A viral social media graphic claims two tagged great white sharks—“Kara” and “Alyssa”—are moving toward the Texas coast. It’s spreading fast, and at first glance, it looks believable. There’s a map, named sharks, and specific locations along the Gulf. But
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In Texas, everything’s bigger, practically everybody has a great hat, and a successful hunt is often won or lost before you even chamber a round. This is a region where the geography is as challenging as the game, the primary “bucket hole” for a productive trip is probably going to be where you spend the majority of the time, not the wildlife itself.
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Quicksand is one of those outdoor dangers people tend to dismiss as Hollywood nonsense. It brings to mind old movies and exaggerated survival tales, not something you’d expect to encounter on a normal hike, hunt, or fishing trip. That assumption
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If you’re chasing speckled trout (spotted seatrout), you probably already look for the obvious stuff—bait flipping, birds working, or fish blowing up on the surface. But a lot of times, trout don’t make it that easy. Some of the best
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AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the following changes to 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations The South Zone dove hunting season structure during the first segment will include an
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CCA Texas has submitted comments on TPDES Permit No. WQ0000447000 and has called for a public meeting. Additionally, CCA Texas submitted letters to Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (District 18) and Representative J.M. Lozano (District 43), requesting that they also call
Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2025. The angler with the most 2025 catch awards was Charles Dewey of
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J.B. Thomas Reservoir in West Texas got back on the board March 24 with not one but two Legacy Class ShareLunkers, boosting J.B. Thomas’ total to four during the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season. These Legacy Class fish also increased the
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There’s a point every year when things begin to shift offshore along the Texas coast. It’s not dramatic, and it doesn’t happen overnight, but if you spend enough time on the water you can feel it. The cold, inconsistent days
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The Aransas Bay Complex is a different animal than the upper coast. It’s not about muddy water, long drifts, and covering miles hoping to stumble into fish. This is a thinking angler’s system—clear water, defined structure, and fish that make
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Whether it’s throwing deer hair bugs tight to cover or drifting small flies through pressured water, the whole idea is trying new things until something clicks. Largemouth bass are fascinating on the fly for the same reason a lot of
The Museum of the Gulf Coast in Port Arthur, TX will host an exciting, family-friendly event celebrating one of the ocean’s most fascinating predators during “Great White Sharks in the Gulf Family Day” on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m.
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A new report titled, “Conservation Economy in America: A Snapshot of Total Fish and Wildlife-Associated Direct Investments and Economic Contributions,” reveals that fish and wildlife conservation generates substantial economic benefits. According to officials with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), gederal, state, local, and nonprofit contributions combined
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There’s something exciting about launching into a stretch of water you’ve never fished before. It might be a windswept flat along the middle coast, a tannin-stained East Texas reservoir, or a winding river channel that disappears around a bend you’ve
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There’s a number that still hangs over Texas bass fishing. 18.18 pounds. That fish, caught in 1992 from Lake Fork by Barry St. Clair, didn’t just set a record—it set a standard that everything since has been measured against. More
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As temperatures begin to rise, activity on Texas lakes, rivers and coastal waters is increasing. Texas Game Wardens are reminding paddlers to prioritize safety while kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding. “Paddling is one of the best ways to experience Texas waters, but
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The Galveston Bay Complex isn’t something you learn in a day, or even a season. It’s a system you grow into. A place that reveals itself slowly, one tide, one shoreline, one subtle pattern at a time. It’s not just
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Early spring along the Texas coast doesn’t arrive with fanfare. It eases in quietly, almost reluctantly, carried on longer afternoons and a slightly warmer breeze that softens the edge of winter. To the casual observer, not much has changed. But
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The federal government plans to open previously established Closed Zones (to longlining) off South Carolina, the East Coast of Florida, and in the Gulf on April 2, 2026. However, this action will only proceed if the proposed Amendment 15 to
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Late spring-early summer bass fishing can be a rollercoaster. One afternoon you might find fish cruising the shallows in the backs of coves and smashing anything that moves. Then a north wind blows through overnight, the temperature drops ten degrees,
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