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Sunny Side Up — Bream

Pint-sized sunfish provide fast action and great table fare for summertime anglers. Story and photography by Matt Williams It was a beautiful sight on Lake…

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TEXOMA FISHING MEMORIES — Then and Now

Story by Tom Claybomb III I’ve got a lot of history with Lake Texoma. I was born in Tyler, but we moved to Sherman when…

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Hunter Getting Antsy for Fall

Story by Bill L. Olson The calendar says June, but the anticipation has one thinking of fall when temperatures are cooling and hunting seasons are…

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Official Media Statement: Jefferson County Boat Accident

Shortly before sunset on May 24, Jefferson County Game Wardens and first responders responded to a single boat accident on the North Fork of Taylor…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $4.5 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.5 million in grants, funding 16 trail construction and maintenance projects across…

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National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Just in time for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year, Texas Game Wardens and agency partners are celebrating National Safe…

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TPWD Emphasizes Need for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”

AUSTIN – As we approach Memorial Day and summertime, Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation. The Texas Parks…

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Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

AUSTIN — The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters….

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Official Media Statement: Pelican Island Bridge Collision

On May 15, a barge struck the bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island. Texas Game Wardens assisted national, state, and local agencies in securing the…

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Make a Splash Safely During Water Safety Month

AUSTIN – As temperatures across the state start to heat up, many Texans will begin taking refuge in the water. May is National Water Safety…

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