Texas Fish & Game

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November 1, 2023

$6,000 Reward For Info On Poached LA Bear

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced a reward totaling $6,000 for information that would lead to an arrest about a Louisiana Black Bear that was found with a fatal gunshot wound in West Feliciana […]
November 1, 2023

The Era Of The Real Super Trout

Early in my career I pondered whether we would see truly massive speckled trout along the coast that resulted from special stockings. This was when genetic tinkering became a real thing for largemouth bass and research […]
October 31, 2023

Gulf Council Alters Amberjack Season

After hearing a summary of public comment received, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework Action that considers modifying the recreational closed season and the commercial trip limit.  The Council […]
October 31, 2023

TPWD Releases 2023 Deer Season Forecast

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists expect deer hunters statewide to have plenty of opportunities to fill freezers this season thanks to widespread, improved habitat conditions. “Overall, the 2023-24 deer hunting season is expected to […]
October 31, 2023

TX Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1

Per regulation, the Texas commercial and recreational public oyster harvest season opens Nov. 1 and closes April 30, 2024. In an effort to protect and restore oyster reefs showing signs of environmental stress, many shellfish harvest […]
October 31, 2023

“Exploring Bowhunting” Event Set For Nov. 11

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with Brazos Bend State Park on Nov. 11 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about hunting […]
October 26, 2023

These Animals Are Super Scary

Last year we looked at some of the world’s scariest animals and the response was great, so I thought it would be fun to look at some more creatures that inspire goosebumps during this Halloween season. […]
October 26, 2023

What Will TPWD Do On Trout Regs?

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission meets Thurs. Nov. 1-2. This meeting comes after several meetings in October to solicit angler opinions on speckled trout regulations. Trout are not currently on the agenda, but will they […]
October 26, 2023

Elk Habitat Gets Big Boost

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $3,754,957 in grant funding to enhance nearly 5,000 acres of habitat for elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, turkey and a host of other wildlife species. “Arizona is […]
October 26, 2023

El Nino To Drive Winter Weather

This year, El Nino is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years, driving the outlook for warmer-than-average temperatures for the northern tier of the continental United States, according to NOAA’s U.S. […]