New Hunting and Fishing Licenses Required After Sept. 1
The Parks and Wildlife Department announced new hunting and fishing licenses after September 1. Individual fishing licenses cost 2.15 dollars for residents and nonresidents. Resident licenses cover waterfowl and doves. The rule applies to visitors to the Rio Grande Valley and to hunters from the Midwest. 17 to 65 year olds must hold the regular state licenses.
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Austin
Parks and Wildlife Department
Rio Grande Valley
Mid -West
The 30-06 Cartridge Holds Its Historic Lead
For a decade the cartridge market has faced new rivals yet the 30-06 remains the top seller. Its versatility fuels hunting across regions from Texas whitetails to mule deer and antelope. The .308 and other rivals have failed to overtake it, dating back to 1906 1908 origins and early bolt action boosts.
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Armed Services
Texas
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
U.S
Cuba
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Winchester
Europe
Remington
Ballenger Low Bid On FM 506 Project At Austin Setting
At the Highway Setting in Austin on August 24 1966 bids were opened for District 21 Cameron County FM 506 from SH 107 at Santa Rosa to La Feria North City Limits with Bal submitting the lowest bid.
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Austin
Cameron County
Santa Rosa
la Feria
Bal
Trophy Fish Care And A Pier Report From South Padre Island
A guide on handling trophy fish emphasizes humane, careful processing from net to taxidermist to preserve color and avoid damage. The piece includes a fishing report from Kileimann’s Pier on South Padre Island noting Pat Morris and family catching 105 fish in one night and individual catches by Fred Humphrey and Eddie Kleimann with trout snook and other species.
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Kileimann
South Padre Island
Pat Morris
Pearsall
Texas
Night Fishing Report From Snook Catch Using Bon Bar Bait
A nighttime fishing report notes catching five snook while using one Bon Bar plastic bait. It records angler activity and bait details for the outing.
Tarpons Hold Strong in Scrimmage Against Edco Elsa
The Tarpons under Coach Massey scrimmaged the heavier Edco Elsa squad, trading blows and showing grit despite weight advantage. Captain Bob Turner and Kirkconnell stood out as the Tarpons learned big linemen are beatable, earning praise for conditioning and persistence. The team prepares for a Raymondville scrimmage tonight under lights at Tarpon Field and vows to stay ready for tougher tests ahead.
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Bob Turner
Kirkconnell
Tarpons
Yellow Jackets
Port Isabel
Edcouch - Elsa Beef Trust
Tarpon
Ted Kirkconnell
Massey
Yellow Jacket
Edeouch - Elsa
Raymondville
Tarpon Field
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Eddie Pechacek
SEA Ranch
S. Padre Blvd
S. Padre Island
Driftwood Lounge
P. O. Box
Surf Rider Club
Sea Island Resort
Zapata
Ted Kirkeennell
Ballenger
Bob Kirkconnell
Fred Humphrey
Edinburg
Eddie Kleimann
Kleimann's
Palm Boulevard
Brownsville
Edelstein
Bargain Outlet
Adams
12Th ST
Penn
Robert Turner
Turner
W. E. McMahon
ANT & Roach Control
Sunset Drive
National Park Service
Park Service
Merchants Marine State Bank
Conservation
HONE
THE
Port Isabel-Padre Island Area
Chamber OF Commerce
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