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New World Screwworm Detected in Hunter-Harvested Elk in Pecos County

TPWD Encourages Hunter Harvest Inspection, Reporting of Animals Affected by New World Screwworm AUSTIN — On Oct. 21, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)…

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Quail Surveys Indicate Another Quality Hunting Season on the Horizon

AUSTIN – Quail season kicks off Nov. 1, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey signaled good population numbers going into…

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TPWD Biologists Say Adaptability, Improving Habitat are Keys for a Successful Waterfowl Season

AUSTIN – As the 2026-27 waterfowl hunting season approaches, lower bird numbers and fluctuating habitat conditions will require hunters to be flexible and ready to…

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White-tailed Deer Harvest Numbers Expected to be Good for 2026-27 Hunting Season

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicate hunters can expect good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality bucks during the 2026-27 season. Following three…

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Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area to Gain Trails System with Acquisition

State Natural Area grows by 1,200 acres ROCKSPRINGS –  Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, currently open by guided access only in Edwards County, is poised…

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Inks Lake State Park to Host Fourth Annual ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event

AUSTIN – Inks Lake State Park is set to host an ‘Explore Bowhunting’ event in Burnet for the fourth time, brought to the public by…

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Third Annual East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on Deck

TYLER — Join the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) at Tyler Nature Center for the East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on Saturday, October…

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About the October 2026 Cover

There is something special about viewing wildlife, particularly whitetail deer as this beautiful animal transitions through its life cycles of the year.  Seeing bucks begin…

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Deer Hunting Snap Decisions

Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin Examples of decisions that can sometimes make a difference between success and failure, but not always. It was a…

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2026 Texas’ Statewide Hunting Forecast

Story by Bill L. Olson and photography by John Frankson TOJ’s Annual Forecast of Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Quail and other Game Animals along with…

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