Waterfowl Hunters Play a Critical Part in Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species

Waterfowl Hunters Play a Critical Part in Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages hunters to take responsible action in their critical role in protecting waterfowl habitats and the…

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Stellar Deer Season Expected This Fall

Stellar Deer Season Expected This Fall

AUSTIN — Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and…

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Texas Master Naturalist Program Teams Up with H-E-B to Fund Pollinators for Texas

Texas Master Naturalist Program Teams Up with H-E-B to Fund Pollinators for Texas

AUSTIN — The Texas Master Naturalist(TMN) program is teaming up with H-E-B, a Texas based grocer, for a new Pollinators for Texas initiative. As part…

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Ron A. VanderRoest Named Texas Game Warden Colonel

Ron A. VanderRoest Named Texas Game Warden Colonel

AUSTIN –After a competitive search, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) named Ron A. VanderRoest colonel of Texas Game Wardens, the agency’s law enforcement division….

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Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with Free Admission Nov. 3

Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with Free Admission Nov. 3

AUSTIN— On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born…

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Quail Surveys Indicate Promising Prospects for Oct. 26 Season Opener

Quail Surveys Indicate Promising Prospects for Oct. 26 Season Opener

AUSTIN – Quail hunting season in Texas kicks off Oct. 26, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey indicates an upward…

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About the November 2024 Cover

About the November 2024 Cover

The statewide quail season in Texas has been open for a few days.  It opened on October 26 and continues through February 23, 2025.  The…

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“It All Depends On The Weather”

“It All Depends On The Weather”

Dealing with every changing conditions, making appropriate adjustments to experience some great late fall flats fishing. Story and photography by Danno Wise The most common…

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SLAUNCHVILLE

SLAUNCHVILLE

This remote Panhandle fishery, J.B. Thomas, is quietly cranking out the big ones like no other. Story and photography by Matt Williams Another little West…

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Discretionary Rule # 1 — Before Pulling the Trigger

Discretionary Rule # 1 — Before Pulling the Trigger

The likelihood of a hunter not harvesting a buck netting 170 inches is significantly higher when they don’t pass on bucks that gross scored in…

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