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Biologists See More Impacts to Texas Bats from Deadly Disease

AUSTIN — During recent cave surveys and routine white-nose syndrome (WNS) monitoring, biologists found evidence of WNS in tri-colored bats. This is the first known…

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Official Media Statement: Fire at Lubbock TPWD Law Enforcement Office

On the evening of June 5th, the fire alarm system at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Lubbock Law Enforcement Office triggered and Lubbock…

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Fernando Gutierrez Named James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year

AUSTIN — Fernando Gutierrez, wildlife technician at Kerr Wildlife Management Area (WMA), is recipient of the 2024 James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of…

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Official Media Statement: Commercial Shrimp Vessel Victims Recovered

While performing an airboat search of Cox Bay on June 4 around 5 p.m., Texas Game Wardens in Calhoun County recovered one of the victims…

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66th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police Cadet Class Graduates

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 66th Texas Game Wardens and Texas State Park Police cadet class May 31 at Bannockburn…

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Texas Game Wardens See Reduction in Boating Accidents, Rise in Drownings During Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas’ many waterbodies and assisted fellow first responders with rescues and recoveries due to…

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Free Fishing Day in Texas Scheduled for June 1

AUSTIN – The Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day returns this Saturday, June 1, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first…

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About the June 2024 Cover

Coastal anglers that catch the water right can have some great sight-casting opportunities for speckled trout.  It might be in the back lake areas or…

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Signs — Fish Signs

Simple tips to unravel the “do this, don’t do that” to understanding where active fish are located. Story and photography by Danno Wise Signs, signs,…

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Picture This — Memories Afield

Award-Winning Tips on capturing memories on film by TOJ’s Whitetail Editor. Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin Exiting my Suburban, a whiff of cold air…

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