Devils River SNA Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

Devils River SNA Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

DEL RIO— Devils River State Natural Area has been designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), making it the only…

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Recent Flooding, Cold Weather Curbing Invasive Giant Salvinia Growth in East Texas

Recent Flooding, Cold Weather Curbing Invasive Giant Salvinia Growth in East Texas

AUSTIN – In 2017, Caddo Lake was covered by more than 6,000 acres of invasive giant salvinia that was reproducing rapidly due to a warm…

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14.57 Pound Toyota ShareLunker Largemouth Bass Caught at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth

14.57 Pound Toyota ShareLunker Largemouth Bass Caught at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth

Marine Creek Lake produces second 13 pound or larger Toyota ShareLunker since 2017 AUSTIN – Angler Zach Sypert of Bedford caught the first Legacy Class…

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About the February 2019 Cover

About the February 2019 Cover

“Home Grown” might be an appropriate nickname for popular wildlife, sporting art and western art, artist Calvin Carter.  TOJ readers have had the pleasure of…

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Hunt for Trophy Trout

Hunt for Trophy Trout

Big trout, best lures, tactics and locations during lunker speckled trout season. Photography and Story By Robert Sloan   For the next couple of months…

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Privilege in the Land of the Turks

Privilege in the Land of the Turks

Pursuit of game around the globe is truly a life-altering, unforgettable experience. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin   Hunting North American big game has…

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Flexible Fishing in February

Flexible Fishing in February

Opportunities abound as many days are bright and sunny with blue skies and almost warm. Photography and Story by Danno Wise   It is often…

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Pick, Plan & Choose

Pick, Plan & Choose

The second month of the year offers productive opportunities to plan for future success. Photography and Story by Nate Skinner   February is one of…

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Texas' Other Bass

Texas’ Other Bass

The appeal of Texas’ bass fishing is the diversity of “other bass” species waiting to be caught. Photography and Story by Matt Williams   Everybody…

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TPWD Adds 23 Acres to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

TPWD Adds 23 Acres to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

LA PORTE, TX—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is adding more than 23-acres to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site bordering on the…

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