Texas Fish & Game

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October 12, 2023

Flounder Closures Coming

Anglers are reminded that closures to the flounder fishery in multiple fisheries are coming soon. First up is Louisiana. An annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder from October 15 through […]
October 12, 2023

Duck Stamp Modernization Act Passes House

Delta Waterfowl applauds passage of the Duck Stamp Modernization Act (H.R. 2872) by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The bill provides U.S. waterfowlers with the flexibility of possessing a physical Duck […]
October 12, 2023

Top Tips On Layout Boat Hunting

Ever considered hunting dogs on big water in a layout boat? The open water of bays and reservoirs poses special challenges. This video will help you master this type of hunting.
October 11, 2023

Project Healing Waters Helps Veterans

Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. (PHW) program in Georgetown, Texas has been re-established. This dynamic program will serve to provide physical and emotional recovery and rehabilitation to the area’s Veterans and active duty military service […]
October 11, 2023

Bison Is Good For the Earth And For You

The National Bison Association encourages consumers to claim bison as their earth-friendly, regenerative protein choice. Why? Because bison are “Regenerative by Nature”. ™ This is exemplified by the results of Kansas State University’s recently published findings […]
October 11, 2023

LA Makes Moves On Pogy Fishery

The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has passed a Notice of Intent (NOI) to amend rules to the menhaden fishery regarding the buffer zone and spill reporting. (Editor’s Note: The pogy/menhaden fishery is linked to large bykill […]
October 11, 2023

Updates On TX Red Tide

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department officials have issued new updates on fish-killing red tides. October 4-6, 2023 For questions and information about the human health effects of red tide, please contact your local health department. Upper […]
October 10, 2023

Black Footed Ferret Restoration Moves Forward

As part of ongoing efforts to conserve the endangered black-footed ferret, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, coordinating with multiple Native American Tribes and the Arizona Game and Fish Department, finalized a rule expanding the reintroduction […]
October 10, 2023

A Letter From the Texas STAR Tournament Director

What a crazy ride for Texas fishing in 2023! What started out as a normal summer quickly transformed into a blast furnace of unfavorable conditions all along the coast, and anglers were challenged to adapt. Nevertheless, […]
October 5, 2023

Leaving Leaves Can Benefit Wildlife

A National Wildlife Federation survey found that most people (72 percent) know that fallen leaves and leaf layers are beneficial to wildlife and biodiversity, yet only 25 percent are leaving their leaves where they fall. Thankfully, […]