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March Into 2018 on a First Day Hike

AUSTIN— Walk into 2018 where the wild things are by participating in a guided stroll through Texas State Parks as part of the national First…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Crossing the Line On opening weekend of mule deer season,…

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TPWD Announces Opening of Guadalupe River Fishing Leases

AUSTIN – The Canyon Reservoir Tailrace, located below Canyon Reservoir on the Guadalupe River, is considered one of the top trout fishing destinations in the…

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Holiday Cheer Abounds at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— Get in the holiday spirit by celebrating at a Texas State Park. Throughout the month of December, 42 state parks around Texas are hosting…

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About the December 2017 Cover

Special times await Texas waterfowl hunters that set up in and around flooded timber this time of year. At first light the first sound is…

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Texas Style Duck Hunts

There are countless places and ways to hunt most of the popular species of ducks. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan Every bird hunter is…

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The Jig is Up

Simulating a slow moving offering these baits will likely catch the biggest fish. Story and Photography by Matt Williams Bass junkies share differences of opinion…

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Overlooked Duck Hot Spots

Cattle tanks, stock ponds, or other small water bodies offer outstanding, easy hunting opportunities. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner What makes a hunter get…

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BRUSH COUNTRY’S PEAK SPECTACLE

Ever changing phases of the whitetail rut combined with moves and countermoves between hunter and quarry. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin Taking a wide,…

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Winter Bay Fishing – Shallow to Deep

Know when, where and how to find and target fish based on the prevailing conditions. Story and Photography by Danno Wise December is usually the…

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