The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of southern flounder, from October 15 through November 30 of each year, is approaching. This statewide closure for Southern Flounder is for all sectors and all gear types, including any […]
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A Montana man was sentenced today to six months in prison for committing two felony wildlife crimes — a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and substantively violating the Lacey Act — as part of an almost decade-long effort to
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If you purchase an Electronic Federal Duck Stamp through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) license system, you are no longer required to have the physical stamp signed and attached to your license. The e-Duck Stamp on your license is
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The Coast Guard interdicted five lanchas and seized 900 pounds of illegally caught fish in federal waters off southern Texas, Sunday. Boat crews from Coast Guard Station South Padre Island and Coast Guard Cutter Edgar Culbertson, in coordination with Coast Guard
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Texas anglers are sometimes caught off-guard by the unusual and often large prey items speckled trout are found consuming. These opportunistic predators, though typically feeding on shrimp and smaller baitfish, have been documented eating unexpected meals such as large crabs,
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In U.S. national parks, the wilderness can be both awe-inspiring and dangerous. According to experts like Randi Minetor, some of the most frequent causes of death include drowning, falls, and exposure to extreme elements. Predators, such as bears and alligators,
Deaths Rising In America’s National Parks Read More »
I’ve spent countless hours in some of the wildest places in North America, and over the years I’ve encountered everything from alligators and mountain lions to sharks and venomous snakes. But one threat that continues to surprise people is the
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The advancement of the Indian Buffalo Management Act out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs reaffirms bipartisan support of Tribal sovereignty, self-determination and capacity building for bison restoration on Tribal lands. “Tribes and Indigenous communities have long demonstrated
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Texas’ 2024 archery-only hunting season for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and mule deer has kicked off and will run through Nov. 1. Before Texans start filling their freezers, Texas Game Wardens have some tips for hunters to keep in mind before
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and anglers for
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Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold a subdivision
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will have launched a newly updated paddling trails website The revamped website is designed to give paddlers in-depth information and innovative tools to make the most of their adventures on the water. “Whether you’re
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The regional management plan of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) sheds light on an often-misunderstood aspect of speckled trout behavior: feeding. It shows that one researcher examined stomach volumes and concluded that spotted seatrout fed more heavily in
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On Sept. 23, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation received a response from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opposing SAF’s motion for preliminary injunction in our lawsuit to rescind a CDC rule restricting the importation
CDC Continues to Wrongfully Claim Power to Limit Dog Imports Read More »
A forgotten book details strange tales of harrowing encounters with alleged primitive tribes in the 1960s and 80s in the Trinity Bay area near the Galveston-Houston area. Check out this creepy and interesting show on the latest episode of Dark
Strange Tales of Trinity Bay: Lost Tribes, Strange Survivalists or Something Else? Read More »
Flounder Revolution is seeking conservation-minded flounder fishermen. And from Sept. 24 through Oct. 4 we’re making a special offer. The general rule is all anglers who catch, release and photo flounder 20-23 inches get the Catch, Release & Conserve Award
Program Makes Special Offer For TX Flounder Anglers Read More »
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold a virtual informational meeting to update the public on the Red Wolf Recovery Program, including revitalized recovery efforts for the species, the status of recovery efforts in the eastern North Carolina Red
Feds To Host Virtual Red Wolf Recovery Meeting Tonight Read More »
Fifty years ago, an outdoors magazine stirred excitement with an article about an alleged 11-foot rattlesnake, a giant among giants. We have a special video about this snake on this clip below. And there’s a wild story of how two
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Just how big do great white sharks gets? In a conversation with Dr. Megan Winton from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Chester Moore asks about the maximum size for these apex predators.
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AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Law Enforcement Division is proud to announce that Texas Game Warden Captain Jennifer Weaver has graduated as a member of the 291st session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National
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