We published a story recently on sightings of tiny adult whitetails. It began with Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore’s family accounts of tiny bucks in San Saba County. His father and uncle saw them in the 1970s. Reader Dusty Brown shared his
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Hen Houses are the most cost-effective tool to increase mallard production. Targeted to areas of the highest mallard breeding density, Delta Waterfowl Hen Houses consistently boost nest success to more than 60 percent. In areas where ground-nesting mallards typically achieve
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Many anglers dream of catching a Goliath grouper. TF&G contributor Capt. Derek York did that and got to talk about it with TF&G columnist Paul Fuzinski. Here’s their exciting story. Also check out Paul’s new documentary Flying Upstream.
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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 November 30 of each
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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 Stamp or an electronic
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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.
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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 members in-need. The PHW
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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 of over 30 years
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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 events of redfish, tarpon
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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 Coast (Galveston Bay and
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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 of experimental populations of
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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, the 2023 CCA Texas
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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, 82 percent of people
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Ducks Unlimited and the University of Texas at El Paso are looking for waterfowl hunters to actively participate in a duck research effort to help conservation groups better understand the genetic makeup of birds across the country. The new duckDNA
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Flooding is the most frequent severe-weather related threat and the costliest natural disaster in the United States. To improve flood warning communication and help emergency managers prepare for and respond to flooding, the National Weather Service (NWS) has begun to
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Three friends join up in southern Oklahoma on a fishing journey that sees them pursuing rainbow trout, bass and other beautiful fish of the region.
Flying Upstream: Chasing Rainbows & Bass From OK To TX Hill Country Read More »
The U.S. Congress has passed the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act (H.R. 5110) meaning the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Archery in Louisiana Schools (ALAS) and school hunter education programs will continue to be federally funded once
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is releasing the final revision of the Red Wolf Recovery Plan to guide recovery efforts for “America’s Red Wolf.” The original recovery plan for the Red Wolf was approved in 1982 and was revised in 1984
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On Saturday, October 14, an annular eclipse will pass over the state from Midland/Odessa to Corpus Christi, with 17 Texas State Parks along its path of greatest eclipse visibility. Visitors planning to visit state parks along the path are highly encouraged
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The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is excited to announce the 2024 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest is open for submissions. The Fish Art Contest, which is accepting entries until Feb. 28, is part of an international
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