Father and child fishing together on boat

Banking on Bream

Ounce for ounce, pint-sized sunfish are among the toughest fighters in the ring. Story and photography by Matt Williams Stories about sunfish the size of…

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Bull elk bugling by oak covered hill

Hunting Elk & Texas

A first muzzleloader elk hunt further instilled the passion plus a brief history of elk and an update on their status in Texas. Story and…

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Two pronghorns by prickly pear cactus

Scimitar Horned Oryx — U.S.A. Options

Story by Shane Jahn The game of cat and mouse had been underway for a couple of hours. Glimpses of creamy hides augmented with oxidized…

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Skewered vegetables and meat grilling beside steaks

GOOD ‘N TASTY TABLE FARE

Story by Tom Claycomb III I am by no means a well-schooled chef. Nor am I sure I want to be. A lot of the…

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Situational Update: New World Screwworm

This page will be updated daily if a new detection is confirmed. For additional resources, visit tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm. Media assets can be found on the TPWD…

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Todd Pilcik Named James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year

AUSTIN — The 2026 recipient of the James “Randy” Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year award is Todd Pilcik, a district wildlife biologist…

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New World Screwworm Confirmed in Zavala County Calf

AUSTIN — On June 3 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County. A sample…

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Free Fishing Day in Texas is Set for June 6

AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day arrives at public waterways throughout the state on Saturday, June 6. Texans and out-of-state visitors…

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Public Meetings Scheduled in Central Texas June 17, 18 to Discuss Public Use Plan for Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Expansion

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a second round of public meetings in Llano and San Antonio to gather feedback…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards Statewide Recreational Trails Grants Totaling $6.17 million

AUSTIN—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.17 million in grants during its May meeting in Austin, funding 21 trail construction and maintenance…

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