Texas Fish & Game

The National News of Texas

June 6, 2023

Proposal Considers Opening Gulf Longlining

After 23 years of defending the Closed Zones off the U.S. East Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) just shared its options in Amendment 15 to open the Zones again to […]
June 5, 2023

NWTF-Texas Golden Crescent of TX Banquet Set For June 22

                           
June 1, 2023

Organize and Reel in the Fun: The Best Way to Store Fishing Gear

Organize and Reel in the Fun: The Best Way to Store Fishing Gear Are you an avid angler? Maybe you’re just getting into the hobby and eager to make it a lifelong pastime. For aspiring fishermen […]
June 1, 2023

Real Life Southern Comfort & A Brush With the Bloody Man Of The Woods

The cult classic Southern Comfort sent chills down the spines of outdoors lovers when it debuted in 1981. On this episode, hear a real life story that’s just as scary as the movie. Plus, we interview Lou Marullo […]
June 1, 2023

Free Fishing Day Set For June 3

Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state pack their tackle boxes and get their fishing poles ready for the Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day. This year, Free Fishing Day lands […]
June 1, 2023

Bassmaster Kayak Series Headed To Possum Kingdom

For just the second time in its young history, the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX will head to Possum Kingdom Lake June 3-4 — and while Texas angler Mark Pendergraf thinks the bass might be […]
May 31, 2023

CWD Detected In Free-Ranging Deer In Bexar County

AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a free-range white-tailed deer in Bexar County. TPWD will implement disease containment measures and provide recommendations on mitigating disease […]
May 31, 2023

Federal Officials Are Fostering Mexican Wolf Pups

Partners in Mexican wolf conservation are pleased to announce the successful fostering of 16 genetically valuable Mexican wolf pups this spring. The pups traveled from four captive facilities across the country and were placed into six […]
May 31, 2023

A Look At The Marlin-Fly Project

From The Billfish Foundation… For years, we have all heard about the amazing fishery and waters in Magdalena Bay, Mexico. From the hookups of doubles, triples, and quads of striped marlin with daily releases in the […]
May 30, 2023

Houston Teen Named First Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Youth Ambassador

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is pleased to welcome Chase Burroughs to the BTT Youth Ambassador Program. BTT’s first Youth Ambassador from Texas, Chase Burroughs lives in Houston, where he was introduced to fishing by his parents at a […]