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Texas Fish & Game June 2019

November 17, 2014

Tourists warned to be careful around South Texas deer

PORT MANSFIELD — Norm Lavelle loves the deer he feeds — even the big buck that could have killed him. Lavelle feeds the deer at his home. The population has soared to about 450 this fall […]
November 17, 2014

Moms Demand Action ‘Prepared to Fight’ Texas Open Carry Legislation

Washington DC – -(Ammoland.com)-  Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America says they are “prepared to fight” the passage of open carry legislation in the state of Texas. Breitbart News previously reported that on November […]
November 17, 2014

Jerry Miculek Makes 1,000 Yard, Off-Hand Shot in 2 Seconds With .50 Cal Rifle (VIDEO)

Jerry Miculek has pretty much done it all in his storied career as a professional shooter. That’s probably why he feels the need to keep pushing the envelope further and further with his shooting videos over […]
November 14, 2014

Slovenian hunter shoots rare ‘unicorn’ roe deer

A hunter in Celje, Slovenia shot and killed a roe deer which appears to look like a unicorn. The scientist who authenticated the deer, Bostjan Pokorny, said he has never seen anything like it before. Experts […]
November 14, 2014

TX REP INTRODUCES LEGISLATION BARRING ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL GUN CONTROL LAWS

Lawmakers in Texas will consider legislation to bar the enforcement of any federal gun control law that “infringes on a law abiding citizen’s right to keep and bear arms.” The bill, numbered HB 176, is titled The […]
November 14, 2014

Anglers ‘Get More’ in New Shimano Curado I Series Reels

IRVINE, Calif. – Special 2014 Introduction – Now Available – Among avid anglers going back more than 20 years, the Shimano Curado has become the standard baitcasting reel to use for nearly any bass fishing technique […]
November 14, 2014

World’s Largest Cottonmouth Found in Duck Hole [VIDEO]

While planting a duck hole last summer, the Mossy Oak crew ran into this giant cottonmouth. Cottonmouth snakes, or water moccasins, live in the southeastern United States from southern Virginia to Florida and as far west as East Texas. […]
November 13, 2014

PTR Industries unveils Texas-edition TXR rifle with Gov. Rick Perry

At an unveiling event this Veteran’s Day with special guests Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Special Operations Wounded Warrior Bobby Dove, PTR Industries raised the curtain on its new TXR, a limited Texas-edition rifle. “We had an […]
November 13, 2014

Hammerhead shark trails kayakers for miles off Palm Beach

WFLA News Channel 8 PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (WFLA) – Two fishermen in kayaks had a close encounter with a hammerhead shark off the shore of Palm Beach last Friday. According to WPTV, the NBC affiliate in […]
November 13, 2014

Rice Farmer Helps Migratory Birds, Cleans Water on Texas Coast

When 168,000 gallons of oil was reported to be spilled this spring into Texas’ Houston Ship Channel because of a collision between a barge and tanker, it was a reminder of the vulnerability of the Gulf […]
November 13, 2014

XD pistol gets a shot in the arm; New Springfield XD Mod.2 design

Springfield Armory has just launched a brand-new XD, the XD Sub-Compact Mod.2. Designed for concealed-carry, this double-stack pistol is more than an update, it’s a complete overhaul. While a few features seem to come from the […]
November 13, 2014

These Are Some of the Coolest Archery Trick Shots We’ve Ever Seen (VIDEO)

You aren’t likely to use any of these trick shots from your treestand, but the video below from Dude Perfect is good inspiration for spicing up your target practice. While the group may have earned their […]
November 12, 2014

Agents say men caught 53 redfish too many

If you’re going to catch more than your limit of fish, you might as well go WAY over your limit. According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, that’s what two anglers did Sunday. Terry […]
November 12, 2014

Texas’ Biggest Showcase of Hunting, Conservation: Jan. 15-18

Dallas, TX -(Ammoland.com)- The Dallas Safari Club (DSC) convention and expo – Texas’ biggest showcase of hunting, sporting and outdoor adventure – is set for Jan. 15-18. The public-welcome event, set in downtown Dallas at the […]
November 11, 2014

Tiger Shark Attack: Human Head Found In The Belly Of A 1,300 Pound Shark

When shark fishermen in the Philippines caught a huge tiger shark, they were probably excited. But that excitement turned to horror when they realized their prize catch had a human head contained within its maw. A […]
November 11, 2014

