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Texas Fish & Game June 2019

January 1, 2016

Barge terminal to be built in the Lydia Ann Channel

Friends of Lydia Ann Channel, Port Aransas, accuses the Army Corps of Engineers as having fast-tracked approval of a South Texas barge terminal with no regard for its impact on eight endangered species. Port Aransas boasts […]
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December 29, 2015

Hike or count birds on Jan. 1

Although it’s not fishing or hunting, it is a chance for the whole family to get into the Texas outdoors on Jan. 1. Participate in a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park: “The First […]
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December 29, 2015
yamaha jet boat

Should You Consider a Jet Boat for Fishing?

The answer to this question used to be a pretty easy “no”. Unless you regularly ran through rocky rivers, jet drives on outboard powered fishing boats didn’t make much sense. And inboard jet drives may have […]
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December 28, 2015

6 Things I Learned from Fishing the Amazon

If you want to take a trip of a lifetime to slam monster peacock bass in the Amazon rainforest, there are a few things you should absolutely know before you go. I recently went on a […]
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December 25, 2015

Texas Fish & Game January 2016

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December 24, 2015

Recreational Seasons reopen January 1, 2016 for Red Grouper, Gray Triggerfish, and Greater Amberjack

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council reminds anglers that the recreational seasons for gray triggerfish, red grouper, and greater amberjack open in federal waters January 1, 2016. All three recreational seasons closed earlier this year […]
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December 23, 2015

Video: Arizona Cowboys Lasso, Rescue Drowning Spike Buck

These two cowboys showed up precisely where they were needed. Officers from Arizona Game and Fish responded to a call regarding a distressed deer in a canal near Lake Pleasant last week, only to find that […]
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December 22, 2015

Fish records set, trout fishing good along the coast, and dove season reopens

In the past couple of weeks there has been a record crappie caught at Lake Fork, a probable state record channel catfish, a 37.54-pounder also caught at Fork, and a giant largemouth caught by a 13-year-old […]
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December 22, 2015
boats

How to Break Your Boat (Don’t do this)

Considering how many of us regularly run boats in all different bodies of water and weather conditions, it’s really rather shocking there aren’t a whole lot more disasters on the water. You’ve heard me talk about […]
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December 18, 2015

The Top 5 Deer and Deer Hunting Stories of 2015

The year is about to come to a close. As we prepare to welcome 2016, here is a list of the top five deer stories covered on OutdoorHub over the past 12 months. Read full story […]
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December 17, 2015

What Really Happens When You Plug a Shotgun with a Carrot

When Bugs Bunny sticks a carrot in the muzzle of Elmer Fudd’s barrel, the gun always blows up in Fudd’s face. Would that happen in real life? Read full story at OutdoorHub.com
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December 16, 2015

Galveston Bay oyster problem

A series of natural and man-influenced events have rocked Galveston Bay oyster harvest, as well as other Texas coastal locations. According to a recent article in the Houston Chronicle, the first blow was Hurricane Ike in […]
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December 16, 2015

20 Monster Fish from 2015 That Made Our Jaws Drop

There’s been plenty of great fish in 2015, but not a lot made our lower jaws hit the floor quite like these. In this list, we’re reviewing the 20 fish this year that blew us away. […]
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December 15, 2015

14-year-old Hunter Bags Ultra Rare Black Whitetail Buck

An all-black whitetail deer is the harvest of a lifetime, but for 14-year-old Brooke Bateman of Dallas, it was just her first buck.  The young hunter bagged the extremely rare animal while hunting with her father […]
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December 15, 2015

Jump Starting a Car with an AK47 [VIDEO]

No other firearm has the reputation of being as robust and simple as the AK47.  Apparently that means it can be adapted to a variety of scenarios.  Like this video that shows 2 AK47s along with […]
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December 15, 2015
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Saltwater Tales: A Worthy Read

How many times have I clogged up this blog with a book review? Um… never. And truth be told, that’s because it’s pretty dang rare I run across a book I like so much I really […]
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December 14, 2015

Hunting Show Host, Beauty Queen Theresa Vail Charged with Illegal Bear Kill

Theresa Vail, a 25-year-old hunting show host with the Outdoor Channel and former Miss America contestant, was charged recently by Alaskan officials with allegedly harvesting a grizzly without a tag and then conspiring with her guides […]
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December 11, 2015

