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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Good news for hunters! Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists anticipate an exceptional white-tailed deer season this fall. The 2024-25 archery-only season kicks off Sept. 28 and hunters should expect to have good harvest numbers and opportunities for quality
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We’re talking about the First Annual National Brian Sowers Legacy CRAPPIE Tournament and Scholarship Dinner happening October 4th and 5th in East Texas. The voice of Crappie fishing, Brian Sowers, was known by many anglers as he participated and ran
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As Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff begin the process of moving historically native desert bighorn sheep back into the Franklin Mountains this October, they captured “Bob”, a domestic non-native goat, to minimize the risk of disease transmission to
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)’s Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP) supplies funding for projects that develop and increase shoreline and bank fishing access as well as restore and enhance fish habitat in Texas’ public inland waters. The HAAP
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Mysterious water-related deaths on Austin’s Ladybird Lake have frightened many over the last year. While officials deem most of the deaths as drowning, many are suspicious there is something else going on. Get links to the show via Apple Podcasts,
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Duck numbers are up, and wetland habitat conditions have improved over important portions of the key prairie pothole region. The breeding population of ducks was estimated at 33.99 million, a 5% increase over last year, according to the 2024 Waterfowl
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After a sultry summer, thank goodness meteorological fall is here with its more comfortable temperatures to come and fall colors! Stay up to date and be prepared by using National Weather Service (NWS) safety tips and infographics. And help spread the word by
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Biloxi, Mississippi, August 19-22, 2024. Three new Council members, Juan ‘John’ Sanchez, Troy Frady, and Jason Osborne, and two returning Council members, J.D. Dugas and Billy Broussard, were inducted for a
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The Nilgai Antelope is one of the most sought-after exotic species in Texas. According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, nilgai are native to Pakistan and India, and they are truly unique animals. “Male nilgai stand between 48 to
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On August 20th, members of the recreational fishing community once again joined federal agencies tasked with overseeing fisheries management for the summer gathering of Fisheries Community and Federal Agency Network, or Fish and Feds for short. Led by the American Sportfishing Association, Fish
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