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If you've been consulting a Magic 8 Ball about whether the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be acquiring new state parks, the answer has changed from “Signs point to yes” to “It is decidedly so.”
Follow along as a young adventurer tackles her first long-distance hike on the longest trail in Texas and feel her triumphs as well as her aching feet.
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Whether you're looking for a new outdoor adventure, interested in a quality source of fresh meat, wish to contribute to wildlife conservation or just looking for a way to spend more time with friends and family - we've got you covered.
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.
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.
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.
The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters closed November 21. Anglers may continue to harvest up to 4 red snapper per day with a 15" minimum length limit in Texas state waters out to 9 nautical miles.
You'll find rainbow trout in neighborhood ponds and other community lakes from late November through early March. Look over the stocking schedule for specific dates and a location near you.
Celebrating 25 Years with a new look! By purchasing the new Horned Lizard license plate, you'll be supporting a vast array of projects that help protect native Texas wildlife, including threatened and endangered species.
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