Taking Kids Hunting

Taking Kids Hunting

Story and photography by Bill L. Olson Everything in life is a progression of experiences that are part of the learning process.  This is true…

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Texas Game Warden Search and Rescue Drone Program Yields Positive Outcomes Across the State

Texas Game Warden Search and Rescue Drone Program Yields Positive Outcomes Across the State

AUSTIN – Three recent incidents requiring game warden drone support and successful coordination with local law enforcement led to an arrest in east Texas and…

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Hunters Reminded to Report Their Harvest During Upcoming Antlerless Season

Hunters Reminded to Report Their Harvest During Upcoming Antlerless Season

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) wants to remind hunters to report their harvest during the upcoming antlerless deer season, Nov. 24-27….

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Celebrate the Season with Holiday Happenings at Texas State Parks

Celebrate the Season with Holiday Happenings at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— Texas State Parks will be commencing its holiday season festivities with special seasonal events across the state. Starting this Saturday, state parks across Texas…

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Texans Encouraged to Practice Bear Safety This Fall

Texans Encouraged to Practice Bear Safety This Fall

AUSTIN — With winter quickly approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages residents in the western, southwestern and northeastern portions of Texas to…

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Rainbow Trout Stocking Returns Statewide Nov. 23

Rainbow Trout Stocking Returns Statewide Nov. 23

AUSTIN – The annual Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout stocking is heading back to waterbodies across the state to kick off the holiday season….

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Gear Up for 2023 With Official Texas State Parks Centennial Merch

Gear Up for 2023 With Official Texas State Parks Centennial Merch

AUSTIN— Ring in Texas State Parks’ 100th birthday in style when hitting the trails in 2023. Starting today, park lovers can purchase official Texas State…

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Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced

Big Time Texas Hunts Winners Announced

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts.  The winners were selected…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Closing Mesquite Bay Complex, Restoration Oyster Reefs for Harvest

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Approves Closing Mesquite Bay Complex, Restoration Oyster Reefs for Harvest

AUSTIN- AUSTIN- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) approved two oyster regulation changes at its Nov. 3 meeting. These new regulations prohibit oyster harvest…

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Whooping Cranes Spotted on the Texas Coast During Annual Migration

Whooping Cranes Spotted on the Texas Coast During Annual Migration

AUSTIN — With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is…

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