The Billfish Foundation maintains the largest private tag and release database in the world, with 260,000 records by 150,000 anglers. In 2020 alone, TBF anglers and captains tagged, released, or recaptured 7,000 billfish and tuna across the world. Of […]
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You either love them or hate them. Snakes are by far the most polarizing creature in Texas wild lands with a majority on the hate side, and a few of us loving them. The fact is, snakes should be respected
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Ever wonder how a big fish gets big? It obviously takes age and genetics, but there are other factors that anglers can learn that will help them figure out where and how to catch the biggest of any particular species. Let’s take a look
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In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week set for May 22-28, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds Texans to be safe and vigilant this upcoming Memorial Day weekend and all summer long by following the law and taking
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Outfitting your next outdoor adventure just got easier. CalcuttaOutdoors.com now offers a wide range of established, performance-driven, innovative brands for all anglers. To celebrate the launch of our their new website Calcutta Outdoors are giving a $500 gift card and
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized a Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioner, a game warden and a wildlife biologist during today’s meeting for their contributions and efforts supporting the agency mission. Jeanne Latimer Received Special Recognition as Texas
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This years’ CCA Texas STAR Tournament has kicked off and us running through 6 p.m. September 6. The 2021 STAR will have a different look than what Texas anglers have seen before. Due to the effects of Winter Storm Uri
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Last week, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) commended members of Congress led by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) to advance H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, despite opposition from the current House Speaker. House Democrats on the Rules
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Some of the most insidious creatures in Texas are small in stature but produce Texas-sized stings. For starters, nothing frightens me more in the wilds of Texas than bees, particularly the deadly Africanized “killer” bees. These bees are spreading and
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Whether you’re looking for a new way to enjoy the outdoors or are simply interested in harvesting your own food, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) wants to help people interested in hunting get started by offering a chance
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The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is pleased to announce a return to full operational status. Due to the public health situation, TFFC, located in Athens, had limited operations and visitor services since March 2020. During the pandemic, in anticipation of
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Such forecasting is critical in preparing communities in the storm’s path to help minimize the loss of life and the long-term repercussions of damage to critical infrastructure such as airports, communications networks, roads and power grids. The research, published in the
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To help facilitate the conservation of Texas’ most vulnerable species, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recently updated the list of Texas Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). The list is a core element of the Texas Conservation Action Plan, and is
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With fatalities on Texas waterways up 40 percent in the first quarter of 2021, Texas boaters are being urged to take boater education before heading to lakes and rivers this Memorial Day. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is launching a
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Tired of wrestling tree limbs or plastic pipes when it comes to making your fishing brush piles? As anglers we have all done it at least once and a lot of us do it every year. But making and sinking
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Have you ever dreamed of catching one of the super-sized speckled trout of the Lower Laguna Madre? The region not only produced the Texas state record but has produced many lifetime dream catches for anglers from Texas and beyond. Listen
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It is currently four months until early teal season and roughly six months until waterfowl season in Texas begins. If you have a dog that you would like to take hunting, now is the time to get started with your
Time To Evaluate Your Hunting Dog Read More »
During my first two years of turkey hunting I have learned a ton, but one of the best parts of it all is the incredible people I’ve met along the way. Chasing thunder chickens is daylight and dark from hunting
Epic Turkey Hunt With a Suppressed Shotgun! Read More »
Ever wonder why Laguna Madre produces so many big trout? Get the answer to this question and much more on the second of the Speckled Trout Saga series of the Higher Calling Gulf Coast podcast. Dr. David Mckee returns three
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Giant largemouth bass are a rare commodity. They are the desire of anglers from around the world, and few places are actual trophy destinations. Lake Conroe is one of the elites. Last February, Conroe native Scott Stephens caught a massive
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