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About the December Cover

As additional cold weather filters into the Lone Star State, thousands of wary snow geese continue flying south to make Texas their winter home. Along…

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A majestic buck deer with large antlers in a natural habitat.

Coming to Horns

If you are one of those deer hunters that can’t sit still then rattling may be the technique for you. Story and photography by Bob…

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Outsmarting Snows

Some proven tactics that have evolved over the years to put wary geese in your straps. Story and photography by Robert Sloan Our goose hunting…

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Swim Bait Magic

A pro’s guide for swimming your way to a big Texas bass. Story and photography Matt Williams Psssst….. hey buddy. Wanna’ catch a big bass…

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Summer Tactics for Winter Trout

What anglers do and where they look for speckled trout in the winter is similar to fishing for trout in the summer. Story and photography…

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The Gift that Gives all Year

Subscribe or renew your subscription to Texas Outdoors Journal and get the perfect gift for all your outdoor friends at a great savings! With your…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Neighborhood Watch A warden received a call from Bell County…

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Candlelight Christmas Coming to Washington-on-the-Brazos Dec. 14

The historic Christmas traditions of Texas in the 1860s will transport visitors to a much simpler time at a day-long Christmas on the Brazos celebration…

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Report reveals disturbing national trend of increased coastal wetland losses

Federal funding of wetland conservation programs is critical   An alarming national trend of increased loss of coastal wetlands was announced yesterday in a report…

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Lake Fork Produces Season’s First Toyota ShareLunker

Stephen Proctor of Pryor, Oklahoma, caught Toyota ShareLunker 549 from Lake Fork on November 21. Proctor caught the 13.29-pound bass from 18 feet of water…

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