East Texas Black Bear Task Force encourages residents to report possible black bear sightings

Founded in 2005, the East Texas Black Bear Task Force is a non-profit coalition of state, federal, private industry, and private citizens who seek to support the restoration of the black bear in its historic range […]
November 11, 2014

Big Buck (Walker County)

Walker county 12 point (hard to see kickers on left and right), taken by John Anselmo Saturday 11-08-2014 , just after sunset chasing three does in field, I almost had a heart attack after seeing this […]
November 11, 2014

12pt. Abilene Texas 10-18-2014

12pt. Shot 25yrds Abilene Tx. 10-18-2014 Buffalo Mountain Ranch
November 11, 2014

Police now to come knocking after funerals in search of guns

Buffalo, New York police are now visiting the homes of those recently departed in search of firearms as part of a new plan to help keep tabs on local guns. The move, put into effect by […]
November 11, 2014

ATF Releases FAQ on “80-Percent” Receivers

The ATF has released an public FAQ for 80% lower receivers. Originally posted on Ammoland, the full text of the release is below with pictures documenting the ATF’s interpretation of current statues. In short, its cut […]
November 11, 2014

Annual coyote hunt with rifles as prize draws fire, legislation (VIDEO)

A hunt for nuisance coyotes sponsored by a Roswell, New Mexico, gun shop in which the winning team receives free AR-15s is prompting calls for legislation to ban the practice. Larry’s Gun Shop’s annual Great Coyote […]
November 11, 2014

What’s it like on the receiving end of an AK-47? Bulletproof glass put to the test (VIDEO)

Calm as a cucumber, the president of Texas Armoring Corporation sits in his luxury vehicle and let’s his employee shoot at him. TAC, maker of armored passenger vehicles, puts its product to the test. Source: Guns.com
November 11, 2014

Belt Fed Revolver!

I recently ran across this picture on my Instagram feed (which my wife calls my “Gun Pintrest”) and had to find out more: Turns out it is a unique single action 20 shot chain fed revolver from 1866 patented […]
November 11, 2014

News from the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

As usual this year, my benefactors at boats.com sent me to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. And also as usual, it was a crazy scene full of uber-expensive yachts, luxury machines, and watercraft as varied […]
November 10, 2014

Texas Lawmaker Introduces Open Carry Bill, but Will Gun Owners Support It? (VIDEO)

MyFoxAustin.com | KTBC Fox 7 | News, Weather, Sports A Texas lawmaker has introduced an open carry bill on the first day that lawmakers were able to file bills for the upcoming legislative session. With the […]
November 10, 2014

Poll: Political Parties Coming Together On Value of Gun Ownership

Since 2000, the percentage of Americans who believe that gun ownership makes their homes safer has nearly doubled, according to a Gallup poll released Friday. A mere 35 percent of Americans believed having a gun in the […]
November 10, 2014

UN Declares Arms Trade Treaty to Go Into Effect Dec. 24

On its official website, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (yes, that’s really a thing and yes, it is housed right here in the United States) announced that the UN’s Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) “will […]
November 10, 2014

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Authorizes New Yoakum Dunes Wildlife Management Area in Panhandle

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved acceptance of a land donation to create the new 14,037-Acre Yoakum Dunes Wildlife Management Area in Cochran, Terry and Yoakum Counties near Lubbock, providing a refuge […]
November 10, 2014

AMAZING moment sea lion leaps onto moving boat to get fish (VIDEO)

This fishing boat in Cabo San Lucas was in for quite the surprise when a sea lion leaped onto their boat and jumped on deck to get some fish. Source: Daily Mail
November 10, 2014

Futuristic “Armor-Piercing” (APDS) Shotgun Darts

We shoot 6 more custom shotgun darts. This is the 5th test we have done with these unusual rounds. You’ve see what a deer slug will do to this plate. Will these custom darts not only […]
November 10, 2014

Groundbreaking New Scope That Works Like an Eye (VIDEO)

The first major change to rifle scope optics technology in more than a century may very well be one of the most important things to hit the shooting world in ages. Sandia National Laboratory has developed […]
November 10, 2014

