The investigation into the disappearance and suspected murder of Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie is more than another true crime story. For those of us who spend time on ranches, hunting leases, fishing camps and other remote places, it offers sobering
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For many Texas anglers, late summer is a season of transition. Speckled trout continue roaming grass flats, redfish cruise shorelines and nearshore reefs produce steady action. But for those willing to trade light tackle for heavier gear and spend long
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The Upper Laguna Madre is one of those places that never quite leaves you. Long after you’ve rinsed the salt off your gear and unpacked the truck, you still find yourself thinking about a slick forming over a grass flat,
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Texas is like its own country. With massive geographical boundaries and many unique cultures, Texas is as big and diverse as many nations. For wingshooters, Texas’s hunting diversity is second to none, and it comes with a unique challenge only
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When a woman was attacked by a huge shark in the clear waters of the Caribbean, chaos erupted on the beach. Most people stood frozen, unsure of what to do. Registered nurse Chris Carroll swam straight toward the victim to
He Swam Toward The Shark Attack Part 2: The Aftermath Read More »
When most people hear the words “shark attack,” they picture the terrifying moment an animal strikes. Far fewer think about what happens in the moments afterward—when an ordinary person has to decide whether to run away or dive into danger.
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The New World screwworm outbreak in Texas continues to demand the attention of ranchers, hunters, wildlife managers, and anyone who spends time on the land. According to the latest update from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health
Screwworm Cases Reach 41 Across 15 Texas Counties Read More »
Every September, the familiar whistle of wings over a sunflower field marks the unofficial beginning of hunting season across much of America. For generations, dove hunting has been more than a way to fill a game bag. It has been
Is The Future of Dove Hunting Secure Or In Danger? Read More »
Every Shark Week, one question seems to rise to the surface almost as predictably as the television specials themselves: Could the megalodon still be alive? It’s a fascinating question, and one I’ve been asked countless times over the years. Let
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The recent flash flooding across the Texas Hill Country serves as another reminder that moving water remains one of the greatest dangers outdoors. In just the past two summers, catastrophic flooding has transformed familiar rivers into deadly torrents, prompting hundreds
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Every time you back your boat down a ramp, you’re making a decision that could impact the future of the lake you’re about to fish. Most freshwater anglers are conservationists at heart. We practice catch-and-release, support habitat projects, and want
Clean, Drain & Dry Is Important To Freshwater Conservation Read More »
If you’re planning a bass fishing trip in late summer, you might be making a mistake if your alarm clock is set for sunrise. For much of the South, August and early September can be brutal. Water temperatures are high, pleasure boat traffic is heavy, and bass often seem to disappear during the middle of the day. They’re still there—they’re simply adapting to conditions that make feeding less efficient.
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LAKE JACKSON, TX—Sharks are among the most impressive athletes in the natural world, and visitors to Sea Center Texas will have the opportunity to discover why during the facility’s Shark Celebration on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Most people assume the greatest dangers in the outdoors come from bears, sharks, snakes, or other wild animals. After spending decades exploring remote forests, marshes, islands, and backcountry across America, I’ve learned something different. Sometimes the most unsettling encounters don’t
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Longtime Texas Fish & Game contributor Chester Moore has earned eight First-Place awards at the 35th Annual Press Club of Southeast Texas Excellence in Media Awards, including multiple honors recognizing his ongoing work documenting great white sharks in the Gulf.
Texas Based Great White Shark Documentary Wins Major Awards Read More »
The New World screwworm situation in Texas continues to evolve, with USDA’s latest update showing additional animal infestations and an expanding surveillance effort as state and federal officials work to contain the destructive parasite. As of July 12, USDA has
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AUSTIN – Hunters have an exciting lineup of opportunities and a chance to experience the beautiful scenery of Texas through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The drawn hunts program issues permits to hunters for drawn
TPWD Accepting Drawn Hunt Permit Applications for 2026-27 Season Read More »
Few snakes inspire as much fear and fascination as the black mamba. Capable of moving at remarkable speed across the African landscape and armed with highly potent venom, the black mamba has earned a reputation as one of the world’s
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For decades, the New World screwworm was something many Texans knew only from stories told by older ranchers and wildlife professionals. It was a flesh-eating parasite that once caused devastating losses to livestock and wildlife before being eradicated from the
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Offshore brush piles have long been among the most productive places to catch bass, crappie and other game fish. They provide shade, concentrate baitfish and offer ambush points that predators use throughout much of the year. The challenge has never
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