The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Brownwood, Inks Lake, and Medina Lake in the Colorado and San Antonio River basins as ‘infested’ with invasive zebra mussels. Infested status signifies that there is an established, reproducing population […]
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The new Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP) will award grants to develop and increase shoreline and bank fishing access as well as restore and enhance fish habitat in Texas’ public inland waters. August 20 is the deadline to apply
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A Uvalde County game warden found an unaccompanied vehicle at a Nueces River crossing. Believing the occupants got into another vehicle and drove down the river, the warden drove to a hill overlooking the river a couple of miles away.
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Big speckled trout are mysterious fish. Learn seldom-discussed information on where trophy trout live, what they eat and how to catch them. You don’t want to miss this sixth installment of the Speckled Trout Saga series on Higher Calling Gulf
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Spot don’t get no respect. Sure, they’re small. No, they aren’t hard to catch. And it’s true that they won’t top the list of culinary delights for very many of the anglers out there. But spot have one redeeming factor
The Lowly Underappreciated Spot Read More »
In 1984, four elk hunters in northwest Montana officially founded the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. “Our founders and their families had a vision and sacrificed much
37 Years Of Elk Conservation Read More »
Editor’s Note: In today’s e-newsletter we goofed on running an older release on the snapper issue.. When we caught the mistake, we decided to give out this information again that red snapper are back in the STAR tournament and anglers
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Governor Greg Abbott signed, HB 1927 – a “constitutional carry” bill – into law, making Texas the 21st state to allow responsibly-armed Americans to carry concealed handguns without a permit. The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) commended Texas Governor Greg Abbott for
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Nearly 59 million hectares of forests—an area larger than mainland France— have regrown since 2000, according to a new analysis published today by Trillion Trees, a joint venture between World Wildlife Fund (WWF), BirdLife International and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
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The bucktail is as old as the wheel (maybe older) and is about as low-tech a fishing lure as you can find. Yet it’s also shockingly effective. Bucktails work just as well today as they did in the days of
Bucktails: They NEVER go Out of Style! Read More »
June is Great Outdoors Month and #TeamPublicLands at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presents our top five list to get you outside. There are so many great activities, we hope to pique your interest. America’s public lands, including national wildlife
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Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas and those who visit them. In 2021, Texas State Park Police celebrate a half-century of serving
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Maneuvering boats on hot billfish, potent tuna, and lightning-fast wahoo (pelagics) is a task that some professional captains are very good at. But most recreational anglers – and plenty of pros – don’t do it very well. The problem? Usually,
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For the second year in a row, Abu Garcia pro Hank Cherry used professional bass fishing’s biggest stage to show the world what it means to fish to win. Equipped with Abu Garcia rods and reels, Cherry faced off against
Cherry Wins Second Bassmaster Classic Read More »
The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has applauded the final passage of House Bill 1927, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding Texans to carry a handgun for personal protection without paying a tax or obtaining a license from
Constitutional Carry Passes In Texas Read More »
In This Issue: Great White Sharks in Texas Waters! • Port Arthur: Where the Big 3 Are Really Big • Dove Hunting Done Right • Gunning for Upland Birds • Gear Up for Surf & Pier Fishing • Get Ready
ISSUE COVER – July/August 2021 Coming Soon! Read More »
WATCH: CCA Texas Advocacy Director Shane Bonnot uses multiple tools and methods to demonstrate how to REMOVE the tag from a tagged redfish before you release it and claim your prize. Remember, this year’s CCA Texas STAR Tournament Inshore Division
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South Padre Island offers diverse fishing opportunities for anglers looking for a different, more exotic scene for species like tarpon on the Texas Gulf Coast. Join Higher Calling Gulf Coast host Chester Moore has he talks the many fishing options
Snook, Tarpon & More At South Padre Read More »
DOA Lures founder Mark Nichols knows a thing or two about speckled trout. Having created numerous lures that have caught literally millions of trout from Florida to Texas including the DOA Shrimp and DOA Bait Buster, Nichols is as meticulous
DOA Lures Founder Talks Speckled Trout Read More »
Trout Unlimited and Fly Fishers International have entered into a formal conservation partnership, consummating the collective conservation focus of each organization to greater substantive effect. The agreement formally recognizes and acknowledges the shared conservation commitments of TU and FFI on behalf of
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