Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, located in the state of Nuevo León, less than 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. This is now […]
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Inks Lake State Park in Burnet and numerous partners Oct. 11 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting”. With the help of TPWD Game Wardens, Operation Game Thief, Texas
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Whitetail deer hunters heading to blinds for the archery-only season should experience another great opener this year. Bucks during this time of year gather in bachelor groups and provide plenty of hunting opportunities before the rut kicks off. Texas began
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Across Texas—and beyond—young people facing critical illness or the loss of loved ones are finding healing and hope through nature. Higher Calling Wildlife, founded by conservationist and Texas Fish & Game Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore, runs the award-winning Wild Wishes® program,
Where Wildlife Meets Hope: A Mission Every Outdoorsman Can Stand Behind 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
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Success in Texas surf fishing starts with learning how to “read” the water. Along the Gulf coast, sandbars and troughs shape the movement of fish. Breaks in the sandbars create cuts—darker, calmer lanes where baitfish and predators travel. These are
Learn These Surf Fishing Secrets Read More »
The 2025-26 hunting season has kicked off with a great start to dove season for hunters across the state. However, hunters should be aware of changes before entering the field. Expanded Digital License Options Starting this season, hunters have new
New Regs & Requirements For Hunters This Season Read More »
Flambeau has done it again. This company has proven to be one of the top companies for innovations for the outdoorsman. Their new hard shell Formula Bow Case is no exception. It has many features that have never been seen
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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
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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 »
