Bucks on a Budget: Make the Current Economy Work for Your Hunting • Chilled Specks: Tips for Big Fall Trout • Five For Fall: Top 5 Lakes for Fall Bass • Deer Season is Also Fall Turkey Season in Texas • Pronghorns: Texas’ Native Speed Demon • Special: Christmas in the Wild … and much more …
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How Fishing Improves Teamwork and Collaboration Skills A STUDENT’S JOURNEY through school plays a huge role in shaping their personality. As you grow, your experiences mold who you become. Life’s lessons—both inside and outside the classroom—show up in your thoughts,
The Educational Value of Outdoor Adventures Read More »
Fish populations around the world face significant challenges due to habitat loss, overfishing, pollution, and climate change. Conservation programs play an important role in maintaining fish populations by addressing these threats through targeted actions. From wildlife habitat restoration to sustainable
How Conservation Programs Help Maintain Fish Populations Read More »
Boats, just like cars, can lose their shine and beauty over time. They face many harsh elements like sun, saltwater, and debris, which can cause scratches and imperfections on their surface. However, you don’t need to worry! With the right
How to Remove Scratches and Imperfections with Boat Polish Read More »
The Coast Guard interdicted five lanchas and seized 900 pounds of illegally caught fish in federal waters off southern Texas, Sunday. Boat crews from Coast Guard Station South Padre Island and Coast Guard Cutter Edgar Culbertson, in coordination with Coast Guard
Coast Guard Busts Illegal Anglers With 900 Pounds Of Fish Read More »
Texas anglers are sometimes caught off-guard by the unusual and often large prey items speckled trout are found consuming. These opportunistic predators, though typically feeding on shrimp and smaller baitfish, have been documented eating unexpected meals such as large crabs,
Speckled Trout Eat Some Strange Things Read More »
In U.S. national parks, the wilderness can be both awe-inspiring and dangerous. According to experts like Randi Minetor, some of the most frequent causes of death include drowning, falls, and exposure to extreme elements. Predators, such as bears and alligators,
Deaths Rising In America’s National Parks Read More »
As someone who has spent countless hours in the wild, I’ve encountered many dangers, but few are as unpredictable and terrifying as feral dogs. These animals may have once been domesticated, but when they’re abandoned or born in the wild,
The Terror Of Feral Dogs Read More »
The advancement of the Indian Buffalo Management Act out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs reaffirms bipartisan support of Tribal sovereignty, self-determination and capacity building for bison restoration on Tribal lands. “Tribes and Indigenous communities have long demonstrated
Congress Moves On Buffalo Act Read More »
Texas’ 2024 archery-only hunting season for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and mule deer has kicked off and will run through Nov. 1. Before Texans start filling their freezers, Texas Game Wardens have some tips for hunters to keep in mind before
Game Wardens Give Archery-Only Season Tips Read More »
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and anglers for
TPWD Celebrates National Hunting & Fishing Day Saturday Read More »
Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold a subdivision
TPWD Adds 630 Acres To Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Read More »
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will have launched a newly updated paddling trails website The revamped website is designed to give paddlers in-depth information and innovative tools to make the most of their adventures on the water. “Whether you’re
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The regional management plan of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) sheds light on an often-misunderstood aspect of speckled trout behavior: feeding. It shows that one researcher examined stomach volumes and concluded that spotted seatrout fed more heavily in
How To Fish Slicks For Specks Read More »
On Sept. 23, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation received a response from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opposing SAF’s motion for preliminary injunction in our lawsuit to rescind a CDC rule restricting the importation
CDC Continues to Wrongfully Claim Power to Limit Dog Imports Read More »
A forgotten book details strange tales of harrowing encounters with alleged primitive tribes in the 1960s and 80s in the Trinity Bay area near the Galveston-Houston area. Check out this creepy and interesting show on the latest episode of Dark
Strange Tales of Trinity Bay: Lost Tribes, Strange Survivalists or Something Else? Read More »
Flounder Revolution is seeking conservation-minded flounder fishermen. And from Sept. 24 through Oct. 4 we’re making a special offer. The general rule is all anglers who catch, release and photo flounder 20-23 inches get the Catch, Release & Conserve Award
Program Makes Special Offer For TX Flounder Anglers Read More »
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold a virtual informational meeting to update the public on the Red Wolf Recovery Program, including revitalized recovery efforts for the species, the status of recovery efforts in the eastern North Carolina Red
Feds To Host Virtual Red Wolf Recovery Meeting Tonight Read More »
Fifty years ago, an outdoors magazine stirred excitement with an article about an alleged 11-foot rattlesnake, a giant among giants. We have a special video about this snake on this clip below. And there’s a wild story of how two
Biggest Rattlesnake Ever? (Video) Read More »
