Birds flying low over a grassy field with cactus plants.

About the September Cover

This months cover art by Charles Beckendorf of white-winged dove darting through the brush and cactus of South Texas is a familiar scene for many…

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White-Wings Across Texas

No longer restricted to a small strip of ground along the Rio Grande River, today these dove have flourished and hunting opportunities are available across…

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Dove Hunting A New Season Begins

Over the years a few changes have occurred when it comes to hunting these birds, however the one thing that has not is that this…

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Snook Opportunities, Strategies

Following a string of mild winters, an increasing population and size of Texas’ linesiders presents a unique trophy gamefish for anglers to pursue. Story and…

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ABC’s of Jigging the Jetties

There are speckled trout and reds hanging around those rocks, and here’s how to go after them. Story and photography by Robert Sloan One thing…

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Fooling Fall Bass

Here is what to look for along with some proven tactics to entice a bite. Story and photography by Matt Williams It was mid-September and…

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Two men holding a large red snapper fish on a boat.

NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Comment

NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Comment on a Proposed Rule to Increase Red Snapper Quotas and Potentially Re-open the 2013 Recreational Fishing Season Comment period ends…

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Texas Dove Season Prospects Bright

Special White-wing Area expands; higher possession limit Texas dove hunters should see plenty of opportunity this fall as conditions are shaping up for an above…

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New Award Honors Extraordinary Fair-Chase Hunts

The name Boone and Crockett is synonymous with trophy records, conservation and fair chase hunting. Trophies have long been honored with awards, books, exhibitions and…

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Waterfowl Hunting, Wetland Projects at Texas Coastal Wildlife Management Areas

Informational Public Meeting Set for Aug. 14 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department invites the public to attend an informational meeting regarding the upcoming migratory game…

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