Texas Fish & Game

Governor Greg Abbott signed, HB 1927 – a “constitutional carry” bill – into law, making Texas the 21st state to allow responsibly-armed Americans to carry concealed handguns without a permit. The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) commended Texas […]

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Nearly 59 million hectares of forests—an area larger than mainland France— have regrown since 2000, according to a new analysis published today by Trillion Trees, a joint venture between World Wildlife Fund (WWF), BirdLife International and the […]

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The bucktail is as old as the wheel (maybe older) and is about as low-tech a fishing lure as you can find. Yet it’s also shockingly effective. Bucktails work just as well today as they did […]

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June is Great Outdoors Month and #TeamPublicLands at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presents our top five list to get you outside. There are so many great activities, we hope to pique your interest. America’s […]

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Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas and those who visit them.  In 2021, Texas State Park Police celebrate […]

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Maneuvering boats on hot billfish, potent tuna, and lightning-fast wahoo (pelagics) is a task that some professional captains are very good at. But most recreational anglers – and plenty of pros – don’t do it very […]

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For the second year in a row, Abu Garcia pro Hank Cherry used professional bass fishing’s biggest stage to show the world what it means to fish to win. Equipped with Abu Garcia rods and reels, […]

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The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has applauded the final passage of House Bill 1927, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding Texans to carry a handgun for personal protection without paying a tax or […]

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WATCH: CCA Texas Advocacy Director Shane Bonnot uses multiple tools and methods to demonstrate how to REMOVE the tag from a tagged redfish before you release it and claim your prize. Remember, this year’s CCA Texas […]

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South Padre Island offers diverse fishing opportunities for anglers looking for a different, more exotic scene for species like tarpon on the Texas Gulf Coast. Join Higher Calling Gulf Coast host Chester Moore has he talks […]

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DOA Lures founder Mark Nichols knows a thing or two about speckled trout. Having created numerous lures that have caught literally millions of trout from Florida to Texas including the DOA Shrimp and DOA Bait Buster, […]

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Sabine Lake is the northernmost bay system on the Texas Coast. Situated near Port Arthur on the Louisiana border it is a solid trout fishery. Join Chester Moore on Higher Calling Gulf Coast as he gives […]

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  The Billfish Foundation maintains the largest private tag and release database in the world, with 260,000 records by 150,000 anglers. In 2020 alone, TBF anglers and captains tagged, released, or recaptured 7,000 billfish and tuna […]

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You either love them or hate them. Snakes are by far the most polarizing creature in Texas wild lands with a majority on the hate side, and a few of us loving them. The fact is, […]

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Ever wonder how a big fish gets big? It obviously takes age and genetics, but there are other factors that anglers can learn that will help them figure out where and how to catch the biggest of any particular species. […]

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In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week set for May 22-28, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds Texans to be safe and vigilant this upcoming Memorial Day weekend and all summer long by following […]

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Outfitting your next outdoor adventure just got easier. CalcuttaOutdoors.com now offers a wide range of established, performance-driven, innovative brands for all anglers. To celebrate the launch of our their new website Calcutta Outdoors are giving a […]

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized a Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioner, a game warden and a wildlife biologist during today’s meeting for their contributions and efforts supporting the agency mission. Jeanne Latimer Received […]

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This years’ CCA Texas STAR Tournament has kicked off and us running through 6 p.m. September 6. The 2021 STAR will have a different look than what Texas anglers have seen before. Due to the effects […]

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Last week, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) commended members of Congress led by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) to advance H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, despite opposition from the current House Speaker.   House […]

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