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Texas Fish & Game June 2019

June 30, 2015

MirooNamoo Media Group signs exclusive FLW licensing agreement to run FLW tournaments in South Korea

FLW announced an exclusive licensing agreement with MirooNamoo Media Group from South Korea to begin sanctioning FLW bass-fishing tournaments in the Eastern-Asian country at a contract signing preceding the weigh-in at the Walmart FLW Tour at […]
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June 30, 2015

U.S. spy agencies may start hunting wildlife poachers in Africa

U.S. intelligence agencies are considering whether to provide information, analysis and possibly tactical lessons to African governments about how to attack wildlife poaching networks, according to a top official. “We are looking for opportunities” where “we […]
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June 30, 2015

Man dies trying to suck venom from decapitated snake to boost his immunity

A man who tried to suck venom from a decapitated snake (locally known as pathfinder) to boost his immunity against all poisons, died within half an hour of the attempt.He has been identified as Musah Dzikpor, […]
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June 30, 2015

What to do if You Encounter an Alligator

HOUSTON (KHOU) — Recent rains and flooding have alligators moving into areas they usually avoid. On Sunday afternoon, family members on a fishing outing survived a frightening ordeal when an alligatorattacked a father and son in […]
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June 30, 2015
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Get DSC on your VHF – It Could Save your Life

A little while back we talked about the proper way to call the Coast Guard on your VHF radio, and I mentioned then that having DSC active on your VHF is a great help. With DSC, […]
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June 29, 2015

Draft Catfish Management Plan available for review

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s draft catfish management plan is now available for public review and comment. The document details the department’s overall plans for expanding and enhancing the state’s second-most popular fishery. It may be […]
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June 29, 2015

Shark Devours Angler’s Catch in 5 Feet of Water (VIDEO)

This video posted by Falling Tide Charters shows what can happen when an angler competes with a shark for a catch. The angler started to reel in his tarpon, but the shark had other plans for the […]
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June 29, 2015

Gay Marriage Ruling Paves The Way for Concealed Carry National Reciprocity

Washington DC – -(Ammoland.com)- When the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that every state must recognize same sex marriages, they used a basis for judgement that will not easily stop at same sex marriage. […]
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June 29, 2015

Bye-Bye Second Amendment

Now that the Obama Administration has two wins under their belt with the recent Supreme Court decisions on ObamaCare and Gay Marriage, look for the president and his allies in the Democrat Party and the anti-gun […]
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June 29, 2015

Texas teen attacked by alligator, saved by father; both remain in hospital

A father saved his 13-year-old son from an alligator attack at a park near Lake Charlotte, east of Houston, according to the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office. The boy and his father were in “serious but stable […]
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June 29, 2015

Coral snake antidote shortage poses ethical questions

Shortly after the Memorial Day floods in Houston, Brad Stodden saw a small tail emerging from below some debris in a drainage ditch by his Woodlands apartment. Thinking it was a lizard, he grabbed the tail […]
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June 26, 2015

One Dead Tree. One .50 Caliber Rifle. Some Binary Explosives. BOOM. [VIDEO]

Well, that’s certainly one way to remove a dead tree. The guys over at Demolition Ranch decided it would be fun (and it looks like it was) to get rid of an old, dead tree by […]
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June 26, 2015

Man reels in possible world record trout in Indian River

Must be a nice snook, thought Luke Ledbetter of Boaz, Alabama, holding tight as line ripped from his spinning reel. Suppose it could be a redfish, he concluded, upon seeing the broad headwake the fish pushed […]
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June 26, 2015

England’s only wild beavers give birth – the first known new arrivals for the species in 400 years

The only colony of wild beavers left in England has had a litter of babies – the first to be bred in the country in almost 400 years, conservationists have revealed. The youngsters, known as kits, […]
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June 26, 2015

The man who keeps finding new species of shark

Most people have heard of great white, hammerhead and tiger sharks but there are many other species – and every year a number of new ones are discovered. One enthusiast has, so far, identified 24 types […]
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June 26, 2015

Rabbit fights with Snake to save the bunnies (VIDEO)

SAVE THE BUNNIES!!!  But really, check out this video of this momma rabbit tearing up the snake.  The snake is attempting to eat the litter of bunnies and mom busts out some moves from The Matrix […]
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June 25, 2015

‘Fraidy-cat’ feline scares black bear off porch (VIDEO)