Silenced Shotgun! Salvo 12 Review [VIDEO]

2 years ago shotgun suppressors were a Hollywood myth, however with the ingenuity of Silencer Co it’s now a reality. The Salvo 12 is the only commercially viable shotgun suppressor on the market.  Modeled after the […]
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December 10, 2015

Video: Flamethrower-equipped Drone Roasts a Turkey

Remember that pistol-equipped drone? Its creator just upped the ante and released video of a flamethrower-equipped remote aerial vehicle.  The drone was made with a combination of off the shelf components and 3D-printed parts. See full […]
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December 10, 2015

Sharpshooting nun who picked off 10-point buck catches flak

A Pennsylvania Navy-vet and current nun who teaches at a catholic school was blasted on social media when she shared an image of her harvest last week. Benedictine Sister John Paul Bauer of St. Mary’s, a […]
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December 9, 2015

Taya Kyle Wins American Sniper Shootout

Utilizing TrackingPoint precision-guided firearms, Taya Kyle, a novice shooter, defeated NRA World Shooting Champion Bruce Piatt in the American Sniper Shootout. Bruce Piatt utilized the same weapons our soldiers use in combat today. The event served […]
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December 9, 2015

Ford to license Ford-branded trailers and campers

When you’re the company that sells the most trucks and other vehicles that tow it only seems natural to lend your name to a line of trailers, campers and toy haulers. Produced by Indiana-based Livin Life, […]
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December 9, 2015

Truly monster hog killed in Russia!?

Damn.com has posted photos and a story about a hog that is alleged to weigh more than 1,000 pounds killed in Russia. You can read the article by clicking here. We at TF&G are currently in […]
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December 8, 2015

Family of Texas Hunters Takes Wrong Turn into Mexico, Gets Detained

A former Marine and his two children were detained in Mexico last Thursday after taking a wrong turn into Ciudad Acuna, Mexico. According to Click2Houston.com, 38-year-old Jeromie Slaughter of Texas City retired from the Marines just […]
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December 8, 2015
element f18

Bayliner F18: An 18 Foot Fishboat for Under 20K?

Recently I went on assignment to test a Bayliner Element F18, for review on boats.com. (Watch the F18 video boat review, to see it for yourself). While I’ve never been a huge Bayliner fan, I do […]
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December 7, 2015

Ram 1500 is Fleet Truck of the Year and Consumer Guide Best Buy

It’s been a good fall for the team at Ram, as the 1500 continues to rack up awards. Don’t disregard the first award because you don’t have a fleet of trucks at your disposal — the […]
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December 3, 2015

Giant Salvinia found in Lake Fork

Giant Salvinia, the floating, aquatic fern originally from South America, has been confirmed present in Lake Fork in Chaney Branch, likely introduced by a contaminated boat or boat trailer at the boat ramp. Texas Parks & […]
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December 2, 2015

The Neo Mag – Pocket Carry Perfection

If you carry a handgun, it’s always recommended to carry an extra magazine.  Not only for the extra capacity but also for reliability reasons.  Usually we carry extra mags with a  belt mounted magazine pouches but sometimes […]
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December 1, 2015

Potential World Record Spotted Bass Released in California

A professional angler in California may have caught the world’s largest spotted bass, but the record may have quite literally slipped through his fingers. Paul Bailey was fishing with Matt Newman in an unnamed California lake […]
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December 1, 2015
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Pro Angler: Finally, a Decent Fishing App?

