Texas Fish & Game

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October 11, 2022

TPWD Names New Exec. Director

David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. was named executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department today at a special meeting of the TPW Commission in Austin, Texas. Yoskowitz is currently the senior executive director and Endowed Chair […]
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October 11, 2022

Wild Sheep Foundation Partners With Navajo Nation

The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) welcomed the Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife as a new Affiliate. “Our Chapters and Affiliates represent a driving force for wild sheep conservation efforts on the ground,” said Gray […]
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October 11, 2022

ADVOCACY ALERT: Closing Reefs in Ayres, Mesquite, and Carlos Bays to Oyster Harvest

From Texas Parks and Wildlife “Summary: The proposed amendment would close reefs in Ayres, Mesquite, and Carlos Bays to oyster harvest.” More from Texas Parks and Wildlife: “The Mesquite Bay complex, including Mesquite, Carlos, and Ayres […]
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October 6, 2022

A Much Needed Look At Boat Ramp Etiquette (Video)

FlatsWorthy is a leader in matters of etiquette between all users of the resource. It begins with launching your boat. Everyone wants to enjoy the resource. These suggestions can reduce potential friction on and off the […]
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October 6, 2022

Lead Tackle Restrictions On Federal Land-ASA Comments

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) released a final rule announcing the prohibition of lead fishing tackle on certain National Wildlife Refuges that are being opened to fishing. The American Sportfishing Association issued the following […]
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October 6, 2022

NWTF Expands Forest Conservation With USDA

Building on 20 years of partnerships and collaborative conservation, the NWTF and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are bolstering their joint agreement for the National Forestry Initiative (NFI). The new five-year agreement will provide $7 […]
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October 5, 2022

Youth Coastal Fishing Bill Introduced In Congress

Legislation has been introduced in Congress to provide opportunities for youth to enjoy the outdoors. The Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2022 was introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Reps. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) […]
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October 5, 2022

Free-Ranging Elk Photographed In Hill Country

A few weeks ago, we put out the word for free-ranging elk photos in the Texas Hill Country. This is the first shot we got. It’s from Kennth Johnson and he got this near Rock Springs, […]
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October 4, 2022

Mysterious Water Deaths & Dangerous Secret Outdoors Groups

Strange, water-related deaths have plagued police investigators around the nation for more than 20 years. They fit a bizarre profile and show up in public waterways, where anglers spend their time. It’s something people who spend […]
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October 4, 2022

CWD Confirmed at Limestone County Facility

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) discovered Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer breeding facility in Limestone County. This marks the first positive detection of the disease in the […]
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