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Texas Fish & Game June 2019

February 28, 2015

Raymond Shoal and Colorado River producing trout

The Colorado River, normally a hot spot to fish at this time of the year has been producing some fish says Capt. Tommy Countz (281-450-4037). “Also they are catching fish making long drifts in the Raymond […]
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February 28, 2015

Muddy wade

s “It’s been good if you get into the mud, but other than that it has been real spotty,” claims Capt. Paul Marcaccio (281-788-4041) in describing the fishing in the Galveston Bay complex before the recent […]
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February 28, 2015

Red Snapper season length proposal

A proposal, Amendment 40, is afloat for setting the red snapper season length for this coming year. The proposal as it is now written suggests dividing the annual quota of red snapper allowed to recreational anglers […]
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February 27, 2015

Wait, What? Guy Tests How Many Water Balloons It Takes to Stop a Bullet Blasting out of a 44 Magnum

Water balloons are typically intended for some fun in the sun during a kid’s birthday party. They are easy to make, they’re lightweight, they get you wet and overall they’re harmless. So generally speaking, water balloons are about […]
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February 27, 2015

3D Printed Suppressor! [VIDEO]

The good folks over at West Fork Armory just successfully (and legally with a Class 2 SOT license) manufactured a .22LR suppressor with nothing more than a 3D Printer.  Sure you can make one on your kitchen table with […]
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February 26, 2015

Orange County Brothers Guilty of Killing Bottlenose Dolphin in Cow Bayou

Beaumont, Texas-(Ammoland.com)– Two Bridge City, Texas brothers have pleaded guilty to federal wildlife violations, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales. According to information presented in court, on July 26, 2014, Cory Moseley and Cade Moseley were […]
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February 26, 2015

Why You Shouldn’t Limp Wrist a S&W 500 (VIDEO)

A limp wrist and sloppy grip on an semiautomatic pistol could mean malfunctions, but when it comes to the world of big bad revolvers like the Smith & Wesson 500, it could mean an injury to […]
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February 25, 2015

Redfish in the marshes

Capt. Bill Watkins (409-673-9211) says Sabine Lake fishing has been good when you catch it between the fronts. “The fish are there. If you will just look and work at it, you will catch fish.” He […]
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February 25, 2015

Texas seeks input on new bass conservation license plate

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — It’s all about the bass, as in fish. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department on Wednesday asked for the public’s help in choosing a new license plate honoring bass fishing. The redesigned […]
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February 25, 2015

This octopus walks on land to devour entire crab like a kraken

Octopuses are smart, really smart. Way smarter than most people give them credit for. Thankfully they’re confined to the water otherwise they would consume us all without care. At least that’s what we thought … UNTIL […]
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February 24, 2015

Blakelock and Benedict Win Big At Texas Team Trail Event On Toledo Bend

The 2015 Texas Team Trail, presented by Cabela’s, held it’s second in a series of four qualifying tournaments at Toledo Bend Reservoiron February 21stwith 254 teams represented. Toledo Bend spreads out for approximately 65 miles and has […]
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February 24, 2015

Open Carry TX Statement On Houston PD’s Treatment of OCT Member

TFG Editor’s Note: Check out the statement and video from Open Carry Texas below.  Do you think the actions of the Houston Police Department were warranted or illegal?  Let us know in the comments below. Temple, […]
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February 24, 2015

Reel Gear Ratio (VIDEO)

Check out TF&G Freshwater Editor Matt Williams with some tips on  reel gear ratio. Reel Gear Ratio from Texas Fish & Game Magazine on Vimeo.
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February 24, 2015

Buying Your First Suppressor – Which One and How? [VIDEO]

Interested in purchasing your first suppressor but don’t know which one or how to go about the process?  Jeremy from Silencer Shop answers those questions: And don’t miss your chance to win a Silencer Co Saker […]
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February 24, 2015
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Unexpected Gems from the Miami Show: LilliPad, and SonarCharts Live

You expect to find cool stuff from major manufacturers at a major boat show, like all the goodies I told you about last week in Hot News from the Miami Boat Show. But one of the […]
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February 24, 2015

Canoes, Kayaks and Aluminum boats: Getting where others can’t

John N. Felsher Probably more fish in history have hit the decks of a canoe than any other watercraft. Many people with big boats and big engines would rather run than fish. I think some people […]
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February 23, 2015

Lots of big black drum around Rockport

Capt. Jack McPartland (361-290-6302) reports redfish and black drum has been good in the Rockport area. “The big blacks are here, the big monster blacks, the catch and release blacks,” says McPartland. “Usually I have some […]
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February 23, 2015

