Texas Fish & Game

The National News of Texas

June 8, 2016

$1 Million Artificial Reef to Enhance Texas Coastal Marine Habitat

“Keeping it Wild” reef near Port O’Connor to be largest in Texas waters Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) and Coastal Conservation Association Texas are partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to create the […]
May 22, 2016

Ford F-150 rated best in IIHS front crash tests

The 2016 Ford F-150 is the only full-size pickup truck to achieve the top score in the insurance industry’s new frontal crash tests.  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the vehicle — the […]
May 11, 2016

Digital Editor’s Favorite: Florida Man Tries to Kiss Cottonmouth Snake, Hospitalized after Bite

Editor’s note: I came across this today while cleaning up some posts.  Its an oldie but worth a second look. One Florida man learned the hard way that water moccasins do not make the best kissing partners. […]
April 28, 2016

Suppressor numbers nearly 600,000 nationwide, becoming mainstream

Once the fodder of Hollywood spy movies and pulp fiction novels, the NFA-compliant suppressor is becoming ever more common in its use and adoption with numbers at an all-time high. No matter whether you call it […]
April 27, 2016

Recalls bedevil GM, Ford, Lincoln, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler

This month has been tough for FCA (Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge), Ford (and Lincoln), and Chevy/GMC with large recalls including popular trucks and SUVs. If you own one of these vehicles and were the original purchaser […]
April 14, 2016

Bassmaster Classic coming to Houston

The world championship of bass fishing — the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro — will be held in Houston for the first time in the event’s 47-year history, B.A.S.S. and the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, the event hosts, […]
March 30, 2016

Fishing Tackle Unlimited Spring Kayak Demo Days

Spring Kayak Demo Days! Come join us on the water! We will have some great boats for everyone to try out. As one of the largest independent tackle retailers in the world, we pride ourselves on […]
March 30, 2016

2016 Gulf Coast Greenwing Conservation Day

Dedicated To Promoting Youth Activity In The Outdoors And Educating The Importance Of Wetlands And Wildlife Habitat! A DAY OF FUN, FOOD, GAMES AND MUCH MORE… Kayaking, Paintball, Birdhouse Building, Archery, Fishing, Rim Fire Shooting, Laser Tag, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Air Rifle and […]
March 14, 2016

Toledo Bend Dam Integrity addressed

The Sabine River Authority said it is reducing spillway releases from Toledo Bend Reservoir as the lake level drops after a deluge of 18 inches fell this week directly into the lake and its tributaries. The lake, which […]
March 14, 2016

An aerial view of the East Texas flooding (video)