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Texas Fish & Game September 2019

October 13, 2015

2016 Nissan Titan XD Turbodiesel V8 is the Truck of Texas

It isn’t in the dealer showrooms yet and I can’t share my driving impressions until November 15th, but the Truck of Texas this year, as voted by the Texas Auto Writers Association, is Nissan’s all-new pickup, […]

October 13, 2015

Archery deer season …

Archery only deer hunting season in all Texas counties is now open and continues to Nov. 6. General deer season is Nov. 7, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016 in the North Zone. In the South Zone […]

October 13, 2015

Put Outdoor Air Conditioning on Your Boat for $300

I know this sounds a little nutty, but it’s true: you can put air conditioning on your small center console, more or less, with a mere $300 and an afternoon of work. I say “more or […]

October 12, 2015

New app for smartphone

Just when you thought there couldn’t be anything more you could do with your smartphone, Raymarine Dragonfly sonars have a built in Wi-Fi that allow anglers to stream Drangonfly data to a smartphone or tablet with […]

October 12, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. You Missed a Spot Two San Augustine County game wardens apprehended two men for road hunting with a spotlight near Sam […]

October 12, 2015

Lake Waco volunteer group installs ‘crappie condos’ to improve fishing

Here’s a tip for Lake Waco anglers: The newest hangout for fish is in the waters beneath the Twin Bridges. Actually, it’s an open secret that a new Lake Waco advocacy group wants you to know […]

October 12, 2015

Minnesota Man Accused of Drowning Trophy Buck with Pontoon Boat

Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) say a Mahnomen County man faces charges of animal cruelty after he allegedly used a pontoon boat to harass a large buck in Tulaby Lake early in […]

October 12, 2015

Supreme Court Will Refuse To Hear “Assault Weapons” Ban Case. Here’s Why.

According to MSNBC, a 2013 “assault weapon” ban passed in a Chicago suburb may be taken up by the United States Supreme Court as early as tomorrow. The U.S. Supreme Court could announce as early as Tuesday […]

October 12, 2015

Redfish oyesterbay

Caught while fishing in oyester bay. 31 inches 10.2 pounds

October 12, 2015

Cj’s Biggin on the Surf

Cj Knight surf fishing at San Luis Pass in Galveston, TX. Black drum about 32″ long and 20lbs.

October 12, 2015

New Red Tide sightings

Concentrations of red tide have decreased around the UTMSI Pier in Port Aransas from low concentrations to very low concentrations. There have been a few reports of respiratory irritation from residents this week. However, anglers reported […]

October 8, 2015

Big ships having problems with menhaden

Vessels on the Houston Ship Channel faced big problems this summer from menhaden which showed up in record size schools and temporarily idled at least 17 ships The young fish get sucked into the ships’ filter […]

October 8, 2015

FN Tactical Crazy Flexible Magwell Update [VIDEO]

While I was out shooting this summer I noticed that my FNX Tactical had some crazy flex in the magwell. It was so unbelievable I took a short video with it on my phone and was later […]

October 6, 2015

Special Youth-Only hunting seasons

Special youth-only weekend hunting seasons are on the horizon. Biologists say range conditions and wildlife populations are ripe for success in the field. Young waterfowlers will get first crack at ducks in the Panhandle and South […]

October 6, 2015

The Corcl: An All-New Kind of Boat

I’m betting you’ve never heard of the Corcl before. In fact, I’d bet a lot—because this is a brand-new type of boat, which was just introduced to the world this past summer. In fact, it’s so […]

October 5, 2015

Giant Intake Vortex – Denison Dam, Lake Texoma (VIDEO)

Check out this drone video of an intake vortex at Lake Texoma: The video descriptions explains what is causing the vortex: “Here’s a very unique view of an intake vortex, created as water enters the Denison […]

October 5, 2015

Check Out This Rare “Sofa Shark” That Was Caught Near Scotland

Marine biologists off the coast of Scotland have caught an aesthetically challenged creature that has drawn derisive howls and pointed fingers from gawking crowds around the world. It has been compared to a “blob” and beaten up on by cyberbullies […]

