The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) today released its 2026 Waterfowl Population Status Report. This report contains results from surveys and population estimation methods conducted by the USFWS, Canadian Wildlife Service and numerous state and provincial partners. The estimate
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A new executive order signed Sept. 17 could eventually bring significant changes to recreational saltwater fishing, including new opportunities to turn decommissioned offshore oil and gas structures into artificial reefs. The order, “Restoring American Saltwater Angling and Recreation,” also addresses
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I’ve seen some enormous feral hogs over the years, but a boar recently taken in Southeast Texas is on another level. A Texas hunter killed a massive black-and-white boar that tipped the scales at 725.8 pounds. And this isn’t an
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When Texas anglers think about snook, they usually look south. The Lower Laguna Madre is unquestionably the center of Texas snook fishing, but these tropical game fish aren’t confined to the southern end of the coast. Snook occur much farther
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Hunter Nation, Inc., the nation’s leading grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to preserving America’s hunting heritage, celebrated President Donald J. Trump’s landmark Executive Order taking the first step towards delisting the Gray and Mexican wolf from the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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When you head off the beaten path for fishing, the differences between remote and local destinations become clear. Longer drives often involve rougher access roads, greater distances from emergency services, and unreliable cellular coverage. Unlike common marina launches, you must anticipate unknowns such as limited fuel stops and challenging launch sites. Planning for the specific demands of remote trailering is necessary to reduce risks and ensure a smooth trip.
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GULF COAST — On Sept. 8, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists began receiving reports of a red tide bloom off of the coast of Galveston. Staff with TPWD Kills and Spills Team (KAST), who investigate fish and wildlife
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OUTDOOR RECREATION is becoming less about choosing one activity and more about exploring a range of experiences. Someone who spends a weekend fishing may also spend the next weekend kayaking. A person who enjoys paddleboarding might become interested in tennis, while a skater may discover that other board sports offer a completely different way to enjoy movement and the outdoors.
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FOR MANY PEOPLE, spending time outdoors begins with a familiar activity. It might be fishing from a favorite shoreline, hunting a familiar piece of land, hiking a wooded trail, or simply spending a morning around a lake. But learning a new outdoor sport can change that experience in an unexpected way. Instead of simply visiting nature, you begin paying closer attention to it.
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When most anglers think about protecting the ocean from plastic, they probably picture picking up bottles on a beach or removing discarded fishing line from the water. They probably don’t think about the box an outboard motor comes in. But
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Frank Mundus knew a thing or two about catching big fish. The legendary Montauk charter captain became famous for catching enormous sharks and is often associated with the inspiration behind Quint in Jaws. But later in his life, Mundus became
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September is not when most Texas anglers think about the fall flounder run.
That’s exactly why I like fishing for them then.
The famous flounder migration toward the Gulf peaks much later in the fall, but migrations don’t happen all at once. Flounder begin moving in stages, and the first push can occur in late August and September as fish that spent the summer in marshes, bayous and backwater systems begin working their way toward larger bodies of water.
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PLANNING AN EARLY MORNING trip to your favorite hunting stand or fishing spot? There’s nothing quite like filling up your thermos, loading up your truck with gear and heading out for miles into the backcountry. The thing is… Most people pack everything for the trip. And nothing for the drive.
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A man walked outside his Texas home and discovered a huge cat inside his chicken coop. It wasn’t a bobcat, and it didn’t look like a mountain lion. The animal he described looked like an African lion. That encounter is
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Teal hunting season opens Sept. 19 with a nine-day early season for the second consecutive year. The 2025 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Canadian Wildlife Service estimated the blue-winged
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A wave does not have to come from a hurricane or major storm to become dangerous. Along the Texas coast, enormous vessels move through ship channels every day, and anglers and boaters have reported encounters with massive, unexpected waves in
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AUSTIN — The 2026-27 hunting season has kicked off successfully with the dove opener across Texas on Sept. 1. However, hunters should be aware of regulation changes before entering the field. Licenses Changes Updated identity verification rules are now in
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Some wildlife crimes are difficult to comprehend. Years ago, I traveled to a location where someone had illegally killed a buffalo, cut its head off with a chainsaw and left the rest of the animal behind. I had heard about
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Fall doesn’t arrive on Lake Conroe with one big cold front and suddenly turn everything into an autumn fishing pattern. It comes in stages. September can still feel like the middle of summer in Southeast Texas, and even October can
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Manatees are synonymous with Florida, but Gulf Coast boaters need to understand these huge, slow-moving marine mammals don’t always stay there. During the warmer months, Florida manatees can travel westward along the Gulf Coast into Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, with
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