Santa Claus stands beside a snow-covered Christmas tree under a starry night sky.

About the December 2023 Cover

“Chosen Tree” R. J. (Ralph) McDonald is one of our countries most highly respected artists. Recognized by Ducks Unlimited as International Artist of the Year…

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Person fishing at sunset over calm waters.

Pre-Front Power & Post-Front Finesse

Late fall and early winter days offer more opportunities than many realize by simple matching the tackle, techniques and locations to prevailing conditions. Story and…

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Hunter posing with a large buck deer in camouflage clothing.

Extreme Hunting the Rut

The key component for rattling success is perseverance, but luck always plays the greatest role and it takes both to harvest an old savvy buck….

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A calm river with a boat and birds perched on stumps during misty morning.

The Lowly State of Texas Lakes

Reservoirs simply need water to make the new lake effect happen resulting in good fishing. Story and photography by Matt Williams Prolonged drought is no…

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A group of deer grazing in a sunlit field with one alert deer.

Hunting’s “Second Half”

Story by Bill L. Olson The 12th month of the year means the second half, second split, or final days to hunt a variety of…

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Two individuals wearing matching caps aiming with a rifle scope outdoors.

The Evolution Of Hunters and Their Trophies

Story by Tom Claycomb III I remember 35 years ago I was taking a Hunters Safety course so I could go elk hunting in Colorado….

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Closing Oyster Harvest Areas in Galveston Bay

AUSTIN – Based on recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)-collected samples showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters, beginning 12:01 a.m. Nov. 27, TPWD will…

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Hunters Reminded to Report Their Harvest During Upcoming Antlerless Season

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters to report their harvest during the upcoming antlerless deer season, Nov. 23-26. Mandatory reporting is…

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Celebrate Texas State Parks’ Centennial with Official Ornament

AUSTIN – Add a piece of park history to your Christmas tree this year and help Texas State Parks continue its 100-year celebration with a…

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Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Texas Trustees to Host 2023 Annual Public Meeting Online

AUSTIN — The Deepwater Horizon Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA) Trustee Texas Implementation Group (TIG) is holding its 2023 annual public meeting via an online…

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