October 5, 2015

Toyota ShareLunker Season opens

The 30th season of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker program began October 1. Anyone legally catching a 13-pound or bigger largemouth bass from Texas waters, public or private, between October 1 and […]

October 5, 2015

September 2015

October 3, 2015

2016 Ford Super Duty is previewed at State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas is the state’s largest and most influential auto show with more than a million attendees checking out what’s new in cars and — especially — in trucks; and Ford took the […]

September 29, 2015

Boat Hull Basics: Steps, Deep-V Deadrise, and More

When it comes to boat hulls, there’s a whole lot of misinformation out there. What’s a deep-V? Ask 10 different people, and you’ll get 10 different answers. What do steps do in a hull bottom? Again, […]

September 25, 2015

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September 23, 2015

Griffin Armament Checkmate .22LR Supressor Review

The Griffin Armament Checkmate .22LR suppressor is one of the quietest rimfire cans that I’ve ever gotten my hands on. I shot several .22LR cans side by side in a private demo and was most impressed with […]

September 23, 2015

Texas man recovering following bear attack

A Texas man mauled by a brown bear near Skilak Lake Tuesday night is recovering at Central Peninsula Hospital from what troopers have called serious injuries. Troopers say Gregory Matthews, 47, was out hunting moose when […]

September 23, 2015

Oops! Wal-Mart’s ‘Gun Oil’ turns out to be something you won’t believe (VIDEO)

Accidental investigative reporter Jamie Lee Bracey was shopping in the guns section at his local Alabama Wal-Mart last week when he found “Gun Oil,” a water-based solution for topical use only. The H2O piqued his interest because […]

September 23, 2015

Texas Trappers and Fur Hunters

The Texas Trappers and Fur Hunters Association’s Fall Rendezvous will be held once again at the Stevenson Center in Junction, Texas on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday, October 16 – 17, 2015. All persons interested […]

September 23, 2015

6 feral hog diseases humans can contract

Feral hogs are everywhere these days, so deer hunters are bound to run across them during time afield. And putting some of the pigs down is a great way to manage their burgeoning populations, which can […]

September 23, 2015

New fishing tournament coming to Orange

In 2016 the Classic Kick Off Event for The Elite Redfish Series, previously The Redfish Series with Pat Malone, will be in Orange. “Big things are happening in Orange,” Dean Granger, co-owner of Granger Chevrolet said […]

September 23, 2015

Hunters Asked to Submit Samples for CWD Testing

AUSTIN — With the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in two captive deer breeding facilities in south-central Texas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be stepping up efforts to strategically sample hunter harvested […]

September 23, 2015

ATF Claims Soda-launching “Can Cannon” is Restricted Device

What’s wrong with having a little bit of fun and launching some soda cans? According to a recent determination by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a popular device used to propel cans […]

September 23, 2015

Selfie-related deaths outnumber shark attack deaths in 2015

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (UPI) — A tally of selfie-related incidents leading to deaths this year comes with a startling revelation — selfie deaths in 2015 outnumber deaths from shark attacks. The number of shark attack deaths compiled by […]

September 22, 2015

VW debacle will resonate for years; what to do if you own a VW diesel

If you don’t own a VW with a diesel engine or just hate the auto manufacturers so much that another recall doesn’t even phase, you may want to stop reading right now. If you are still […]

September 22, 2015

Designers of “Catch Enlarger” Device Launch Kickstarter Campaign

It started off as an April Fool’s joke, but the designers behind this “catch enlarging” device say it is now actually a real product—or at least it will be if a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter is […]

September 22, 2015

North Carolina “Record” Buck Allegedly Fake, Antlers “Screwed On”

The excitement over a massive 27-point buck that could have been North Carolina’s newest record non-typical soon soured after wildlife officials questioned where the rack came from. The deer was reportedly harvested last Wednesday in Surry […]

September 22, 2015

Baby jaguar displayed at Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin

Jaguars are the largest cat in the Americas. You couldn’t tell that by looking at “Balam”, the baby jaguar displayed last weekend at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin. At a whopping four pounds, the tiny […]

September 22, 2015

Deer breeders may sue Texas Parks and Wildlife

Breeders of white-tailed deer have warned top officials at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to not destroy any internal communications ahead of possible legal action against the agency. In a Sept. 16 letter to Carter […]

September 22, 2015

Texas: Spread the Word! Right to Hunt and Fish Proposition on November 2015 Ballot!

