SPORTSMAN’S DAYBOOK-Tides & Prime Times – November 2024
The following tables contain TIDE and SOLUNAR predictions for Galveston Channel.
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SPORTSMAN’S DAYBOOK-Tides & Prime Times – December 2024
The following tables contain TIDE and SOLUNAR predictions for Galveston Channel.
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Fish & Game Photos
ALLIGATOR GAR | Copano Bay Brandon Ayers caught his first alligator gar while fishing on Copano Bay. The 48-inch gar was successfully released. CATFISH | Lake ConroeClinton Edwards Jr. and Hayes Puls caught several blue and channel catfish on Lake
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OPEN SEASON by Reavis Z. Wortham
WITH HER HANDS ON BOTH HIPS in the back forty of our Lamar County place, the War Department stared upward at the 55-gallon barrel feeder sitting a hundred yards from our deer stand. “It’s awful rusty.” …
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Is This The Best Redfish Sandwich Ever?
A few weeks ago I was invited to go fishing with my friends Lucas and Wyatt Pelt. We caught several redfish and Lucas and I ended up talking about our mutual love of fish sandwiches so we decided to go
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Okefenokee Refuge To Expand
The Southeast Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering a proposal that would expand the boundary of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, adding approximately 22,000 acres adjacent to the existing refuge. The Service is seeking public input
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Free Day Use Entry At State Parks Coming Up
On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial celebration. “Any day in a Texas State Park is a good day,” said
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Quail Season Outlook Good
Quail hunting season in Texas kicks off Oct. 26, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey indicates an upward trend in population numbers. Improved habitat and scattered but timely rainfall provided a boost for bobwhite and
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Changing the Way Fishing Boats are Built
Every year in Tampa, FL, the International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference gives us a glimpse at what’s new in the world of marine manufacturing. This conference is attended by most of the major builders, dealers, and countless vendors who make
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Coast Guard Makes Helicopter Rescue On Galveston Jetties (Video)
The Coast Guard medevaced a 36-year-old female from the Galveston Jetty in Galveston, Texas, last Monday. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a medevac request at 3:49 p.m. from Galveston Emergency Medical Services stating a 36-year-old female sustained an injury to her leg. The
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Louisiana Enforcing Burn Bans On Public Lands
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is reminding Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunters and outdoorsmen of a burn ban in many parishes due to extremely dry conditions. The bans include the burning of trash and vegetation, as well
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NWTF Invests In Research Projects
Via its largest single annual investment in wild turkey research, the NWTF recently distributed $655,447 to nine wild turkey research projects for the organization’s 2024 allocation. Between NWTF funding and partner support, about $6 million will support the nine wild
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TPWD Reveals Waterfowl Season Forecast
Increased duck numbers and steady rains provide optimism for Texas waterfowl hunters gearing up for the start of the new season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicated that the May population survey yielded positive results for the first
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The Unicorn Smallmouth
In a lifetime of exploring Pennsylvania’s spectacular Susquehanna River, Joe Raymond had never seen a smallmouth bass like this one. So, when the renowned fishing guide recently set the hook into a 7-pound, 24-inch beast, his fishing buddy Tom Mills watched Raymond’s
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Running After Reds
Schooling reds can move super fast during fall months and keeping up with them can be challenging. Here are some tips to put more fast-moving schooling reds in the box. Preparation for this kind of fishing begins at home. Make up a
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IGFA Announces New World Fish Records
The International Game Fish Association has announced several new world records. They range from popular species to obscure ones but all show tremendous fish. To learn more click here. Robertson’s Arctic Char On August 1, 2024, Julian Hart Robertson IV
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Lake Fork To Host Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship
Bassmaster has announced the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship scored by TourneyX will be held on Lake Fork in Yantis, Texas, as part of the festivities surrounding the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors in
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Five Dangers On the Texas Coast
The Texas Gulf Coast is an exciting place for anglers, but lurking beneath its waters—and even on its shores—are some dangerous creatures that every fisherman needs to be aware of. From reptiles and feral mammals to sharks and bacteria that
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Unexpected Exotic Cats Now Roaming Texas
“I think I saw an ocelot. It crossed the road in front of me-just outside of Oklahoma City.” “What do you think of these game camera photos? Is this a serval or maybe an ocelot?” “What kind of wild cat
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LA Completes Black Bear Hunt Lottery Process
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery concluded Sept. 25 with 973 total applications and 814 individual applicants entering. Ten applicants have been drawn for the lottery and LDWF is in the process of
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