Winter weather the week of February 14, 2021, led to fish kill events along the entire Texas coast, serving both as a reminder and an opportunity. It was a reminder that we can only control what we can control, and […]
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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) amended the Notice of Intent (NOI) to change spotted seatrout size and bag limits. The commission proposes to amend the original Notice of Intent to a minimum size limit of 13 inches and establish a
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The United States Senate unanimously passed the Duck Stamp Modernization Act – legislation to make the Federal Duck Stamp more accessible for waterfowl hunters by authorizing the electronic stamp for use throughout the entire waterfowl hunting season. The bipartisan bill
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It’s August, which means kids are back in school and the fall hunting and fishing seasons are quickly approaching. Before packing your favorite tackle and camo for trips, be sure to purchase an annual fishing and hunting license for 2023-24.
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As part of its 2023 investment in wild turkey research, the NWTF is helping fund a new project led by Kansas State University; the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks; and the U.S. Geological Survey, Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.
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CA Texas and Tito’s Handmade Vodka recently teamed up to add an additional five reef beds in the Goose Island State Park Big Tree Unit Living Shoreline project. This recent effort is the fourth phase of deployments into the permitted site,
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Bajío Reading Sunglasses. Created for anglers who love radically clear lenses for fish spotting and have yet to dive into full prescription sunglasses, but could use a bit more power to focus on the finer details like tying on flies
Using the same proven and patented shark deterrent technology as their popular wearable device, Sharkbanz Fishing (Zeppelin) generates a powerful electromagnetic field. No batteries, No charging. Always ON, and ready to stop the Taxman. Weighing 6.5 oz (185 g), the
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When you’re committed to the catch, the weather doesn’t deter you. But if you’re not adequately protected, it can still get under your skin. The new performance Rover Jacket will keep you warm, dry and fishing fine. This lightweight, waterproof
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The Wild Bite Adventure Kit gives aspiring anglers the classic fishing adventure from start to finish – the fun of digging for worms, the pride in learning a new skill, and then the thrill of the catch. Features an easy-to-operate
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Introducing the new Tatula 100, a re-designed reel frame giving ultimate comfort and confidence. Integrated with a patented Hyper-Drive design for the smoothest performance and ultimate power. With a new lighter A7075 spool you can cast even further with the
The Ahi USA Live Deception Weedless Spoon is an innovation that has been in development for 2 years. Inshore anglers who have spent time on the flats or backcountry will tell you one of the most effective lures to put
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued its 2023 rule regarding the import of game birds from Canada. After close consultation with waterfowl scientists from Ducks Unlimited (DU), APHIS has revised last year’s rule to
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Fox News broke a story showing the Biden Administration is interpreting a law passed last year to defund hunter safety and archery classes in public schools. According to federal guidance circulated among hunting education groups and shared with Fox News
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Bad To The Bone”. That was the theme of the 2023 Higher Calling Wildlife expedition to southern Florida. The mission was to take 14-year-old Jerry Gibson on a conservation/fishing/photography adventure and to highlight the importance of seagrass flats that produce
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A bull elk seen the last several years roaming the haunts of northern Minnesota near the Canadian border passed away in March 2023. Seeking to determine its age, wildlife officials sent tooth samples to a lab in Montana. The results
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The regional management plan of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) sheds light on an often-misunderstood part of speckled trout behavior: feeding. It shows that one researcher examined stomach volumes and concluded that spotted seatrout fed more heavily in
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Are javelinas pigs? Some call them “cactus pig” and they certainly have pig-like attributes but they are not a true “pig”. According to biologists with Texas A&M University at Kingsville, a “javelina is not a pig, a feral hog or a
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Big water, bigger boats – that’s where Instinct comes in. A motor designed not just to handle the elements but to thrive in them. With 100” shaft lengths and the most dependable automatic stow and deploy ever built, Instinct comes
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The Berkley PowerBait Nessie. Skip it, slide it, and cast it where traditional glide baits have not been able to reach. An eye-catching soft bodied glide bait design with the added benefit of PowerBait flavor, this slow sinking bait features
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