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The Great Outdoors
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The Great Outdoors notes
McMullen County · Public Lands
Public Hunting and Fishing at Daughtrey WMA
The James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area gives the public access to 34,000 acres of South Texas land for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Medina County · River Park
Castroville Regional Park Keeps the Medina River in Town Life
The city's big park is also a Medina River bottomland, with old bald cypress and a strong birding list.
Medina County · Hunting Regulations
Deer Bag Limits in Medina County Depend on Which Side of US 90 You Hunt
US 90 divides Medina County into two deer hunting zones with different buck limits and season-end dates.
Medina County · Hunting / CWD
Deer Hunters in Medina County Must Know the CWD Zone Rules
Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in Medina County deer, and hunters must follow special check-in rules when hunting in the CWD zone.
Medina County · Lakes & Fishing
Medina Lake Supplies Irrigation and Offers Bass and Catfish Fishing
Medina Lake, completed in 1913 on the Medina River, is a source of irrigation water and a known spot for bass and catfish fishing.
Menard County · Hunting
Hunting in Menard County is mostly on private land with leases
Menard County is prime Hill Country hunting country, but nearly all land is private — most access comes through hunting leases or the TPWD public hunting permit program.
Midland County · Community Park
Beal Park Keeps a Windmill and Old Ranch Buildings Among the Ball Fields
On the west side at 5200 W. Wall, this 112-acre park mixes sports and fishing with a working-windmill-and-elevated-tank corner that nods to the ranch land it used to be.
Midland County · Community Park
C.J. Kelly Park Has a Football Field and a Fishing Pond on the West Side
This 66-acre park off League Drive is one of the few places in Midland where you can throw a line in the water, and it carries a full-size football field, not just diamonds.
Midland County · Downtown Park
Centennial Park turned the old courthouse blocks into Midland's downtown lawn
Centennial Park fills two downtown blocks at 200 W. Wall Street, on land once used by the Midland County Courthouse and Centennial Plaza.
Midland County · Dove Hunting
Dove hunting straddles two zones in Midland County
Interstate 20 divides Midland County into two dove hunting zones with slightly different season dates.
Midland County · City Park
Hogan Park Is the Big Green Anchor on Midland's North Side
At 620 acres off Wadley Avenue, Hogan Park is the city's catch-all outdoor space, with ball fields by the dozen, a golf course, a dog park, and room to wander.
Midland County · Quail Hunting
Midland County has quail hunting through the statewide season
The statewide quail season runs November 1 through February 28, with a daily bag limit of 15 birds, and an Upland Game Bird Endorsement is required.
Midland County · Trails
Midland's Trail Plan Is Mostly Still on Paper
Midland's trails page separates planned trails from route maps, so it is worth checking which layer you are looking at before you plan a ride or run.
Midland County · Dog Parks
Midland's Two Dog Parks Sit Inside Hogan and Beal
Hogan's Run on Wadley is a five-acre fenced run with separate small- and big-dog yards; Waggin' Trail sits over at Beal Park on West Wall.
Midland County · Big Game Hunting
Mule deer and pronghorn also roam Midland County
Midland County sits in the Trans-Pecos zone for mule deer and the Permian Basin permit zone for pronghorn, giving hunters two additional big game options.
Midland County · Deer Hunting
White-tailed deer hunting in Midland County follows North Zone rules
Midland County falls in the TPWD North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a general season running November through early January and a bag limit of three deer with no more than one buck and no more than two antlerless.
Midland County · Water-Wise Park
Windlands Park Shows You What Grows in Midland Without Much Water
A 55-acre park on West Dengar with the usual fields and a walking track, plus a xeriscape demonstration plot that's a quiet lesson for any new homeowner facing a yard out here.
Milam County · Public River Access
Free Public Fishing Access on the Brazos River
Texas Parks and Wildlife leases two public access points on the Brazos River in Milam County near Cameron for fishing and paddling.
Milam County · Fair Grounds
Rockdale's Fair Park Keeps the County's Show-Grounds Side Visible
Fair Park and Rodeo Arena in Rockdale gathers the picnic, livestock, pavilion, and arena pieces of small-town civic life in one place.
Milam County · River Corridor
The San Gabriel Brings Bluffs and Green Banks into Milam County
The San Gabriel River flows through western Milam County toward the Little River, with a corridor of vegetation, bluffs, and variable water.
