NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are proposing to rescind the joint regulatory definition of “habitat” finalized in December 2020. The U.S. FWS is also proposing to rescind their regulations governing critical habitat exclusions under section 4(b)(2) […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing changes to the management regulations for Mexican wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) in the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area (MWEPA) in Arizona and New Mexico under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species
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Waterfowl hunters are gearing up across the state in anticipation of opening day. In an effort to avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean,
Duck Hunters Can Halt Spread of Invasive Plants Read More »
Do you need a basic rod and reel combo for all species for a special kid in your life? Well, then you need to check out this combo from South Bend outfitted with no-knot technology.
A Rod & Reel Combo For All Species Read More »
Have you noticed coyotes getting bolder in their approach to people in urban areas and even in thew wild? This is an issue we first tackled on these pages in the May 2005 edition in an article entitled, “Coyote Attacks
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The Tag & Release Program is the cornerstone conservation program of The Billfish Foundation. Created in 1990, it was established to remedy the large gaps in knowledge of billfish life history. As a result, it has created the largest private
Dreaming of Catching And Taggling Billfish? Here’s How To Get Involved Read More »
The National Wildlife Federation applauds the introduction of the bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). The bill will establish a permanent program within the Department of the Interior to develop and promote Tribal ownership
A Look At The Indian Buffalo Management Act Read More »
With millions of ducks in the Central Flyway and promising conditions in many parts of the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists suggest these factors could indicate a good waterfowl season is ahead for Texas Hunters. For the
What Are Biologists Saying About Coming Duck Season? Read More »
Coyotes are the most common large predator in the United States. With populations everywhere from Yellowstone National Park to Central Park in New York City, they are highly adaptable creatures. In fact, the Navajo people have a tradition that coyotes
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Texas Fish & Game Editor-In-Chief won big at the Press Club of Southeast Texas awards Excellence In Media Awards Saturday night. He took first place in open column category for his “Meeting Ted Bundy In the Woods” column for Texas
Moore Wins Big At Press Club Awards Read More »
Harmful algal booms (HABs) are a global concern that threaten human and aquatic ecosystem health and can cause severe economic damages. Algal toxins are produced by certain species of algae and microscopic water plants called phytoplankton and can cause acute
Project To Identify Harmful Algal Blooms Read More »
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say hunters can expect an exceptional 2021-22 white-tailed deer season. The statewide white-tailed deer population is estimated to be around 5.4 million deer and while it is down slightly from previous years, fawn
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Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to a variety of family-friendly Halloween-themed events at state parks across Texas that are guaranteed to provide a witchy good time. Activities range from educational conversations on creepy crawlies and nocturnal animals
Check Out These Special State Park Halloween Events Read More »
Carrying tackle boxes can be no fun if you’re walking to the end of a long pier or trekking through forest. The Calcutta Squall Tactical Tackle Backpack offers a comfortable and functional solution. The Squall Tactical Backpack offers extreme functionality and is loaded
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Free-ranging elk roam the Trans-Pecos of Texas, with some anecdotal evidence showing increasing numbers in some areas. Elk, despite being perhaps North America’s most coveted big game animal are not a game animal in Texas. In fact, the are treated
Wild Story Of Elk In East, Central And West Texas Read More »
The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) expressed its support for Senator John Barrasso’s (R–WY) proposed bill that would ensure that even under a depopulation management action, no part of an animal will go to waste. The bill is timely considering the
CAPE Act Has Interesting Implications For Hunters Read More »
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation strongly agrees with a recent decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that gray wolves will remain off the federal Endangered Species List. The Biden administration filed on August 20, 2021, in favor
Elk Foundation Supports Wolf Decision Read More »
It’s hard enough to catch fish without having a boat issue that can scare the fish away. Spooking fish is actually a far more common problem than many people realize, and people often don’t even think about the factors that cause
Does Your Boat Scare Fish? Read More »
Wildfires have increasingly coincided with the beginning of fall migration for many bird species. This greater frequency of fall wildfires is thought to be primarily the result of frequent drought conditions and climate change, and the impacts of these fires on migrating birds are not yet well
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Quail season begins statewide Oct. 30 but outside of South Texas, bobwhite and scaled quail populations continue to their long, slow road to recovery following several years of drought. As such, hunting opportunities and success will vary across the state.
TPWD Releases Quail Population Survey Read More »