ATF Agency Move Will Destroy Lawful Commerce In Popular Ammunition

USA – -(Ammoland.com)- On February 13, 2015, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) released its proposed framework for determining whether a particular projectile may be exempted from the definition of “armor piercing ammunition.”  The […]
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February 23, 2015

TPWD Taking Public Comment on Regulations Proposals Online, Live Webinar Set for March 6

AUSTIN – Each year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department proposes changes to the state’s hunting and fishing regulations and gathers public comment. Participating in the annual process is now more convenient with new online resources […]
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February 23, 2015

Private Lake Produces Season’s Second Toyota ShareLunker

ATHENS—Blair Schwarz of McAllen caught Toyota ShareLunker 559 from a private lake in Zapata County on February 19. The fish weighed 14.30 pounds and was caught on a Jackall ASKA squarebill crankbait in about six feet […]
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February 23, 2015

G2 R.I.P. 9mm Ammo (VIDEO)

Review, including two test block shots, of the 9mm G2 Research R.I.P. “Radically Invasive Projectile” ammo. Chronographed velocities are from a Glock 19, 4″ barrel. I’m using a calibrated 16″ test block from Clear Ballistics. We […]
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February 23, 2015

Teen reels in 1,058-pound blue marlin off Hawaii

At 16 years old, Kai Rizzuto may have caught the fish of his life. The teenager was fishing off Kona, Hawaii, on Wednesday when he felt a big tug on the end of the line. The […]
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February 20, 2015

Of pistol barrels and bushy tails: Six great squirrel hunting handguns

Snow is flying, winter is upon us, and many hunting seasons have closed.  But small game is still open, and stands of old maples everywhere are full of barking squirrels.  Lets forgo the age-old shotgun versus […]
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February 20, 2015

Frozen Fish? Bassmaster Classic anglers face icy temps

GREENVILLE — Anglers gathering in South Carolina to compete in the Bassmaster Classic are among the people in the South whose lives have been disrupted by the unusual winter weather that has engulfed the region. Fifty-six […]
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February 20, 2015

Redfish Of The Rivers and Marsh Crappie

River Redfish Awhile back my cousin Frank Moore called me as excited as I have ever heard him and I knew it had something to do with redfish. “I hung into a bull redfish past Bluebird’s […]
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February 20, 2015

Pre-Dynasty: A Before-They-Were-Household-Names Interview with the Duck Commander

Chester Moore “Duck Dynasty” did not exist in January 2006. The ratings juggernaut featuring the Robertson family was not even conceived and you had to be a duck hunter—a hardcore duck hunter—to really know this family. […]
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February 19, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Duck, Duck, Goose A Titus County game warden responded to a trespassing complaint claiming someone was shooting Canada geese and leaving […]
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February 19, 2015

Adaptive Tactical rolling out new mag-fed shotgun conversion kits

Adaptive Tactical is in the business of making box magazine-fed shotguns. The idea is straightforward: take a Mossberg 500 — or 590 or Maverick 88 — shotgun, replace the tube with a box magazine adapter, and double your capacity. These kits are offered […]
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February 19, 2015

Giant Water Bug Drowns Snake (VIDEO)

Giant water bugs may seem like a peaceful insects content to spend their days swimming lazily across ponds, but in truth they are vicious predators. They impale prey using a “rostrum” (a piercing mouth part) and then inject […]
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February 19, 2015

Bridge City brothers guilty of killing bottlenose dolphin in Cow Bayou (VIDEO)

12 News Two Bridge City brothers have pleaded guilty to federal wildlife violations in the death of a dolphin. According to a news release from U.S. Attorney John M. Bales,  Cory James Moseley, 23, and Cade […]
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February 19, 2015

Louisiana Joins Forces with Texas in Annual Crab Trap Cleanup Effort

Volunteers are needed Feb. 20-March 1 to assist in the coast-wide effort to remove the numerous traps that have been lost or abandoned since last year’s cleanup. PHOTO CREDIT: TPWD This year, to help facilitate cleanup […]
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February 18, 2015

Finding big specks in February on Sabine Lake

Where can you find big trout at this time of the year in Sabine Lake? Adam Jaynes, Just Fish Sabine Guide Service and a frequent contributor to Sabine Lake Hot Spots says, “Look for baitfish action.” […]
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February 18, 2015

What the Heck? You Have to See the Photos of the Bizarre Fish Caught in Australia to Believe It

Gary Warrick has worked as a commercial fisherman in southern Australia for 30 years, but never has he encountered anything quite like this. While fishing in Lake Bonney on Monday, Warrick landed a bizarre fish that appeared […]
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February 17, 2015

