CCA Texas, FlatsWorthy and numerous committed conservation groups sent a letter to the chair of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission about issues regarding Texas oyster reefs. Read the full letter below. November 11, 2021 The Honorable Arch H. “Beaver” […]
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Division has selected 21 projects to be supported by the new Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP). The program, which launched in June 2021, is primarily funded by the purchase of
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There’s no such thing as a “fish story” when you’ve got pics to back you up. Gone is the age of the “one that got away“– because you’ve got Instagrammable proof. The fish in Texas are happy to oblige you
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will close red snapper fishing in state water November 15. In January 2022, TPWD will reopen red snapper fishing in state waters while federal water will remain closed until the summer. Under an
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During that transition from summer to fall, the fish can be super stingy and hard to figure out, but one pattern I have found to be pretty consistent is punching grass. What to look for: When punching, you look for
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Anglers have more spots to search for the perfect catch at Belton Lake thanks to some recently installed artificial reefs and habitat structures. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Waco and Forth Worth Inland Fisheries Districts partnered with multiple organizations
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I started pre-fishing three weeks before our big tournament as part of the Montgomery ISD (MISD) Fishing Team. They weren’t the best practice days but also could have been worse. We were having boat problems at the time as well.
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The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) recently acquired 4,714 acres of coastal habitat along Halls Bayou and West Galveston Bay in Brazoria and Galveston Counties, to be named The Chocolate Bay Preserve. The preserve will be forever protected as open space and natural habitat.
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AUSTIN — With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through
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AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has selected the winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts. The winners were selected in a random drawing from 145,585 entries and the 14 lucky individuals have been notified. More than
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department biologists have recommended the following special trout regulations. *Past emergency rule provisions *3 fish bag limit *17 to 23-inch slot limit. No fish over 23 inches. *From Laguna Madre north through East Matagorda Bay. *Rule
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TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Rucks issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Aaron Martens: “The entire MLF family is deeply saddened by the passing of Aaron Martens, who fought
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Swimbaits are some of the most effective lures for trophy-sized largemouth bass. The Doragon Minnow from Matzuo is a unique hard-bodied swimbait that gives super lifelike action and allows for use in different styles of retrieve. Check out our video
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Texas Fish & Game Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore has been profiled for his award-winning work by the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT). BTT member and wildlife journalist Chester Moore won first place for “Radio Talk Show” category in the Press Club
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The Texas speckled trout fishery is at a crossroads. Bag and size limits have been on a steady course of change for 15 years and the mega freeze event of 2021 caused serious damage in parts of the Middle Coast
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The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) is pleased to report that The Bahamas is poised to significantly expand coastal habitat protections, which include important bonefish habitats. The Government recently designated 40 new marine protected areas encompassing over 5.2 million acres
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Corporate and conservation partners are coming together to enhance wetlands on Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to improve wildlife habitat and water resources in the Trinity River Basin. Ducks Unlimited, working in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), will
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In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all day-use visitors Sunday, Nov. 14. “The dedication, sacrifice and service displayed by the women and men that serve in our
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Did you know for the last 20 years there has been a contingent of commercial anglers wanting to make the redfish a commercially harvested species again? To look at where the future of redfish is heading, it is necessary to
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Recruiting has come to high school tournament Bass fishing. For 41 years the National Scouting Report (NSR) has helped athletes get opportunities to play their sport in college. Now NSR will be mentoring and promoting high school anglers that have
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