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December 6, 2022

TPWD Sets Public Hearing On Nighttime Flounder Study

The Coastal Fisheries Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is holding a public meeting in person and online to discuss a new nighttime flounder harvest study. This meeting will answer questions related to […]
December 6, 2022

Public Access Opens For Guadalupe Trout Fishing

Texas anglers have access to a prime location for rainbow trout fishing during the cold weather stocking season through a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) “no fee” public access lease on the Guadalupe River. Camp […]
December 6, 2022

Feds Announce Red Snapper Frameworks

NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule that will implement two framework actions under the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico; Modifications to Data Calibrations (Data Calibrations Framework) and Annual […]
December 1, 2022

CWD Found In Kaufman County TX

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was detected on a high fence release site in Kaufman County. This is the first positive detection of CWD in the county. The white-tailed buck, harvested at a high-fence release site located […]
December 1, 2022

Prairie Chicken Listed As Endangered Species

Following a rigorous review of the best available scientific and commercial information regarding the past, present and future threats, as well as ongoing conservation efforts, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is listing two Distinct Population […]
November 30, 2022

Flounder That Is Brown On Both Sides

Ever caught a flounder that is brown on BOTH sides? The typical flounder is brown on the top and white on the bottom but this one caught by Lake Calasieu guide Capt. Kevin Broussard a few […]
November 30, 2022

Super Rare Black Tiger Captured On Film

In a rare sighting, a majestic black tiger was spotted in Odisha’s Similipal National Park according to India Times. The tiger was seen marking its territory, leaving scratch marks on a tree in the 15-second clip posted on […]
November 30, 2022

Learn The Redfish “Cone Of Vision”

The late outdoor writerEd Holder caught more redfish on topwaters than most have caught in total. In fact, he only used topwaters to catch them. He refused spoons, plastics, etc and he caught reds all the […]
November 29, 2022

Game Wardens Using Drones (Search And Rescue)

Three recent incidents requiring game warden drone support and successful coordination with local law enforcement led to an arrest in east Texas and two rescues of lost individuals in the hill country. On the night of […]
November 29, 2022

Snakes Are Out In Winter!

Snakes in Texas don’t really hibernate. Snakes (as well as turtles and alligators) will come out when the sun shines and the temperatures warm up a bit during winter. Certain snakes however will come out even […]