AUSTIN — With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through […]
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AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has selected the winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts. The winners were selected in a random drawing from 145,585 entries and the 14 lucky individuals have been notified. More than
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Offshore anglers who troll ballyhoo know that having a properly swimming bait is critical to success. And ballyhoo tend to “wash out” and get beat up after a few hours, regardless of whether they get hit or not. So, when’s
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department biologists have recommended the following special trout regulations. *Past emergency rule provisions *3 fish bag limit *17 to 23-inch slot limit. No fish over 23 inches. *From Laguna Madre north through East Matagorda Bay. *Rule
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TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Rucks issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Aaron Martens: “The entire MLF family is deeply saddened by the passing of Aaron Martens, who fought
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Swimbaits are some of the most effective lures for trophy-sized largemouth bass. The Doragon Minnow from Matzuo is a unique hard-bodied swimbait that gives super lifelike action and allows for use in different styles of retrieve. Check out our video
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Texas Fish & Game Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore has been profiled for his award-winning work by the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT). BTT member and wildlife journalist Chester Moore won first place for “Radio Talk Show” category in the Press Club
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The Texas speckled trout fishery is at a crossroads. Bag and size limits have been on a steady course of change for 15 years and the mega freeze event of 2021 caused serious damage in parts of the Middle Coast
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Cobia are tough fish to catch and they’re extremely tough to land, especially when you’re fishing single-handed. Even relatively small ones like the fish pictured here can dodge nets and gaffs, or surge and snap off at boat-side. So, how
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The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) is pleased to report that The Bahamas is poised to significantly expand coastal habitat protections, which include important bonefish habitats. The Government recently designated 40 new marine protected areas encompassing over 5.2 million acres
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Corporate and conservation partners are coming together to enhance wetlands on Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to improve wildlife habitat and water resources in the Trinity River Basin. Ducks Unlimited, working in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), will
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In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all day-use visitors Sunday, Nov. 14. “The dedication, sacrifice and service displayed by the women and men that serve in our
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Did you know for the last 20 years there has been a contingent of commercial anglers wanting to make the redfish a commercially harvested species again? To look at where the future of redfish is heading, it is necessary to
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Recruiting has come to high school tournament Bass fishing. For 41 years the National Scouting Report (NSR) has helped athletes get opportunities to play their sport in college. Now NSR will be mentoring and promoting high school anglers that have
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NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are proposing to rescind the joint regulatory definition of “habitat” finalized in December 2020. The U.S. FWS is also proposing to rescind their regulations governing critical habitat exclusions under section 4(b)(2)
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Everyone thinks of Spanish mackerel as warm-water fish, and they are, but often they’ll actually bite best during a warm-up when the temperatures suddenly dip. This seems to be especially true when water temperatures are only slightly above the 70-degree
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing changes to the management regulations for Mexican wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) in the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area (MWEPA) in Arizona and New Mexico under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species
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Waterfowl hunters are gearing up across the state in anticipation of opening day. In an effort to avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean,
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Every angler needs a good pair of pliers, but there are about a million different varieties out there. How are you supposed to pick the best one? Consider the following factors: Nose Length – Long-nose pliers will help you get
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