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TPWD Graduates 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet Class

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated its 68th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police cadet class Friday morning during…

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Definitive Outdoor Leadership

Editor’s Insight by Bill L. Olson On May 2, 2026, at the 68th Annual Texas Outdoor Writers Association Conference held at Charlotte Plummers Seafare Restaurant…

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About the June 2026 Cover

This month begins the summer of family times on the water.  Schools are out, vacation time is available and there are fish to be caught…

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Drought!

In the Brush Country periodic drought is not uncommon, but with a present drought all South Texas occupants, suffer the consequences. Story and photography by…

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May’s Abundant Angling Adventures

This month fishermen will have angling options that won’t be available the rest of the year. Story and photograph by Danno Wise June is the…

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Words from the Wise

An angler’s vocabulary speaks volumes about their knowledge and love for the game. Story by Matt Williams A veteran angler probably won’t get much of…

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Getting the Most out of Your Handgun for the Field

Story by Shane Jahn I don’t recall the last time I traipsed across the hunting fields without a handgun. It’s just something I do. No…

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Valuable Coastal Pack Rat Info.

Story by Bill L. Olson I’ll admit I come by it naturally — genetically or by influence.  My Dad kept everything.  In his early real…

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Newly Acquired Silver Lake Ranch Becomes Texas’ Second Largest State Park

AUSTIN—Texans will soon have a new place to explore the beauty of the Hill Country thanks to the acquisition of almost 54,000-acres in Edwards and…

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Texas Game Wardens: Leave Risk at the Ramp this Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start to summer boating season, Texas Game Wardens are preparing for one of the busiest boating…

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