DOA PT-7
DOA PT-7: With its aerodynamic body, the PT-7 from DOA casts like a bullet and skips into tight places where other lures can’t. Measuring 3 inches and weighing 5/8 oz., it features a rattle and a single premium 7/0 EWG hook. Ideal […]
Flambeau Wild Bite Adventure Fishing Kit for Kids
Flambeau Wild Bite Adventure Fishing Kit for Kids: Perfect for introducing children to fishing, this kit from Flambeau features fun shapes like largemouth bass, bluegill, or rainbow trout. It includes basic hooks, bobbers, and a little shovel for digging worms, making fishing both
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Turtle Box Gen 2
Turtle Box Gen 2: The Turtle Box Gen 2 is a highly durable and portable Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use. It delivers powerful, distortion-free sound up to 120 decibels, making it ideal for large outdoor spaces. Its rugged design includes IP67
7th Grader An Ambassador For Bonefish, Permit & Tarpon
Welcome BTT Youth Ambassador Julia Mason Bernstein! The Miami 7th grader is well on her way to legendary angling prowess, with 20 IGFA world records already under her belt! Julia’s favorite species to target are cobia, bonefish, and permit. Her
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Billfish Foundation Concerned About Marlin, Shark Predation
The Final Amendment 15 was recently issued by NMFS and fails to provide protections for overfished blue marlin. Instead, the text reflects the government’s lack of understanding of the highly migratory nature of blue marlin, treating them more like residential
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A Look At The Humminbird Apex Series Fish Finders (Video)
The Humminbird APEX™ series fish finders are cutting edge devices that give anglers multi-faceted access to viewing fish and cover. This video recently released by Humminbird delves into the advanced features of APEX, offering anglers high-definition screens, precise sonar imaging,
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A Look At TX Most Venomous Rattlesnake
In the vast, arid expanses of Trans Pecos Texas lives Texas baddest rattlesnake-the Mojave. Known scientifically as Crotalus scutulatus, this serpent is revered and feared, not just for its presence, but for its uniquely potent venom. The Mojave rattlesnake, often
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TF&G ICAST Tackle Talk Pt. 3
Here’s part three of our 2024 ICAST tackle recap featuring key items that caught our eye on the show floor. Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod: Meet the NEW Ugly Stik GX2, designed for enhanced toughness and performance. Known for its
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TF&G ICAST Tackle Talk Pt. 2
Here’s part two of our look at the new tackle innovations at the 2024 ICAST Show in Orlando, Fla. SPRO JC Elite MG Baitcasting Freshwater Reels: The Jason Christie Signature Model Casting Reel from Spro features a magnesium body and
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TF&G ICAST Tackle Talk Pt. 1
Here’s part one of our recap of the standout products that caught Texas Fish & Game’s eye at the 2024 ICAST show in Orlando, Fla. Turtle Box Gen 2: The Turtle Box Gen 2 is a highly durable and portable
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Cloning Whitetails In Texas?
In 2003 officials with Texas A&M cloned a whitetail deer. It’s name was “Dewey”. After this a Texas rancher cloned dozens of deer according to a report from The Huffington Post that flew under the radar during the pandemic in
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Strange Wildlife Items Seized By Customs
Since the beginning of 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023) to date, U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP officers and agriculture specialists assigned to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) International Mail Facility (IMF) in coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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Ever Heard Of Micro Fishing?
Micro fishing, the pursuit of catching small fish like minnows, has gained popularity among angling enthusiasts who seek a unique and challenging experience. This niche sport involves using ultra-light tackle and specialized techniques to target fish that are often no
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Gulf Council Changes Amberjack Regs
NOAA Fisheries announces implementation of the final rule for recreational and commercial greater amberjack management measures in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). Regulations modifying the recreational fixed closed season become effective on August 1, 2024. All other regulations in this
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Nearly Half of Texas Rivers Are Too Polluted For Swimming
According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) are considered too polluted for primary contact recreation, such as swimming. On
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When “Croakers” Lead to Trophy Trout
Have you ever been out fishing for speckled trout and caught several in a row that make a croaking noise? Those are males. According to studies, the ability of the male to produce this sound comes out during courtship and
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Shocking Arson Charges Made In TX Wildfire Cases
A volunteer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) crew member in Alpine, Texas, was arrested July 5 on suspicion of setting multiple brush fires in the area. David Matthew Neet, 44, of Alpine, Texas, was arrested by Brewster County Sheriff’s
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Tagged Great White Did Not Come Back To Texas Last Week!
A recent article from a Texas news source mistakenly reported that “LeeBeth,” a great white shark tagged by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, had been sighted off South Padre Island on July 10. However, data from the Sharktivity app shows
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Catching Surf Trout On Chuggers
There are few things more fun than catching speckled trout in the surf, especially on topwaters. Most anglers use walk-the-dog style plugs, but chuggers aka poppers can be extremely effective. Here’s how to use them. Look for calmer surf conditions,
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Event To Focus On Franklin Mountains Bighorn Restoration
The Texas Parks Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites the greater El Paso community to learn about restoration of desert bighorn sheep to the Franklin Mountains. TPWD will host an educational event to provide information about the history, status, challenges and importance
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