Drawing for Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Opens Aug. 15

Drawing for Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Opens Aug. 15

New statewide alligator gar fishing regulations also go into effect Sept. 1 AUSTIN – Starting Sept. 1, anglers must have special authorization through a random…

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TPWD, Audubon Texas Launch Bird City Texas Certification Initiative

TPWD, Audubon Texas Launch Bird City Texas Certification Initiative

AUSTIN – The Bird City Texas Program (BCT), a new community-focused conservation program designed to support critical bird habitat, is empowering towns to make meaningful…

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Six Texas State Parks and Historic Sites Transfer to the Texas Historical Commission Sept. 1

Six Texas State Parks and Historic Sites Transfer to the Texas Historical Commission Sept. 1

AUSTIN— Beginning Sept. 1, the operation and maintenance of six Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) sites will be transferred to the Texas Historical Commission…

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Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Thursday, Aug 15

Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Thursday, Aug 15

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters and anglers that all current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the year-to-date…

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Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Lakes Lyndon B. Johnson, Pflugerville in Central Texas

Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Lakes Lyndon B. Johnson, Pflugerville in Central Texas

Lakes McQueeney, Placid Also Added to Statewide List of Lakes with Zebra Mussels AUSTIN – Established, reproducing populations of invasive zebra mussels have been discovered…

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Battleship Texas Closes to the Public Aug. 26

Battleship Texas Closes to the Public Aug. 26

LA PORTE— The Battleship Texas State Historic Site will close to the public Aug. 26, allowing staff and contractors full accessibility to the ship ensuring…

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Partial Closure of Big Bend Ranch State Park Runs Aug. 19-27 for Wildlife Surveys

Partial Closure of Big Bend Ranch State Park Runs Aug. 19-27 for Wildlife Surveys

ERLINGUA— The interior of the Big Bend Ranch State Park Complex will be closed for the safety of park visitors during wildlife surveys Aug. 19…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Making Waves Shortly after sunset one Saturday in June while…

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About the September 2019 Cover

About the September 2019 Cover

Hunting dove in Texas provides boundless opportunities to create memories of a lifetime.  Having a commissioned painting forever captures a moment afield is almost priceless….

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The Hunt For September Teal

The Hunt For September Teal

Migrating birds can provide fast action on private leases, public lands and guided hunts. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan September is the month of…

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