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November 2, 2015

Welcome to the Future? 3D Printed Bronze Shotguns Slugs Put to the Test.

3D printing is always a topic when discussing future technologies. The versatility of 3D printers allows everything from guns to airplanes to be printed with ease. Now you can add brass shotgun slugs to the growing […]
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November 2, 2015

Free Admission to Texas State Parks Nov. 8 in Honor of Veterans Day

AUSTIN— In honor of both veterans and active military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors on Sunday, Nov. 8. “We are so appreciative of the service that veterans and […]
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November 2, 2015

Why Did the Environmental Protection Agency Spend $1.4 Million on Guns?

Even those of us who have worked in Washington for many years and become accustomed to the inner workings of government can still be amazed by what lurks behind the curtain sometimes. Case in point: the […]
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November 2, 2015

Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart details plans for collecting hunter harvest chronic wasting disease samples

AUSTIN — Texas hunters wishing to assist with the statewide chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring effort this fall can do so by voluntarily taking their harvested deer (or the head of the harvested deer) to a […]
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October 29, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Scientists Overboard Two Terrell County game wardens and some deputy sheriffs responded to a 911 call about a boating accident with […]
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October 29, 2015

Texas: Governor Greg Abbott Urges a YES Vote on Prop 6 to Protect Your Right to Hunt & Fish

Don’t Forget — Early Voting Ends on Friday, October 30! As a fellow gun owner and sportsman, Governor Greg Abbott understands how important it is that voters approve NRA-backed Proposition 6 on the November 2015 ballot to protect the […]
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October 29, 2015

Copano Bay and Areas of Galveston Bay to be Closed to Oyster Harves

Austin – Areas TX-1 (East Approved Area) and TX-4 in Galveston Bay will be closed to all oyster harvest on Nov. 1 and TX-32 (Copano Bay) will be closed on Nov. 3 due to low abundance […]
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October 29, 2015

San Antonio-area man catches huge bull shark on Texas coast, wins $20,000 at Sharkathon

A Spring Branch man caught an 8 feet 8 inch-long bull shark from the shore during Sharkathon off the Padre Island National Seashore on Oct. 17 — the largest catch ever submitted for the competition. Duke Washmon, 36, said he […]
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October 29, 2015

Prospects Bright for Quail Season Opener on Saturday

AUSTIN – Thanks to timely rainfall and cooler temperatures this year, Texas quail hunters can anticipate hearing more bobwhites during the upcoming season, which gets under way statewide Saturday, Oct. 31. Bobwhite quail could provide the […]
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October 29, 2015

Senate Dems introduce ‘No Check, No Sale’ bill for gun sales

Gun control stalwarts Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Chris Murphy, Dianne Feinstein and others kicked off a legislative push to mandate an end to the “default to proceed” practice. Under federal guidelines, licensed firearms dealers can transfer a […]
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