Bay Speck

My Son Logan Fisher Serawan wade fishing in Galveston west bay late October, gotta love Texas! We were using a soft plastic minnow, Texas roach with chartreuse paddle tail.
November 10, 2014

Daughter and Doves

Hailey Nicole Serawan in Richmond Texas about to clean her first dove
November 10, 2014

Colorado river bull red

42 inch bull red caught of the Colorado river
November 10, 2014

Red fish 39.5″ caughht and released October 30,2014

Fishing at Battle Ground Park ,Sabine Pass,Texas I caught this 39.5 ” redfish while fishing for flounder.At 82 years and a 30 minute fight I was played out.
November 10, 2014

Second Redfish 40.5″

Matthew Wong caught his second redfish which turned out to be a forty and a half inch bull. The first red Matt caught being a thirty-five inch bull, one could say he has had a very […]
November 9, 2014

2014 Active Lifestyle Vehicle winners named

The automotive/truck community has its awards season just like they do for Hollywood movies or recognition-worthy music. It’s exciting, exhausting and loaded with joy and disappointment.  The difference is that nobody gets to walk the red […]
November 7, 2014

Texas Governor-Elect Will Sign Open Carry Into Law. Will Open Carry Groups Fade Away?

Governor-elect of Texas Greg Abbott says that he will sign legislation legalizing the open carry of holstered handguns just as soon as legislators can get him a bill: Attorney General Greg Abbottaffirmed his support for allowing […]
November 7, 2014

Aberdeen, SD man heads to Texas for alligator gar

Luke Hentges moved to Aberdeen a little over a year ago, and one of his passions is fishing for large catfish. “It’s all about the fight,” said Hentges, who regularly patrols stretches of the James River […]
November 7, 2014

Park warden guns down 13-foot alligator suspected to have killed pet dogs in Texas (VIDEO)

A gigantic alligator that’s believed to have killed several pet dogs in a Texas neighborhood has been shot dead. The 13-foot beast, which weighed more than 1,000-pounds, was reportedly gunned down by Texas Parks and Wildlife […]
November 7, 2014

Deer with ‘vampire fangs’ spotted for 1st time in decades

An endangered deer with vampirelike fangs was spotted for the first time in nearly 60 years, in a remote forest in northeastern Afghanistan. The fanged creature is known as the Kashmir musk deer, and it’s native […]
November 5, 2014

Second Amendment Crushes Gun Control Candidates in Midterm Elections

Washington DC – -(Ammoland.com)- As the election returns came in on November 4th 2014 one thing was evident—the Second Amendment crushed gun control candidates in Senate and gubernatorial races around the country. In so doing, the Second […]
November 5, 2014

Comal county buck

Comal county buck taken by 8year old Keagan Taylor with 270 on October 26th during youth weekend
November 4, 2014

36 inch bull red caught at Sargent beach

39 inch bull red caught at Sargent beach November 2 , 2014.
November 4, 2014

First Fish

First fish in Waller Texas at jelly stone park caught with Dad and Paw Paw
November 4, 2014

Urgent: More than 200,000 vehicles in Ford recall today

It’s a new month and the first of November’s recalls are by Ford. They include some 2014 and 2015 model year, as well as older vehicles. It seems that Ford, like its competitors, is using a […]
November 4, 2014

Texas ‘Snakeman’ Trains Dogs to Stay Safe

Texas quail hunting season is here, and dog owners want their companions to avoid dangerous snakes that can cause serious injury or even death. So they take their dogs to ‘de-snaking’ clinics, like one Julian Weslow […]
November 4, 2014

Hunting goes digital

Hunting season began Saturday, and Texas A&M is working to bring the hunting experience to the digital world. The A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Wildlife and Fisheries Unit developed 11 new iPhone apps in the last year […]
November 4, 2014

Deaths of Galveston Bay clams may signal trouble

BEACH CITY, Texas (AP) — From the boat slips of this Chambers County hamlet, Galveston Bay looks just as beautiful as ever, with the sun rising from the flat-line horizon to cast a greenish-blue tint on […]
November 4, 2014

Texas waiting on big push of ducks

Ready for the second split of teal season? From the looks of things, that just may be the case when Texas hunters opened regular duck season Saturday. Of course, real waterfowlers won’t complain if blue-winged teal […]