launches 35th Season this Weekend

Toyota ShareLunker Program Launches 35th Season this Weekend

AUSTIN – The turning of the calendar to January signals the beginning of the 35th season of the Toyota Sharelunker program. The year-round Toyota Sharelunker…

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Enjoy Miles of Fun in 2021 on a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

Enjoy Miles of Fun in 2021 on a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike or paddle…

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Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized as Officers of the Year

Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized as Officers of the Year

AUSTIN — Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized this week for their outstanding efforts and contributions toward supporting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) mission….

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Lake Buchanan Designated as “Infested” with Zebra Mussels

Lake Buchanan Designated as “Infested” with Zebra Mussels

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Buchanan, located west of Burnet and north of Inks Lake in the Colorado…

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Emergency Resuscitation Kits Aid in Rescue of Five-Year-Old in Starr County

Emergency Resuscitation Kits Aid in Rescue of Five-Year-Old in Starr County

AUSTIN— Thanks to funding provided by state lawmakers during the last legislative session, 500 Texas Game Wardens and Texas State Park Police Officers across Texas…

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