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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area TX-29 in Aransas Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-29 in Aransas Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m….

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O.H. Ivie Delivers its 7th Legacy Lunker of 2023

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie Lake remains in the spotlight of the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season with a 13.06-pound largemouth bass caught on Thursday afternoon….

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TPWD Responds to Governor Abbott’s Support of Texas State Parks

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Executive Director Dr. David Yoskowitz expressed gratitude Thursday for the vision and support provided by Gov. Greg Abbott during…

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O.H. Ivie Ushers in February with Four Lunkers in Four Days

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie kick-started the second month of the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season Thursday afternoon with a pair of Legacy Class Lunkers, followed…

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Celebrating 100 Years of Texas State Parks, Black History Month with Special Events Throughout February

AUSTIN — After a January kickoff with record attendance at First Day Hikes across the state, Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration continues with a new…

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About the February 2023 Cover

“Frosty Texas Morning” Even during a drought year, when bobwhite quail numbers are down, there is something special about the various aspects of quail hunting. …

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Winter Nutrition Preparation

With ideal conditions bucks might recoup weight expended during the rut, but may not maximize antler growth or fortify the does’ ability to lactate following…

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Winter Wade Fishing

Coastal anglers that spend some time in the water during late winter are often rewarded with above average catches. Story and photography by Danno Wise…

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Record Busters?

It’s high time for a new Texas state record largemouth, but where will it come from? Story and photography by Matt Williams If this February…

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Late Season Quail Hunting Impact & Opportunities

Story by Bill L. Olson At the start of each fall hunting season I have read, written and broadcast for years how dove hunting is…

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