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November 27, 2023

Jordan Lee Returns To Bassmaster Elite Series

Former back-to-back Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic champion Jordan Lee is headed back to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2024. Lee will return to the Elites via a Legend’s spot in the field, which opened […]
November 27, 2023

Feds Give $20 Million To Snapper Research

The Department of Commerce and NOAA announced plans for $20 million in funding to address the impacts of climate change on red snapper and other reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico, as part of President […]
November 27, 2023

Find These Signs And Find Specks

Although the Gulf Coast has a huge trout population and healthy number of large fish, the habits of truly large trout are still mysterious in many ways. But over the years I have noticed through my […]
November 27, 2023

TPWD Closing Oyster Areas Along Coast

Based on recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)-collected samples showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters, beginning 12:01 a.m. Nov. 27, TPWD will close TX-1 and TX-5 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest. TPWD […]
November 21, 2023

NOAA Denies Petition To Establish Gulf Speed Limit

A huge win for the recreational community occurred on Friday, October 27th, 2023 when the petition to establish a mandatory, 10.5-knot speed limit in the Gulf of Mexico was denied by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration […]
November 21, 2023

RMEF, Partners Commit Big Funds To Migration Corridors

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation committed $400,000 to reinforce its multi-decade partnership with western states on issues crucial to the movement and overall health of elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife species.   “This is […]
November 21, 2023

Ring In The Holidays At Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks is kicking off the holiday season with close to 100 special seasonal activities happening across the state. Starting this month, visitors of all ages can enjoy themed guided walks, crafting events, educational opportunities and […]
November 21, 2023

These Are The Biggest Wild Hogs We’ve Ever Seen

Monster Hogs Tales of gigantic, long-tusked monster hogs prowling the woods of Texas and the American South have been told around the campfire for years. Now game camera and cell phone technology are showing many of […]
November 20, 2023

TPWD Names New Inland Fisheries Director

Tim Birdsong has been selected as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) next Inland Fisheries Division director. Birdsong has served as interim division director since July, following the promotion of Craig Bonds to chief operating officer. “Tim has […]
November 20, 2023

HSM Ammunition Supports Retrieving Freedom

HSM Ammunition of Stevensville, MT recently visited Retrieving Freedom’s Service Dog training facility in Sedalia, MO.   Retrieving Freedom, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to training Service Dogs.  With a primary focus on training Service Dogs […]