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Texas Fish & Game June 2019

January 8, 2024

BTT Makes Statement On Bonefish Flat Loss

A bonefish flat in the Adelaide area of New Providence was recently severely damaged when mangroves were illegally removed by heavy equipment to make space for an unsanctioned coastal development. This bonefish flat was one of […]
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January 2, 2024

Bolivar Peninsula Gets Funding For Beach Restoration

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the approval of Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) funding for the Bolivar Peninsula Beach and Dune Restoration project. The Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District, Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Galveston County Road […]
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January 2, 2024

You Can Make Your Voice Heard On TX Trout Regs

(From CCA-Texas) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comments on proposed coastwide Spotted Seatrout harvest regulation modifications. Background As you likely know, following the February 2021 freeze event, which impacted tens of […]
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January 2, 2024

Ever Heard Of A Cactus Buck?

Ever seen a massive buck during the season that still had its velvet? Sometimes these are called cactus bucks and they have an interesting history. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, cactus bucks […]
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January 2, 2024

Obsessed With the Flats Slam

The Flats Slam, consisting of bonefish, tarpon, and permit, has always been the ultimate quest for inland saltwater fly fishermen. This prestigious challenge is equally admired by traditional spinning and casting gear anglers. While I won’t […]
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January 2, 2024
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Three Top Picks for Reds

Slot-sized reds are among to coolest fish out there – they fight great, taste great, and when they’re in a feeding mood it isn’t too tough to fool them with lures. If, of course, you’re using […]
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January 2, 2024
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3 Ways to Ruin your Fishing Gear

Stop! Wait! Don’t do it! If you recognize any of these three fishing gear blunders, make sure you avoid them henceforth. Otherwise, your treasured tackle will need replacement long before it’s expected lifespan should have ended. […]
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January 1, 2024

Louisiana Meeting Seeks Input On Black Bear Season

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will conduct three public hearings in January to receive public input for the Louisiana black bear hunting season notice of intent (NOI) passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries […]
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January 1, 2024

TPWD Seeks Comment On Service Projects

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration or other similar ecosystem services on TPWD properties. HB4018, passed in the 88th Legislative Session and effective […]
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January 1, 2024

Sharelunker Program Kicks Off For 2024

New Year’s Day arrives on Monday and with it comes the kickoff of the 38th Toyota ShareLunker season. Anglers from across Texas and the nation will cast their lines in anticipation of landing a Legacy Lunker […]
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January 1, 2024

The Great Cougar Controversy

Cougars are one of the most controversial animals in North America. Whether it’s their depredation on mule deer, whitetails and other game animals or whether there are breeding populations easf of Texas, some debate always follows […]
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January 1, 2024
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Safety in Stand-Up Gear

Recently I was offshore trolling for tuna and billfish, when a close call reminded me how important safety is when you’re battling big fish with stand-up gear. After a drag-screaming strike a teenage angler grabbed the […]
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January 1, 2024
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Choosing the Right Rod for Topwater

Few forms of fishing are as exciting as topwater action, and watching a fish blow up as you walk the dog or pop a popper provides a shot of adrenaline that other strikes just can’t match. […]
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December 27, 2023

LDWF Successfully Bands Woodcocks

After coordinating with landowners in West Feliciana Parish, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) had a successful woodcock banding night on Dec. 12 with 78 birds banded! Woodcock begin arriving in Louisiana from their […]
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December 27, 2023

RMEF Aids Wildlife Migration Corridor Mapping

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation allocated $250,000 to advance research associated with mapping more western wildlife migration routes for elk, mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife. “By working with state and tribal wildlife agencies, […]
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December 27, 2023

Aquaculture Workshop Coming to Corpus Christi

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Research will host the “Overcoming Barriers to Expanding Aquaculture in Texas” workshop on Jan. 22-14 in Corpus Christi. People will be able to learn about the latest issues and topics […]
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December 27, 2023

Gulf Council Makes Move On Amberjacks

NOAA Fisheries is implementing an emergency regulation to reduce the commercial harvest rate of Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) greater amberjack. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) requested NOAA Fisheries take emergency action while a […]
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December 27, 2023

Duck Stamp Modernization Act Passes House

Delta Waterfowl applauds passage of the Duck Stamp Modernization Act (H.R. 2872) by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The bill provides U.S. waterfowlers with the flexibility of possessing a physical Duck […]
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December 26, 2023

