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AUSTIN - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a suite of changes to this year's deer hunting regulations that includes expanding white-tailed deer hunting into 14 counties across the western Panhandle, and creating additional deer hunting opportunities in East Texas. … [Read more...] about 03-29 | Commission Approves Changes to Deer Hunting Regulations for 2016-17

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - Texas game wardens, including the Maritime Tactical Operations Group, today unearthed more than 900 pounds of marijuana that was hidden among the sand dunes of South Padre Island. … [Read more...] about 03-25 | Texas Game Wardens Uncover Large Narcotics Stash on South Padre Island

AUSTIN - Next month, hundreds of birders will flock to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains of Texas to compete in the nation's biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament. The registration deadline for the 20th annual Great Texas Birding Classic, which runs from April 15 to May 15, is April 1. … [Read more...] about 03-25 | Texas Birding Event Celebrates 20 Years

AUSTIN -- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today adopted a series of fishing regulation changes affecting bass and catfish in specific fresh waters, and clarifying saltwater length limits on black drum and amberjack, and rules prohibiting snagging of fish with pole-and-line. … [Read more...] about 03-24 | TPW Commission Adopts Changes to Fishing Regulations