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Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Lakes Lyndon B. Johnson, Pflugerville in Central Texas

Lakes McQueeney, Placid Also Added to Statewide List of Lakes with Zebra Mussels AUSTIN – Established, reproducing populations of invasive zebra mussels have been discovered…

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Battleship Texas Closes to the Public Aug. 26

LA PORTE— The Battleship Texas State Historic Site will close to the public Aug. 26, allowing staff and contractors full accessibility to the ship ensuring…

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Partial Closure of Big Bend Ranch State Park Runs Aug. 19-27 for Wildlife Surveys

ERLINGUA— The interior of the Big Bend Ranch State Park Complex will be closed for the safety of park visitors during wildlife surveys Aug. 19…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Making Waves Shortly after sunset one Saturday in June while…

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About the September 2019 Cover

Hunting dove in Texas provides boundless opportunities to create memories of a lifetime.  Having a commissioned painting forever captures a moment afield is almost priceless….

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The Hunt For September Teal

Migrating birds can provide fast action on private leases, public lands and guided hunts. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan September is the month of…

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FROM DOVE TO DEER

Hunting seasons begin with dove and gravitate toward deer as September ends. Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin As the sultry days of September wane,…

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September Surface Strategies

To take full advantage of outstanding surface action, prepare to utilize multiple techniques and a variety of lures.  Story and Photography by Danno Wise There…

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Archery, Pre-Hunt Tune-Up

Archery season is right around the corner. As we speak (type) I’m working on lining up an archery Texas deer hunt, a Colorado archery elk…

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Editor’s Insight

September — Optimistic Transition Each year it happens. Many stumble out of the oppressive heat of summer and long for the cooler days of fall….

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