To date, the U.S. has seen more than 50,000 wildfires resulting in nearly seven million acres burned in 2022. Organizing resources and crews to fight wildfires is an enormous undertaking. Today, more than 15,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are […]
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will host a meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC), in conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee (LEC) at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk Hotel in
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Blueline tilefish isn’t exactly a common catch for Texas anglers, but this species does swim in the waters off our shores and makes for a very cool catch – where you find one you generally find an entire school, they
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Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever are pleased to announce Thomas Janke as the new Texas state coordinator. In his new role, Janke will be responsible for the management of programs and field staff in Texas under the umbrella of The Habitat
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Even though the U.S. Department of Agriculture has now reversed its ill-timed Sept. 2 ban on importing game birds taken in Canada, waterfowl hunters throughout North America could still be impacted by the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced more than $37 million in investments to improve vital recreation infrastructure located on national forests and grasslands. These investments are made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which devotes unprecedented resources to
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Have you ever seen flounder hitting with your own eyes but they were keyed in on something VERY specific and ignored what you had to offer?. Sometimes you have to adapt to the situation and even use some unusual bait
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In March of this year, the 1st Circle Hook Workshop of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) commenced. The goal was to analyze “scientific information regarding different circle hooks sizes and their effectiveness at mitigating bycatch and target species with
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For many reasons, the fastest-growing segment in the hunter/conservationist community today is women, and as mentioned in my May 2022 article in FishGame.com: The Outdoor Nation, I’m the Chair of the Wild Sheep Foundation’s (WSF) Women Hunt® (WH) Committee and
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Trout Unlimited, Grand Teton National Park, Bridger Teton National Forest, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced today completion of the final phase of the collaborative Spread Creek Fish Passage Project. To tell the story of the incredible local partnerships
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You might say Keith Poche channeled Frank Sinatra, because the pro from Pike Road, Ala., absolutely did it his way en route to a three-day total of 37 pounds, 12 ounces that won the St. Croix Bassmaster Central Open at Red River presented
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Just about everyone loves catching – and eating – grouper. But for most folks, grouper fishing means bait fishing. Those looking for a more hands-on approach with artificials, however, will probably get a charge out of jigging for grouper. Grouper
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Cambridge, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Nutria Eradication Project (CBNEP) announced at an event at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge today that Maryland is now free of the exotic, invasive nutria. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Department of
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A new law in California that prohibits the advertising of firearms to minors had unintended consequences on the sporting community. But, thanks to productive conversations between Ducks Unlimited staff and the Governor’s office, much-needed clarity has been provided on the
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Division requests ideas from angling organizations, local governments, non-governmental organizations, river authorities and tribal organizations on freshwater fish habitat and shoreline-based angler access improvement projects to be completed in public waters
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is teaming up with Gu adalupe River State Park Sept. 24 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting” during National Hunting and Fishing Day. The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more
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Bassmaster Elite Series angler Jay Yelas is retiring from tournament competition to concentrate on his work with the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation. “I decided to retire from tournament fishing to focus on running the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation,” the 57-year-old said. “So I’ve fished
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When Lucas Pelt was stalking a hog in a remote area near Trinity Bay, he was bitten by a 4.5-foot long cottonmouth. Join Chester Moore as he interviews the combat veteran and outdoors lover who experienced a very serious cottonmouth
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Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is hosting “The Sunfish Showdown” tournament Sept. 24 in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day. The event, scheduled for 8 a.m.-1 p.m., offers a day of fun for the whole family. “The sunfish showdown is our
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Operation Game Thief is Texas’ Wildlife Crime-Stoppers Program which began in 1981, offering rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction for a wildlife crime. The program began as a result of laws passed by
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