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AUSTIN – Grab a rod and reel and head to Central Texas for a chance to catch one of 30 tagged Guadalupe bass and possibly win a prize. From Feb. 4 until Aug. 31, any angler who catches one of the tagged Guadalupe bass from the Lower Colorado River near Austin and Smithville will be awarded a prize package and be entered into grand prize drawings at the end of the seven-month period.
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Habitat conditions and bird numbers appear promising for Texas dove hunters who can use food and water sources to their advantage, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
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BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – Pet owners know that their beloved furry companions are susceptible to various health problems, ranging from heart murmurs to parasites to contagious diseases. But for dogs and puppies, in particular, there is one diagnosis that is the last thing any pet parent wants to hear – that of parvovirus.
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Thanks to generous Texans, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first new state park in Texas in decades. Located 75 miles west of Fort Worth and sitting on almost 5,000 acres of rambling hills and a 90-acre lake, Palo Pinto Mountains will offer hiking, mountain biking, camping, horseback riding, fishing and stargazing. Courtesy/ Texas Parks and Wildlife
Read moreParts of the state slipped deeper into drought, and farmers who depend on irrigation water may find supplies limited.
Read moreATHENS – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens has partnered with Fishing’s Future and the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund to provide convenient fishing education opportunities for families throughout Texas.
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Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge Director John Magera had his eyes on sparrows recently. “ Every bird enthusiast can use a refresher on sparrows every year. They can be notoriously difficult to identify,” Magera explained. “Some are well colored and marked like this LeConte’s sparrow (left), but others - like the Lincoln’s sparrow (right), can prove more challenging.” A good resource for Texas sparrows can be found here: http://www.twoshutterbirds.com/.../texas-american-sparrows/ The refuge is located on FM 3013 just outside of Eagle Lake. Courtesy
Read moreThe holiday season is a time to show appreciation to our loved ones, both people and pets. Handmade toys and treats are a wonderful way to do so -- they allow owners to avoid busy stores during the pandemic, ensure their gift is pet-safe, and add a personalized touch.
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