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Now in TPW Magazine Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine November 2025 cover

Javelinas are Having a Moment

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.
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Play Button Trail Runners, Seminole Canyon, Wild Hog Cook-Off

Trail Runners, Seminole Canyon, Wild Hog Cook-Off

Trail runners explore the wilds of Texas and discover a sense of empowerment, community, and adventure. Ancient rock art and outdoor recreation will draw you to Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site.

“Better Outside” Podcast Better Outside Podcast

Better Outside

A podcast about nature and the people who work every day to improve our natural environment for everyone.
male and female hunters

Hunting for Beginners

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.
grand father and grand daughter anglers posing with Catfish

Fishing for Beginners

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.
Couple planning route on map

State Parks for Beginners

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.
Outdoor Annual online and app

Get the free Outdoor Annual.

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.
Red Snapper

Federal Red Snapper Season

The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, 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.
Lifetime License Drawing

Win a Lifetime License!

The Lifetime License Drawing is your chance to win a Lifetime Super Combo License ($1,800 value) that lets you hunt and fish in Texas without ever buying another state license. Entries are only $5. There is one final chance to win this year: enter by November 30.
25th Anniversary Texas Horned Lizard license plate

New Horned Lizard Plate

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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