“Crappie Condos” Deployed into Lake Pat Cleburne

“Crappie Condos” Deployed into Lake Pat Cleburne

AUSTIN – Fisheries biologists call them “crappie condos;” artificial underwater fish habitat created in this case out of undesirable stands of exotic bamboo. Thanks to…

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Effort To Fight Arundo Ramps Up Along Hill Country Rivers

Effort To Fight Arundo Ramps Up Along Hill Country Rivers

Record Funding to Manage Aquatic Invasive Species Helping Expand Landowner Partnerships AUSTIN — A coalition of government and nonprofit conservation groups is greatly expanding the…

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Celebrate the Holidays at a Texas State Park

Celebrate the Holidays at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— With the Christmas holidays approaching, Texas State Parks are helping friends and families get into the spirit by offering gift items and hosting holiday…

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NOAA Announces the Extension of the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational Sector Separation Provisions

NOAA Announces the Extension of the Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational Sector Separation Provisions

Small Entity Compliance Guide NOAA Fisheries approved Amendment 45 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (Amendment…

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Runnels County Man Apprehended after Ramming Game Warden Vehicle

Runnels County Man Apprehended after Ramming Game Warden Vehicle

AUSTIN – A 52-year-old Ballinger man is in custody facing numerous felony charges following a confrontation with law enforcement Wednesday afternoon during which he allegedly…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. A Sobering Situation The duties of a Texas game warden…

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About the December 2016 Cover

About the December 2016 Cover

Popular Texas wildlife and sporting art artist Calvin Carter has capture a holiday hunting scene in a watercolor entitled “Me and Dad.”  Countless numbers of…

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“On The Coast” for the Holidays

“On The Coast” for the Holidays

Warmer weather, plenty of fishing options and land-based events draw anglers to Texas’ cities by the sea. Story and Photography By Danno Wise December is…

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Successful Structure Fishing

Successful Structure Fishing

Understanding the nuts and bolts of various types of structure and cover, and how fish relate to each. Story and Photography by Matt Williams I’ve…

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Goose Spreads Across Texas

Goose Spreads Across Texas

Different geographic regions offer hunting opportunities to shoot geese using a variety of strategies. -Nate Skinner The phrase, “Get ‘em guys,” will forever remind me…

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