About the September 2020 Cover

About the September 2020 Cover

A question often asked is, “why is there a painting instead of a photo on the cover of Texas Outdoors Journal?”  The reason is to…

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DOVE DUO — Mourning & Whitewing

DOVE DUO — Mourning & Whitewing

It’s time to test one’s shotgun skills on the tastiest targets in the sky. Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin It was a warm, humid,…

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Late Summer Nearshore Smorgasbord

Late Summer Nearshore Smorgasbord

Options include trolling for kingfish and tarpon, fishing structure for snapper or grouper plus specks and reds inside. Story and photography by Danno Wise As…

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Cooling Down – Transition On

Cooling Down – Transition On

Trout and reds are switching gears as Texas coastal waters head into fall. Story and photography by Robert Sloan We were at the mouth of…

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Banking on Bobwhites

Banking on Bobwhites

Texas researchers are hopeful this study will lay the groundwork plus stir interest in translocating wild quail. Story and photography by Matt Williams Translocation is…

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Success Is In The Details

Success Is In The Details

Story and photography by Tom Claycomb III I’m thinking as soon as I am through writing this column I need to sit down, read it…

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Texas Game Wardens Stress Water Safety During Labor Day Weekend

Texas Game Wardens Stress Water Safety During Labor Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Labor Day weekend is approaching and Texans around the state are making plans to take advantage of extra time on the waterways. Compared…

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Changes Proposed to Texas Exotic Aquatic Species Regulations

Changes Proposed to Texas Exotic Aquatic Species Regulations

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing changes to regulations regarding harmful or potentially harmful fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. The proposed…

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Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1

Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will begin the Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process on September 1. This year’s opening date…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $15.7 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $15.7 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved just over $15 million in competitive local park grants to help fund projects that will create and…

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