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Texas Fish & Game June 2019

December 8, 2014

Americans Fume Over Discovery Channel Special Promising to Show Man Eaten Alive by Anaconda

In a two-hour special on the Discovery Channel, Paul Rosolie attempted to be “Eaten Alive” by an anaconda snake. However, the program, which has been hyped up for weeks now, went south quickly when Rosolie demanded that his […]
December 8, 2014

The Search for “Little Foot”

Kingdom Zoo has partnered with Bear Creek Feline Center in Panama City, Fla. to take their “Search for Little Foot” to Texas. The “Little Foot” they are referring to is the jaguarundi, a smallish, mysterious cat […]
December 6, 2014

TPWD Game Wardens confiscate 37,000 ft. long-line

  Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens located an illegal long-line over 37,000 feet long approximately seven miles north of the Mexico border and approximately four miles off Boca Chica Beach. The net and line […]
December 5, 2014

Postcard from Texas – Panhandle Turkeys

Austin, TX -(Ammoland.com)- Lucky are those who get to watch Rio Grande turkeys in their natural state, with no southern cornbread dressing or cranberry sauce in sight (lucky for the turkeys, too). Sit back and enjoy two minutes […]
December 5, 2014

Remington Agrees to Replace Triggers in EVERY Model 700 Ever Made

UPDATE: In a released statement, Remington insisted they were not recalling the rifle, but were going to replace the trigger for anyone who wants it replaced. It looks like Remington has finally acknowledged the 800lb gorilla […]
December 5, 2014

Huckleberry Finn’s 1st Duck Hunt

My 6 month old Labrador’s 1st Duck hunt out of Port Aransas TX. Saturday, November 8th 2014.
December 5, 2014

Hayden Reitze’s first deer

Hayden Reitze, 12, of The Woodlands, shot his first deer at the family ranch in Fayette County. His dad, Eddie Reitze was his guide.
December 5, 2014

Blue Birdon Barrel

Hunting in Cherokee County Texas in a box stand and not seeing any deer movement. Had plenty of birds especially blue birds. They were landing on the roof of my stand. Then one landed on my […]
December 5, 2014

Austin Police Chief: We need to vet gun enthusiasts

Last week,49-year-old Larry McQuilliam went on a ten minute shooting spree in Austin, Texas. The only fatality was the shooter himself, when a mounted Austin police officer dropped McQuilliam from 312 feet with a single, strong handed, shot. […]
December 5, 2014

Chevrolet Colorado is Motor Trend Truck of the Year

The automotive awards season is just revving up and the Motor Trend Truck of the Year is certainly one that gives bragging rights to a manufacturer.  There are always those who disagree with the jury, and […]
December 4, 2014

Louisiana Poachers Caught on Trail Cam, LDWF Wants More Info

Louisiana –-(Ammoland.com)- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division is asking the public for help about deer hunting and trespassing violations that occurred in Rapides Parish on Nov. 22 2014. A landowner alerted […]
December 4, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Buck Wild Two Shelby County game wardens received a tip of a buck possibly being shot off a roadway. When they […]
December 4, 2014

Texas lawmaker files ‘Pop Tart gun’ bill

AUSTIN – If you think it’s a half-baked idea to legally protect kids’ rights to play with their food, think again, says one Texas lawmaker. Rep. Ryan Guillen, D-Rio Grande City, has filed a bill that […]
December 4, 2014

Texas Game Warden Frees Two Big Bucks Who Found Themselves in a Very Odd Situation

It’s not unheard of for two bucks to be seen with their antlers locked together after a battle. Tales have even been told of hunters rescuing a live deer locked with a dead one. But what […]
December 4, 2014

Kansas Brute!

