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Big Time Texas Hunts Offers 27th Year of Unique Hunting Opportunities

AUSTIN – This season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts program is awarding 10 lucky winners with premium guided hunt packages,…

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Game Warden Off-Highway Vehicle Patrols Result in Arrests, Seizures

AMARILLO – Between July 29 and 30, Texas Game Wardens coordinated patrol efforts to detect off-highway vehicle violations and recover stolen vehicles near the Canadian…

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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Closing to the Public Starting Aug. 28 for Renovations

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens will be closed to the public starting Aug. 28 for major renovations and updates. The…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Images of individual field notes are available upon request from…

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Emergency Rules Adopted for Movement of Breeder Deer

AUSTIN — In response to continued positive detections of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer breeding facilities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has adopted…

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Solicitation Process Coming Soon for Ecosystem Services Projects

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will soon begin seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration infrastructure or other projects…

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About The August 2023 Cover

Distinguished artist Jocelyn Beatty’s paintings have been displayed across the county at some of the most prestigious shows held.  This conservationist travels both the North…

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Late Summer Jetty Bonanza

Every jetty system, north to south in the Lone Star State, will have a variety of species surrounding them during August. Story and photography by…

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Protein, Minerals and Deer Development

Growing antlers are composed of 80 percent protein, but minerals combined with other management practices remain vital contributors to their development. Story and photography by…

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Comeback Player of the Year

Lakes with a significant drop in its water level, then inundation of acres of cover results in increased fish recruitment. Story and photography by Brian…

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