Passport to Texas

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The fall hunting forecast and feral hogs are two stories that loom large in the September issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine. Editor Louie Bond says another story not to be missed deals with some scary characters.

We have a great story this month from Mike Cox, who talks about cryptids; it’s a term for legendary and mythical creatures. Of course, usually we talk about real science here, and I must stress, this is probably more imaginary than anything else. But we do get a lot of calls about some of these creatures.

I learned about a new creature in this story called the Lechuza, which is found in South Texas—or supposedly found, I should say—part bird, part bruja, or witch. So, there’s a lot of really cool creatures, which hopefully you won’t encounter on your hunting trip.

The September issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine is on newsstands now.

That’s our show… For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

 

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Learn what happens when a couple of middle-aged men challenge themselves to experience Big Bend Ranch State park on foot, bike, raft and horseback. It’s in the August issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine; Editor, Louie Bond.

Last August we had a great adventure, and it was so much fun that we decided to repeat it again this year. So we’ve sent two of the state’s top talents—photographer Laurence Parent and writer Joe Nick Patoski off on another great adventure.

It’s a great read, and a lot of fun, and I think our readers will enjoy it.

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For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

 

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Just as swallows return to San Juan Capistrano, California, and buzzards return to Hinckley, Ohio, water issues return to the July edition of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine. Editor, Louie Bond.

Well, we dip ourselves into the cool water in July and study water—just water in general in Texas. It’s the most important issue for us, for you, for everyone. Without water we’ve got nothing.

We’d like to know how are those streams doing….are those critters still living there…are there healthy streams for our kids to play in. And then we take it through urban partnerships and watershed protection, all the way down to the coast where we’ll look at sea level rise and see how that’s going to impact the Texas coast in the future. So, join us in July to find out what the state of water is this year.

Thanks Louie.

The Texas parks and Wildlife magazine’s water issue is on newsstands now.

That’s our show … For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

 

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Memorial Day weekend is the gateway to summer, and when we start thinking seriously about how to fully enjoy time away from school and work. Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine editor, Louie Bond, says the June issue may provide just the inspiration you need.

Well, in June, the sun’s shining down so beautifully, and we’re not really tired of the heat yet, and for me, the perfect place to go in June is the beach. You, know, the sea breezes, and the wonderful ocean to play with. So, in June we’re going to focus several articles on saltwater fishing.

In addition, we’ll be introducing you to a very unusual Legend and Lore character named Billy Sandifer who’s a Vietnam vet, who has found quite a bit of relief living out there on the beach, and guiding tours, and has become one of the best saltwater guides in the state. So, pack your best beach togs and head down south and join us on the beach.

Thanks, Louie

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

 

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Be on the lookout for the May issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine. It’s the much anticipated annual birding issue. Editor Louie Bond.

I noticed just today out on my morning walk how many birds were singing. It just fills you with such delight. In may, not only do we have the spring birding calendar, which tells everybody where you can go to see birds, where there are festivals, where there are classes.

And they call these colonial water birds, because they’re instinct is to gather together in these great colonies of all these different water birds and have their babies all together. So, it’s this gigantic, squawking, screaming, and unfortunately, stinky nursery where all these babies are born. Without these protected nurseries, our water birds are quite threatened. So, we have an excellent article this month. So, we encourage you to go outside to look up….see what’s up there.

Thanks, Louie

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

 

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