The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg […]
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For many of us the electric trolling motor at the bow has become a critical fishing tool. And while most of these are built great, like any propulsion system, glitches do arise. If your trolling motor has a common issue
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We all think of speckled trout as shallow water fish, and they usually are, but in the heat of summer sometimes going deep can be the ticket to success. Remember, “deep” is a relative term. For a speckled sea trout,
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Current Tides Current Weather Six Day Solunar Forecast: Monday, July 7 Sunrise: 5:22 AM | Sunset: 7:20 PM Moonrise: 4:57 PM | Moonset: 2:17 AM Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous (92.4%) Major Activity: 8:36 AM–10:36 AM Minor Activity: 4:27 PM–5:27 PM
Maximizing Docking Efficiency: Essential Tips for Boat Owners Want to dock your boat like a pro without the stress? Every boat owner has been there. You’re approaching the dock, your heart rate is climbing, and you’re praying you don’t crash
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Every serious fly angler knows that fishing conditions change throughout the year. From scorching summer heat to bone-chilling winter mornings, the weather dictates not just fish behavior – but also what gear you need to stay comfortable and productive on the water.
Seasonal Fly Fishing Gear: Adapting to Weather and Conditions Read More »
Enhancing Boating Safety: The Role of Sonar Technology Want to avoid becoming another boating accident statistic? Every year, boating accidents are on the rise. The Coast Guard just released data showing 556 boating fatalities in 2024 alone. Here’s the scary
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You say you want to catch only trophy-sized black drum, without lots of little fish getting in the way? These fish get rather huge, and if you want to target the mammoths among them, put these tips to good use.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Night Fishing Basics: from the Fish & Game Saltwater Playbook • So… You’ve Lost Your Hunting Lease… Now What? • Successes and Failures in Wildlife Stocking • Fish/Tech: Smart Gadgets for Anglers • Doggett’s Serpentine Life, Part 2 • TF&G Profile: Serious Saltwater Fun with Kelly Groce … plus Columns, Outdoor News, Saltwater Focus Reports, Tides & Prime Times, and more…
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THE AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION (ASA) has taken a leadership role in addressing the threats posed by the chaos and uncertainty of the on-then-off-then-on-again tariffs initiated by the current federal executive branch. It is also speaking up in defense of sportfishing as commercial fishing interests lobby for greater control of America’s limited fishing resources…
INSIDE FISH & GAME by Roy and Ardia Neves Read More »
Striking a Chord on Cormorants “Who Put Cormorants in Charge of Our Fisheries?” DOUG, THANKS FOR THE article. (“Who Put Cormorants in Charge of Our Fisheries,” Pike on the Edge Column by Doug Pike, March/April 2025) When will TPWD
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‘HE MAKES MY FEET like those of a deer and enables me to climb on mountain heights.” Those words echoed through my head as I watched my daughter Faith take photos of a beautiful Rocky Mountain goat at 14,000 feet in Colorado.
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REGISTERED BOATS are required to carry specific safety gear that’s designed to save lives, but none of that gear matters if the boat’s going so fast that everyone in it is ejected in a collision.
In a two-week span earlier this year, across several states, multiple people lost their lives in boating accidents. And in each of those instances, at least one of the boats involved was traveling at a high rate of speed.
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THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT the Texas coast after dark that feels like a different world. But for seasoned anglers, nightfall doesn’t signal the end of a fishing trip but the beginning. Night fishing on the Texas coast can be as productive as it is peaceful, and in many cases, even more rewarding than fishing in the heat and hustle of daylight hours…
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