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Texas Fish & Game June 2019

December 10, 2023

CWD Confirmed In Coleman County Deer

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Coleman County, marking the first detection in the county. A two-year-old whitetail buck harvested by a hunter on a […]

December 10, 2023

Color Phase Black Bear Near Oklahoma/TX Border (Video)

Bears are repopulating Texas in several areas. The largest population is in the Trans-Pecos with the second largest concentration of sightings around Lake Falcon and scattered reports in the western Edward’s Plateau. Black bears are also […]

December 10, 2023

ISSUE COVER – January/February 2024 Promotional

In This Issue: Can the Ivie Hype Hold Up? • Outfit a Kayak on a Tight Budget • Edwards Plateau Turkey in Peril • Saltwater Strategies: Trophy Trout in Winter • The Sci-Fly Approach to Speckled […]

December 10, 2023

Reds on Jigs: The Finer Points

Have you ever had one of those days where one guy on the boat seems to catch all the fish, while everyone else struggles to get a bite? Well, of course you have. And if you’re […]

December 6, 2023

Flounder Season Set To Open Soon

Flounder fishing in Texas waters opens Dec. 15 after a six-week closure. The closure is in response to declining flounder numbers and officials designed it to allow flounder to migrate into the Gulf from bay systems […]

December 6, 2023

Four Cougars Captured On Backyard Game Cam (Video)

Cougars (mountain lions) are perceived as being solitary animals. They do however travel in groups as new research is showing in South America. In particular, cubs will stay with their mother up to two years on […]

December 6, 2023

TPWD Drops Pursuit of Fairfield Lake State Park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will no longer pursue acquisition of the property previously occupied by Fairfield Lake State Park, now owned by FLG Owner, LLC. “TPWD recognizes the importance of conserving our state’s natural […]

December 6, 2023

Wildlife Crossings Will Reduce Collisions

The Biden Administration’s $110 million investment in 19 wildlife crossing pilot projects will reconnect wildlife habitat and reduce the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions. The National Wildlife Federation applauded this round of Indigenous, state and local recipients, who are […]

December 5, 2023

Elk, Mule Deer Migration Corridor Conserved

Thanks to a northern New Mexico landowner who appreciates the wildlife values of his property, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conserved 3,537 acres of critical winter range for elk and mule deer. Stanley Ruyle entered a […]

December 5, 2023

Rebuilding Reefs: The Oyster Project

Oysters. Often overlooked and greatly underestimated. Oysters play a vital role in our ecosystems, our recreational fisheries and our communities. Alongside an entire team of marine biologists and a stellar film crew – CCA, Mossy Oak […]

December 5, 2023

Alligator Feeding Frenzy On Sabine River (Video)

Alligators usually feed with stealth by waiting patiently for their prey to come by. Occasionally alligators will feed in a frenzy. Texas Fish & Game Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore found a 2013 clip of a gator frenzy […]

December 5, 2023

More Power: Honda BF350 Joins the Fleet

Honda outboard fans, rejoice! Honda has an all-new BF350, their most potent outboard yet. It’s been years since Honda made big news with a big outboard, so we were a bit surprised when the BF350 was […]

December 5, 2023

Public Trout Fishing Access Opens On Guadalupe

Texas anglers have access to a premier location for rainbow trout fishing during the peak of the winter stocking season thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) “no fee” access lease on the Guadalupe […]

December 4, 2023

Lake Calcasieu Gets New Fishing Reefs

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has completed the construction of 25 acres oyster reefs in Calcasieu Lake (East Side) to increase oyster habitat and fisheries production. The construction process, known as cultch planting, […]

December 4, 2023

Wolverine Receives Federal Protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final rule to list the distinct population segment of the North American wolverine in the contiguous U.S. as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The […]

December 4, 2023

New River Opens On Brazos & Colorado

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) expanded public fishing and paddling opportunities on the Brazos and Colorado rivers thanks to three new leased river access sites through the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program. The […]

