Editor’s Note: In today’s e-newsletter we goofed on running an older release on the snapper issue.. When we caught the mistake, we decided to give out this information again that red snapper are back in the STAR tournament and anglers […]
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Governor Greg Abbott signed, HB 1927 – a “constitutional carry” bill – into law, making Texas the 21st state to allow responsibly-armed Americans to carry concealed handguns without a permit. The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) commended Texas Governor Greg Abbott for
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Nearly 59 million hectares of forests—an area larger than mainland France— have regrown since 2000, according to a new analysis published today by Trillion Trees, a joint venture between World Wildlife Fund (WWF), BirdLife International and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).
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June is Great Outdoors Month and #TeamPublicLands at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presents our top five list to get you outside. There are so many great activities, we hope to pique your interest. America’s public lands, including national wildlife
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Since 1971, a special group of law enforcement officers have been responsible for the safety, security and protection of the natural jewels in Texas and those who visit them. In 2021, Texas State Park Police celebrate a half-century of serving
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For the second year in a row, Abu Garcia pro Hank Cherry used professional bass fishing’s biggest stage to show the world what it means to fish to win. Equipped with Abu Garcia rods and reels, Cherry faced off against
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The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has applauded the final passage of House Bill 1927, NRA-backed legislation that allows law-abiding Texans to carry a handgun for personal protection without paying a tax or obtaining a license from
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WATCH: CCA Texas Advocacy Director Shane Bonnot uses multiple tools and methods to demonstrate how to REMOVE the tag from a tagged redfish before you release it and claim your prize. Remember, this year’s CCA Texas STAR Tournament Inshore Division
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South Padre Island offers diverse fishing opportunities for anglers looking for a different, more exotic scene for species like tarpon on the Texas Gulf Coast. Join Higher Calling Gulf Coast host Chester Moore has he talks the many fishing options
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DOA Lures founder Mark Nichols knows a thing or two about speckled trout. Having created numerous lures that have caught literally millions of trout from Florida to Texas including the DOA Shrimp and DOA Bait Buster, Nichols is as meticulous
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Trout Unlimited and Fly Fishers International have entered into a formal conservation partnership, consummating the collective conservation focus of each organization to greater substantive effect. The agreement formally recognizes and acknowledges the shared conservation commitments of TU and FFI on behalf of
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The eyes of the fishing world will be on Lake Ray Roberts June 11-13 for the 51st Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk. It will be the third time bass fishing’s world championship event will be held
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For the second straight year, safety concerns over Covid-19 have forced cancellation of the annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey. The spring survey, which has been conducted every year from 1955 to 2019, is used to monitor the status
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Laterally compressed with an elongated, sloping forehead, the lookdown gets its name from just that; this fish looks down at its own nose in a snobbish manner. Despite their nickname, lookdowns do not hold themselves to a higher standard when
Boating incidents statewide surpassed last year’s Memorial Day weekend numbers in almost every category according to officials with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD).. “The increase in boating safety incidents over the Memorial Day weekend is attributed in part
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AUSTIN— Find adventure with friends and family this summer at a Texas State Park. Two new features, now available on the Texas State Park Online Reservations webpage, make it easier than ever to plan spontaneous camping trips. Visitors can now see and
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The Angler Qwest 820 Pro Fish-N-Cruise is not your grandfather’s pontoon boat. Designed for serious fishing as well as family fun, anglers can outfit it for maximum fishing potential. Specifications *Deck Size 8′ x 19′ 2″ *Pontoon Length 20′ 4″
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Sabine Lake is the northernmost bay system on the Texas Coast. Situated near Port Arthur on the Louisiana border it is a solid trout fishery. Join Chester Moore on Higher Calling Gulf Coast as he gives seven tips and locations
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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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