Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Ranking Member John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the Outdoor Recreation Act, a package of 14 provisions aimed at improving and increasing outdoor recreation opportunities, including recreational fishing, on federal lands. Building
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November is known as a time to give thanks, but in Texas the month also marks the beginning of a winter tradition for anglers of all ages across the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will kick off this
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In 1996 the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) teamed up with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and formed the Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP). Primarily established to counter the declining numbers of youth hunters, the noble efforts put forth by
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The recent announcement by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to close the state-water red snapper season on Nov. 15 for the rest of the year is an unfortunate consequence of NOAA Fisheries continued overall oppressive control of the fishery and
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Africa has some of the most unusual creatures on the planet. Throughout the continent there are all kinds of creatures that boggle the mind and are just downright unusual. Here are a few those taking to the bush in Africa
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Delta Waterfowl strongly supports the nomination of Martha Williams for Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Prior to her nomination, Williams worked for the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, serving as Director from 2017 to 2020.
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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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Offshore anglers who troll ballyhoo know that having a properly swimming bait is critical to success. And ballyhoo tend to “wash out” and get beat up after a few hours, regardless of whether they get hit or not. So, when’s
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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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