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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation strongly agrees with a recent decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that gray wolves will remain off the federal Endangered Species List. The Biden administration filed on August […]

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It’s hard enough to catch fish without having a boat issue that can scare the fish away. Spooking fish is actually a far more common problem than many people realize, and people often don’t even think about […]

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Wildfires have increasingly coincided with the beginning of fall migration for many bird species. This greater frequency of fall wildfires is thought to be primarily the result of frequent drought conditions and climate change, and the impacts of these fires on migrating birds […]

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Quail season begins statewide Oct. 30 but outside of South Texas, bobwhite and scaled quail populations continue to their long, slow road to recovery following several years of drought. As such, hunting opportunities and success will […]

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After closing its doors in 2013 due to extensive damage from the Halloween flood, the Smith Visitors Center at McKinney Falls State Park is now open. To commemorate the reopening of the building, the park will […]

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Ladyfish, often called “poor man’s tarpon” thanks to their affinity for leaping clear of the water when on the line, may be poor table fare – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth pursuing. In fact, […]

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The USGS and federal and state partners investigated Utah mink farms where SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, was discovered in farmed mink in August 2020. In this follow-up study, the scientists examined a variety of mammals […]

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Five-time Entertainer of the Year and avid outdoorsman Luke Bryan premiered a new music video for his song “Bill Dance” in honor of Dance’s 81st birthday today. The song, written by Luke, Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip, […]

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There is not one saltwater predator swimming in the Gulf that doesn’t enjoy eating soft crabs. Think about it for a second. Fish that favor crustaceans, like redfish or sheepshead, love them. Fish that normally chase […]

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On Saturday Oct. 2 , the Montgomery Independent School District (MISD) Fishing Team began its’ first leg of Defending their Conference and Regional Titles, by besting 25 other programs in the Houston Division of the Texas […]

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Scientists identify and name new fish species around the globe practically every week. Some turn up in unlikely places like the soil of riverbanks. Some display characteristics and behaviors that are not what most people would […]

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The National Rifle Association announced today the location of its 2022 Annual Meeting and Exhibits will be in Houston, Texas over Memorial Day weekend May 27-29, 2022. The NRA had planned to host its 150th celebration […]

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Ray Roberts Lake State Park is excited to announce the grand opening of a new Nature Center at the Johnson Branch of the park Saturday, October 9. The grand opening event will run from 10 a.m. […]

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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure that will provide opportunities for retired Navy ships to be considered for artificial reefs. This language was included as an amendment to H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization […]

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For the first time in years, the recreational red snapper bag limit in Louisiana will double to four fish per person, per day. Additionally, the red snapper season is moving to 7 days per week until […]

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Tiffany Osburn of Dripping Springs, TX loves the great outdoors. Volunteering for a private lands conservation trust, her heart is to spend as much time as possible beyond the pavement and make a difference for wildlife […]

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The 2021 Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) red snapper fishing season in federal waters for vessels with federal for-hire (charter/headboat) reef fish permits was 63 days (opened June 1, 2021 and closed August 3, 2021). Based on […]

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A recent study of museum snake specimens shows that snake fungal disease, a skin infection threatening many important snake populations, existed in the U.S. over 50 years earlier than previously thought. This rat snake is a preserved museum specimen with snake fungal disease that was collected in Tennessee in 1973. (Credit: Jeff Lorch, […]

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One of the most interesting waterfowl conservation projects is the ongoing deployment of “hen houses” created and put out by Delta Waterfowl. Each week this fall we will be profiling a different conservation project and this […]

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With the opening of deer season on the horizon, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists are asking that hunters and landowners throughout the state be mindful of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) as new cases of […]

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