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The great outdoors awaits you in Texas State Parks. Choose from over 80 parks, natural areas, historic sites and visitor centers. Follow these steps to plan your trip. Choose a park, plan your visit and make your reservation.
If you are (or think you might be) interested in fishing. We'll get you started with fish helpful videos, articles, apps and other resources to teach you the basics and help you find just the right place to fish.
Anglers who catch a bass that's at least 8 lbs. or 24" can participate all year-long by entering their catch online or in the ShareLunker app. Participants will receive a catch kit, achievement decal, ShareLunker gear, and entry into a drawing for prizes including a $5,000 shopping spree!
An orphaned black bear cub is released at Devils River State Natural Area. Landowners restore native prairies in Fayette County. Learn how playa lakes provide water and wildlife habitat to the Southern Plains.
Your guide to planning a successful overnight stay at a Texas state park. The Best Moments of my life unfold outdoors, on rocky trails and winding rivers that lead away from the asphalt and bricks of city life.
You'll find catfish in neighborhood ponds and other community lakes from mid-April through October. Look over the stocking schedule for specific dates and a location near you.
Visit outdoorannual.com or get the free app for everything you need to know before you go. The app shows location-based info on hunting seasons and nearby waterbodies, plus the ability to look up current and past license purchases.
Invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels can ruin fishing, boating and swimming for everyone. You can't always tell if a lake is infested with invasive species, and even a small piece left on your boat or gear can infest another lake.
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