Collaborative Conservation Efforts Put Once Near Extinct Texas Cactus on Path to Recovery, Prompt Change in Federal Protected Status

Collaborative Conservation Efforts Put Once Near Extinct Texas Cactus on Path to Recovery, Prompt Change in Federal Protected Status

AUSTIN — In 1979 with fewer than 200 plants known to exist, the Tobusch fishhook cactus was thought to be almost extinct. Thanks to the…

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Balmorhea State Park Pool Closed Until Further Notice

Balmorhea State Park Pool Closed Until Further Notice

BALMORHEA— Due to structural failure, the Balmorhea State Park pool will be closed until further notice pending repairs. Damage to the concrete apron under the diving board,…

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Gulf Shrimp Season Closing on Tuesday, May 15

Gulf Shrimp Season Closing on Tuesday, May 15

AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Tuesday, May 15 until…

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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. License Holder Makes Handy Stash While on patrol, a Willacy…

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NSSF Expels Dick’s Sporting Goods

NSSF Expels Dick’s Sporting Goods

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, Board of Governors today unanimously…

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Guadalupe Bass Creating Memories for Texas Anglers

Guadalupe Bass Creating Memories for Texas Anglers

Prize Giveaway Centered Around the State Fish Continues Through Dec. 31 AUSTIN – In 2017, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Llano River…

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Texas Game Wardens Target Illegal Commercial Fishing Activity at Texas/Mexico Port of Entry

Texas Game Wardens Target Illegal Commercial Fishing Activity at Texas/Mexico Port of Entry

AUSTIN – Texas game wardens recently wrapped up a crackdown on illegal commercial fishing trade along the Texas-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley, citing…

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TPWD CO-OP Awards $800,000 in Grants to Texas Communities

TPWD CO-OP Awards $800,000 in Grants to Texas Communities

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Provides Opportunities to Get Outside AUSTIN – Texas children and families will have enhanced opportunities to explore the state’s natural…

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About the May 2018 Cover

About the May 2018 Cover

In recent May issues of TOJ we have dedicated our hunting editorial to wild hogs in Texas.  It is appropriate that this May we are…

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'Trap Them Specks & Reds

‘Trap Them Specks & Reds

Lipless crank baits will catch a surprising variety of coastal gamefish. Story and Photography By Robert Sloan Back in 1991 I was fishing with Joe…

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