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Duck Hunting Lessons

Beginning to enhancing plus sharing are just a few components beyond the actual, calling, decoying and shooting. Story and photography by Tom Claycomb III If…

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Nilgai — Texas First Big Game Exotic

Also known as the Blue Bull it is the largest Asian antelope that provides a challenging hunt and superb table fare. Story and photography by…

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CAST for Kids — Catching a Special Thrill

An organization aimed at making life a bit better and bringing a smile to faces of those whose daily dose of “normal” is way different….

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Launches 37th Season This Weekend

ATHENS – Anglers across Texas and the nation have their calendars marked for opening day of a new Toyota ShareLunker season. The 37th season kicks…

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TPWD Reopens Fishing for Freeze Affected Areas On Texas Coast

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will reopen all restricted saltwater fishing areas on the Texas coast at 12:01 p.m. on Dec….

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TPWD Temporarily Closes Fishing on Parts of Texas Coastline Due to Widespread Freezing Temperatures

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued a temporary closure to saltwater fishing along parts of the Texas coast to protect…

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TPWD Responds to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Decision to List the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) executive director David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. said Wednesday he applauds 16 years of “tremendous” voluntary collaboration with private landowners…

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Texas State Parks Kicks Off 100-Year Birthday Celebration with First Day Hikes

AUSTIN— Three, two, one … Happy Birthday, Texas State Parks! Park lovers everywhere are invited to help Texas State Parks begin celebrating 100 years Jan….

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TPWD to Open Oyster Harvest Area in Matagorda Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening TX-20 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m….

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New Online Portal Available for Oyster Mariculture Permit Application

AUSTIN- In 2020, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) began accepting applications by mail for oyster mariculture permits to grow and harvest oysters commercially…

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