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2017 Texas Statewide Hunting Forecast

TOJ’s Annual Forecast of Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Quail and other Game Animals along with the latest from-the-field information. Story by Bill L. Olson, Photography…

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Person fishing on a boat in a lake near waterfront homes.

Cashing In on School Bass

It’s about as basic as bass fishing gets once you learn the ropes. Story by Matt Williams   Few things can be more frustrating and…

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Flatfish on Purpose

Fall is prime time to target flounder using a variety of strategies and techniques. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner I feel like I say…

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A solitary antelope standing amid dry bushes and trees.

Aging Deer on the Hoof

Correctly estimating the age of a buck parallels the opportunities to observe deer. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin With favorable weather conditions this past…

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Silhouetted figures fishing at sunrise or sunset by the water.

Coastal Christmas in October

A confluence of conditions, species, and events that makes this every fisherman’s favorite month. Story and Photography by Danno Wise     For many people,…

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Two deer with large antlers locking horns in a grassy field.

Arrow Placement — When Inches Matter

Bowhunters take to the stand with the pressure of making one shot count. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner Adrenaline — It’s the hormone secreted…

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Person fishing at sunset by the sea.

OCTOBER BIRD HUNTING

It is one of the easiest ways to find and catch more specks and reds Story and Photography By Robert Sloan It was a Tuesday…

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Lampasas County Man Indicted in Deaths of Bald Eagles, Vultures

Faces Additional Charges for Allegedly Killing Vultures AUSTIN – A Lampasas County grand jury has returned an indictment against a Bend, Texas, man on two…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Struggles with Math A game warden was on patrol opening…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program to Begin New Year-Round Season Jan. 1

TPWD implementing year-round participation system, expanding weight categories ATHENS – After more than 31 years of collecting and spawning 13 pound or larger “lunker” largemouth…

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