NOAA Fisheries is implementing a final rule for a framework action under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) to update the private angling red snapper calibration ratios and increase Gulf gray snapper catch limits. The framework […]
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The Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors, will return to Fort Worth for fishing’s biggest event of the year. Dubbed the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing, this tournament is estimated to draw crowds approaching 150,000 to Fort Worth as
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A bull shark has reportedly been caught in the Guadalupe River. According to a report from MySA.com TikTok user Jonathanguayo5 encountered a shark in the Guadalupe River on Saturday, May 4. The video shows Jonathan’s fishing companion reel in the small bull shark traveling
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As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife in unexpected places. Floods can temporarily displace wildlife like snakes, armadillos, skunks and raccoons into some people’s yards and houses as they
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department staff seeks adoption of a proposed rule governing the take of wildlife. The proposed rule would provide for the issuance of a special authorization for the take of white-tailed and/or mule deer when necessary to
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NOAA Fisheries announces federal waters from 9 to 200 nautical miles off Texas will close to shrimp trawling 30 minutes after official sunset, local time, on May 15, 2024, corresponding to the time Texas closes its state waters to shrimp trawling.
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There is something special about watching a bobber start moving and then disappear below the surface. In fact, I daresay if you can’t get excited about seeing that you should consider taking up badminton or underwater basket weaving. Your enthusiasm
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So, have you heard about all of the floodwaters pouring into the Upper Coast bays? Of course you have. Intense amounts of rain have caused mega flooding events that are sending billions of gallons of freshwater into the Galveston Bay
So, Have You Heard About The Flooding In Our Bays? Read More »
Did you know there are forces that have been working to make the redfish a commercially harvested species again for many years? For many years, commercial fishermen targeted redfish heavily with gill nets, purse seines, and other highly effective tools.
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) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and the “Hunting Matters” podcast welcomes Chester Moore, Editor-In-Chief of Texas Fish & Game magazine. Chester Moore is an award-winning wildlife journalist and conservationist. He is Editor-In-Chief of Texas Fish & Game magazine and
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Due to severe flooding, the U.S. Forest Service has temporarily closed Sam Houston National Forest, which also affects the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Sam Houston National Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The closure is in effect from May 7
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“Mr. Crappie” is the perfect nickname for Wally Marshall. Yes, he has his own line of top-selling crappie fishing videos, a television show and dozens of crappie-related fishing products to his name. But the man lives, eats and breathes crappie
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When Bois d’Arc Lake in Fannin County officially opened for use in April, Texas got its first major reservoir in more than 30 years. But early results indicate anglers may have a budding new fishing haven as well, thanks to
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on proposed deer carcass disposal regulations and movement restrictions. Carcass Disposal Currently, hunters who harvest deer within a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) zone must comply with carcass
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Division Corpus Christi District recently launched an effort to rebuild the fishery at Lake Dunlap. The reservoir was refilled with water in the fall after a dam-failure repair, but years of
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What do great white sharks eat in the Gulf of Mexico? It’s a question researchers ate pondering as more white sharks are verified in Gulf waters from Florida to Texas. Join TF&G Editor-In-Chef Chester Moore as he discusses this topic
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Texas State Parks continues to recover from flood impacts and encourages visitors to check park pages and the alert map for updates. While emergency rescue operations are active, wildlife experts urge the public to focus on helping recovery and reporting
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It was an incredible moment. A school of redfish were tailing 40 feet from the boat and as I raised my fly rod to make the first cast I missed the mark by a couple of feet. The reds weren’t
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The Best Wakesurf Locations Across Texas Wakesurfing is a popular water sport that has taken Texas by storm. With its warm climate and abundance of lakes, Texas is an ideal location for wakesurfing enthusiasts. From the Gulf Coast to the
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