Texas Fish & Game

The National News of Texas

December 25, 2016

THE DEPT. OF CONSERVATION

Man Made Freshwater exans are blessed when  it comes to freshwater angling opportunities. We’ve got hundreds of public lakes and reservoirs that are second to none for bass, catfish and a host of other species. However, […]
December 25, 2016

COASTAL FORECAST: Sabine

Getting 2017 Started anuary 2017 has arrived. As we greet it with a nice Southeast Texas style welcome, we think about our goals, expectations and hopes for the next twelve months. Obviously, here on Sabine Lake those include, […]
December 25, 2016

COASTAL FORECAST: Galveston

New Year Excitement anuary start us over on a new calendar, but it doesn’t have to be a blank one. Outdoorsmen are always planning ahead, even when they don’t realize it. Although the first month of a […]
December 25, 2016

COASTAL FORECAST: Matagorda

New Kayak Service atagorda has long been known for great kayak fishing, and now it has a business that offers kayak fishing rental, instruction, and guide service. Matagorda Adventure Company started in March 2016 with new […]
December 25, 2016

COASTAL FOCUS: Upper Mid Coast

Cold Water Trout he bay options for the  Port O’Connor and Seadrift area include Matagorda Bay, Espiritu Santo Bay, San Antonio Bay, and even Mesquite Bay. Coastal anglers who have fished these bays could probably offer endless […]
December 25, 2016

COASTAL FORECAST: Lower Coast

Red January n the lower Texas Gulf Coast, the end of federal red snapper season after a few too-short days in summer does not mean that fishing for the “rare” species is over. Red snapper, ironically, is no […]
December 25, 2016

TEXAS BOATING by Lenny Rudow

She Speaks hhh… of you listen closely, you can hear her talking. She’s trying to tell you something. Yes, your boat does have the power to communicate with you—but only if you’re willing to listen. Squeaking noises coming […]
December 25, 2016

THE PRACTICAL ANGLER by Greg Berlocher

Biting Whiting enticirrhus Americanus is a sleek fish with a humped back and sharply tapered snout. Their underslung mouth is small and designed for taking their meals on the bottom. Whiting are members of the drum family, […]
December 25, 2016

THE PRACTICAL ANGLER by Greg Berlocher

Favorite Deer Rifles killed my first deer in 1970, I think. I shot it at about 125 yards with my father’s custom Model 98 Mauser in 7x57mm caliber. I don’t remember the load I used, but it […]
December 25, 2016

TEXAS TESTED

Flextone Game Calls  One of the main reasons I hunt is to have fun and if I can call a deer within my known accuracy range, then I consider that the epitome of fun! Recently, I […]