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Boaters, Anglers Encouraged to Stay Clear of Coastal Waterbird Rookeries

AUSTIN — With peak boating season around the corner, Texans recreating on the coast are likely to spot iconic coastal birds such as brown pelicans,…

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About The April 2023 Cover

All reports and field observations indicate the small recruitment numbers of turkey poults should mean there will be plenty of mature gobblers in the field…

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Spring Saltwater Potpourri

One of the best times to catch multiple coastal species within a single day. Story and photography by Danno Wise April is typically when spring…

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Calling In An Old, Long-Spurred Tom

Luring in a spring gobbler is as exciting and challenging as bugling in a bull elk or rattling up a trophy buck. Story and photography…

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Tales From The Screen

Like it or not, forward-facing sonar is here to stay. Story and photography by Matt Williams Anyone who spends much time fishing these days is…

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Prepare to Overcome

Story by Bill L. Olson This time of year those that travel out of state to hunt have, or are applying for tags for a…

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Spring Hunting Options — Blast and Cast, Then Blast Again

Story by Tom Claycomb III A lot of our hunts are intense. We wake up early, jump in a blind hours before daylight, hunt all…

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ShareLunker Program Produces Third Legacy Class Entry in Four Days

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie was back at it again on Monday with its third Legacy Class fish submitted by an angler in four days. Mechelda…

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TPWD Program Celebrates State Park Centennial With $2.9 Million in Grant Awards

Community Outdoor Outreach Program Diversifies Audiences Engaged With the Outdoors AUSTIN – In honor of the State Park Centennial Celebration, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s…

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ShareLunker Season Keeps Rolling With Two More Legacy Class Entries

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie reached the double-digit mark for Legacy Class Lunkers in the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season Friday and Sunday with two more…

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