SPORTSMAN’S DAYBOOK-Tides & Prime Times – October 2025
The following tables contain TIDE and SOLUNAR predictions for Galveston Channel.
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Fish & Game Photos: September/October 2025
Largemouth Bass | Brady Eleven-year-old Aiden Matey caught his personal best largemouth while fishing near Brady. Freshwater Drum | Lake Livingston John Harrison and his son Walker show off their favorite table fare, freshwater drum, caught on Lake Livingston. Redfish
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APTITUDE OUTDOORS by Paul Fuzinski
FALL BASS FISHING is a season of transition, challenge, and reward. As temperatures drop and the ecosystem shifts, bass behavior becomes less predictable, requiring anglers to adapt in real time. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. Success hinges on reading the water, observing subtle changes, and staying flexible with both your technique and presentation…
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Cobia Boats Launches All-New 245 Center Console
Cobia Boats, a division of Maverick Boat Group and a leader in premium center and dual console fishing vessels, is proud to announce the launch of the all-new 245 Center Console, a versatile, ocean-ready vessel that delivers the ideal blend
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New State Park Added Near Garner
Soon Texans will have a new spot in the Hill Country to explore thanks to the latest Texas State Park land acquisition in Uvalde County. Bear Creek State Park is 1,720-acres and located less than a mile from Garner State
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TPWD Estimates Strong Dove Season
Despite early weather challenges, Texas dove hunters can look forward to a strong 2025 season. Spring population surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found mourning dove numbers continue to trend near historic highs. Combined with strong
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Big Time Texas Hunts Adds Bonus Gifts
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added bonuses for winners as it opens entries for this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts, offering some of the best hunting opportunities on Texas private ranches and public lands. This year, for the first
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Universal Power Shelf: Keep Your Devices Powered in the Field
For hunters tired of devices losing charge during long sits, Texas Hunter presents the Universal Power Shelf, a versatile charging solution designed to fit almost any blind. This compact unit includes: Dual USB ports for multiple device charging Integrated green
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Lockjaw Specks: How to Get them Biting
There are times when speckled trout can become incredibly frustrating. You know they’re in a particular hole or channel, you caught them there yesterday, and you can see them on the side-scan, but cast after cast goes unrewarded. We’ve all
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Understanding Financial Recovery After a Car Accident
Been in an accident? Scrambling to pay the bills? Car accidents cause physical injuries, yes. But they also cause financial disasters that can haunt you for years. With motor vehicle crashes costing $340 billion every year in the United States, it’s no wonder that the financial side of accidents smacks every victim in the face.
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Feds To Restore Science-Based Endangered Species Policy
In a major win for wildlife conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced it will pause use of the controversial “blanket 4(d) rule” and initiate steps to rescind it over the next 14 months—a key objective of a
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Live Bait Rigs For Redfish
When it comes to chasing redfish along Texas bays, marshes, and surf, few techniques beat fishing live bait. Shrimp, mullet, and croaker remain favorites — but how you rig them often makes the difference between a long day of casting
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A Look At The Cottonmouth
Few snakes spark more debate around Texas fishing holes and bayous than the cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus). Found across much of the eastern half of the state, this heavy-bodied pit viper is one of North
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Texas Anglers Going Stealth Mode
As Suzuki Marine continues to add more models to its popular Stealth Line family of outboard motors, even more Lone Star State anglers and outdoorsmen are going into “Stealth Mode” with their boats. So, what’s Suzuki’s Stealth Line all about?
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Target Upper Coast Rivers For Trout
When August heat bakes the bays and marshes, many anglers think the trout bite fades with the dog days. Truth is, some of the best speckled trout fishing of the year happens in late summer if you know where to
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TPWD Purchases 112 Oyster Licenses
During the ninth round of the Commercial Oyster Boat License Buyback Program, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat applications and purchased 112 commercial oyster licenses. The 112 purchased licenses represent a 21 percent reduction of
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Digital Hunting & Fishing Licenses On Sale
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will offer fully digital options for all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types when 2025-26 licenses go on sale Aug. 15th. In March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the
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New Paddling Trails For Toledo Bend
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will launch a new series of paddling trails at Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas, recently designated the official Bass Fishing Capital of Texas. The Lost Frontier Reach, Mid Lake Run, Palo Gaucho and
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Remote Monitoring for Boats?
Much as I love to hate tech, I have to admit that it’s incredibly helpful when it comes to goodies like side-finder fishfinders and real-time imaging. Well, it might be time to add another thing to the list: remote monitoring
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A Guide to Understanding Vehicle Damage Claims After an Accident
Curious about how vehicle damage claims REALLY work? No one plans on getting into a car accident. But with car crashes happening every 13 minutes in the United States, learning about the claims process could potentially save you thousands of dollars (and weeks of headaches) later down the road.
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