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Have you ever dreamed of catching one of the super-sized speckled trout of the Lower Laguna Madre? The region not only produced the Texas state record but has produced many lifetime dream catches for anglers from […]

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You want to catch more cobia like this? You enjoy sight fishing more than any other form of angling? We’re with ya – and these five tips will help make you a more effective sight-caster. Stay […]

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Everyone knows that when you’re fishing the shallows, you can be completely stealthy using a trolling motor… right? Well, sort of, but not necessarily. One thing many people forget about is that a trolling motor can […]

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It is currently four months until early teal season and roughly six months until waterfowl season in Texas begins.  If you have a dog that you would like to take hunting, now is the time to […]

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During my first two years of turkey hunting I have learned a ton, but one of the best parts of it all is the incredible people I’ve met along the way. Chasing thunder chickens is daylight […]

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Ever wonder why Laguna Madre produces so many big trout? Get the answer to this question and much more on the second of the Speckled Trout Saga series of the Higher Calling Gulf Coast podcast. Dr. […]

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Giant largemouth bass are a rare commodity. They are the desire of anglers from around the world, and few places are actual trophy destinations. Lake Conroe is one of the elites. Last February, Conroe native Scott […]

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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been discovered in deer breeding facilities in both Matagorda and Mason counties. This marks the first positive detection of the disease in these counties. An epidemiological investigation found that both deer […]

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Skin-M-Right a new patent pending Gambrel, offering a variety of benefits over basic gambrels. Traditional gambrels are often dedicated to a specific size animal, requiring a hunter to buy multiple gambrels for different hunting excursions. Skin-M-Right […]

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Surf fishing for speckled trout can be one of the most exciting things an angler can experience but it also can be quite challenging. In this interview with CCA President and best-selling fishing book author Pat […]

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One of the biggest challenges in conservation is determining which habitats are most important and should receive the most conservation attention. Habitat use and movements by permit in northern Belize are knowledge gaps that BTT is […]

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The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) added its name to a growing list of concerned conservation organizations denouncing the practice of captive-bred lion shooting. A joint statement was originally published by the International Council for Game and […]

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The recreational fishing and boating community applauded the introduction of the Forage Fish Conservation Act by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.). The legislation would require that the role forage fish play in the […]

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AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Saturday, May 15, 2021until a still-to-be determined date in July. While the statutory opening date […]

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The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal water opens Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Bag and size limits will remain unchanged. The regulations are 2 fish per person daily with a 16-inch minimum size limit […]

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GULF OF MEXICO: As of May 4 at 11:30pm, the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Gulf of Mexico Incidental Trophy Fishery is closed. This means that no anglers may land, possess, or retain bluefin tuna 73″ […]

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Change is inherent in forests, but insects and pathogens that have been inadvertently introduced, known as invasive species, have brought about a novel kind of change that trees in both urban neighborhoods and ancient forests are […]

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program wants to help Texans learn how to harvest their own meals, join a tradition in the outdoors, and improve on or learn a new skill through “Bowhunter […]

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Heralded for their awe-inspiring jumps and tenacious power, tarpon are the stuff from which fish tales are spun. But over the last couple decades, their populations have taken a serious dive. A group of scientists are […]

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Anglers can fish crankbaits on virtually any kind of medium-heavy rod, even on spinning gear although that is not recommended. The true secret however I learned by fishing with 4-time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn. “Super […]

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