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October 19, 2023

Texas State Parks Ranked Best In Country

exas State Parks received the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management Wednesday morning. The National Gold Medal Award Program is governed and administered by the American Academy for Park and […]
October 18, 2023

Elk Receive Big Help In Eastern US

Help is on the way for elk, ruffed grouse, woodcock, turkey, whitetail deer and many other wildlife species across the Great Lakes and Appalachian States. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock […]
October 18, 2023

This Move Could Save Many Redfish

Louisiana’s redfish – and anglers seeking them – may no longer be competing with the Gulf’s industrial menhaden fishery in nearshore areas, thanks to a Notice of Intent (NOI) adopted by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on […]
October 18, 2023

Turkey, Habitat Conservation At A Grassroots Level

The wild turkey decline isn’t limited to the boundaries of a state; it is a complex issue that is happening on a larger scale. Likewise, other conservation issues don’t end where a new state begins – […]
October 18, 2023

Plucking Perch In Style

There are few things more fun than catching a mess of bluegill, longear sunfish or other hard-fighting, good-tasting fish that fall under the category of “panfish”. Texans typically call them all “perch”. Pursuing them on a […]
October 18, 2023

Scouting Deer Sign For Good Stand Locations

Need to set up a new stand? How close should you set up your stand in relation to rubs and scrapes? Check out this great instructional piece for the National Deer Association.
October 18, 2023

Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Celebrates 2023 Inductees

It was a banner night for the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. With more than 275 people gathered inside the White River Conference Center, including Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, the Hall of Fame on September 28th […]
October 17, 2023

TFG Reader Shares “Micro Deer” Story

We published a story recently on sightings of tiny adult whitetails. It began with Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore’s family accounts of tiny bucks in San Saba County. His father and uncle saw them in the 1970s. Reader […]
October 17, 2023

Hen Houses Save Mallards

Hen Houses are the most cost-effective tool to increase mallard production. Targeted to areas of the highest mallard breeding density, Delta Waterfowl Hen Houses consistently boost nest success to more than 60 percent. In areas where […]
October 17, 2023

Catching Goliath Grouper

Many anglers dream of catching a Goliath grouper. TF&G contributor Capt. Derek York did that and got to talk about it with TF&G columnist Paul Fuzinski. Here’s their exciting story. Also check out Paul’s new documentary […]