Drifting Through Redfish I could not believe my eyes. An acre-wide patch of water southwest of the Galveston Jetties churned and boiled with great fury. For a moment it seemed as if a nuclear submarine was surfacing, concern for national security […]
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Bass fishing on the main body of reservoirs gets overlooked-especially in transition zones from shallow to deep. That is spots that quickly go shallow to deep. Bass pros understand the importance of fishing the main lake but most rank and
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Though redfish are year-round hitters, with the warmer weather, there is even more potential for some action-packed fishing in Texas. Captain Chris Martin, owner of Bay Flats Lodge in San Antonio, provides his best tips for successful half shell fishing.
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Bass fishermen as well as in the know panfish experts all use flipping and pitching strategies. Being able to put a lure into specific pieces of cover at close range and have them land softly is crucial in attempting to
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The first time I ever heard of the Power Pole it was while fishing around seagrass beds in Lower Laguna Madre in South Texas. The target was speckled trout and we were able to approach the grass beds and then
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the opening of a 60-day public comment period regarding an “enhancement of survival” permit application associated with a proposed Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) for the monarch butterfly on energy and
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Helping Texas Wild Sheep Texans can help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in its wildlife conservation efforts through their purchase of the new Desert Bighorn Sheep conservation license plate, available now. The new plate sells for $30/year, with $22 going
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Saving America’s Wildlife The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 brought protected status to dozens of then-dwindling North American animals. Among the first listings were the red wolf, black-footed ferret and ivory-billed woodpecker. It would be hard for hunters nowadays
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Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchors announced that it will become the presenting sponsor for the inaugural Camp Mack Big Fish Tournament. This annual, year-round competition will target largemouth bass and black crappie in the Chain of Lakes watershed between Lake Tohopekaliga
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It does not happen often, but when everything falls into place when you go hunting for turkeys, it’s the best. And when Chester Moore decided to try his luck with those eastern turkeys from New York State, I told him
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Illegal Wildlife Trade The illegal trade in wildlife risks instability in range nations; fuels an organized, international network of criminals who also deal in arms, people and drug trafficking; and threatens the very future of treasured animals such as lions,
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Offshore Outboard The Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore® offers the extreme of power, toughness, integration, and convenience. Using cutting-edge industry technology, Yamaha has created a true game-changer in the outboard motor market. The V8 XTO has 5.6-liters of thrust and features
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The gray wolf, an iconic species of the American West, had all but disappeared from landscape in the lower 48 states by the early 20th century. Now it roams free in nine states and is stable and healthy throughout its
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“Dad this fried chicken is great! I’m going to get some more,” exclaimed my 12-year-old daughter Faith. “That’s not chicken kiddo. That’s the eastern turkey I shot when I was in New York Wednesday,” I replied. “Ooh gross!” she said
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Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is now accepting entries for its annual hunting and photo awards. Winners will be recognized at the HSCF Annual Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention, January 24-26, 2020. The HSCF hunting awards celebrate HSCF member experiences
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World class bass fishing, shopping, live music and a variety of outdoor activities are coming to Texas’ most iconic bass fishing lake for the third annual Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest (TBTF) benefitting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department May 2-6. Lake
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Duck And Dove Dates Texas wingshooters can begin marking their calendars for the 2019-20 hunting seasons, with minimal changes over last year’s schedule. That includes duck and dove seasons. The only change from last year to upcoming migratory game bird
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After finding more than 18 species of fish during a recent sampling trip on the Llano River, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries staff are encouraged to see fish populations rebounding following historic flooding in October 2018. “In
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Texas remains vigilant in monitoring and testing for chronic wasting disease, with no reported spread beyond existing containment zones over the last 12 months. However, the discovery of CWD in a free-ranging whitetail near the perimeter of the disease containment
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The rain has finally slowed down, and spring is upon us. The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the grass is growing.Pollen is everywhere! When I see this pollen, I immediately think about fishing. I love to bass fish in
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