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Hit the Water, Not the Headlines During National Water Safety Month Texas Game Wardens report most incidents, fatalities preventable with basic safety measures

AUSTIN – As temperatures rise across Texas, more people will head to lakes, rivers and coastal waters to cool off. May is National Water Safety…

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Houston Toad Recovery Program Efforts Renewed at Bastrop State Park

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) successfully released more than one million Houston toad eggs at Bastrop State Park in conjunction with…

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Wexford Ranches to Receive 2026 Texas Leopold Conservation Award

AUSTIN — The Wexford Ranches of South and West Texas are the recipient of the 2026 Texas Leopold Conservation Award. Leopold Conservation Awards honor ranchers,…

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Federal Red Snapper Season to Open May 22

AUSTIN —The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will open May 22 rather than the typical June 1 opening. This change was…

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Media Statement: Mexican Gray Wolf Transport Through Texas

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is aware of recent public interest regarding the transport of Mexican gray wolves through the state….

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Three Texas Game Wardens Honored with Officer of the Year Awards

AUSTIN – Three Texas Game Wardens were recognized for their service and contributions to conservation law enforcement at recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meetings….

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Look, Don’t Touch — Leave Baby Wildlife Where You Find Them

AUSTIN — Warmer weather across Texas means more time outdoors and more encounters with wildlife. Spring and early summer are also when many species give…

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About the May 2026 Cover

This month’s cover art is entitled “Boar in Fern,” by renowned International Artist, Hans Bulder.  It’s a painting that makes one stop and think “Wow,”…

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Javelina & Hogs — Similarities & Differences

A comparison of a native game animal compared to a well established exotic import from Europe and Asia. Story and photography Bob Zaiglin One of…

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A Time for Trout

Quantity or Quality?  May somewhat flies under the radar as one of the better times of year to catch big trout. Story and photography by…

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