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Wildlife Health Alert: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections Continue in Portions of North Texas

AUSTIN —Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges caution as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to circulate among wild birds in Amarillo and Lubbock….

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Fort Phantom Hill Delivers its Second Legacy Class ShareLunker, Toledo Returns to the Mix

ATHENS – Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir, located just north of Abilene, is back on the board with its second Legacy Class ShareLunker while Toledo Bend…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Galveston Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-5 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Saturday,…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Matagorda Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-21 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Monday,…

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About the February 2026 Cover

The shortest month of the year can many times be confusing as to whether it has more winter weather characteristic or more spring-like conditions. It…

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Hunt for Swiss Alpine Ibex

Lured to this majestically beautiful, yet inhospitable region to test mountain hunting skills and attempt to collect one of these unique denizens residing above tree…

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Bonefish in the land of Aloha

A pair of DIY anglers solicit insight and guidance from a seasoned guide that increased their success for oversized bonefish plus other species. Story and…

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Back to Basics

Some key baits and specific practical tips for using them to catch more bass. Story and photography by Matt Williams Stocking a tackle box for…

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Lever Gun Blues

Story by Shane Jahn Yesterday morning’s five-mile hike involved a short jog mixed in with a steady-paced stride. No, I’m not seriously contemplating jogging long…

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MORE TASTY WILD GAME TEMPTATIONS

Story by Tom Claycomb III In TOJ’s January 2026 issue I covered how to save some obscure cuts off your deer that most people either…

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