Mills County · Hunting
Deer hunting in Mills County has antler restrictions
Mills County falls under Texas Parks and Wildlife Department North Zone deer rules, which include a buck antler restriction.
Mitchell County · State Park
Lake Colorado City State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Town
Lake Colorado City State Park sits just south of Colorado City and offers camping, fishing, boating, and hiking on a 1,618-acre lake.
Montague County · Hunting Regulations
Deer hunting rules in Montague County have a specific antler restriction
Montague's white-tailed deer rules allow four deer total, with a two-buck limit and a one-wide-spread rule.
Montague County · Public Land
LBJ National Grasslands offers public hunting and camping in Montague County
A piece of the LBJ National Grasslands spills into Montague County, open to hunters, campers, and horseback riders.
Montgomery County · Conroe Park
Candy Cane Park Puts Play, Pools, and History in One Conroe Spot
Candy Cane Park brings play areas, courts, a trail, swim facilities, and the county history museum into one Conroe spot.
Montgomery County · Conroe Park
Carl Barton Jr. Park Is Conroe's Big Sports-and-Pond Park
Carl Barton Jr. Park gives Conroe a broad outdoor hub for youth sports, walking, picnics, public art, and fishing ponds.
Montgomery County · City Park
Cedar Brake Park Puts Old Cedar Shade in Montgomery
Cedar Brake Park is a small City of Montgomery park with old cedar trees, walking paths, play space, and shade.
Montgomery County · County Park
Charles Traylor Memorial Park Is a Youth Sports Hub Near Willis
Charles Traylor Memorial Park near Willis has lighted fields, a football field, and a covered horse arena.
Montgomery County · Conroe Park
John Burge Park Has Trails and Disc Golf in Northwest Conroe
John Burge Park at Shadow Lakes gives northwest Conroe trails, disc golf, picnic space, and an outdoor learning area.
Montgomery County · Conroe Park
Kasmiersky Park Is a Shady West Conroe Everyday Park
Kasmiersky Park on Old Magnolia Road gives west Conroe a shaded park with a trail, skate park, field, picnic space, and off-leash area.
Montgomery County · Fishing
Lake Conroe Offers Good Fishing Year-Round
Lake Conroe spans about 20,000 acres and is known for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and hybrid striped bass fishing.
Montgomery County · Conroe Park
McDade Park Blends Disc Golf, Fishing, and Neighborhood Play
McDade Park near FM 2854 is a Conroe park where disc golf, fishing, fields, and a short trail share the same green space.
Montgomery County · City Park
Memory Park Puts a StoryWalk Behind the Library
Memory Park sits behind the Charles B. Stewart Library and adds a story path, garden space, and walking trail to Montgomery.
Montgomery County · Public Hunting
Nearly 48,000 Acres of Public Hunting Land Is in the County
The Sam Houston National Forest Wildlife Management Area includes about 47,600 acres in Montgomery County open for hunting, fishing, and camping.
Montgomery County · Boating and Water Access
Public Boat Ramps Give Access to Lake Conroe
Lake Conroe has public access points for boating and fishing, managed by the San Jacinto River Authority.
Montgomery County · Hiking and Recreation
Sam Houston National Forest Has Miles of Trails Near Houston
The Sam Houston National Forest spans three counties including Montgomery and offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and camping.
Montgomery County · Nature Preserve
The County Nature Preserve Is a Quiet Pruitt Road Greenway
The county nature preserve on Pruitt Road is a free public spot for birds, native plants, and short hikes near Spring Creek.
Montgomery County · Parks and trails
The Woodlands Uses Parks and Trails as Everyday Geography
The Woodlands' official profile ties its identity to parks, hike-and-bike paths, forested beauty, business campuses, and daily services.
Montgomery County · State Forest
W.G. Jones State Forest Brings a Working Forest Into the Suburbs
W.G. Jones State Forest gives Conroe and The Woodlands a close-in place for trails, wildlife viewing, and forest education.
Morris County · State Park
Daingerfield State Park sits inside the county and offers camping and fishing
Daingerfield State Park is a 507-acre park just east of the county seat with an 80-acre lake, campsites, cabins, and hiking trails.
Morris County · Fishing
Lake O' the Pines borders Morris County and offers year-round fishing
Lake O' the Pines is a large reservoir on Big Cypress Creek that touches Morris County and holds largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and white bass.