“She’s really such a fraidy-cat most of the time, I don’t know what got into her. She probably wouldn’t have lunged if we weren’t standing right behind her.” That is how Eagle River resident Darlis Elliott […]
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June 25, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Bird on a Wire A Shelby County game warden received a call about a red-tailed hawk being shot off a power […]
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June 25, 2015

How many iPhones does it take to stop a bullet? (VIDEO)

The guys at Everything Apple Pro must have had a bunch of extra iPhones taking up space because they decided to see how many it took to stop a 5.45mm round from an AK-74. The question is, […]
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June 25, 2015

Man uses his Leg as Bait to Catch an Anaconda (VIDEO)

So this is a new idea…or maybe an old one.  Check out this brave soul who decides to wrap his leg up and stick it in a hole to catch an Anaconda.  Sure enough, the snake […]
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June 25, 2015

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June 23, 2015
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Monofilament Versus Braid: Fishing Line Show-Down

The monofilament versus braid fishing line argument will probably rage on for 100 years. In the mean-time, let’s set one thing straight: monofilament has far better abrasion resistance than braid. You’ve probably heard this before, as […]
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June 22, 2015

Another “Gun Free Zone” Mass Murder

Mere hours after a coward massacred 9 innocents in South Carolina President Obama took the opportunity to condemn inanimate objects and their accessibility rather than placing the blame on an evil, cowardly, lunatic. While we should […]
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June 22, 2015

‘No open carry’ signs are likely to trigger next Texas gun debate

AUSTIN — The next tussle over Texas’ new open carry law is likely to come over one of its more mundane requirements: signs. Starting in January, licensed Texans will be able to openly carry handguns in […]
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June 22, 2015

Uber Bans Drivers & Riders From Carrying Guns

Even after a successful and lawful gun use, Uber has decided to ban its riders and its drivers from legally carrying guns. Uber Technologies says it is banning firearms of any kind during rides arranged through […]
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June 18, 2015

Texas Leads The Nation In Animal-Related Deaths

How’s this for a state slogan? Texas: Your Leader In Animal-Related Fatalities Since 1999. Just keep it in mind, Texas Parks and Wildlife. If nothing else, it’s true — the Washington Post reported yesterday that there were 356 […]
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June 18, 2015

Texas: Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment will Appear as Proposition 6 on the November 2015 Ballot!

This morning, the Texas Secretary of State’s office held a drawing to determine the ballot position of constitutional amendments that will be considered by voters on November 3, 2015.  We are pleased to announce that NRA-backed Senate Joint Resolution 22, sponsored by […]
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June 17, 2015

Record Breaking Reactive Exploding Target – RV Explosion – 400LBS of Tannerite (VIDEO)

Check out this video from SEG Suppressors.  The decided to go for the record for the largest tannerite explosion on youtube.  The video’s descriptions says: “This is what 400LBS of reactive exploding target mix looks like […]
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June 17, 2015

CCA STAR: Third Tagged Redfish Winner Confirmed

After experiencing some really good fishing two days prior, Katy resident, Cuong Nguyen, was feeling all fished out until some friends talked him into joining them at the last minute on Friday, June 5. They launched […]
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June 17, 2015

Pink rattlesnake found near construction site in Utah (VIDEO)

SALT LAKE CITY — A pink rattlesnake was found in the foothills near the University of Utah Hospital. Director of Reptile Rescue Jim Dix said he believes it was likely a construction worker who used ground-marking […]
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June 17, 2015

Alligator spotted in Lewisville

An estimated 9-foot-long alligator was seen near Lewisville Lake on Monday afternoon while routine maintenance was being performed by lake personnel, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Lake manager Rob Jordan said the alligator […]
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June 17, 2015

Toledo Bend earns Bassmaster’s No. 1 fishery

Consistently a premier stop for ardent and recreational anglers alike, Toledo Bend Reservoir is about to get catapulted into the stratosphere when “Bassmaster” Magazine announces on Thursday the fishery has been selected the No. 1 bass […]
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June 17, 2015

Bear attacks deer in Colorado Springs, video of attack goes viral (VIDEO)

KOAA.com | Continuous News | Colorado Springs and Pueblo Home video of a rare occurrence of nature in Colorado Springs has gone viral worldwide.  A young bear attacked an injured deer in the yard of a […]
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June 17, 2015

University of Houston students weigh in on campus carry legislation

Cougars have mixed feelings regarding their safety after the new campus carry bill was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott Saturday. Michael Leon, an incoming Management Information Systems freshman, feels that it is risky but can […]
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June 16, 2015

WATCH: Is this 19.3lb Bass the Biggest Ever Caught on Video?

