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TPWD to Launch 100th Texas Paddling Trail and Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Texas Paddling Trail Program

TEXAS COAST – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching four new paddling trails in Palacios, marking the 100th paddling trail added to…

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About the August 2026 Cover

About the August 2026 Cover

Our longtime friend and cover art contributor’s website stated, “Wade Butler painted Texas wildlife and landscapes for over 20 years. But his art career did…

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Beat the Heat for Quality Catches

Beat the Heat for Quality Catches

Story and photography by Danno Wise Tips for fishing the coolest part of the day in the coolest water available, plus where and when to…

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They’re Back — New World Screwworm

They’re Back — New World Screwworm

Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin In 1976, Texas spent some $132.1 million responding to the invader — now 50 years later, we are about…

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Fishing — How & Where?

Fishing — How & Where?

Story and photography by Brian Hughes Most often asked questions include how to catch, where to fish and baits to use. One of the questions…

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Practical Hunting Practice

Practical Hunting Practice

Story by Shane Jahn It’s late June this is written and much needed rain is falling across parts of the Lone Star State. Many consider…

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Cool Water Exchange — San Luis Pass Area

Cool Water Exchange — San Luis Pass Area

Story by Bill L. Olson Texas Outdoors Journal readers regularly read coastal editors reference finding cooler water near passes and jetties because of the exchange…

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Learn About Sharks at Sea Center Texas’ Annual Shark Celebration Event

LAKE JACKSON – Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries staff and volunteers this Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m….

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Be Weather Wise, Utilize Park Alerts

Many Texas State Parks are experiencing heavy rains and subsequent flooding. Parkgoers are advised to check the state park map for alerts and to be…

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Texas Game Wardens Remove 62 Impaired Operators, Report No Boating Fatalities During Fourth of July Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens maintained a strong presence on lakes, rivers and coastal waters across Texas during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. They…

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