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 bays, contains ecologically important […]
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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 water and ensures everyone
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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 statement from Vice President
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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 million in funding for
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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.) and Donald McEachin (D-Va.),
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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, TX. That’s not only
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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 their time on the
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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 county. As part of
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To date, the U.S. has seen more than 50,000 wildfires resulting in nearly seven million acres burned in 2022. Organizing resources and crews to fight wildfires is an enormous undertaking. Today, more than 15,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel are
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will host a meeting of its Law Enforcement Technical Committee (LETC), in conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Law Enforcement Committee (LEC) at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk Hotel in
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Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever are pleased to announce Thomas Janke as the new Texas state coordinator. In his new role, Janke will be responsible for the management of programs and field staff in Texas under the umbrella of The Habitat
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Even though the U.S. Department of Agriculture has now reversed its ill-timed Sept. 2 ban on importing game birds taken in Canada, waterfowl hunters throughout North America could still be impacted by the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza in
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced more than $37 million in investments to improve vital recreation infrastructure located on national forests and grasslands. These investments are made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which devotes unprecedented resources to
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Have you ever seen flounder hitting with your own eyes but they were keyed in on something VERY specific and ignored what you had to offer?. Sometimes you have to adapt to the situation and even use some unusual bait
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In March of this year, the 1st Circle Hook Workshop of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) commenced. The goal was to analyze “scientific information regarding different circle hooks sizes and their effectiveness at mitigating bycatch and target species with
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For many reasons, the fastest-growing segment in the hunter/conservationist community today is women, and as mentioned in my May 2022 article in FishGame.com: The Outdoor Nation, I’m the Chair of the Wild Sheep Foundation’s (WSF) Women Hunt® (WH) Committee and
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Trout Unlimited, Grand Teton National Park, Bridger Teton National Forest, and Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced today completion of the final phase of the collaborative Spread Creek Fish Passage Project. To tell the story of the incredible local partnerships
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You might say Keith Poche channeled Frank Sinatra, because the pro from Pike Road, Ala., absolutely did it his way en route to a three-day total of 37 pounds, 12 ounces that won the St. Croix Bassmaster Central Open at Red River presented
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Cambridge, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Nutria Eradication Project (CBNEP) announced at an event at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge today that Maryland is now free of the exotic, invasive nutria. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Department of
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A new law in California that prohibits the advertising of firearms to minors had unintended consequences on the sporting community. But, thanks to productive conversations between Ducks Unlimited staff and the Governor’s office, much-needed clarity has been provided on the
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