When the folks from Pro Angler asked me to look at their new app, I wasn’t exactly excited. It may be different for some anglers (younger ones that I, I’m guessing), but when it comes to […]
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November 29, 2015

Late fall and winter fishing techniques along the middle coast

Here are some tactics that Capt. Levi Price is beginning to employ that should work through the winter, depending on how much cold the angler can take. The report covers Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, Rockport and […]
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November 29, 2015

White goat spotted at Franklin Mountain State Park

Over the past two months Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff have received numerous calls about a white goat seen roaming the side slopes of Trans Mountain Road in the area known as Smugglers Pass. TPWD […]
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November 29, 2015

Red Tide continues to dissipate in the Gulf

Reports of red tide and/or fish kills continue to dissipate in the Gulf of Mexico. Discolored water associated with red tide was reported in Corpus Christi Bay but there were no reports of aerosols or dead […]
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November 26, 2015

Toyota Texas Bass Classic leaves Lake Fork

The 2016 Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will celebrate its tenth anniversary in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on May 20–22, 2016 reports Katie Scallan, senior manager marketing, Gulf States Toyota. The fishing competition will take place […]
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November 26, 2015

George H.W. Bush, Billy Murray, and Gary Yamamoto will be inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame

A former United States president, a noted bass fishing educator, and one of the most innovative designers of soft plastic lures will join the current 59 members when they are formally inducted into the Bass Fishing […]
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November 25, 2015

Texas rainbow trout stocking

Beginning in late November and continuing through March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will stock nearly 300,000 hatchery-reared rainbow trout at more than 140 sites across the state. Many of the fish stockings will […]
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November 25, 2015

The 10 Most Annoying Things for Deer Hunters

Deer season is when it all happens. Many hunters spend all year salivating at the thought of venison chili and backstraps, while others savor the thought of those calm early mornings on the treestand. However, like […]
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November 25, 2015

Texas Fish & Game December 2015

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November 24, 2015

9 Gifts for the Big Game Hunter on Your List

Hunting deer and other big game is one of the greatest challenges a hunter can undertake. Buying gifts for the big game hunter in your life can also be pretty challenging. There are so many great […]
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November 24, 2015

El Nino Ushers in Weird Waterfowling – Observe & Adapt for Waterfowl Success

With regular waterfowl hunting seasons well underway in the northern states and poised to kick off in the south, at least two things are clear: There are plenty of ducks, and weird weather is already affecting […]
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November 24, 2015

Armed Citizens Stop Purse Snatcher – Don’t Make These Mistakes [VIDEO]

Yesterday at a Walmart in Waco, a thug tried to snatch an 84 year old women’s purse.  Luckily for the victim a group of bystanders were not about to let this happen. In the video you can […]
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November 24, 2015
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A 90 MPH Center Console Fishing Boat? YES!

At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, there was some serious power on display—especially when it came to center console fishing boats. A Hydra-Sports 53 Suenos (the largest center console in the world, you can read […]
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November 23, 2015

Ford unveils 2017 Super Duty

It’s always a red-letter day when Ford takes the cover off a new truck. Historically they like to do it in Texas where they know it will be fully appreciated, and this year was no exception. […]
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November 23, 2015

10 Great Holiday Gifts for the Ice Fisher in Your Life

Anglers are a pretty easy lot to buy gifts for. There are a lot of options, many of which are affordable. You would be hard-pressed to not be able to find the right gift this holiday […]
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November 23, 2015

New State Law Confirms Those Licensed to Carry in Texas Are Allowed in City Hall

The city of Austin is violating state law by prohibiting licensed concealed handgun carriers inside City Hall, according to the Texas governor’s office. A memo issued Oct. 9 by Gov. Greg Abbott’s legal team claims licensed […]
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November 19, 2015

Texas Quail Season Going on Now

Quail season opens statewide on October 31 and ends February 28, 2016. The daily bag limit for scaled (blue), bobwhite and Gambel’s quail is 15, and the possession limit is 45. The bag limit is the […]
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November 19, 2015

Company Creates New Pain-free Method for Measuring Fish

It’s called the Tail Scale, and according to the Arizona-based fishing accessories company Nørre, it could revolutionize how anglers measure fish. The Fish Scale may look like a bizarre set of chopsticks, but the company says […]
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November 18, 2015

Texas Stripedbass

I recently caught this beast of a striped bass on my fly rod in a Texas River!!!
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November 18, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. It Was Supposed to Sink A Red River County game warden and the Clarksville Chief of Police responded to a call […]
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November 18, 2015

The Best Rifles for Predator Hunting

You’ve got the electronic caller going and it’s squealing like a rabbit in distress. The motion decoy is flopping around and you’re completely hidden off to the left of it, with a clear view of the […]
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