Flying High

Flying High

Quail researchers optimistic in early stages of Pineywoods translocation effort. Story by Matt Williams It’s always cool to hear about a master plan coming together…

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Quail Hunting Tips Plus Safety Reminders

Quail Hunting Tips Plus Safety Reminders

Story by Bill L. Olson Countless times I have acknowledge the fact my dad, Sam L. Olson Jr. introduced me to what he and the…

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Brazos Bend State Park Hosts ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event November 11

Brazos Bend State Park Hosts ‘Explore Bowhunting’ Event November 11

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with Brazos Bend State Park on Nov. 11 to help…

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Texas Deer Population Forecasted to Rebound from Drought Conditions

Texas Deer Population Forecasted to Rebound from Drought Conditions

AUSTIN —Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists expect deer hunters statewide to have plenty of opportunities to fill freezers this season thanks to widespread,…

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Quail Populations Recovering, Strongest in Years

Quail Populations Recovering, Strongest in Years

AUSTIN —Texas quail hunting season opens Oct. 28, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) surveys indicate an increased number of bobwhite and scaled quail…

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Traveling Art Exhibit Honoring 100 Years of Texas State Parks Moves to Panhandle

Traveling Art Exhibit Honoring 100 Years of Texas State Parks Moves to Panhandle

Art of Texas State Parks at Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Oct. 27– Feb. 18, 2024 AUSTIN— In honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks,…

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Texas Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1

Texas Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1

AUSTIN- Per regulation, the Texas commercial and recreational public oyster harvest season opens Nov. 1 and closes April 30, 2024. In an effort to protect…

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Medina County Deer Breeding Facility

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Medina County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Medina County, marking the fifth…

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected on Texas Coast

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected on Texas Coast

AUSTIN — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domesticated swans in Nueces County. As expected…

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Texas State Parks Named Texas Travel Alliance 2023 Heritage Award Winner

Texas State Parks Named Texas Travel Alliance 2023 Heritage Award Winner

AUSTIN— Texas Travel Alliance (TTA) named Texas State Parks the 2023 Heritage Award winners Oct. 17 at the annual Texas Travel Summit. Past recipients of…

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