My 14 year old son Chase Denison took this Kansas buck on 11/27/14 with his bow at the family farm hunting solo. He made a perfect 20 yard shot with a 60 yard recovery.
December 3, 2014

Charges Dropped Against Seven Texas Open Carriers

Arizona – -(Ammoland.com)- About a year ago, Open Carry Texas held a demonstration at the Texas State Capitol at Austin.  Several people were arrested.  Charges were slow in coming. It appeared that they might be charged with the catch-all […]
December 3, 2014

Massive 12-Pointer is Alabama Woman’s First Archery Buck

Even the most experienced bowhunter can blow the shot when she’s got a record-worthy buck in her sights—especially after passing on something smaller. But 23-year-old Erica Gates of Pickensville, Alabama, handled this trophy buck—her very first […]
December 2, 2014

redfish

26 inch redfish caught in Freeport tx from ocean kayak by Brandon Perez. Aka painter b
December 2, 2014

Kids Ram Hunt 2014

From left to right- Jaxon Slone 7, Judd Tynes 6 , Kinley Spell 8, and Gauge Tynes 5. These rams and goat were killed at the Wildlife Ranch in Mason,TX on Thanksgiving day and the day […]
December 2, 2014

Cop Drops Active Shooter from 104 Yards with M&P .40, While Holding His Horses

Gotta love Texas! AUSTIN (KXAN) – The gunman who attacked the federal courthouse, the Mexican consulate and the Austin Police Department headquarters was killed by a single shot taken from 312 feet away by mounted patrol […]
December 2, 2014

5 Indispensible Items You Need Aboard Your Boat

Every boat has a hull, a power source (even if it’s you, with a paddle) and some form of deck. Beyond that, there’s no common denominator. All boats are different, some radically so. But no matter […]
December 1, 2014

Matagorda Bull red

My nephew Rene Santoyo with a 40″ Bull red. Matagorda jetties.
December 1, 2014

Awesome Buck

This is my first big buck I ever taken .He was taken in Fredricksburg Texas on November 21st 2014 on the Grobe Ranch in Gillespie county. He scored 151 3/8 he is main frame 8 point […]
December 1, 2014

Laney’s 1st Fish

Laney Kratky, 5yrs old, of Houston Tx, shows off her 1st Largemouth Bass caught on a Texas Rigged Worm at a local pond.
December 1, 2014

first antlered buck

This is my son’s first buck with antlers. He shot it with an early Christmas and birthday present from his nana, a savage 30-06 with Nikon scope. The buck was taken on our families traditional thanks […]
December 1, 2014

guadalupe 10 pounds

10 pound 2 oz.Bass bass. Largemouth. Out of the guadalupe river. Record our not still nice. My name is Jacob Watkins.
December 1, 2014

big pig.

Kim shot this pig at 85 yards while hunting in Freer.
December 1, 2014

Late Fall Blue

PlanoJames with 27# Blue cat Caught onLake Lavon,Tx.
December 1, 2014

November 2014

December 1, 2014

Texas Fish & Game December 2014


December 1, 2014

Americans Bought Guns at a Record-Setting Clip on Black Friday — Wait Until You Read How Fast the FBI Was Getting Background Check Requests

Forget the Xboxes, iPhones and Tickle Me Elmos — Americans were really going crazy for guns this Black Friday, in record-setting numbers. The typical Black Friday boom in gun sales doubles the number of background checks handled by […]
December 1, 2014

Surprised Arkansas Hunter Finds Her 9-Point Deer Is A Doe

Arkansas –-(Ammoland.com)- The late afternoon sun was sinking when the deer stepped out in front of Maxine Byrd. Nice set of antlers. She raised her 7mm Magnum rifle, aimed carefully and squeezed the trigger. The deer, […]
December 1, 2014

RECALL: Remington Issues Recall Due to Possible Slamfires on Shotgun

Remington has issued a safety warning and recall notice on one of their shotgun models. The recall seems to be fairly specific, only affecting Remington 887 shotguns which were manufactured from December 1, 2013 to November […]
November 30, 2014

Full Auto, Suppressed, Belt Fed, .22LR M16 [VIDEO]

Before some anti-gun news site picks this up I’ll file the disclaimer: Fully automatic (machine guns, actual assault rifles, etc) are legal, BUT: They are heavily regulated (i.e. infringements). They are heavily restricted from civilian ownership […]
November 26, 2014