Louisiana Licneses Can Be Renewed Prior To Registration

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has updated the licensing system to allow individuals to renew their licenses before expiration. Previously, license holders had to wait until their license expired before repurchasing it. Once […]
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December 26, 2023

Grant Will Help BTT Restore Juvenile Tarpon & Snook Habitat

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded Bonefish & Tarpon Trust a $250,000 grant to restore degraded coastal habitat in Southwest Florida. The NFWF grant will provide funding for the final design and permitting […]
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December 26, 2023

A Look At The Wood Duck

The wood duck is arguably the most beautiful of all waterfowl. Revered by hunters and sought after by wildlife photographers, they command respect and inspire admiration. Let’s take a look at a duck common in Texas […]
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December 26, 2023

Axis Vs. Nilgai-Which Is Better To Eat? Try These Recipes

Texas is known for its exotic hunting opportunities. Among in the know exotic hunters, the most prized animals are the gorgeous axis deer and the nilgai. Both are wary and hard to hunt and both have […]
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December 26, 2023

Try These Top Texas Winter Catfish Lakes

Winter in Texas is a unique time for anglers. While many may hang up their rods and wait for the warmer months, those in the know understand the state has great catfish opportunities. Here’s a look […]
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December 25, 2023

BACK COVER: Suzuki

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December 25, 2023

INSIDE COVER: MinnKota

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December 25, 2023

INSIDE BACK COVER: Capital Farm Credit

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December 25, 2023

TEXAS FISH & GAME Staff

Published by Texas Fish & Game Publishing Co., LLC. TEXAS FISH & GAME is the largest independent, family-owned regional outdoor publication in America. Owned by Ron & Stephanie Ward and Roy & Ardia Neves. PUBLISHERS Roy and […]
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December 25, 2023

PAGE ONE: Progressive

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December 25, 2023

INSIDE FISH & GAME by Roy and Ardia Neves

Political Fatigue and the Appeal of Fish & Game LISTEN: (6 min, 17 sec)   RECOUNTING TEXAS FISH & GAME’S forty year history in recent issues has allowed us to reflect not only on what and how […]
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December 25, 2023

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Doggett Stirs Harrowing Memory I READ JOE DOGGETT’S article on the various mishaps over the years with shotguns (read it twice actually). It reminded me of an event I had with my grandfather about 50 years […]
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December 25, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTES by Chester Moore

Hunter-Conservationist Movement Gains Seam LISTEN: (6 Min, 15 Sec) HUNTER-CONSERVATIONIST is a term used within the hunting community to describe those who hunt with great ethics and within the confines of conservation-based hunting policy. It’s often associated […]
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December 25, 2023

DOGGETT AT LARGE by Joe Doggett

Echoes on the Wind LISTEN: (6 Min, 10 Sec) WITH A PAIR OF SEVENS draped over my sagging shoulders, I am well and truly embedded in the grossly overrated Golden Years. In truth, I don’t go fishing […]
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December 25, 2023

Can the Ivie Hype Hold Up?

How Long Can the Bass Legend Keep Cranking Out Lunkers? Feature Story by MATT WILLIAMS LISTEN: (7 minutes, 32 seconds)   IT’S NO SECRET that Lake O.H. Ivie has had the hottest hand of all Texas […]
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December 25, 2023

Kayak on a Budget

I Bought An Inexpensive Kayak… Now What? Feature Story by PAUL FUZINSKI LISTEN: (5 minutes, 41 seconds)   FOR MANY OF US, the allure of high-end fishing-specific kayaks is undeniable. They’re easy to haul, can squeeze […]
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December 25, 2023

Saltwater Strategies: Part One in a Year-Long Series

Tactics for Catching Big Winter Trout Feature Story by TF&G STAFF LISTEN: (5 minutes, 51 seconds) WINTER FISHING CONDITIONS can be challenging. With constant water temperature swings, run-off from heavy rains killing visibility and plain uncomfortable […]
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December 25, 2023

GOING COASTAL by Kelly Groce

A Very ‘Snooky’ Year LISTEN: (4 Min, 43 Sec) SNOOK ARE AN ELUSIVE FISH especially here in the lone star state and only a select few anglers can say they are a part of the snook catching […]
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December 25, 2023

