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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Locked on Target: Red Dot Sights Hunters Swear By Stillness is something all hunters are aware of. The forest is calm, a slowing down of breathing, and you are focused on the animal before you. During this unstable time, there
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NOAA-supported scientists announced this year’s Gulf of America “dead zone” — an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life — is approximately 4,402 square miles, 21% smaller than estimates from early June and the
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Asher Watkins, 52, a Texas ranch broker and prominent big-game hunter, was fatally gored by a Cape buffalo during a guided safari in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. The fatal incident occurred on August 3 while Watkins was tracking the animal
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The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has temporarily closed to visitors while Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) completes emergency repairs to a steel column that structurally supports the main visitor center building. Unrelated to the recent renovation of exhibits, displays, and
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In this jaw-dropping tale from the Texas Gulf Coast, TF&G Editor-In-Chief Chester shares a tale from legendary bass guide “Wild” Bill Skinner who had terrifying and unforgettable great white shark encounter off the coast of Port Aransas. As sharks circled
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Dove season feels like fall officially arriving in Texasb ut true success starts long before opening day. This year, gear innovations, especially the revamped 2025 Ultimate Bird Vest from Dove Gear—make staying light, organized, and compliant easier than ever. If
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Kayak fishing for redfish is an awesome way of spending the day, and nobody is about to argue against the effectiveness of casting for reds from a kayak. That said, there are a number of differences from fishing from a
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My wife was itching for a vacation up north to get away from the heat and humidity, and I was ready for a (short) break from the speckled trout and redfish. So, we hitched the skiff to the trailer and
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A woman was killed and another seriously injured after being attacked by a feral dog in a park near Los Angeles — a tragic incident that highlights a growing and often ignored threat in communities across the United States. Authorities
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The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds House passage of the Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue Act (SHARKED Act, H.R. 207). On January 21, the full House passed the bill with overwhelming support. “As
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The axis deer may be the most beautiful deer species on the planet. Known as “chital” in its native India, axis are the number one prey species of Bengal tiger and they are the number one free-ranging exotic in the
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