About the October 2024 Cover

About the October 2024 Cover

“Turn To November” Hunting seasons continue to increase as does the intensity or at the very least anticipation of pursuing big game.  While October is…

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2024 Texas’ Statewide Hunting Forecast

2024 Texas’ Statewide Hunting Forecast

TOJ’s Annual Forecast of Whitetail, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Quail and other Game Animals along with the latest from-the-field observations. Story by Bill L. Olson Photography…

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Oktoberfest Redfish

Oktoberfest Redfish

It may be a tough to miss other options this month, a day spent on almost any Texas bay or beachfront will likely make it…

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Preseason Scouting for Trophy Whitetails

Preseason Scouting for Trophy Whitetails

Bucks that escape predators, including hunters, for five or six years become extremely challenging to locate.  Here’s ways to increase your odds. Story and photography…

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Testing the Limits of FFS

Testing the Limits of FFS

Texas biologists say technology, pressure can’t hurt crappie numbers, some guides favor reduced limit. Story and photography by Matt Williams Mississippi may be a long…

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BASIC BIG GAME FIELD-CARE, PROCESSING AND COOKING

BASIC BIG GAME FIELD-CARE, PROCESSING AND COOKING

Story by Tom Claycomb III Bow season is upon us and the general rifle season for whitetail deer in Texas opens November 2.  Some may…

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Texas Master Naturalist Program Receives Prestigious Stephen Kellert Award

Texas Master Naturalist Program Receives Prestigious Stephen Kellert Award

AUSTIN — At the 2024 Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) annual conference last week, the Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program was presented with…

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2025 Texas Fish Art Contest Opens for Entries

2025 Texas Fish Art Contest Opens for Entries

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2025 Fish Art Contest for entries. The Fish Art…

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Stay Safe, Hunt Smart: Texas Game Wardens Provide Archery Season Tips

Stay Safe, Hunt Smart: Texas Game Wardens Provide Archery Season Tips

AUSTIN – Texas’ 2024 archery-only hunting season for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and mule deer is set to begin Sept. 28 and will run through…

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Tribes to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon at State Park

Tribes to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon at State Park

CANYON — The Kiowa Tribe, Comanche Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Tech University,…

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