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As Fall Fades to Winter

It’s a time of transition that varies each year based on weather events as to how to prepare, what to wear and take plus where…

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A lone African wild dog walking on a dirt path in a natural habitat.

Big Buck Psychic

Pursuing really big deer takes patience and luck during the rut, plus a persistent conviction that sooner or later that special buck will show up,…

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KING CATS

Guides finding fun in big flatheads, recapture tagging survey showing interesting results. Story by Matt Williams William Oliver loves the big bite. Oliver is a…

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Hunting Challenge with Traditional Lever Gun

Story by Shane Jahn The lever action rifle is American in design. The first practical lever action rifle came in the form of the 1860…

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Hunting dog cautiously moving through prickly cactus plants in dry grassland.

Bobwhite and Scaled Quail 2025-2026 Forecast

Story by Bill L. Olson Prayers answered — Thank you Lord. This is a common refrain by quail hunters across the Lone Star State.  Once…

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Thriving Fawns, Thriving Hunt: Texas Deer Numbers Stay Strong

AUSTIN — To hunters, springtime in Texas is often viewed as chasing turkeys through hot, humid weather, or hanging up the firearm for a fishing…

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Purtis Creek State Park to Host 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN —Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Purtis Creek State Park in Eustace on Nov. 7 to help the…

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Goliad State Park to Host “Rio! Rio!” 2025 Event Nov. 8

GOLIAD COUNTY – Goliad State Park will host its annual “Rio! Rio!” event on Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. at Mission Espiritu…

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Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with Free Admission Nov. 2

AUSTIN — Have you always wanted to visit a state park but never been? Make plans to visit one of 89 Texas State Parks on…

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TPWD Opening Certain Oyster Harvest Areas Along the Coast

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening several bays to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Nov. 1. Since…

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