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Fly fishing Texas & Beyond

It’s extremely addictive and once figured out you can fly fish your way around the world. Story and photography by Robert Sloan Big Jim Copeland…

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Traveling Texan-Hunting Chamois in the French Alps

Not just any hunt, but a challenging adventure that was not only mentally and physically demanding, but incredibly rewarding. Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin…

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Trophy Trout Tactics Explained

Understanding how to utilize the big trout baits, find big trout haunts, employ trophy tactics and how to read the water. Story and photography by…

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Spring’s Freshwater Fishin’ Bonanza

The time is at hand for some of the year’s very best fishing for a variety of popular species on public waters. Story and photography…

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Free-Range Axis With An Air Rifle

Story and photography by Tom Claycomb III The last few years TOJ’s Publisher/Editor Bill L. Olson has been monitoring the discussion and progression of big…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest in Galveston Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-1, TX-5, TX-6, TX-7 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Penny Pinching A Shelby County game warden followed up…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Launches 35th Season this Weekend

AUSTIN – The turning of the calendar to January signals the beginning of the 35th season of the Toyota Sharelunker program. The year-round Toyota Sharelunker…

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Enjoy Miles of Fun in 2021 on a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike or paddle…

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Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized as Officers of the Year

AUSTIN — Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized this week for their outstanding efforts and contributions toward supporting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) mission….

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