Deer hunters donate enough venison for 11 million meals for the less fortunate

Hunters are sometimes portrayed as cold, heartless killers, but a cool infographic from the National Shooting Sports Foundation shows quite the opposite. According to the infographic, deer hunters provide about 11 million meals for the less […]
November 26, 2014

Student took this photo of a bear just before it killed him

A Rutgers student who was killed by a bear while hiking in New Jersey snapped photos of the 300-pound beast before it chased him, mauled him — and even gouged the phone the victim used to […]
November 26, 2014

Colorado River – fish magnet

  Tommy Countz, 281-450-4037, tcountz@sbcglobal.net reports that the lower temps have put a lot of trout and also some redfish in the Colorado River. Typically the river doesn’t begin to produce until the latter part of […]
November 26, 2014

Dwarf Whitetails Update

Last summer Kingdom Zoo started soliciting information about tiny or “dwarf” whitetail deer. My father and uncle both reported seeing fully developed whitetail bucks that were about 1/3 the size of the average Texas Hill Country […]
November 26, 2014

Interesting 5.7 Ammo

And not only interesting looking, but apparently also a little controversial right now. Thanks to Jess for sending this link to a post on the International Ammunition Association website: http://iaaforum.org/forum3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=16450 I have a friend that Loves […]
November 26, 2014

Texas Parks and Wildlife Stocks Local Lakes With Trout

AMARILLO — Medi-park lake became the new home for for some fish today. The Texas Parks and Wildlife stocked the lake with trout today. It’s part of a plan to stock 250,000 catchable size trout in […]
November 26, 2014

Kodiak Bear Charges Bowhunter after Arrow Hits (VIDEO)

For a bear hunter, having the opportunity to hunt on Alaska’s Kodiak Island is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Rugged and untamed, the island boasts one of the largest land predators in the world and hunters come well-prepared […]
November 26, 2014

Big Bag for a Dad on Opening Day

Matthew Cooper and his daughter Aubree on opening day of deer season 2014 in the Piney Woods of East Texas (Lufkin area).
November 25, 2014

What Happens Inside a Suppressor [X-Ray Video]

Recently I was able to demo some awesome suppressors courtesy of Silencer Shop out of Austin.  I look forward to sharing some cool video soon.  In the meantime, here is a sweet slow motion x-ray video […]
November 25, 2014

Sabine lake redfish

Healthy 28″ redfish caught in Sabine Lake
November 25, 2014

The Boys First Boat

This was a great year for firsts, with me and my sons: they caught their first marlin, they experienced their first over-nighter offshore, and they got their first boat. Yes, their first boat. Now, some folks […]
November 24, 2014

Lake Fork Produces Season’s First Toyota ShareLunker

ATHENS—David Roulston of Frisco kicked off the current Toyota ShareLunker season with his catch of a 13.88-pound largemouth bass from Lake Fork November 20. Roulston was fishing in 25 feet of water with a Brush Hog […]
November 24, 2014

Wanted: Information About Illegal Fishing Along the Border

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Law Enforcement Division and the U.S. Coast Guard are distributing a wanted poster seeking any information related to illegal fishing activities along the Texas-Mexico border. Both agencies are […]
November 24, 2014

12-Pound Lobster Found Off Coast of Santa Barbara

A lobster caught off the coast of Santa Barbara got a second chance at life, thanks to a soft-hearted fisherman. Forrest Galante was night fishing when he stumbled upon a 12-pound Pacific spiny lobster. Galante named […]
November 24, 2014

Video Finally Captured of Absolutely Ferocious-Looking Fish With Spiky Teeth Lining Its Gaping Jaws — Now Guess How Large It Is

Video of the rarely seen anglerfish — or black seadevil — was captured for the first time ever by a research team on a dive about 1,900 feet below Monterey Bay off the coast of California […]
November 24, 2014

Schooling action on Sabine Lake

  Capt. Adam Jaynes, 409-988-3901, amjaynes@gmail.com, www.justfishsabine.com, says November fishing on Sabine Lake is some of the best fishing of the year. Trout and redfish are dining on shrimp coming out of the marshes and rivers; […]