While you’re enjoying the hunting season in Texas, be sure to spread the word to your family, friends and fellow sportsmen about Proposition 6. A state constitutional amendment to safeguard Texans’ Right to Hunt and Fish, […]

September 22, 2015

Check Out This Massive Cotton Mouth Take Out a Rattlesnake (VIDEO)

Take 2 minutes out of your day and watch this, it is one of best snake videos we have found! This massive Cotton Mouth just destroys a rattlesnake that is passing by. The video caption provides a […]

September 22, 2015

Protectants and Cleaners, for Aluminum Boats and Pontoons

If you own a fiberglass boat you have a million and one waxes, polishes, and protectants to choose from, but what sort of protectant are you supposed to use on your aluminum boat? Whether you have […]

September 21, 2015

Orange largemouth bass caught in Florida Lake

Titusville, Florida – Largemouth bass usually aren’t orange, but in rare cases an angler will find something truly incredible on the end of a fishing line. Pugar Gheen was fishing at Fox Lake in Titusville, Florida […]

September 21, 2015

South Zone Dove Season Opens with a Bang

AUSTIN – Conditions were prime for record harvest of white-winged doves as hunting in the South Zone got under way last week. Based on preliminary results from the early Special White-winged Dove Area weekend seasons, the Texas […]

September 21, 2015

Toyota ShareLunker Season Begins October 1

ATHENS—The 30th season of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker program will begin October 1. Anyone legally catching a 13-pound or bigger largemouth bass from Texas waters, public or private, between October 1 […]

September 21, 2015

Hillbilly Gopher Trap – 12 gauge, fishing string, rat trap (VIDEO)

Check out this guy’s homemade gopher trap. The device consists of a 12 gauge shotgun, fishing string, and a rat trap. I am not sure this is the safest removal technique, but the the results provide […]

September 21, 2015

12 Animal Selfies That Were All Terrible Ideas

It seems that 2015 is the year of the animal selfie, and wildlife officials are far from happy about it. Whether it’s taking selfies with venomous rattlesnakes, Yellowstone bison, or bears, some people will stop at nothing to get […]

September 21, 2015

Scientists Discover New Species of Extremely Venomous Death Adder

A team of researchers from Bangor University and the Western Australian Museum recently identified a new species of the highly venomous snakes commonly called death adders. The snake, which was discovered in the Kimberley region of […]

September 21, 2015

Georgia Man Ordered to Pay $1.6 million in Deer Trafficking Case

Benjamin N. Chason, 61, of Climax, Georgia pleaded guilty and was sentenced in U.S. District Court for three charges related to violating the Lacey Act. Chason was ordered to pay $1.6 million in fines and restitution, […]

September 21, 2015

Reds

Michael Garner caught this 20″ and 23″ red in Nuecess Bay on sept. 14, 2015

September 16, 2015

Red Tide discovered at Packery Channel

The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is reporting a red tide event is beginning to spread south along the Texas Coast. Red tide is an alga that for unknown reasons periodically proliferates and multiplies into […]

September 16, 2015

Silencer Co Introduces Integrally Suppressed 9mm Pistol [VIDEO]

A year ago Silencer Co proved it was the top of suppressor innovation when they introduced the seemingly impossible Salvo 12 shotgun suppressor. They have now raised the bar once again, this time with the prototype […]

September 15, 2015

Trout

Michael Garner caught these 15″ and 19″ trout in nuecess bay on sept.14,2015

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