As coastal communities in Texas increasingly turn to desalination of both brackish groundwater and saline surface water to meet growing freshwater demands, CCA Texas supports responsible, science-based practices that protect the health of our state’s coastal ecosystems, fisheries, and water […]
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is considering several important regulatory changes and policy actions at its upcoming meeting. These proposals are required or authorized by recent legislation passed during the 88th Texas Legislature and affect wildlife management practices including
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With dove season just around the corner, it’s time to gear up and if you’re still using the same old vest or bird belt, you’re missing out on one of the best pieces of upland gear on the market. For
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A powerful real-life story of awe, science, mystery, and a childhood dream realized. Once thought mythical in Texas waters, great white sharks are now confirmed hunters in the Gulf of Mexico. Follow the epic journey of LeeBeth, a satellite-tagged apex
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Hunters now have new opportunities and scenery to experience this fall through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Through this program, hunters are issued permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas.
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Across rural pastures and quiet counties, a disturbing pattern is emerging—horses found shot, mutilated, or poisoned with no clear motive and even fewer suspects. From Texas to Nevada, these brutal killings are leaving communities shaken and authorities baffled. Listen and
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This Saturday July 19 marks a powerful moment for shark lovers, conservationists, and curious coastal Texans. The much-anticipated documentary Gulf Great White Sharks: Return of an Icon officially launches online July 19—but this weekend, excitement comes ashore with a special
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As the Texas sun beats down in mid-summer, serious hunters know this is the time to start getting ready for fall hunting season. Whether you’re chasing whitetail deer in the Hill Country, doves in South Texas, or feral hogs across
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In the warm, salt-laced currents of the Gulf of Mexico, a surprising predator slinks silently among rocks and reefs—the moray eel. Though typically associated with tropical coral environments, several species of moray eels make their home in Texas coastal waters.
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The Fourth of July holiday provides numerous opportunities for Texans throughout the state to enjoy the summer sun on the water. During the holiday festivities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to
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There’s something special about watching a bass explode on a lure in brackish water. It’s not the same as your average freshwater strike. These bass are tidal-hardened, salt-licked, and aggressive. If you want to get in on the action along
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A 2024 study on bycatch in the industrial Gulf menhaden fishery indicates that approximately 22,000 breeding-size redfish, tens of millions of non-target forage fish, and scores of other species were killed by the industry off Louisiana’s coast last season. The study findings, presented
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Offshore fishing along the Texas Gulf Coast offers excellent opportunities to catch a variety of hard-fighting, great-eating species like red snapper, king mackerel, ling (cobia), and sharks. With warm summer water and long weather windows, now is the time to
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When summer temperatures climb in Texas, many anglers pack it in and wait for cooler days. But for those in the know, the hot months offer prime opportunities to catch speckled trout—especially when using live shrimp. Specks, also known as
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Bold, beautiful, and built for adventure— the FisheWaters ¼ Zip Sunshirt delivers top-tier performance wrapped in vibrant, water‑inspired art. Crafted from an ultra–soft, cool‑touch blend of 87.5 % polyester and 12.5 % spandex, it’s engineered to stay breathable and moisture-wicking throughout long days on the
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In 2022, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) developed a public online component to expand its Wild Turkey Population Survey. In addition to increasing participation in the survey, the online component can also incorporate and track wild turkey
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Despite a viral social media post claiming otherwise, the tagged great white shark “LeeBeth” has not returned to Texas waters. According to tracking data, LeeBeth’s satellite tag stopped transmitting off the coast of Nova Scotia in October 2024, and no
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Of 545 available oyster licenses, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat license offers in round nine of its Oyster License Buyback Program, which, if all applicants participate, would represent a reduction by 21 percent of
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When it comes to catching Spanish mackerel, few types of lures are as effective as spoons. These fish love the flash, and love the high speeds most spoons can be worked at. Plus, when their sharp teeth chomp down on
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Few things can get a shoreline fishing fanatic more charged up than reeling in a bull redfish in the surf. Of course, this is easier said than done. You want to make it happen the next time you walk out
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