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Shaking Up the Record Book

IGFA creates separate divisions in world record bass categories, TPWD not yet sold on change. Story and photography by Matt Williams A rule change recently…

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TEXAS’ SMORGASBORD OF HUNTING

Story by Tom Claycomb III Many, even most hunters don’t appreciate all the hunting opportunities, plus length of seasons Texas offers.  Trying to compile an…

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Hunters Reminded to Report Their Harvest During Upcoming Antlerless Season

AUSTIN – As the four-day antlerless deer season, Nov. 28-Dec. 1, begins next week in 21 counties, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters…

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Rainbow Trout Arriving Soon at a Waterbody Near You

AUSTIN – The holiday season is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing at waterbodies across…

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Protect Texas’ Natural Resources: Apply Now for 68th Texas Game Warden, State Park Police Academy

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting applications for the 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class, aimed…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Proposed Oyster Mariculture Rule Revisions, Temporary Closures of Oyster Restoration Areas in Galveston Bay

CORPUS CHRISTI- At its Nov. 7 meeting in Corpus Christi, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) adopted Cultivated Oyster Mariculture (COM) rule changes to…

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Centennial Time Capsule Moves to Abilene State Park

AUSTIN—  The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, is onto its next stop at Abilene State Park as part…

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Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Responsible, Safe Hunting Practices

AUSTIN – With the white-tailed deer general season open, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) game wardens want to remind everyone about some practical safety…

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Texas Game Wardens Honored for Life-Saving Actions, Public Safety Achievements

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Executive Director David Yoskowitz recognized game wardens from Denton, Harris, McLennan and Nueces counties and members of…

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Official Media Statement: Hudson Fire near Bastrop, Buescher State Parks

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff from the State Parks, Law Enforcement and Wildlife divisions are responding to the Hudson Fire impacting Bastrop County. Currently…

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