For the second straight year, safety concerns over Covid-19 have forced cancellation of the annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey. The spring survey, which has been conducted every year from 1955 to 2019, is used to monitor the status
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Laterally compressed with an elongated, sloping forehead, the lookdown gets its name from just that; this fish looks down at its own nose in a snobbish manner. Despite their nickname, lookdowns do not hold themselves to a higher standard when
Boating incidents statewide surpassed last year’s Memorial Day weekend numbers in almost every category according to officials with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD).. “The increase in boating safety incidents over the Memorial Day weekend is attributed in part
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AUSTIN— Find adventure with friends and family this summer at a Texas State Park. Two new features, now available on the Texas State Park Online Reservations webpage, make it easier than ever to plan spontaneous camping trips. Visitors can now see and
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The Angler Qwest 820 Pro Fish-N-Cruise is not your grandfather’s pontoon boat. Designed for serious fishing as well as family fun, anglers can outfit it for maximum fishing potential. Specifications *Deck Size 8′ x 19′ 2″ *Pontoon Length 20′ 4″
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Sabine Lake is the northernmost bay system on the Texas Coast. Situated near Port Arthur on the Louisiana border it is a solid trout fishery. Join Chester Moore on Higher Calling Gulf Coast as he gives seven tips and locations
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The Billfish Foundation maintains the largest private tag and release database in the world, with 260,000 records by 150,000 anglers. In 2020 alone, TBF anglers and captains tagged, released, or recaptured 7,000 billfish and tuna across the world. Of
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You either love them or hate them. Snakes are by far the most polarizing creature in Texas wild lands with a majority on the hate side, and a few of us loving them. The fact is, snakes should be respected
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Ever wonder how a big fish gets big? It obviously takes age and genetics, but there are other factors that anglers can learn that will help them figure out where and how to catch the biggest of any particular species. Let’s take a look
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In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week set for May 22-28, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds Texans to be safe and vigilant this upcoming Memorial Day weekend and all summer long by following the law and taking
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Outfitting your next outdoor adventure just got easier. CalcuttaOutdoors.com now offers a wide range of established, performance-driven, innovative brands for all anglers. To celebrate the launch of our their new website Calcutta Outdoors are giving a $500 gift card and
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized a Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioner, a game warden and a wildlife biologist during today’s meeting for their contributions and efforts supporting the agency mission. Jeanne Latimer Received Special Recognition as Texas
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This years’ CCA Texas STAR Tournament has kicked off and us running through 6 p.m. September 6. The 2021 STAR will have a different look than what Texas anglers have seen before. Due to the effects of Winter Storm Uri
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Last week, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) commended members of Congress led by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) to advance H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, despite opposition from the current House Speaker. House Democrats on the Rules
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Some of the most insidious creatures in Texas are small in stature but produce Texas-sized stings. For starters, nothing frightens me more in the wilds of Texas than bees, particularly the deadly Africanized “killer” bees. These bees are spreading and
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If you have a saltwater fishing boat that you want to use at a moment’s notice, you may want to keep it at a marina rather than trailering it around. Some marinas offer dry stack storage, which works well for
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Whether you’re looking for a new way to enjoy the outdoors or are simply interested in harvesting your own food, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) wants to help people interested in hunting get started by offering a chance
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The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is pleased to announce a return to full operational status. Due to the public health situation, TFFC, located in Athens, had limited operations and visitor services since March 2020. During the pandemic, in anticipation of
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Such forecasting is critical in preparing communities in the storm’s path to help minimize the loss of life and the long-term repercussions of damage to critical infrastructure such as airports, communications networks, roads and power grids. The research, published in the
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To help facilitate the conservation of Texas’ most vulnerable species, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recently updated the list of Texas Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). The list is a core element of the Texas Conservation Action Plan, and is
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