Few setups are as reliable for catching speckled trout as a popping cork paired with a shrimp imitation. This combination is simple, effective, and versatile — it can be cast long distances, fished over shell or grass without snagging, and […]
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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission passed a Notice of Intent (NOI) to modify the commercial menhaden -pogy- fishery buffers off the Louisiana coast. This action will reduce the existing buffer areas from ½ mile to ¼ mile from the
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The 2025 recreational red snapper season in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, making this the longest federal red snapper season since 2007. Saltwater anglers enjoyed 173 days of offshore red snapper fishing along the
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Recent research shows that more great whites enter the Gulf of Mexico during fall and winter than previously believed. As cooler water pushes into the region, satellite-tagged white sharks are increasingly being documented traveling through the Gulf and along the
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To hunters, springtime in Texas is often viewed as chasing turkeys through hot, humid weather, or hanging up the firearm for a fishing pole. For white-tailed deer, spring represents a time for growth: body growth, antler growth and population growth.
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In Pineville, Louisiana, a wild hog forced its way into a home — a moment of chaos that left residents shocked and reminded everyone how unpredictable these animals can be. The details are unsettling, so we’ll keep them light, but
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Texas’s bays & beaches are vital to our economy and outdoor traditions, supporting millions of jobs and billions in revenue. However, microplastic pollution, especially from local plastic production, can threaten marine life, public health, and our industries. The influx of
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Did you know there is a verified population of feral monkeys in Texas? For real! In our new Halloween special, we venture deep into the dark woods to explore a chilling possibility: could feral primates—escaped or thriving populations of orangutans,
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Have you always wanted to visit a state park but never been? Make plans to visit one of 89 Texas State Parks on Nov. 2! In honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial celebration, everyone
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Across Texas, from the piney woods of the east to the mountains of the far west, a quiet comeback is underway. Black bears once nearly wiped out from the state are returning. It started in East Texas. Game cameras in
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Abundant population numbers and above average rainfall during the summer months is a confidence booster for hunters preparing for the start of the new waterfowl hunting season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicated that teal, gadwall, wigeon, pintails,
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Mysterious ghost lights flicker through the woods of Bragg Road and the Louisiana fields — are they swamp gas, headlights, or something not of this world? The 13 Days of Dark Outdoors begins where science and the supernatural collide. They’ve
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Early fall along the Texas Coast is supposed to bring a hint of cool air and a few north winds to stir the bays. But some years, summer just won’t let go. The tide lines bake under a relentless sun,
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Something unusual has been captured on camera in the Texas wild. A recent video provided by the Skupin family shows a feline with the body shape of a bobcat but the striking spotted coat of an ocelot. The short clip
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On November 7, 1984, David Deuel caught the IGFA all-tackle world-record red drum from the surf at Avon on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. The fish weighed 94 pounds, 2 ounces (42.69 kilograms) and measured 57 inches long with a 38-inch
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AUSTIN— The temperature is finally cooling off, so it’s time to go outside! Fall is the ideal season for warming up by a campfire, telling stories and making s’mores, and Texas State Parks have family-friendly events and programs for all
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Do you have proof that the “Hogzilla” type hogs are real? I’m working on a new project to document monster hogs across Texas and beyond and I’d love your help. If you’ve ever captured photos of massive wild hogs alive
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Along the Gulf Coast, from the marshes of Louisiana to the bays of Texas, a quiet shift is about to ripple through the fishing community. Both states are preparing to enforce their annual flounder closures, temporary bans designed to protect
Flounder Closures Coming Up Read More »
A wild story has been spreading across social media — claiming that Texas game wardens arrested a man for trying to hunt squirrels with his bare hands and teeth near Lake Tawakoni. According to the viral post, the man called
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The outdoor world has lost an icon. Legendary outdoors television host and personality “Cajun Phil” Broussard has passed away. Phil wasn’t just a fisherman or a hunter. He was a voice for the outdoors culture and a man who lived
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