Florida has always been looked at as the state that foreshadows saltwater fishing regulations for Texas. It has been written what happens in Florida will happen in Texas in 5-10 years-especially for trout. Let’s take a look at how speckled […]
TX Vs. Florida: Which Has Strictest Trout Regs? Read More »
It started as a trickle—pet Burmese pythons, brought to Florida by exotic animal enthusiasts, sometimes released into the wild when owners could no longer care for them. At first, it seemed harmless. But Florida’s subtropical climate proved welcoming, and the
Hunting Pythons-Can They Make It In Texas? Read More »
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
Keys Bonefish Survey Results Released Read More »
The Billfish Foundation (TBF) and BFD (formerly Bluefin Data) have teamed up to create an exciting new opportunity for the future of billfish and pelagic species conservation. Together, they’ve integrated BFD’s electronic logbook application, VESL, with TBF’s Tag & Release
Pelagic Groups Simplify Reporting Read More »
In the quiet stretches of rural America, safety often rests squarely in the hands of the people who live there. With sparse law enforcement coverage and long response times, many rural residents have taken personal responsibility for their own protection.
Self Defense Options For Vehicle & Campsite Use Read More »
Thanks to a successful, decades-long effort by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, lake trout have been restored to Lake Champlain. As a result, the wild population
Service Does Major Lake Trout Restoration Read More »
A devastating boating accident during the second day of the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational on April 16, 2025, at Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama has claimed the lives of three individuals and injured three others. The incident
Boating Accident Claims Three AT MLF Event Read More »
Recent testing has detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in mammal species including foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats collected in Deaf Smith, Hansford, Lubbock, Ochiltree, Parmer and Randall Counties. These detections resulted from a collaboration between Texas Parks
Avian Influenza Found In Texas Mammals Read More »
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Tim Timmerman and reappointed Bobby Patton to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for terms set to expire Feb. 1, 2031. The appointment will be in effect at the next Commission meeting May 21 and 22.
Abbott Appoints New TPWD Commissioners Read More »
Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) congratulate the appointees to several key leadership positions in the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These positions will help drive key support mechanisms
AG Dept Gets New Conservation Leadership Read More »
Even though most of the continent’s ducks won’t start laying eggs until April or May, Delta Waterfowl’s Hen House contractors are working throughout the winter to ensure mallards have more safe nest sites this spring. Delta plans to add 2,100
Hen House Program Expanded Read More »
Bank fishing for redfish is a rewarding and accessible way to catch these powerful inshore fighters without needing a boat. Whether you’re wading the flats, casting from a marsh bank, or fishing along a jetty, here are five practical tips
Bank Fishing Tips For Redfish Read More »
In the heat of July 1916, Americans fled the sweltering cities for the cool comfort of the New Jersey shore. What awaited them, however, was not relief—but terror and many believe it was the work of a bull shark. On
Was the Bull Shark Behind The Real “Jaws” Attacks? Read More »
The State of California, the Round Valley Indian Tribes, Russian River water interests, and salmon and steelhead advocates signed a new agreement in principle that clears the way for fish recovery and sustainable water sharing in the wake of the
Trout Unlimited Applauds Eel River Agreement Read More »
A new collaborative publication reports that the Andean Condor population in Ecuador is more endangered than previously documented. Without prompt intervention and a comprehensive conservation strategy, the Andean Condor faces risk of extinction in Ecuador in the near future. This
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Looking for some serious fishing fun? Then try pond fishing for bass this spring. It’s a great time to catch big fish and get in on lots of action. Try these five tips to score more on big bass in
Five Tips For Pond Bass Fishing Read More »
After hearing public comment and recommendations from its Reef Fish Advisory Panel, the Gulf Council took final action on a Framework Action to increase the lane snapper minimum size limit. The Council chose to modify the commercial and recreational minimum
Gulf Council Makes Move On Lane Snapper Read More »
A federal judge in Brooklyn today sentenced two men for trafficking protected birds and eggs into the United States in violation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Dr. John Waldrop of Cataula, Georgia, was ordered to pay a $900,000 fine
Massive Rare Bird Trafficking Operation Busted Read More »
The Gulf of Mexico is home to some of the most iconic billfish species in the world: sailfish, blue marlin, white marlin, and broadbill swordfish. These sleek, powerful predators are prized by anglers and play a vital role in the
A Look At The Gulf’s Four Billfish Read More »
Spring has returned and that means it’s time for catfish angling at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across the state. The program provides friends and families with the opportunity to reel in catfish close to home
Catfish Stocking Back At Neighborhood Ponds Read More »
