Some of the most insidious creatures in Texas are small in stature but produce Texas-sized stings. For starters, nothing frightens me more in the wilds of Texas than bees, particularly the deadly Africanized “killer” bees. These bees are spreading and
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If you have a saltwater fishing boat that you want to use at a moment’s notice, you may want to keep it at a marina rather than trailering it around. Some marinas offer dry stack storage, which works well for
Boat Lifts: Good or Bad for Your Fishing Boat? Read More »
Whether you’re looking for a new way to enjoy the outdoors or are simply interested in harvesting your own food, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) wants to help people interested in hunting get started by offering a chance
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The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is pleased to announce a return to full operational status. Due to the public health situation, TFFC, located in Athens, had limited operations and visitor services since March 2020. During the pandemic, in anticipation of
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Such forecasting is critical in preparing communities in the storm’s path to help minimize the loss of life and the long-term repercussions of damage to critical infrastructure such as airports, communications networks, roads and power grids. The research, published in the
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To help facilitate the conservation of Texas’ most vulnerable species, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recently updated the list of Texas Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). The list is a core element of the Texas Conservation Action Plan, and is
State Lists Species At Risk Read More »
With fatalities on Texas waterways up 40 percent in the first quarter of 2021, Texas boaters are being urged to take boater education before heading to lakes and rivers this Memorial Day. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is launching a
Do You Need A Boater Ed Course? Read More »
Tired of wrestling tree limbs or plastic pipes when it comes to making your fishing brush piles? As anglers we have all done it at least once and a lot of us do it every year. But making and sinking
A New Level Among Fish Attractors Read More »
Have you ever dreamed of catching one of the super-sized speckled trout of the Lower Laguna Madre? The region not only produced the Texas state record but has produced many lifetime dream catches for anglers from Texas and beyond. Listen
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You want to catch more cobia like this? You enjoy sight fishing more than any other form of angling? We’re with ya – and these five tips will help make you a more effective sight-caster. Stay on top of tackle
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Everyone knows that when you’re fishing the shallows, you can be completely stealthy using a trolling motor… right? Well, sort of, but not necessarily. One thing many people forget about is that a trolling motor can actually make plenty of
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It is currently four months until early teal season and roughly six months until waterfowl season in Texas begins. If you have a dog that you would like to take hunting, now is the time to get started with your
Time To Evaluate Your Hunting Dog Read More »
During my first two years of turkey hunting I have learned a ton, but one of the best parts of it all is the incredible people I’ve met along the way. Chasing thunder chickens is daylight and dark from hunting
Epic Turkey Hunt With a Suppressed Shotgun! Read More »
Ever wonder why Laguna Madre produces so many big trout? Get the answer to this question and much more on the second of the Speckled Trout Saga series of the Higher Calling Gulf Coast podcast. Dr. David Mckee returns three
Why Does Laguna Madre Produce So Many Big Trout? Read More »
Giant largemouth bass are a rare commodity. They are the desire of anglers from around the world, and few places are actual trophy destinations. Lake Conroe is one of the elites. Last February, Conroe native Scott Stephens caught a massive
Monster Bass, Bream & More At Lake Conroe Read More »
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been discovered in deer breeding facilities in both Matagorda and Mason counties. This marks the first positive detection of the disease in these counties. An epidemiological investigation found that both deer breeding facilities had received
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Skin-M-Right a new patent pending Gambrel, offering a variety of benefits over basic gambrels. Traditional gambrels are often dedicated to a specific size animal, requiring a hunter to buy multiple gambrels for different hunting excursions. Skin-M-Right works to simplify hunting
A New Gambrel For Hogs, Deer & More Read More »
Surf fishing for speckled trout can be one of the most exciting things an angler can experience but it also can be quite challenging. In this interview with CCA President and best-selling fishing book author Pat Murray, learn the ins
Surf Speckled Trout Secrets Read More »
One of the biggest challenges in conservation is determining which habitats are most important and should receive the most conservation attention. Habitat use and movements by permit in northern Belize are knowledge gaps that BTT is working with guides and
BTT Starts Permit Tagging Program Read More »
The Billfish Foundation maintains the largest private tag and release database in the world, with 260,000 records by 150,000 anglers. In 2020 alone, TBF anglers and captains tagged, released, or recaptured 7,000 billfish and tuna across the world. Of these
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