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Getting Over the Hump

Anglers contend with a variety of changing factors as summer begins to transition to fall. Story and Photography by Matt Williams It’s September in Texas….

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May 2018 fishing and hunting calendar with daily feeding times and ratings.

Gulf Council Update – August, 2015

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 10 – 13, 2015, to discuss a number of fishery issues, including…

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New Artificial Reefs To Provide Enhanced Fishing off Texas Coast

Contract Awarded for Concrete Reefs off Galveston and Matagorda Counties One project to create a new artificial reef and another to enhance an existing reef…

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2015-16 Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses Go on Sale Saturday

Sportsmen gearing up for the upcoming fall hunting seasons are reminded to renew their licenses for 2015-16, available starting Saturday, August 15. The current year…

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Deer Breeder Movement Standards Plan Finalized

Framework Addresses Chronic Wasting Disease Management, Industry Needs Texas deer breeders will be able to resume animal movements under a plan finalized today by staff…

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National Rifle Association Announces 2015 Women’s Awards Recipients

The National Rifle Association has selected the recipients of its 2015 Women’s Awards, recognizing exceptional accomplishments in the preservation of the Second Amendment and the…

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WOULD TROPHY-HUNTING RESTRICTIONS SAVE LIONS?

In a well-reasoned op-ed in the Aug. 6, Wall Street Journal, the authors quoted work of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe for…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Paper Shuffling Pays Off An individual stopped by the Brownwood…

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Blanco State Park Opens Aug. 1

Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, more than 12 inches of rain led the Blanco River to crest at 40 feet, causing significant flooding and…

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TPWD Graduates 23 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

For the first time, Texas game wardens and state park police officers are included in the same training academy After seven months of training, the…

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