December 4, 2023

State Says Texans Should Be Bear Aware

With winter quickly approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages residents in the western, southwestern and northeastern portions of Texas to practice appropriate bear safety measures and report sightings. Black bears are native to […]

December 4, 2023

TPWD Euthanizes Kerr WMA Captive Deer Due To “Suspect-Positive” CWD Case

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists have reported a suspect-positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a 14-month-old captive male white-tailed deer at the Kerr Wildlife Management Area (WMA) research facility. The detection resulted from […]

November 29, 2023

Taking Back Bass

The bream never saw it coming. Guarding its bed, the hand-sized fish swam in circles until a flash of green, black and white burst onto the shallows. Engulfing the bream with one strike and pushing a […]

November 29, 2023

TX Master Naturalist Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Over the last 25 years, more than 15,300 Texas Master Naturalist volunteers have made their mark by dedicating their time to helping protect and conserve the state’s natural resources. Their impact spans across more than 256,000 acres of […]

November 29, 2023

TX Couple Busted For Selling Jaguar Cub

An Alamo couple have been arrested for selling protected wildlife in the first case filed under The Big Cat Act, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Legal permanent resident Rafael Gutierrez-Galvan, 29, and his wife Deyanira […]

November 27, 2023

Jordan Lee Returns To Bassmaster Elite Series

Former back-to-back Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic champion Jordan Lee is headed back to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024. Lee will return to the Elites via a Legend’s spot in the field, which opened […]

November 27, 2023

Feds Give $20 Million To Snapper Research

The Department of Commerce and NOAA announced plans for $20 million in funding to address the impacts of climate change on red snapper and other reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico, as part of President […]

November 27, 2023

Find These Signs And Find Specks

Although the Gulf Coast has a huge trout population and healthy number of large fish, the habits of truly large trout are still mysterious in many ways. But over the years I have noticed through my […]

November 27, 2023

TPWD Closing Oyster Areas Along Coast

Based on recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)-collected samples showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters, beginning 12:01 a.m. Nov. 27, TPWD will close TX-1 and TX-5 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest. TPWD […]

November 27, 2023

Virtual Anchoring: Yes, You WILL Catch More Fish

I upgraded my boat last season, and with it, all of the electronics and systems that I use for bay and occasional ocean fishing. Since my old boat was quite long in the tooth, it’s meant […]

November 21, 2023

NOAA Denies Petition To Establish Gulf Speed Limit

A huge win for the recreational community occurred on Friday, October 27th, 2023 when the petition to establish a mandatory, 10.5-knot speed limit in the Gulf of Mexico was denied by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration […]

November 21, 2023

RMEF, Partners Commit Big Funds To Migration Corridors

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation committed $400,000 to reinforce its multi-decade partnership with western states on issues crucial to the movement and overall health of elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife species. “This is […]

November 21, 2023

Ring In The Holidays At Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks is kicking off the holiday season with close to 100 special seasonal activities happening across the state. Starting this month, visitors of all ages can enjoy themed guided walks, crafting events, educational opportunities and […]

November 21, 2023

These Are The Biggest Wild Hogs We’ve Ever Seen

Monster Hogs Tales of gigantic, long-tusked monster hogs prowling the woods of Texas and the American South have been told around the campfire for years. Now game camera and cell phone technology are showing many of […]

November 20, 2023

TPWD Names New Inland Fisheries Director

Tim Birdsong has been selected as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) next Inland Fisheries Division director. Birdsong has served as interim division director since July, following the promotion of Craig Bonds to chief operating officer. “Tim has […]

November 20, 2023

HSM Ammunition Supports Retrieving Freedom

HSM Ammunition of Stevensville, MT recently visited Retrieving Freedom’s Service Dog training facility in Sedalia, MO. Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to training Service Dogs. With a primary focus on training Service Dogs […]

