Beach areas in the unincorporated areas (Bolivar Peninsula) of Galveston County have been reopened. The beaches will continue to be heavily patrolled by law enforcement to ensure social distancing requirements are being adhered to. The unincorporated beaches will continue to
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Continuing the Trump Administration’s significant efforts to increase recreational access on public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced today a historic proposal for new and expanded hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 2.3 million acres
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Turkey hunters are familiar with the “Grand Slam” which is the quest to take the eastern, Osceola, Rio Grande, and Merriam’s turkeys. Did you know there was a fifth turkey subspecies in the United States? This podcast digs deeply into
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Texas State Parks will begin reopening for day use on Monday, April 20. All state parks that can reopen will be open for day use only. Advanced day-use reservations are required. Reservations will be taken starting at noon on Sunday,
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Rhinoceros are not just animals of savannah and desert as we established in the first two installments of this series (Pt. 1, Pt. 2) on rhinos of the forest. These great animals inhabit moist forest and even highland areas in Africa
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AUSTIN— The Texas Outdoor Family (TOF) program is leading the #TexasOutdoorFamilyCampIn, a month long online initiative encouraging families to learn outdoor skills together. This series, taking place through April, will culminate in a backyard or indoor camp-in throughout the state
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These are notes from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department game wardens. This is Hawkward A Hardin County game warden was at the Beaumont District Office when he received a call from the manager of the local Office Depot store. The
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Hogzilla. That is the name bestowed upon a huge hog killed in 2004 by Chris Griffin on Ken Holyoak’s hunting preserve. As the story goes, the hog was 12 feet long and weighed 1,000 pounds. This sensational story circulated on
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What is the most remote location in Texas? The answer will probably surprise you. Have you ever wondered what is the most remote spot in the United States? Well, if you have you will want to join Chester Moore and
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The National Rifle Association on Wednesday applauded U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Aurelia Skipwith’s proposal to expand hunting and fishing opportunities nationwide by 2.3 million acres. This expansion would be the
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Join Chester Moore as he talks with Brett Prettyman, Communication Director for Trout Unlimited’s Science, Western Water & Habitat and Headwaters programs. Learn about the four native trout species in Utah, the thrill of pursuing them as part of Utah
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AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season opens Monday, June 1, 2020 for a projected 63-days in federal waters. Red snapper fishing is open year around in state waters. The season length is based on historical landing data, last
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AUSTIN— O-M-G is right, O.H. Ivie, about an hour east of San Angelo, has produced the fourth and final Toyota ShareLunker “Legacy Class” entry over 13 pounds during the final weekend of the 2020 donation season March 29. Angler James Maupin from
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The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and welcomes public comments on whether the agency is still needed and ideas to improve its operations and services. The Texas Sunset
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COVID-19 hit right as turkey season was opening throughout the nation. By far the nation’s most popular spring hunting activity, it has taken a big hit as some states have closed down turkey hunting opportunities (Washington) and others have barred
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Monster Hogs Tales of gigantic, long-tusked monster hogs prowling the woods of Texas and the American South have been told around the campfire for years. Now, game cameras and cell phone technology are showing many of these stories to be
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AUSTIN—At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. The Texas Parks
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The National Rifle Association, along with other pro-hunting organizations, sent a letter to governors of all 50 states on Friday urging them to keep public lands open for hunting and fishing during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Now, perhaps more than ever,
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As COVID-19 the coronavirus causes unprecedented closures of national borders, access to areas and facilities, animal rightists are using it to attack hunters and anglers. In a shocking report, Chester Moore details how three states have made statements noting fake
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COVID-19-the coronavirus has caused historic lockdowns of access to countries, states and communities around the world. And while the human risk should be the first priority, there is huge concern for an impact on wildlife. This is the first in
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