Texas Fish & Game

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January 2, 2024

Obsessed With the Flats Slam

The Flats Slam, consisting of bonefish, tarpon, and permit, has always been the ultimate quest for inland saltwater fly fishermen. This prestigious challenge is equally admired by traditional spinning and casting gear anglers. While I won’t […]
January 1, 2024

Louisiana Meeting Seeks Input On Black Bear Season

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will conduct three public hearings in January to receive public input for the Louisiana black bear hunting season notice of intent (NOI) passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries […]
January 1, 2024

TPWD Seeks Comment On Service Projects

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration or other similar ecosystem services on TPWD properties. HB4018, passed in the 88th Legislative Session and effective […]
January 1, 2024

Sharelunker Program Kicks Off For 2024

New Year’s Day arrives on Monday and with it comes the kickoff of the 38th Toyota ShareLunker season. Anglers from across Texas and the nation will cast their lines in anticipation of landing a Legacy Lunker […]
January 1, 2024

The Great Cougar Controversy

Cougars are one of the most controversial animals in North America. Whether it’s their depredation on mule deer, whitetails and other game animals or whether there are breeding populations easf of Texas, some debate always follows […]
December 27, 2023

LDWF Successfully Bands Woodcocks

After coordinating with landowners in West Feliciana Parish, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) had a successful woodcock banding night on Dec. 12 with 78 birds banded! Woodcock begin arriving in Louisiana from their […]
December 27, 2023

RMEF Aids Wildlife Migration Corridor Mapping

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation allocated $250,000 to advance research associated with mapping more western wildlife migration routes for elk, mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife. “By working with state and tribal wildlife agencies, […]
December 27, 2023

Aquaculture Workshop Coming to Corpus Christi

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Research will host the “Overcoming Barriers to Expanding Aquaculture in Texas” workshop on Jan. 22-14 in Corpus Christi. People will be able to learn about the latest issues and topics […]
December 27, 2023

Gulf Council Makes Move On Amberjacks

NOAA Fisheries is implementing an emergency regulation to reduce the commercial harvest rate of Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) greater amberjack. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) requested NOAA Fisheries take emergency action while a […]
December 27, 2023

Duck Stamp Modernization Act Passes House

Delta Waterfowl applauds passage of the Duck Stamp Modernization Act (H.R. 2872) by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The bill provides U.S. waterfowlers with the flexibility of possessing a physical Duck […]