Texas Fish & Game

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January 10, 2024

Tips For January Specks, Reds & Flounder

January is the beginning of Texas’ cold weather. Sure, we get a few chilly days in November and December but if we are going to have any truly cold weather it will likely be in January […]
January 9, 2024

Colorado Gets Major Elk, Deer Conservation Boost

From research focused on the cause of declining elk numbers to projects aimed at enhancing wildlife habitat and supporting hunting heritage, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its conservation partners supplied $2,176,597 to Colorado. The grant […]
January 9, 2024

Hunter Bags New World Record Musk Ox

The records department of the Boone and Crockett Club recently received a musk ox entry, and if confirmed by a judges panel, it will be crowned the new world’s record. The recent entry was killed by […]
January 9, 2024

Try Coastal Rivers For Winter Reds

Over the past five winters, my primary destination for coastal fishing has been the Sabine River, although this wasn’t always my first choice. Often, relentless winds and a demanding schedule have compelled me to fish whenever […]
January 8, 2024

Texas Fish & Game January/February 2024

January 8, 2024

Shrimp That Weigh More Than A Pound Invade Gulf

Did you know there are shrimp in Texas that can grow to weigh more than a pound? The black tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) or tiger shrimp is an aggressive crustacean that can grow to a foot […]
January 8, 2024

Fake Black Panther News Hits Social Media

Fake news is a common term now thrown around in the political world. But there are elements of wildlife news, especially in the Wild West of social media news that qualifies as genuine fake news. The […]
January 8, 2024

BTT Makes Statement On Bonefish Flat Loss

A bonefish flat in the Adelaide area of New Providence was recently severely damaged when mangroves were illegally removed by heavy equipment to make space for an unsanctioned coastal development. This bonefish flat was one of […]
January 2, 2024

Bolivar Peninsula Gets Funding For Beach Restoration

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the approval of Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) funding for the Bolivar Peninsula Beach and Dune Restoration project. The Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District, Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Galveston County Road […]
January 2, 2024

You Can Make Your Voice Heard On TX Trout Regs

(From CCA-Texas) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comments on proposed coastwide Spotted Seatrout harvest regulation modifications. Background As you likely know, following the February 2021 freeze event, which impacted tens of […]