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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Some marine species can live longer than 100 years. These long-lived, slow-growing species—including whales and sea turtles—can be indicators of the health of marine ecosystems. Their behavior can offer insights into environmental changes or stressors. Long-term research and monitoring of
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Working to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and America’s hunting heritage continues to drive the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s tireless conservation and advocacy efforts as the organization marks its 41st anniversary. Founded by four elk hunters
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Bonefish—revered by saltwater anglers as some of the fastest, most elusive fighters in the ocean—are often associated with the tropical flats of Florida, Belize, and The Bahamas. But did you know these legendary fish occasionally turn up in Texas? While
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Over the years, I’ve followed numerous accounts of elusive wild cats reported across the Lone Star State—from the dense woods of East Texas to the brush country along the border. Every once in a while, though, a report surfaces that
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Texas experienced an increase in hunting accidents with last year, with 18 non-fatal hunting accidents and one fatality reported in the 2024 Texas Hunting Accident Report. “Safe hunting in Texas starts with you,” said Matthew Smith, Hunter Education Coordinator for
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces it has helped secure a 10-year commitment of 200 acre-feet per year of surface water to help conserve Big Cypress Bayou in northeast Texas. The water right, purchased by The Nature Conservancy in Texas
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The 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program powered forward with another excellent bass collection season for the fifth consecutive year. Anglers provided 14 Legacy Class ShareLunkers from nine different public lakes across the state of Texas. Another new waterbody recorded its first Legacy
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The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters. Bag and size limits for federal and state waters will remain unchanged. Regulations for red snapper in
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Via its largest single annual investment in wild turkey research, the NWTF recently distributed $655,447 to nine wild turkey research projects for the organization’s 2024 allocation. Between NWTF funding and partner support, about $6 million will support the nine wild
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Spring marks the start of something special on the Texas Gulf Coast: reefs come alive, baitfish like sand eels swarm the shallows, and hungry speckled trout move in. Matching the hatch with soft plastic baits is key—and while traditional swimbaits
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U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $23 million in grants to support transporting hazardous fuels – such as dead or downed trees – from national forests to processing facilities for timber harvest. Through the USDA Forest Service’s Hazardous Fuels Transportation Program,
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is accepting bids now through May 20 for alligator hunting on certain Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Wetland Conservation Areas (WCAs), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Properties and state wildlife refuges for
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In a major step to expand recreational access to America’s public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced 42 new proposed hunting opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery
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