November 20, 2023

Annual Rainbow Trout Stockings Begin

The annual Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout stocking returns to waterbodies across the state to kick off the holiday season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will stock thousands of rainbow trout beginning the […]

November 15, 2023

Heroes On The Water: Celebrating Veterans And First Responders

Heroes on the Water, dedicated to veterans and first responders in their healing journey, is thrilled to commemorate a significant milestone – 15 years of unwavering commitment and service to those who have served our nation. […]

November 15, 2023

Game Warden Academy Taking Applications

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened applications for the 67th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet class, aimed at those interested in joining the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers. As […]

November 15, 2023

Wanted: Mysterious Wild Cat Reports

Have you saw a cat in the wild you can’t explain? A cougar where it’s not “supposed to be”? A black bobcat? Maybe even a black panther? Maybe you’ve seen something you can’t explain or have […]

November 15, 2023

How To Beat The Crowds In Duck Season

It has never been cooler to be a waterfowler than right now. Drake pullovers are standard issue equipment for date night or a dinner with the family these days. What this equates to is more and […]

November 14, 2023

You Can’t Bring A Deer Carcass Into Texas

Did you know you can’t bring a deer carcass into Texas? Yes, even if you shot the deer in Arkansas or Louisiana just across the line, you can’t bring the body back into the state. This […]

November 14, 2023

An Old School Look At Catching Gar (Video)

November 14, 2023

TPWD To Close State Snapper Fishery

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will close red snapper fishing in state waters on Monday, Nov. 20, at 11:59 p.m. until January 2024. Federal waters remain closed until the summer. “While we are disappointed to close […]

November 14, 2023

Larry Nixon Retires From Bassmaster Elite Series

Bassmaster’s first “Million Dollar Man,” Larry Nixon of Bee Branch, Ark., is stepping away from the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024. Nixon decided at the end of the 2023 season that his health would not allow him to compete […]

November 14, 2023

New Louisiana Trout Limits Begin Nov. 20

The new speckled trout size and daily creel limits go into effect and will be enforced beginning November 20. The new regulations are as follows: Size limit: 13-20 inches total length, only two fish included within […]

November 13, 2023

TPWD Commission Approves Land & Water Plan

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (Commission) approved the 2024–2033 Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan (Land and Water Plan) during its Nov. 2 meeting in Austin. The 2024–2033 Land and Water Plan serves as the […]

November 13, 2023

Tagging Study Reveals Tarpon Range

The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTTW) have just released a statement on recent tarpon tagging studies. Since our early years, BTT has focused on research that teaches us about what is needed by each life stage […]

November 13, 2023

Hunting the “Ribeye of the Sky”

Sandhill cranes are the Rocky Mountain elk of migratory bird hunting. They dwarf ducks and geese, tase better than both and almost hold a mythical status among those who have never pursued them. Last weekend I […]

November 8, 2023

A Look At Siren Marine’s Connected Boat System

Siren Marine’s Connected Boat® system makes your boating experience even better and more secure. Control lights, A/C and other systems and access digital switching systems with the touch of a button. Together with the easy-to-use Siren […]

November 8, 2023

A Look At TX Drought Situation

From the U.S. Drought Monitor… Temperatures were mixed for the week as areas impacted by the strong storm system through the region were 1-3 degrees below normal while those further to the west were 9-12 degrees […]

November 8, 2023

Waterfowlers Beware-Whooping Cranes Have Arrived!

On November 1, the first pair of whooping cranes of the year were spotted flying toward the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the southwest side of San Antonio Bay. Their arrival is about 10 days later […]

November 8, 2023

TPWD Issues Statement On Prop. 14

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission issued the following statement regarding the results of the November election where it appears voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 14, a constitutional amendment that creates the […]

November 8, 2023

(Almost) Becoming A Bison Casualty

As the sun rose over the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park, the silhouettes of American buffalo (bison) dotted the horizon. Truly wild bison are a rare commodity and seeing them in person is a powerful […]

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