Claiming that you have caught the latest bass ever caught on video is a big claim.  That is exactly what Butch Brown has claimed on YouTube.  The YouTube description states: “As far as I am aware, this […]
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June 16, 2015

Your F-150 does what?

Think galactic warfare and solving a gigantic mystery. A team from Ford, 343 Industries and Galpin Auto Sports did, and came up with a truck that they claim is “so awesome that it could have been […]
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June 16, 2015

Tropical Storm Bill – Matagorda

Current conditions … winds are maybe 30 mph, sometimes gusts to 40. Rains are light. “I bet we haven’t had a quarter inch of rain total,” said Capt. Tommy Countz. “We could still get some; there […]
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June 16, 2015

4 Gauge Shotgun – Could You Handle the Recoil? (VIDEO)

Could you handle the recoil from a 4-gauge shotgun? That’s the firearm that’s featured in the above video. According to ChuckHawks.com: Shotgun gauges are determined by the number of lead balls of a given diameter required […]
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June 16, 2015

Pregnant Mom Tries to Suck Rattlesnake Venom from Young Son’s Foot (VIDEO)

A Folsom family had quite the scare when their young son was bitten by a rattlesnake while walking along a bike trail. Acting on instinct, his mother, who is pregnant, tried to suck the venom out […]
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June 16, 2015

Colt’s 8-month journey to bankruptcy

After eight months of living off loans and negotiating with investors to avoid collapse, Colt Defense ultimately bit the bullet and filed bankruptcy protection paperwork in federal court Monday. The company is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which would allow […]
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June 16, 2015

U.S. Coast Guard Makes Big Illegal Fishing Bust

CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) –It’s being called one of the biggest seizures of illegal fishing cargo in U.S. Coast Guard history — 153 sharks weighing more than a total 1,500 pounds were found on a boat […]
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June 16, 2015
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Bait Versus Lures for Stripers and Speckled Sea Trout

Got Bait IV is now live, and in this episode, we put soft crab baits up against BKDs and Bust ‘Em Baits. What’s really different in this episode, however, is our boat: we’re on a Yahama […]
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June 16, 2015

Governor Abbott Signs House Bill 910: Texas Open Carry Bill

New law to take effect on January 1, 2016 On Saturday, with representatives of your NRA-ILA and our affiliate Texas State Rifle Association present, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed into law House Bill 910, sponsored by […]
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June 12, 2015

Floodwaters causing new ‘dead zone’ in Gulf

The heavy rains that caused major flooding along several Texas rivers over the past several weeks are fueling the creation of a new “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico and soon could lead to significant […]
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June 10, 2015

Testing Out 12 Gauge Exploding Arrows (VIDEO)

If you haven’t seen the Bow Mag, it’s an arrowhead that is tipped with a .357 Magnum load that explodes on impact. Young YouTuber Royal Nonesuch has taken that same principle and applied it to a homemade 12 gauge tipped […]
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June 9, 2015

Toyota Texas Bass Classic spotlights commitment to sport fishing and the state

It costs a professional angler anywhere from $80,000 to $100,000 to participate in a year of professional bass angling. That’s a big number by anyone’s reckoning, and whether you win the big tournaments or not, it […]
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June 9, 2015

So You Decided to Poke and ANACONDA with a Stick, Then This Happens… (VIDEO)

So you are wondering through the jungle and spot a massive Green Anaconda in the water.  Instead of acting like a normal person and observing from a safe distance or running like hell, this guy decides to do […]
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June 9, 2015

TPWD reopens alligator gar fishing on Trinity River

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reopening fishing for alligator gar in portions of the river between the Highway 31 Bridge near Trinidad and the Highway 7 Bridge near Crockett effective Thursday, June 11. TPWD […]
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June 9, 2015

WIRED makes ‘untraceable’ AR-15 ‘Ghost Gun’ in office, finds it ‘easy’

The idea of making guns has reached the attention of trendy urbanites.  Apparently overpriced coffee and being assimilated by electronic devices wasn’t enough.  Everything old is new and cool again, so it seems.  I’m referring to […]
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June 9, 2015

Proposed bill would mandate liability insurance for gun owners

A bill that would require gun owners to carry liability insurance is being reintroduced by one of Congress’ most outspoken gun control legislators. U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, said the Firearm Risk Protection Act “makes […]
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