All posts tagged "Texas Parks and Wildlife Department"
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Spring Sault | November 20, 2019
How Enchanted Rock Almost Became a Texas Version of Mount Rushmore
Texas is known for having or being the biggest and best of most things… most things. But did...
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Spring Sault | October 29, 2019
Saving Texas Horned Lizards: Here’s How You Can Help
The official state reptile of Texas is the horned lizard. At one time, quite prominent in these parts,...
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Spring Sault | October 29, 2019
Vacation On the Edge of the World: Rim Cabins of Palo Duro Canyon
Long referred to as “The Grand Canyon of Texas,” Palo Duro Canyon State Park has something else it’s...
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Spring Sault | October 22, 2019
Where Can You See the Best Fall Foliage in the State of Texas?
In the fall, every leaf that can possibly change color makes Texas look like a beautiful tapestry at...
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Spring Sault | October 17, 2019
Black Coyote Captured on Camera in the Texas Hill Country
A rare black coyote was spotted in rural-Austin this past week, captured on camera following a three-month search....
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Spring Sault | October 3, 2019
A Raccoon Rode In On a Javelina – And That’s No Joke!
In late September, Under The Texas Sky posted something to its Facebook page that, seemingly, could only happen...
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Spring Sault | August 14, 2019
Zebra Mussels Have Invaded Lake LBJ and Lake Pflugerville
Zebra mussels have been found to have infested Lake LBJ and Lake Pflugerville. Reports issued by the Texas...
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Spring Sault | August 1, 2019
Whitetail Deer Having Red-Letter Year in the Lone Star State
Due to a record amount of rainfall earlier in the year, Texas has become a haven for ground-nesting...
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Spring Sault | July 31, 2019
Balmorhea State Park to Close for 6 Months Pending Repairs
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) confirmed via a web post that the Balmorhea State Park will...
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Spring Sault | July 23, 2019
Rare Alligator Sighting at Bolivar Peninsula Caught on Video
Beach-goers on the Bolivar Peninsula got a glimpse of an alligator which was captured on video, and the...
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Spring Sault | July 15, 2019
Dutch Oven Cooking in Texas is a Delicious Art Form
Shared on the Taste Life Facebook page, the video entitled “Dutch Oven Cooking in Texas” has been viewed...
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Spring Sault | July 9, 2019
7-Foot Alligator Gar Caught in Texas: Largest of 3 That Day!
Ram Reyes, a fishing guide for Texas Kings Outdoors (TKO), confirmed that a customer of theirs caught a...
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Spring Sault | June 18, 2019
Black Panthers Seen in the Piney Woods: Fact or Fiction?
The legends of black panthers living in the Piney Woods have long been told, but whether they’re fact...
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Spring Sault | May 23, 2019
Where Did Texas Feral Hogs Come From? Their Surprising Origins
The feral hog isn't native to Texas. In fact, it's not even native to the U.S.! How did...
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Spring Sault | May 23, 2019
Rare Cobra-like Snake Sighting at Brazos Bend State Park
Despite the recent high level of rains that have hit the area, creatures at the Brazos Bend State...
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Spring Sault | May 6, 2019
Dune Surfing and So Much More at Monahans Sandhills State Park
Surfing a dune at Monahans Sandhills State Park is incomparable in terms of fun, and the park holds...
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Spring Sault | April 23, 2019
Catfish Stocking in Texas Urban Lakes for Neighborhood Fishin’ Program
With springtime in full swing, one of the great annual traditions that adults and children alike can experience...
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Spring Sault | April 22, 2019
Llano River Fish Population on the Rebound After 2018 Flooding
Anglers will be happy to hear that during a recent multi-day sampling trip on the Llano River, the...
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Spring Sault | April 16, 2019
Massive 198-Pound Alligator Gar Caught by Anglers on the Brazos River
Two men from Cameron, Texas, caught a 7-foot-7-inch alligator gar in the Brazos River on Sunday, April 7,...
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Spring Sault | April 2, 2019
Catching Avocados in the South Llano River: What’s the Limit?
A social media share by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced that 42K pounds of avocados spilled...