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Handgun Hunting: Open Sights vs. Optics

Story by Shane Jahn There are three basic categories of sights to install on a hunting handgun. Choosing which to use can depend on several…

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Staying Sharp with Year Round Bowhunting

Story by Tom Claycomb III The common mind may wonder why today’s deer hunter doesn’t just hunt with a modern rifle. And that’s a good…

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TPWD Opens New Paddling Trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will launch a new series of paddling trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas, recently designated…

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Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of ‘Ghost Deer’ Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide

AUSTIN – The Texas Game Warden investigation known as “Ghost Deer” has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspects turned themselves in on felony…

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Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Fall is upon us and for hunters and anglers that can only mean one thing, it is time to renew hunting and fishing…

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Expanded Digital License, Tag Options for Recreational Hunting, Fishing on Sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will offer fully digital options for all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types when…

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Media Advisory: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hosts Special Hunting for Conservation Workshop

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a Hunting for Conservation workshop designed specifically for media partners, conservation colleagues and future…

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Record Breaking Participation During 29th Great Birding Classic

AUSTIN — The Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), the biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, celebrated its 29th year and hosted a…

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Media Advisory: Texas Tortoise Surrender Day at Laredo College on Aug. 16

LAREDO — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and researchers from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi will be a hosting an event at Laredo College…

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TFFC Temporarily Closed for Public Visitation

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has temporarily closed to visitors while Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) completes emergency repairs to a…

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