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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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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