Motley County · Hunting Regulations
Hunting Rules Specific to Motley County
Motley County sits in deer and quail country, and TPWD sets specific bag limits and season dates that hunters need to know before heading out.
Nacogdoches County · Public Hunting
Alazan Bayou WMA Offers Public Hunting in Southern Nacogdoches County
This 2,063-acre wildlife management area along the Angelina River is open to hunting, fishing, and camping with a TPWD permit.
Nacogdoches County · Trail
Lanana Creek Trail Threads Town Into the Woods
From Liberty Hall to Jimmy Hinds Park, Lanana Creek Trail gives Nacogdoches a shaded in-town walk through wetland plants, water oaks, and bird habitat.
Nacogdoches County · Fishing
Nacogdoches Lake Is a Solid Bass Fishery Near Town
This 2,212-acre city reservoir off FM 225 has a strong largemouth bass population and free public boat ramp access.
Nacogdoches County · Garden
Ruby Mize Garden Gives Nacogdoches Its Spring Color
On SFA's campus, the Ruby Mize Azalea Garden turns 11 acres of loblolly pine shade into one of Nacogdoches' clearest color landmarks.
Nacogdoches County · Forest Trail
The Experimental Forest Is Real Piney Woods
Eight miles southwest of Nacogdoches, the Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest mixes bottomland hardwoods, pine-hardwood uplands, research plots, and Jack Creek trails.
Navarro County · Public Hunting Access
An annual TPWD permit opens public hunting lands
A TPWD Annual Public Hunting Permit lets you hunt, fish, camp, and hike on over a million acres of public land across Texas, including areas in the Navarro County region.
Navarro County · City Lake
Lake Halbert is Corsicana's close-to-town water
Before you get to the big reservoirs, Lake Halbert Park gives Corsicana a 145-acre city lake with fishing, camping, ball fields, and picnic space.
Navarro County · Fishing & Recreation
Navarro Mills Lake has public boat ramps and camping
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates four public access areas with boat ramps on Navarro Mills Lake, west of Corsicana.
Navarro County · Reservoir Identity
Richland-Chambers is a creek-country lake, not just a shoreline
The big reservoir southeast of Corsicana follows Richland and Chambers creeks, and its coves and creek arms give Navarro County one of its strongest outdoor identities.
Newton County · Hunting
Deer hunting rules in Newton County
Newton County is in the North Zone for deer hunting and has specific antler restrictions that hunters need to know before they go out.
Newton County · Wildlife Management Area
Public hunting land near Newton County: Angelina-Neches/Dam B WMA
The Angelina-Neches/Dam B Wildlife Management Area gives hunters and outdoor users access to public land in the Piney Woods region near Newton County.
Nueces County · Nature Preserve
Charlie's Pasture Turns Port Aransas Wetlands into a Walk
Charlie's Pasture has north and south preserve access, including a south trail with boardwalk, decomposed granite, and a wetland observation tower.
Nueces County · Freshwater Fishing
Lake Corpus Christi Gives Corpus Christi a Freshwater Fishing Option
Lake Corpus Christi sits about 20 miles northwest of Corpus Christi, giving Coastal Bend anglers a freshwater place for catfish, bass, crappie, and pier fishing.
Nueces County · Birding
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center Connects Boardwalk to Marsh
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center links a boardwalk with the Charlie's Pasture south trail through salt marsh and grassland prairie habitat.
Nueces County · State Park
Mustang Island State Park has five miles of Gulf Coast beach and camping
Mustang Island State Park on the barrier island south of Corpus Christi offers camping, swimming, fishing, kayaking, and bird watching on the Gulf of Mexico.
Nueces County · Deer Hunting
Nueces County has a five-deer bag limit for white-tailed deer
Nueces County falls in the South Zone for white-tailed deer, allowing up to five deer per hunter per season with no more than three bucks.
Nueces County · Wetlands Preserve
Oso Bay Wetlands Gives Corpus Christi a Live Classroom
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve is a 162-acre city nature preserve with two miles of trails and a Learning Center focused on coastal ecosystems.
Nueces County · County Beach Park
Padre Balli Park Has a County Dune Walkover at the Gulf Edge
Padre Balli Park is a Nueces County coastal park on Park Road 22, with Briscoe King Pavilion and a public wooden dune walkover.