3 Targets At 400 Yards In 4.4 Seconds! (VIDEO)

Anybody can hit a target at 400 off of a bench- so Jerry mixes it up by picking his up and shooting 3 targets off-hand at 400 yards in under 4.4 seconds! Source: Bearing Arms
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February 17, 2015

Silencer Myths [VIDEO]

Do suppressors slow down your bullet?  Do they wear out?  Do you give up your right to search and seizure?  Do they weaken your cartridges power?  All these questions answered in a recent conversation during a demo […]
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February 17, 2015
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Hot News from the Miami Boat Show

My last week was spent in Miami, Florida, attending the Miami Boat Show, checking out all the cool new boats and marine goodies on display. And I can sum up the show with one word: wow. […]
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February 16, 2015

Campus Carry and Open Carry Pass TX Senate Committe 7-2

Texas move a bit closer to passing campus carry and open carry bills out of the Texas Senate yesterday, February 12.   The Senate has been the bottleneck for these bills because a  super majority is needed […]
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February 16, 2015

Prices for M855 Ammo Sky Rocket After ATF Proposes Ban on Round

As I’m sure you’re aware by now, the ATF is proposing reclassifying M855 5.56 ammo (aka green tip, aka Penetrator) as a non-sporting, armor piercing round. This would make the ammo unavailable for purchase if this […]
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February 16, 2015

39″ Black Drum

39″ Black Drum caught at Hog Island in Red Fish Bay on dead shrimp
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February 16, 2015

Wild Wishes

It was a beautiful moment. A sweet, young girl who had recently lost her father, got the opportunity to pet and interact with her favorite animal-a zebra. A few months earlier at church, the Holy Spirit […]
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February 14, 2015

BREAKING: BATFE To Ban Common AR-15 Ammo

In a move clearly intended by the Obama Administration to suppress the acquisition, ownership and use of AR-15s and other .223 caliber general purpose rifles, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives unexpectedly announced today […]
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February 13, 2015

Feral hog control possible with advanced trapping system

Check out this video demonstration of the BoarBuster Smart Trap: For decades, farmers, ranchers and land managers across the U.S. have fought a losing war against feral hogs. This invasive animal acts similarly to a harmful […]
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February 13, 2015

Ten Tips for Bagging Hogs with Bows and Crossbows

Chester Moore More hogs are killed in Texas than whitetail deer. We documented when we ran the Texas Agrilife stats that reveal some 750,000 hogs killed in the Lone Star State annually versus 600,000 whitetails. Much […]
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February 13, 2015

Texas Game Warden Day Observed

AUSTIN – Numerous Texas game wardens came to the state Capitol Thursday to mark Texas Game Warden Day and 120 years of service to the state. The day was designated by legislative passage of House Resolution […]
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February 13, 2015

Firing the World’s Largest Revolver (VIDEO)

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. This massive 99-pound replica of a Remington 1859 is about four feet long and over 15 inches tall. The revolver accepts six custom 28mm rounds, each weighing just under […]
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February 13, 2015

Federal Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Introduced in Senate, Gun Rights Organizations Offer Support

Texas Senator John Cornyn is introducing a bill in the US Senate that would allow for national concealed carry reciprocity. Cornyn’s bill takes a fairly ‘soft shoe’ approach on the issue of reciprocity. It does not […]
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February 13, 2015

TX Senate State Affairs Committee approves new gun bills; Measures heading to Senate floor

TYLER. TEXAS (KETK) — Thursday, the Senate State Affairs Committee approved two bills that would loosen restrictions on carrying handguns in Texas. The first of these, SB 11 by Senator Brian Birdwell of Granbury, would permit concealed […]
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February 12, 2015

BREAKING: Federal Judge Rules Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales UNCONSTITUTIONAL

Wasn’t expecting this news to come out today, but this is actually a big ruling folks. A federal court has just ruled that the ban on interstate sales of handguns is unconstitutional. Yep, you read that […]
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February 12, 2015

USA: First in World in Gun Ownership – Not Even in Top 100 Countries for Murder Rate

After any mass murder, liberals and foreigners are quick to condemn the “American Gun Culture” for a criminals choice to do evil.  Blaming inanimate objects is nothing new in the gun control debate, and these accusations […]
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February 12, 2015

Tethered Guns at Indoor Range (VIDEO)

Here is a video from a local news station in Toowomba, Australia. Due to the stringent gun control in Australia it took a bit of hoop jumping to get the go ahead to build an indoor […]
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