Whether you’re hiking a remote trail, fishing along a riverbank, or stalking game in rugged terrain, encountering a rattlesnake is a real possibility in many parts of North America. These venomous reptiles are an important part of the ecosystem, but […]
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A documentary following the preparation, capture, and translocation of Desert Bighorn Sheep from the Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area within the Trans-Pecos Ecological Region of west Texas to the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, TX. For the first time in
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The Billfish Foundation’s (TBF) International Tagging Initiative provides vital tagging equipment to regions with little or no billfish data, aiding in the expansion of scientific research and promotion of responsible fishing. Over the years, TBF has supplied kits to Asia,
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For the first time in almost two decades, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to its East Texas inventory. The property, comprising approximately 6,900 acres in Anderson County, will become the
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Pan-Seared Sheepshead Recipe Pan-Seared Sheepshead Ingredients: 2 sheepshead fillets (about 6–8 oz each) Salt and pepper (to taste) 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon (half for juice, half for slices) Fresh herbs (like parsley
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Ever heard of the Missing Texas 40? It’s a group of 40 missing people in Montgomery and Liberty Counties which has now extended into as many as 60 along with numerous John and Jane Doe including a body found recently
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In early April 2025, reports emerged of a remarkable crappie catch at Toledo Bend Reservoir, sparking excitement among anglers and fishing enthusiasts-and it was touted as a record. As the story goes an angler from Louisiana was said to have
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation raises its voice to honor those who freely give of their time and talents during National Volunteer Week. It especially celebrates its thousands of volunteers from coast to coast who plan and execute RMEF big
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend
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Jetties — those long, rugged granite outcroppings pushing into the Gulf of Mexico — are some of the best fishing spots on the Texas coast. Built originally to stabilize shipping channels and break the force of waves, they’ve evolved into
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According to Fox San Antonio, a devastating explosion occurred on April 23, 2025, around 7:30 a.m., involving a workboat docked at Taylor Bayou within the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area. The incident happened shortly after the vessel was refueled. As
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement agents cited 13 people for alleged turkey hunting violations during the opening weekend of the 2025 turkey hunting season. Turkey season opened statewide on April 5. On April 5, agents cited: Preston
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted a project dedication earlier this week to celebrate the completion of the groups working together on two wetland enhancement projects at Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Multiple corporate
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The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) applauds Senators John Curtis – UT-(R), Tim Sheehy – MT (R), John Hickenlooper – CO (D), and Alex Padilla – CA (D) for introducing the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) in the United States Senate. This
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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
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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
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