Have you ever fished for Atlantic tarpon? Want to support the conservation of the Silver King? By completing this survey at http://bit.ly/TarponSurvey your knowledge and opinions will shed light on the health of Atlantic tarpon populations. The insights you share will help […]
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Recent rainfall observed across most of the state has significantly reduced wildfire activity and the potential for large fire growth. Fire environment—weather, fuels and current conditions Over the past two weeks, observed rainfall across the state has significantly reduced wildfire
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When we as sheepdogs make time to go to the range do we train for real-life situations? Or do we shoot from the hi ready at the 5-10 yard line at a blue piece of paper, flat-footed and admire our
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Scott Knudsen. is a lightning survivor, 5th generation Texas cowboy, and inspirational speaker. In 2005, his life flashed before his eyes after being struck by lightning, despite the clear blue skies above him. Since then, Scott has dedicated his life
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Licensed Texas anglers have through Sept. 30 to apply for a limited number of permits to harvest trophy-class alligator gar from the Trinity River in eastern Texas as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application
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Fladry is a nonlethal tool designed to protect livestock from predation by creating a visual barrier to wolves. Fladry may also be effective with coyotes, but large gaps between flags may reduce its efficacy. To address this issue, NWRC researchers
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They are some of the most iconic and unique-looking creatures in our oceans. While some may think they look a bit “odd,” one thing researchers agree on is that little is known about hammerhead sharks. Many of the 10 hammerhead
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Lightning is a random act of nature that can strike at any time of the year, most often during summer months. So far this year, there have been 26 people reported to have been struck by lightning; 12 of those people died.*
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Trout Unlimited has voiced support for legislation that helps modernize the federal leasing system and facilitate responsible energy development on public land. The Leasing Market Efficiency Act introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), would require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to
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Partnership accomplishes significant Redfish Bay habitat restoration project ROCKPORT, Texas – September 2020 – Recognizing that Texas coastal wetland loss impacts everyone, Ducks Unlimited has partnered with Coastal Conservation Association Texas (CCA Texas) and the Building Conservation Trust (BCT), the
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Charter and private recreational fishing captains primarily are conscientious in practicing conservation-smart measures for their business depends on the availability of fish. Most billfishing captains practice catch and release, some also tag and many use non-offset circle hooks. But best
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The phrase “stand your ground” doesn’t even exist in Texas Law and people quote it every day because us as a society have deemed this appropriate. The phrase “stand your ground” is a quote you will hear a lot when
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Texas Fish & Game Editor-In-Chief got his first honors for wildlife conservation work when he was 19 years old. The Sportsman’s Conservationists of Texas honored him with their “Youth Conservationist Of The Year” award and the following year he became
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Deep within the pines of East Texas the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture (ATCOFA) is home to the Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) Lumberjacks. Members of the SFASU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society (SFA TWS) have
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Join Chester Moore as he unveils the mysterious story of an 11 foot 4-inch rattlesnake that got the attention of the New York Zoological Society. He also gives the true story of another massive rattler photo that has been circulating
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In a move welcomed by thousands of American workers, Alaskan communities and the most prolific wild salmon fishery in the world, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) said it found a proposed Pebble mine in Alaska would likely cause
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing regulations to clarify and update its processes for considering exclusions from critical habitat designations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed changes relate to the Service’s recent announcement on the
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Texas is renowned for world-class bass fishing and offers some of the best destinations in the country to reel in the catch of a lifetime. However, Texas also provides anglers with excellent opportunities to reel in a sometimes-overlooked species: crappie.
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Just in time for hunting season, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a series of mentored hunting workshops for first-time hunters looking to learn how to safely and ethically harvest wild game. The workshops will take place at
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