In a move that’s sending shockwaves through Texas’ conservation and outdoor communities, House Bill 4938 has been introduced by Rep. Pat Curry (R-Waco) — a bill that would abolish the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) altogether. If passed, this […]
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For the 19th year, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting the state’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) tournament in Belton. The competition, March 25-26 at the Cadence Bank Expo Center, provides more than 5,000 students from
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A recent story has stated there are no great white sharks in the Gulf. I respectfully disagree and have been writing about great whites in the Gulf for 20 years. The story in question has three key points: The Gulf
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As the prairie pothole region’s breeding grounds thaw, Delta Waterfowl’s Predator Management trappers have begun work to increase duck production and boost the hatch in the PPR, an area known as “The Duck Factory” because of its importance to continental duck populations.
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Many of the wild sheep conservationists of today picked up their interest in bighorn sheep by reading magazines like Sports Afield where outdoor writing icons like Jack O’Connor would write about their adventures in the mountains. Is there anything similar
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)’s Inland Fisheries Division stocked nearly 27 million fish comprising 17 different species, sub-species or hybrids in Texas public freshwaters during 2024. Roughly 7.9 million of these were stocked in rivers, ponds, and lakes associated
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In a move that has sparked widespread debate, Texas State Representative Pat Curry of Waco has introduced House Bill 4938, proposing the abolition of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The bill aims to redistribute TPWD’s responsibilities among other
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The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour heads March 21-23 to Lake Ray Roberts near the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Ray Roberts Lake State Park’s — Isle du Bois Unit is the designated boat launching site for
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The CCA Texas State Board of Directors and the CCA Texas Management Committee recently approved $4,458,928 in funding for conservation efforts along the Texas coast. This funding will support a range of initiatives, including oyster license buyback, fish tagging research,
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The Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act was reintroduced to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) are leading the reintroduction in the House, while Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Michael Bennet
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The red drum or redfish as we like to call it is a fish of many names. Most anglers in Texas and Louisiana call it “redfish”, but some call it “channel bass” in parts of Florida. I thought it would
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The mako is the fastest shark in the sea and one of the most mysterious. They have recently received full protection from harvest and are the subject of a major study at the Center for Sporfish Science & Conservation at
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The Gulf Council will host a virtual meeting beginning at 6:00 PM EST on March 31, 2025, to gather feedback on proposed changes to the vessel position data collection program for the federally permitted Gulf shrimp fishery. This action aims
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Carl “Bud” Rowland’s speckled trout from 2002 has stood as the Texas state record trout for 23 years. Caught on fly in the Lower Laguna Madre, the 37-inch behemoth weighed in at a jaw-dropping 16 pounds. But as we move
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Swamps are popular places for hunting, fishing and camping. Swamps are also a place where many crimes are committed and where many missing people simply vanished. In this captivating episode of the Dark Outdoors podcast, renowned author and adventurer Lyle
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Spring Breakers who waited until the last minute to plan an outdoor adventure, don’t fret; Texas State Parks still have day-use and overnight availability for anyone still looking for an outdoor adventure. “Spring is a special time to get outside,
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O.H. Ivie increased its Legacy Class largemouth bass total to three on Thursday as the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season heads into its final month. O.H. Ivie launched the year on Jan. 2 with its initial Legacy Class Lunker of 2025 followed
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Turkey hunters can expect to see an abundance of two-year-old gobblers and jakes setting the stage for an increase in male harvest in 2025. Most of Texas experienced a bump in production and recruitment in 2023 and 2024, meaning hunters
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Texas coastal waters are filled with these hard-fighting, excellent-tasting fish that get little respect despite their outstanding attributes. Sheepshead congregate in large numbers at our jetty systems, and right now is an excellent time to catch them as they begin
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Gulf Great White Sharks, is committed to inspiring and educating children about the ocean and its incredible creatures. That’s why it’s partnering with Wild Wishes® to bring shark educational gift packages to children who are facing challenges such as depression,
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