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On a still south Texas night, a group of javelinas roots around in the soft earth of Chaparral Wildlife Management Area. They've been coming to this location for a couple of weeks now — it's proved to be a fruitful spot to have a snack of deer corn.
Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park. For 100 years, the 5,600-acre Running V Ranch has been passed down from generation to generation.
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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.
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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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