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Pair of Fishing Legends to be Inducted into Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame announces two inductees to its class of 2025 — Ann Thomasson-Wilson of Jasper, Texas and Rick Clunn of…

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Texas Trustees Seek Public Comment on $40 Million Draft Restoration Plan for Coastal Habitat Projects, Sea Turtle Early Restoration Project Extension

AUSTIN — The Texas Trustee Implementation Group for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill seeks public input on the recently released Draft Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment #3:…

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Bird City Texas Certifies Five New Cities & Their First High-Flyer

AUSTIN – Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are excited to announce College Station, Denton, Kerrville, San Marcos and Wimberley have joined…

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About the February 2025 Cover

“Spring Trophy,” by Calvin Carter There are many years like the one we have just started when winter is more spring-like and within a few…

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Going Old School — Fishing

A look at some good structure spots that are always worth a few casts. Story and photography by Matt Williams I’ve been fortunate to visit…

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Person fishing alone by a calm lake on a foggy day.

Late Winter Coastal Patterns

Story and photography by Danno Wise Due to the oft-changing weather and fish behavior the next few weeks, anglers can and will need to utilize…

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Hunter posing with a harvested antelope in a natural setting.

Brush Country Nilgai

Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin Pursuing a free-ranging blue bull is not only exhilarating, but a challenging event. In stealth mode I followed my…

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Work Side of Play

Story by Bill L. Olson Most any recreational pursuit comes with a certain amount of maintenance, replacement and improvements over time.  When that pastime is…

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EAST TEXAS RACOON HUNTING

Story by Tom Claycomb III Recently I had probably the most unique hunt of my life. Here’s the background. Years ago, I hit up Charles…

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Goose Island State Park to Host Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program will partner Jan. 25 with Goose Island State Park in Rockport to help the…

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