The Unified Command, consisting of the Coast Guard and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO), continue to respond to mitigate public safety and environmental threats from an uncontrolled oil and natural gas discharge in coastal Louisiana. As of 11:00
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NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today announced a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The current definition, which includes habitat modification as
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From May 30 through June 1, the Indianola Fishing Marina in Port Lavaca, TX, will host the Annual In-Water Boat Show. This unique show will give anglers and boaters the chance to test bay boats directly on the water. Set
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In a shocking and unprecedented incident, an 88-year-old man and his dog were killed in what officials believe was a black bear attack near Jerome, Florida, early Monday morning. According to ABC News, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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At 18 years old, Faith Moore of Orange, Texas, has already made a name for herself in the world of wildlife photography. Gaining a reputation as a teen for her award-winning images of mountain goats and bighorn sheep, Faith is
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The America the Beautiful Act introduced by Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) on May 1 would reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund to invest $2 billion over the next eight years in critical infrastructure for the U.S. Fish
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For many anglers this spring has flat-out been terrible.The winds have been brutal-blowing 30 plus miles an hour for days on end and it makes fishing for specks particularly difficult. Yet, experienced anglers know that some of the best trout can
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In a case that reads like a crime thriller, two individuals orchestrated an elaborate deer poaching scheme by exploiting social media and the trust of wildlife photographers. They created a fictitious online persona, posing as a female nature photographer passionate
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Whether you’re hiking a remote trail, fishing along a riverbank, or stalking game in rugged terrain, encountering a rattlesnake is a real possibility in many parts of North America. These venomous reptiles are an important part of the ecosystem, but
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We anglers certainly overthink things at times, and choosing jig heads to match up with swimbaits and paddletails might be an example. After all, we all know that most fishing tackle is designed to catch the fisherman, not the fish.
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The sheepshead is among the tastiest fish around, they fight great, and in many areas at many times of the year they’re quite plentiful. Added bonus: since they stick so close to structure like rocks and pilings they’re often available
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Winter Driving Essentials: Choosing the Right Winter Tires Choosing the right winter tires is crucial for safe driving in harsh winters. Factors like vehicle type, driving conditions, and tire features play a key role in making the best choice.
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A documentary following the preparation, capture, and translocation of Desert Bighorn Sheep from the Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area within the Trans-Pecos Ecological Region of west Texas to the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, TX. For the first time in
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The Billfish Foundation’s (TBF) International Tagging Initiative provides vital tagging equipment to regions with little or no billfish data, aiding in the expansion of scientific research and promotion of responsible fishing. Over the years, TBF has supplied kits to Asia,
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We first talked about gyroscopic boat stabilization systems all the way back in 2017. Back then, gyros were only for the well-to-do, to say the least. Seakeeper introduced systems that would reduce a boat’s rocking and rolling dramatically, often to
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Is it possible that those finned critters are smarter than you and I? It certainly seems that way sometimes, when we know we should be catching more than we are. You might spot tailing redfish and be unable to buy
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For the first time in almost two decades, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to its East Texas inventory. The property, comprising approximately 6,900 acres in Anderson County, will become the
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Pan-Seared Sheepshead Recipe Pan-Seared Sheepshead Ingredients: 2 sheepshead fillets (about 6–8 oz each) Salt and pepper (to taste) 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon (half for juice, half for slices) Fresh herbs (like parsley
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Ever heard of the Missing Texas 40? It’s a group of 40 missing people in Montgomery and Liberty Counties which has now extended into as many as 60 along with numerous John and Jane Doe including a body found recently
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In early April 2025, reports emerged of a remarkable crappie catch at Toledo Bend Reservoir, sparking excitement among anglers and fishing enthusiasts-and it was touted as a record. As the story goes an angler from Louisiana was said to have
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