Gobblers on the Plateau

As Harvest Numbers Dip, Researchers Study Threats to Rio Grande Turkey in the Edwards Plateau Region Feature Story by DAVID GLADOWSKI LISTEN: (6 minutes, 31 seconds)   OVER THE YEARS, the Edwards Plateau has recorded the […]
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December 25, 2023

The Late Chase

Forgotten Late Season Whitetail Opportunities Feature Story by TF&G STAFF LISTEN: (2 minutes, 16 seconds)   THE GENERAL WHITETAIL ONLY SEASON will be over just about the time you read this article. In the North Zone, […]
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December 25, 2023

TEXAS WHITETAILS by Larry Weishuhn

Managed Lands Deer Permits LISTEN: (3 Min, 42 Sec) IN RECENT YEARS, more and more landowners and hunters have started taking advantage of our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s “Managed Lands Deer Permit”, or MLDP. After the […]
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December 25, 2023

TEXAS FRESHWATER by Matt Williams

New World Record Gar… on Six Pound Line! LISTEN: (6 min, 33 sec) FOR THOSE WHO MAY NOT HAVE HEARD, one of the world’s oldest and most hallowed freshwater fishing records was crushed by a 283 pound […]
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December 25, 2023

Sci-Fly Specks

Taking a Sci-Fly Approach to Speckled Trout Fishing Feature Story by CHESTER MOORE LISTEN: (2 minutes, 42 seconds) hile launching our kayaks into a small lake last spring to flyfish for largemouths, my friend Mike Williams […]
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December 25, 2023

THE TF&G REPORT

Rainbow Stockings to Continue in New Year LISTEN: (8 Min, 56 Sec)   THE ANNUAL TEXAS WINTER TRADITION of rainbow trout stocking returns to waterbodies across the state to kick off the holiday season. The Texas […]
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December 25, 2023

TEXAS HOT SHOTS

AMBERJACK Gulf of Mexico Whitetail Buck Newton County   Spotted Bass Dallas Post your own Action Photos and Check Out the TEXAS HOT SHOTS Photo Contest    
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December 25, 2023

UPPER COAST FOCUS—Sabine

SABINE LAKE & PASS Reported by CAPT. EDDIE HERNANDEZ Email Eddie Hernandez at ContactUs@fishgame.com Patience in the Cold   LISTEN: (2Min, 58 Sec)   ONE OF THE MOST important characteristics that all successful anglers have in common is […]
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December 25, 2023

UPPER COAST FOCUS—Galveston

GALVESTON Reported by CAPT. DEREK YORK Email Derek York at spotstalkerfishing@yahoo.com Put Winter Weather to Work LISTEN: (3 Min, 03 Sec)   COLD TEMPERATURES, windy conditions, fog, rain and shorter days sure don’t sound very appealing to most […]
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December 25, 2023

UPPER COAST FOCUS—Matagorda

MATAGORDA Reported by CAPT. MARK TALASEK Email Mark Talasek at MarkTalasek@sbcglobal.com The ‘Good Ole Days’ LISTEN: (2 Min, 13 Sec)   NOTHING IS LIKE IT used to be!  We all hear stories of “the good ole day’s.”  Full […]
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December 25, 2023

MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Port O’Connor

PORT O’CONNOR Reported by CAPT. KIM GOULDEN Tips for Big Winter Trout LISTEN: (2 Min, 59 Sec) IT IS TIME for winter trout fishing in the coastal bend area.  Crisp mornings will greet you on the water […]
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December 25, 2023

MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Aransas/Upper Laguna Madre

Aransas Bay-Upper Laguna Madre Reported by CAPT. RICHARD THOMPSON Epic Times on Aransas LISTEN: (3 Min, 17 Sec)   IT’S A STELLAR AND TRULY EPIC time of the year for trophy Trout enthusiasts to be fishing in […]
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December 25, 2023

MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI Reported by CAPT. JAKE WHEELIS The Winter Games Begin LISTEN: (2 Min, 19 Sec)   AS WINTER GETS IN FULL SWING, it can be very rewarding to bundle up and get on the water to […]
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December 25, 2023

LOWER COST FOCUS—Baffin Bay

BAFFIN BAY Reported by CAPT. GERAD MERRITT Email Gerad Merritt at GeradMerritt@gmail.com Visit Online: ParadiseGuideServices.com   Fat Winter Specks LISTEN: (2 Min, 35 Sec) IT IS THE FIRST FEW MONTHS of the 2024 fishing season and colder weather […]
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