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At least one government agency is recommending wearing a mask when cleaning deer. According to an article in USA Today, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued an updated list of guidance for hunters […]

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Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Outdoor Recreation Act, a package of 14 provisions aimed at improving and increasing outdoor recreation opportunities, including recreational fishing, […]

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November is known as a time to give thanks, but in Texas the month also marks the beginning of a winter tradition for anglers of all ages across the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department […]

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In 1996 the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) teamed up with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and formed the Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP). Primarily established to counter the declining numbers of youth hunters, the noble […]

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The recent announcement by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to close the state-water red snapper season on Nov. 15 for the rest of the year is an unfortunate consequence of NOAA Fisheries continued overall oppressive control […]

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I started pre-fishing three weeks before our big tournament as part of the Montgomery ISD (MISD) Fishing Team. They weren’t the best practice days but also could have been worse. We were having boat problems at […]

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The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) recently acquired 4,714 acres of coastal habitat along Halls Bayou and West Galveston Bay in Brazoria and Galveston Counties, to be named The Chocolate Bay Preserve. The preserve will be forever protected as open […]

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AUSTIN — With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds […]

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AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has selected the winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts.  The winners were selected in a random drawing from 145,585 entries and the 14 lucky individuals have […]

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Offshore anglers who troll ballyhoo know that having a properly swimming bait is critical to success. And ballyhoo tend to “wash out” and get beat up after a few hours, regardless of whether they get hit […]

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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department biologists have recommended the following special trout regulations. *Past emergency rule provisions *3 fish bag limit *17 to 23-inch slot limit. No fish over 23 inches. *From Laguna Madre north through […]

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TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Rucks issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Aaron Martens: “The entire MLF family is deeply saddened by the passing of […]

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Swimbaits are some of the most effective lures for trophy-sized largemouth bass. The Doragon Minnow from Matzuo is a unique hard-bodied swimbait that gives super lifelike action and allows for use in different styles of retrieve. […]

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Texas Fish & Game Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore has been profiled for his award-winning work by the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT). BTT member and wildlife journalist Chester Moore won first place for “Radio Talk Show” category […]

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The Texas speckled trout fishery is at a crossroads. Bag and size limits have been on a steady course of change for 15 years and the mega freeze event of 2021 caused serious damage in parts […]

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The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) is pleased to report that The Bahamas is poised to significantly expand coastal habitat protections, which include important bonefish habitats. The Government recently designated 40 new marine protected areas encompassing […]

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Corporate and conservation partners are coming together to enhance wetlands on Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to improve wildlife habitat and water resources in the Trinity River Basin. Ducks Unlimited, working in partnership with Texas Parks and […]

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In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all day-use visitors Sunday, Nov. 14. “The dedication, sacrifice and service displayed by the women and men […]

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Did you know for the last 20 years there has been a contingent of commercial anglers wanting to make the redfish a commercially harvested species again? To look at where the future of redfish is heading, […]

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