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Five Texas Programs among 2017 George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund Grantees

AUSTIN – The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and the George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar Education Fund announced five Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…

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The 2nd Lone Star Lionfish Symposium Hosts Public Forum

GALVESTON – The public will soon have a chance to ask the experts about the spiky, venomous fish invading Texas coastal waters and threatening natural…

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Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2017

AUSTIN —Each February for more than 15 years, countless volunteers spend 10 days on the water along the Texas coastline searching the bays for abandoned…

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TPWD, Local Bass Club Work to Rebuild Fish Habitat in Stamford Reservoir

ABILENE — Christmas came early for “Big Country” anglers this year as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries staff and the local Friends of…

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TPW Commission Approves Shad Collection and Sale Rules

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday, Jan. 26, public hearing approved changes to the regulations on the possession and sale…

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About the February 2017 Cover

Time is ticking down on the quail season in Texas.  This year’s statewide quail season ends on February 26. Renowned sporting dog and wildlife artist…

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On the Lookout for Late Winter Reds

The last few days of winter can often yield spectacular catches of spot tails. Story and Photography By Danno Wise Once February rolls around, most…

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PRIORITY — QUAIL

It’s not always the number of quail in the bag, but more importantly, the quality of the experience. With another deer season in the books,…

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So, You Wanna Catch a ShareLunker?

There is an old saying that everything grows bigger in Texas, and largemouth bass are certainly no exception. Story and Photography by Matt Williams With…

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Bay Boats for Texas Anglers

A variety of factors and important fishing aspects should be considered when buying a new boat and rigging it out. Story and Photography by Nate…

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