In response to the growing concern about the New World screwworm, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a webinar on June 9 to provide more information to agricultural producers and the public. AgriLife Extension experts will be joined by Texas A&M […]
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NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. The
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds the public that high-water temperatures, extended cloudy weather and storms may lead to inland (freshwater) and nearshore marine fish kills in waterways across the state. Fish kills should be reported to the
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Fifty years ago, a 25-foot mechanical shark named Bruce forever changed the ocean. When Jaws hit theaters in June 1975, it became the first true summer blockbuster, grossing over $470 million worldwide—a staggering amount at the time—and turning beachgoers into
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May 27, 1:20 p.m. — Texas Game Wardens and the Grapevine Police Department have Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, the suspect tied to the death of Ava Moore in custody. We are thankful for the help of fellow law enforcement officers
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The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) and many others in the hunting, conservation and ranching communities are concerned about a recent outbreak of New World screwworm in Mexico that is quickly moving north towards the U.S. This parasite is devastating to
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The House of Representatives passed the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act (H.R.167), legislation led by Congressman LaHood (R-IL) to facilitate partnerships between state agencies and non-liable third parties to clean up abandoned coal mines. Under federal law, non-profit organizations who had
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Bonefishing is more than just a sport—it is a storybook of memories, traditions, healthy competition, and importantly, change. But what happens when the only data we have to understand these changes are just the stories themselves? How do we track
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Optimal surf trout fishing conditions occur when the water is clear and green to the beach, with calm seas and light winds. These conditions often follow several days of stable weather. Early mornings, especially during an incoming tide, are ideal
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The Boone and Crockett Club recently voted unanimously to expand the boundary for Shiras’ moose to include the state of Nevada. The distribution of moose in the western United States was updated in 2015 to include northeast Nevada and management
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Congress’ decision to remove a problematic public-lands sell-off provision from the House reconciliation bill is a testament to the overwhelming outcry and the leadership of Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.). The provision, added to the bill in a late-night maneuver, would
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved more than $6.8 million in grants, funding 24 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state. The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) supports recreational trail construction, renovation and acquisition through grants funded
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The Gulf Council will meet at the Council Office, in Tampa, Florida located at 4107 W Spruce Street, Suite 200, Tampa, Florida on June 3 – 4, 2025. The meeting will convene each day at 8:30 AM, EDT and is
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The historic Indian Lodge, nestled within Davis Mountains State Park, has completed its extensive remodel and is now open for reservation. This historic and treasured West Texas retreat was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s and features
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The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is a native mammal found throughout much of Texas, including the coastal regions. While they are generally elusive and nocturnal, sightings have been documented across the state, including on Padre Island. Distribution in Texas American
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A few years back, after countless hours on the water and more than a little luck, I stumbled onto something unusual—something that felt like the edge of a mystery waiting to be unraveled. It had to do with flounder feeding
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Louisiana turkey hunters once again enjoyed a banner year in the recently completed 2025 turkey season, harvesting more than 3,500 birds for the second consecutive year, according to Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reported harvest data. A total
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and partners today announced $2.2 million in grants to reforest legacy mine lands, improve forest habitat management for birds, implement riparian buffers on agricultural lands and restore aquatic connectivity in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
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For outdoor enthusiasts in Texas and beyond, the wilderness offers solitude and sport—but also potential risks from encounters with underground illegal drug trafficking. From national forests to coastal waters, criminal organizations have increasingly used remote public lands and waterways to
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed a Secretary’s Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, following an executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump. The renaming honors 12-year-old Jocelyn
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