A family hike turned into a fight for survival when a father, his wife, their toddler, and infant daughter came face-to-face with a mountain lion. Dark Outdoors dives deep into the wilderness dangers that most people never see coming. Listen
Man Stands Against Mountain Lion While Carrying His Infant Daughter! Read More »
In the last blog we talked about fishing at night from your boat, and a while back we discussed the latest in night vision gear for boats. Well, hold the phone and stop the presses. FLIR has a new marine
Night Vision Gear for Boats: The Ultimate in Cool! Read More »
Compact Vehicle Maintenance: Key Tips for Longevity Looking for ways to get your compact car to last 5, 10, or even 15 years? Smart maintenance is what separates a compact car that limps to 100,000 miles from one that cruises
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September along the Texas coast is a month of transition, when the heat of summer starts to ease and the first hints of fall roll through with light cold fronts. For anglers chasing specks, it’s one of the most exciting
Try These Tips For September Specks Read More »
Fishing the Gulf of Mexico off Texas always comes with surprises. While most anglers are out for the familiar red snapper, king mackerel, or dorado, every so often a boat hooks into something unusual. These catches don’t happen often, but
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The Importance of Timely Legal Action Post-Accident Been involved in a car accident recently? Well, the reality is that the world can seem pretty overwhelming after a crash. Navigating through injuries, vehicle repairs, insurance claims, medical expenses and more all
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In This Issue:
Vol. 42 • Issue No. 4
The Late Season Buck Challenge • Backwater Basics: Kayak Tips for Reds & Black Drum • Hopeful Signs for Texas’ Vanishing Quail? • Forward Facing Sonar: Good for Crappie • Cell Cams: Modern Tech for Modern Hunters • Hunting Public Land? There’s an App for That • Profile: The Reel Rudow • Plus… Columns, News in the Fish & Game Report, Coastal Focus Reports from Professional Saltwater Anglers, Tides and Solunar data and more…
ISSUE COVER – November/December 2025 Preview Read More »
I did an article for Texas Fish & Game in 2019 entitled Mystery Of The Black Longtail. In it I explained the name for these cats that I believe they are the source of the vast majority of “black panther” sightings.
Are Black Panther Sightings Really This Cat? Read More »
The word wolf carries weight. For some, it’s a symbol of wilderness. For others, it’s a predator to be feared. For many, it’s a creature that hovers between memory and myth. Few animals embody that tension more than the dire wolf,
A Look At the Cloning of the “Dire Wolf” Read More »
Duck numbers are steady, but a sharp decrease in the number of May ponds casts serious concern about the strength of the upcoming fall flight. The breeding population of ducks in the Traditional Survey Area was estimated at 33.98 million which is just
Delta Analyzes Duck Breeding Report Read More »
Teal hunting season kicks off Sept. 20 and for the first time in nearly 20 years, Texas waterfowl hunters face a shortened early season. The Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Teal Season Forecast For Texas Read More »
Though it does require staying up waaaay past my bedtime, night fishing is loads of fun – and often it’s even more productive than fishing during daylight. There is, however, a long list of additional dangers and risks that go
Tip for Night Fishing on your Boat Read More »
Who enjoys catching sharks? Everyone! Whether you’re a trophy hunter hoping to catch the biggest shark in Texas or a kid ready to tangle with an apex predator, there’s an excellent chance seeing a shark on the end of the
Super-Easy Shark Fishing Read More »
Legal Options for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents Been in a motorcycle crash and don’t know what to do? Millions of riders are in the exact same position every year. One minute you’re cruising down the road on a beautiful day.
Legal Options for Victims of Motorcycle Accidents Read More »
Hunting greater numbers of male deer can slow the spread of chronic wasting disease -CWD- according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Chronic wasting disease is caused by a misfolded protein
New Study Shows Hunting Can Stop CWD Spread Read More »
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken the next step in the rulemaking process for rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule by opening a public comment period. “We are one step
USDA Opens Next Step in the Roadless Rule Rescission Read More »
Most anglers know the classic redfish baits like mullet, menhaden, shrimp, or crabs. But sometimes, it pays to think a little differently or even go strange with your bait choices. When looking for unusual baits some have tried for redfish
Try Strange Baits For Redfish Read More »
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. In addition to listing the species, the Service is also proposing a tailored rule under Section 4(d) of the
Feds Considering Protection of Southern Hognose Snake Read More »
Throughout September, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will host Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes at Texas State Parks and State Natural Areas, and all military, veterans, family and friends are invited to participate. “This will be our third
TPWD Hosting Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes Read More »
Marking a major step toward reducing pressure in an overcapitalized oyster fishery, Coastal Conservation Association Texas (CCA Texas) was instrumental in facilitating the most consequential oyster license buyback round in the state’s history that will reduce harvest pressure and help
CCA Texas Makes Major Donation To Support Oyster License Buyback Read More »
