The Vietnam War was a conflict marked by dense jungles, relentless heat, and an enemy that often seemed to vanish into the wilderness. But for some U.S. soldiers, there were moments when the enemy appeared to be something altogether different. […]
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There’s an almost magical window when flounder fishing turns downright electric—and for me, it’s during tropical‑storm tides. Believe it or not, on three different occasions, I’ve experienced the best flounder fishing of my life—all while storm‑tides muddied the bays and
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity River.
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When audiences think of Jaws, one character looms as large as the shark itself: Quint-the grizzled fisherman with a vendetta. His raspy sea songs, harpoon in hand, and final showdown with the great white became a part of pop culture.
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Texans now have a faster, easier and completely anonymous way to report fishing, wildlife (poaching) and boating violations—putting the power to protect our natural resources right at their fingertips. Operation Game Thief (OGT), Texas’ wildlife crime-stoppers program, has launched Tip411—a
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Cobia Boats, a division of Maverick Boat Group and a leader in premium center and dual console fishing vessels, is proud to announce the launch of the all-new 245 Center Console, a versatile, ocean-ready vessel that delivers the ideal blend
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Soon Texans will have a new spot in the Hill Country to explore thanks to the latest Texas State Park land acquisition in Uvalde County. Bear Creek State Park is 1,720-acres and located less than a mile from Garner State
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Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season. Spring population surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found mourning dove numbers continue to trend near historic highs. Combined with strong
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added bonuses for winners as it opens entries for this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts, offering some of the best hunting opportunities on Texas private ranches and public lands. This year, for the first
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For hunters tired of devices losing charge during long sits, Texas Hunter presents the Universal Power Shelf, a versatile charging solution designed to fit almost any blind. This compact unit includes: Dual USB ports for multiple device charging Integrated green
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In a major win for wildlife conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced it will pause use of the controversial “blanket 4(d) rule” and initiate steps to rescind it over the next 14 months—a key objective of a
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When it comes to chasing redfish along Texas bays, marshes, and surf, few techniques beat fishing live bait. Shrimp, mullet, and croaker remain favorites — but how you rig them often makes the difference between a long day of casting
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Few snakes spark more debate around Texas fishing holes and bayous than the cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus). Found across much of the eastern half of the state, this heavy-bodied pit viper is one of North
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As Suzuki Marine continues to add more models to its popular Stealth Line family of outboard motors, even more Lone Star State anglers and outdoorsmen are going into “Stealth Mode” with their boats. So, what’s Suzuki’s Stealth Line all about?
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When August heat bakes the bays and marshes, many anglers think the trout bite fades with the dog days. Truth is, some of the best speckled trout fishing of the year happens in late summer if you know where to
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During the ninth round of the Commercial Oyster Boat License Buyback Program, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat applications and purchased 112 commercial oyster licenses. The 112 purchased licenses represent a 21 percent reduction of
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will offer fully digital options for all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types when 2025-26 licenses go on sale Aug. 15th. In March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will launch a new series of paddling trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas, recently designated the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas. The Lost Frontier Reach, Mid Lake Run, Palo Gaucho and
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NOAA-supported scientists announced this year’s Gulf of America “dead zone” — an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life — is approximately 4,402 square miles, 21% smaller than estimates from early June and the
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Asher Watkins, 52, a Texas ranch broker and prominent big-game hunter, was fatally gored by a Cape buffalo during a guided safari in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. The fatal incident occurred on August 3 while Watkins was tracking the animal
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