Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 3

Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 3

AUSTIN – Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state pack their tackle boxes and get their fishing poles ready for…

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in a Free-Range Deer in Bexar County

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in a Free-Range Deer in Bexar County

AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a free-range white-tailed deer in Bexar County. TPWD…

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TPW Commission Approves Purchase of Fairfield Lake State Park

TPW Commission Approves Purchase of Fairfield Lake State Park

AUSTIN— During Thursday’s public meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to authorize Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) executive director to take all…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $5.14 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $5.14 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $5.14 million dollars in grants funding 15 construction projects and one educational…

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Game Warden Daron Blackerby Recognized as Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year

Game Warden Daron Blackerby Recognized as Texas Wildlife Officer of the Year

AUSTIN — On May 25, Game Warden Daron Blackerby was recognized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission as the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Texas…

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TPWD Stresses Importance for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”

TPWD Stresses Importance for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”

AUSTIN – Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and that means Texans will be heading out to the water for holiday celebrations. The…

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Elevate your Memorial Day Picnic with Five Campsite-Friendly Recipes

Elevate your Memorial Day Picnic with Five Campsite-Friendly Recipes

AUSTIN — With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine serves up some Lone Star twists on familiar staples that are easy…

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

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

The Art of Texas State Parks at the Houston Museum of Natural Science May 26 – October 1. AUSTIN— In honor of the Centennial Celebration…

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About the June 2023 Cover

About the June 2023 Cover

Important connections between Texas coastal bays and the Gulf of Mexico occur at natural passes and jetties.  Jetties trump the natural passes that open, close…

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Dawning of Early Summer Saltwater Explosion

Dawning of Early Summer Saltwater Explosion

Regardless of the type of fishing enjoyed, June undoubtedly will be able to fulfill your wishes. Story and photography by Danno Wise Summer is finally…

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