Texas Fish & Game

After much anticipation and rounds of thorough discussions, the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) has released a list of recent changes with a lot fewer restrictions for upcoming hunting seasons (coming into effect from September 1). […]

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Texas is home to some majestic fishing lakes with largemouth bass being the most popular species among anglers. The activity is quite popular among Texans who depend on species like catfish for food coming from hundreds […]

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Kayak fishing is incredibly popular, as are stand up paddleboards, known as SUPs. And sure, you can fish from an SUP too. But truth be told these are better suited for paddlers, not casters. For the […]

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Twenty-one adult, and six juvenile, alligator snapping turtles were recently released back into East Texas as part of a coordinated effort among Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Stephen F. […]

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The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies thanks the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for advancing the Wildlife Crossings Program with dedicated funding in the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684). Last month, the Committee favorably reported […]

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Tim McKneely of Georgetown caught a massive tiger shark while fishing specifically for monster sharks on a Texas Lower Coast beach. The fish was caught on cut cow-nosed ray that was ran out 300 yards. The […]

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Wild U.S. Deer Found With Coronavirus Antibodies That’s the title of an article at National Geographic that analyzes a study from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]

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Greater sage-grouse populations may decline by more than 70% within free-roaming horse-occupied areas by 2034 if horse populations increase unchecked at current rates. Reducing horse numbers could neutralize their negative impacts. These were the key findings […]

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It’s hard to imagine a more useful gun than the venerable pump action shotgun.   It’s essentially the Swiss Army knife of the gun world.  A shotgun can be used on game animals from small to ferocious […]

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A new Delta Waterfowl Duck and Goose Hunting 101 Course is now available online to provide beginning hunters the knowledge they need to take that first duck or goose on their own or with their friends. […]

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The ugly trend of eagle poaching continues. A recent eagle poaching case from Oregon made headlines last week and the strange case of 16 severed raptor feet including numerous eagles is still under investigation in Minnessotta. […]

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The number of Americans that choose to carry concealed is rising every single day.  Far and wide the most asked question I hear is what is the best way to conceal carry?  This is a very […]

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Trout Unlimited welcomes the recent announcement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the “Waters of the United States” rule promulgated by the previous administration is illegal and must be redrawn. In moving to repeal and […]

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They are some of the most iconic and unique-looking creatures in our oceans. While some may think they look a bit “odd,” one thing researchers agree on is that little is known about hammerhead sharks. Many […]

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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) continues to seek applicants for its Special Coral, Special Mackerel, and Special Shrimp Statistical Committees (SSC). The Council has one standing and eight special Scientific and Statistical Committees […]

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging boaters to do their part to fight back against aquatic invasive species, such as zebra mussels and giant salvinia, which are threating Texas lakes. Over the past year, […]

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Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall are encouraged to check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a […]

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Last year, as temperatures soared into the triple digits in Texas, staff at 39 Texas State Parks handled 132 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Now that the summer has officially begun and temperatures are steadily […]

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Do the biggest speckled trout live in the Gulf? Join Higher Calling Gulf Coast in the final installment of its seven-part Speckled Trout saga series and learn what scientists have to say about this question. In […]

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According to the Center for Disease Control, the sun’s UV rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. Want to know how to protect yourself this summer? Here are 5 recommended “sun safe habits” […]

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