The Fish & Game Playbook: 3 Steps to Pull in More Red & Speck Catches • Spring Turkey: 10 Things You NEED to SUCCEED • Go Big or Go Finesse for Bass • Conservation VS. Coastal Development • A Cheat Sheet for Bowfishing • Profile: TF&G’s Man of Mystery • Plus … Columns, Saltwater Focus Reports and Much More…
ISSUE COVER – March/April 2025 Read More »
IT SHOULD NOT COME AS A SHOCK to any Texas sportsman—or any Texan, period—that water is going to be a critical issue very soon… and already is in a large part of the state. While Texans in north and eastern regions slosh around in an abundance of both surface and groundwater (for now), a large swath of the state languishes under a dome of rising temperatures and unrelenting drought…
INSIDE FISH & GAME by Roy and Ardia Neves Read More »
Drone Sightings I JUST WANTED to say thanks for running that story about drones being used to harass hunters. It’s something I’ve heard about but never seen covered anywhere else. I hunt a lot, and while I haven’t had it
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR March/April 2025 Read More »
THE RECENT DECISION by the Boone and Crockett Club to recognize javelinas in a new big game records category represents a victory for this often overlooked and even maligned Texas native…
EDITOR’S NOTES by Chester Moore Read More »
ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN in my company when conversation turned to fishing recently likely has heard my opinion of cormorants, and it isn’t favorable. I’ve written and spoken unkindly of them for decades now and have no intention of slowing my campaign of education on what they do to Texas fisheries.
PIKE ON THE EDGE by Doug Pike Read More »
THE TEXAS COAST is caught between development and conservation. With sprawling industrial expansions, aggressive land development, and relentless dredging, the delicate ecosystems that support fishing and hunting traditions are under immense pressure…
FEATURE ARTICLE: Coastal Development Vs. Conservation Read More »
BASS FISHING IN TEXAS, with its sprawling reservoirs and legendary lakes, presents anglers with both opportunities and challenges. Whether you’re chasing a trophy largemouth in Lake Fork or navigating the grassy shallows of Sam Rayburn, choosing between giant lures and finesse techniques can make or break your day…
FEATURE STORY: Go Big or Go Finesse? Read More »
TURKEY HUNTING is one of the most adrenaline-inducing pursuits in the outdoors. To be successful, however, hunters need to equip themselves not only with gear but also with knowledge and respect for the bird. Here are ten essentials every turkey hunter should carry into the field, paired with the wisdom of a conservation-minded hunter…
FEATURE ARTICLE: Spring Turkey Hunting Read More »
THE ALARM SOUNDED OFF off and I jumped out of bed. Why not? I couldn’t sleep anyway. After a hot shower with scent away soap, I dressed in my camo and headed to my friend Tom’s house. He was just as excited as I was. “Today is the day…”
BARE BONES HUNTING by Lou Marullo Read More »
LAKE CONROE HAS LONG BEEN celebrated as one of Texas premier big bass lakes, and for good reason. It’s a magnet for Houston-area anglers chasing trophy largemouth bass and other species, making this 22,000 acre reservoir iconic…
FEATURE ARTICLE: Lake Conroe’s Massive Bass Read More »
ARTICLES THAT PROFESS to offer a number of ways to get better at something I care about always attract me. From cooking to running, if it has three or four defined tips, I am going to read it. I honestly think that is why I like writing similarly focused articles about trout and redfish fishing so much. Often a few focused tips can give someone something new to work with, and possibly more importantly, it gets them into a mindset of improvement. The tips, tactics and items are valuable, but getting a mindset of improvement is priceless in mastering whatever you are pursuing…
FEATURE ARTICLE: The Fish & Game Playbook Read More »
TODAY’S OUTBOARDS have the potential to run with about the same reliability as a modern automobile, which is a huge blessing for anglers and hunters. Note, however, the use of the word “potential.” Naturally, to get this sort of reliability out of an engine you have to maintain it properly and follow all of the manufacturer’s recommended regular service…
TEXAS BOATING by Lenny Rudow Read More »
BOW FISHING IS A THRILLING combination of archery, fishing, and hunting which offers those who brave the waters with a bowfishing bow a unique opportunity to target species such as carp, gar, shad, buffalo among other non-game fish species…
FEATURE ARTICLE: Bow Fishing Cheat Sheet Read More »
REAVIS Z. WORTHAM stands as a distinguished voice in the realm of storytelling, seamlessly weaving his talents as a novelist and columnist into an impressive literary legacy. Best known for his critically acclaimed Red River Mystery series and the high-octane Sonny Hawke thrillers,
FISH & GAME PROFILE: Fish & Game’s Man of Mystery Read More »
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (TPWD) asks hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts in South Texas to monitor for animals affected by New World Screwworm (NWS) after a recent detection in Mexico.
The Fish & Game Report Read More »
EARLY SPRING is in the sights of fishermen up and down the coast and we are all anxiously awaiting more and more angling opportunities to slowly begin to pop up. Knowing full well that we have no idea what type of weather conditions we’re going to have from week to week, we are excited about the warm, comfortable days that will be mixed in with some late winter-type conditions…
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Sabine Read More »
WELL, HERE WE ARE AGAIN going into the Spring and hoping for good weather and light winds to help make our time out on the water more enjoyable. But often, it is usually windy this time of year and always seems to be blowing on the weekends when most of us can get out! Springtime brings on some great fishing and the return of lots of people to the bays to enjoy their Spring Break on the water…
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Galveston Read More »
