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Texas Parks and Wildlife PBS Television Series Celebrates 40th Season

AUSTIN – The Emmy Award winning Texas Parks and Wildlife public television series embarks on its 40th season this Sunday, Oct. 6. “It’s amazing to…

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Buzz Into Action: Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Starts Friday, Oct. 11

AUSTIN — Texans are invited to see and document pollinators buzzing into action Oct. 11-27during the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. This annual event celebrates the bees,…

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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