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Cool Fall Shallowater Coastal Fishing

Story and photography by Danno Wise There’s a myriad of reasons for the uptick in action with dropping temperatures one of the main reasons fish…

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YOLO – You only live once Bucket List.

Story and photography by Brian Hughes A list of things to see and do in East Texas before your life’s journey is complete. A lot…

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Spicing Up Hunting Season

Story by Shane Jahn With scorching three-digit temperatures currently tempering much of the Lone Star State, it takes a little imagination to recognize Texas’ fall…

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Texas State Parks to Host Veteran Ruck Hikes Throughout September

AUSTIN – More than 20 Texas State Parks will be hosting Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes throughout the month of September, which is also…

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Fort Phantom Hill Lake Zebra Mussel Status Elevated to ‘Infested’

AUSTIN – Following additional monitoring, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has determined that the invasive zebra mussel population status in Fort Phantom Hill, near…

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Official Media Advisory: Bastrop State Park Prescribed Burn Viewing

BASTROP — Bastrop State Park and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) are planning to conduct prescribed burns this fire season, from October 2026…

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Harvest Authorization Drawing Applications for Trinity River Alligator Gar Available Sept. 1

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process on Sept. 1. The random…

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Strong Dove Population Numbers Anticipated as Hunters Fly Toward Opening Day

Dove Season Opens Statewide September 1 for the First Time in History AUSTIN – For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain…

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About the September 2026 Cover

September 1 and Texas fields have been busy with camo-clad hunters in pursuit of limits of dove.  Hunting seasons have officially arrived.  Soon rewards from…

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Late Summer Slam Season

Story and photography by Danno Wise Adding another dimension, fresh element of fun and challenge to coastal sportfishing. The words Summer Slam may conjure up…

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