People are reporting seeing wild-looking cats throughout America that don’t match with native wildlife. Chester Moore shows that many of these are what can be considered exotic or “designer” cats. Learn about these mysterious and verified cats on this episode […]
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Seagrass beds are crucial ecosystems along coastal areas, especially from the Middle Coast down to Lower Laguna Madre. Here are some tips on how to properly target seagrass beds for speckled trout and redfish. Gearing Up: Equip yourself with the
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A new set of maps that document the movements of ungulates was published today in the fourth volume of the Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States. The maps in this collaborative U.S. Geological Survey report series reveal the migration routes
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $294,714* for a dozen conservation and hunting heritage projects in Missouri and Arkansas. RMEF supplied $80,556 which leveraged $217,158 in partner dollars. Projects range from planting forage, restoring wildlife habitat and
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of two cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in an Edwards County deer breeding facility, marking the first detections in the county. A pair of two-year-old
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has been monitoring a small number of juvenile alligators in the Brazos River at Waco over the past year. Alligators are not abundant in the Brazos, but the river forms part of the western
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Have you ever heard of the Mexican girzzly? They are an interesting part of the wildlife history of not only Mexico but Texas. The Mexican grizzly bear was once found in a vast range, spanning from the southwestern United States
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Based on results from the National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) in Madison, Wisc., Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has confirmed the presence of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in a Jim Wells County black-tailed jackrabbit. This marks the 38th county
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on proposals to prohibit canned hunting and implement trapping standards for mountain lions. Mountain lions are relatively uncommon, secretive animals and have the widest distribution of
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A legal toxicant for feral hogs has been given the green light in Texas for licensed applicators. But there are stories of people using rat poison off the shelf to poison hogs. We talk with an expert on the hog
Feral Hog Poisoning: Are Some Using Rat Poison To Illegally Kill Hogs? Read More »
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) has successfully deployed the second-ever camera tag on a great white shark off the southeast US. Working with charter captain Chip Michalove of Outcast Sportfishing, AWSC scientist Megan Winton was able to clamp the
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Jetty fishing presents anglers with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. From fluctuating tides to the dynamic currents around jetty structures, understanding these elements is crucial for a successful fishing experience. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned angler, mastering
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Forty deer shot and left to lay. That case shocked wildlife law enforcement experts. And so did another case that could have possibly involved the killing and wounding of more than 100 deer. In this special investigative episode Chester Moore
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Mastering the art of topwater fishing for speckled trout requires finesse, timing, and a good understanding of their behavior. Here are some essential tips, including how, and where to fish, along with a comparison of using walkers versus poppers. 1.
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Spoons might not be the first lure that comes to mind when targeting speckled trout, but overlooking them is a mistake. While soft plastics and topwaters dominate most anglers’ tackle boxes, spoons remain one of the most versatile and effective
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A sketchy online report from neurologists at the University of Texas Health Science Center, in the journal Neurology, is getting attention and causing confusion about the human health implications of chronic wasting disease in deer. Caution and accuracy are critical when
Did Men Really Die From Eating CWD Infected Deer? Read More »
While working on a story on great white shark lookalikes, I came across an interesting note. While researching makos, I kept seeing, “up to 19 feet” as length which just boggled my mind. After all, that’s super-sized great white shark
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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) adopted an amended Notice of Intent to hold a Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2024 in northeast Louisiana. The action came during the commission’s April meeting Tuesday (April 9) in Baton Rouge.
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission have approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with the following modifications and clarifications to 2024-25 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Eliminate the Light Goose Conservation Order from both eastern and western
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Shark Photos I’m working on some future content and looking for historic photos of great white sharks, makos and porbeagles that were caught in the Gulf of Mexico. This would also include taxidermy and shark jaws. Looking back at a
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