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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The early teal season has opened and runs through Sept. 27 in Texas. Projected weather conditions on the plains show the best hunting should be the last 10 days of the season as more birds are pushed down by cool
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509 dams are planned or under construction within protected areas At least 1,249 large dams are located within protected areas More than 500 dams are planned or under construction within protected areas, according to a new study published in Conservation Letters. These
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Reader Charlie Hennigan sent in these images of a black whitetail he encountered near Luling, TX. Most accounts of these deer come from social media and taxidermists. At first glance (on my iPhone) I thought it was a chocolate-phase fallow
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Whitetail are the most abundant deer on the planet with more than 20 million in America and introduced populations in Finland and New Zealand. There is little evidence of hybridization with others deer species but with one exception. Mule deer.
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If you could schedule a hunt during a 7 day cycle that produces more big bucks than any other time in most of Texas, would you? Well, there is still time. Since the advent of the youth-only season we at
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TBF In 2020 This year has brought immense changes around the world, but The Billfish Foundation’s (TBF) dedication to conserving billfish and enhancing recreational fishing opportunities remains steadfast. A few actions TBF has advanced this year follow. Advanced discussion with
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Reader Barry Williams submitted this story about finding a body on a fishing trip after reading our story on human dangers in the woods. Several years ago, I had access to Bud Lake, a body of water adjacent to a
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Safari Club International and the National Rifle Association recently celebrated the end of six years of litigation regarding elephant and lion trophy import permits—the result of which was a victory for hunters. Despite the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in D.C. ruling
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A law that got little fanfare passed in Texas in 2019, giving a major victory to gun owners who lease homes as tenants. We thought it was worth reviewing due to its impact on many Texans. The measure, House Bill
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Taking a step beyond honoring the greats in the sport of bass fishing, the Board of Directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame announces the Hall has awarded four conservation grants this year to contribute to the mission of
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After passing on the Assembly floor, Senate Bill 1175 , a bill that had serious ramifications for hunters died before a concurrence vote could happen on the Senate floor in California. The unexpected demise of SB 1175 ended the relentless
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In international conspiracy that profited from drug trafficking and the illegal wildlife trade including shark finning operations and conspired to hide the illegal nature of the proceeds has been shut down in a multi-agency law enforcement operation. Initiated by the
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Ducks Unlimited (DU), an organized dedicated to wetlands and waterfowl conservation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Public Lands Council (PLC) and Safari Club International (SCI) to outline the groups’ shared
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NOAA-supported scientists have determined this year’s Gulf of Mexico “dead zone”— an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life — is approximately 2,116 square miles, or equivalent to 1.4 million acres of habitat potentially
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing changes to regulations regarding harmful or potentially harmful fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. The proposed changes significantly reorganize the existing rules to enhance accessibility, meet the changing needs of the regulated community,
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AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will begin the Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process on September 1. This year’s opening date is a change from the August 15 date that was in place when the drawing
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Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) announced that it has received a grant $45,239 from The MidwayUSA Foundation in support of HSCF’s youth and shooting sports education and outreach programs. The MidwayUSA Foundation has been a long-time supporter of HSCF’s youth
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Can you carry a gun while wearing a mask? Legal Heat, the nation’s largest firearms training firm, guides readers through the regulations of masks and concealed carry with Phil Nelsen’s informative article. With the flood of information and opinions on
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Teal season is just about here. Although you will have to manage the hot weather, snakes, alligators, and mosquitoes, teal hunting can be some of the best and most exciting hunting that the Texas Gulf Coast has to offer. Here
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