Third Court of Appeals in Austin says Chambers County Commissioners have overstepped its authority In 2014 a couple of politically connected oyster fishermen in Chambers County cut a deal with the Chambers Liberty County Navigation District (CLCND) County Commissioners to […]
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First Application Deadline Aug. 3 AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online system is currently accepting applications and the first hunt category
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Power catamaran fishing boats hold a small but dedicated sliver of the market. Most folks — by far — opt for monohulls, yet those who own cats tend to love them and buy cats in the future when they upgrade. If you’ve
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Alexis Guion 8 years old Her dad Jerry Guion had to hold the fish cause it was too heavy for her CPR on 6/19/2016 in Rockport, TX on Copano Bay
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The search for zebra mussels is now part of the boating culture not only in Texas, but in freshwater water bodies across the United States. In Texas, the latest lakes are classified as infested with zebra mussels: Texoma, Ray Roberts, Lewisville,
Copperhead are without a doubt the masters of camouflage. While all wildlife has a measure of disappearing ability it seems as if the southern copperhead blends in better than the others and is a contributing factor to numerous bites, especially
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Capt. Chris Martin, who fishes the San Antonio Bay area, says fishing can really be good out in the surf in July and August. “Try your luck at throwing top water bait. Start your day out early, be along the
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The angler nosed his boat into the thick canes, stripped out a few yards of line and held the excess in one hand. Then, swinging the bait toward the reeds almost like using a long cane pole, he released the
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In what is being described as a “one in a billion” shot, a Jefferson County off-duty sheriff’s deputy sent a bullet down the barrel a thugs gun when shots were exchanged after a robbery altercation in a parking lot. From
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No animal symbolizes the marshes of coastal Texas better than the American alligator. Once an endangered species, the population rose enough to open a hunting season in 1984 and now thanks to solid management by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
The greater sage grouse has bedeviled Texas oil and gas companies trying to drill in the high plains of the western United States for more than a decade. In September Interior Secretary, Sally Jewell announced that her agency would not
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How the Texas Hog Problem has become the state’s fastest growing Hunting industry It is a question we get every few months here at Texas Fish & Game. Out-of-state readers and visitors on fishgame.com want to know where to go hog hunting. “I
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for comments on a proposal to increase the amount of ethanol that must be blended into the nation’s gasoline supply for 2017. If adopted, these proposed levels will require the use of a
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Top Rivers and Lakes for Bowfishing Bowfishing is quickly becoming popular among sportsmen in Texas as well as nationwide. It combines the thrill of hunting with the skill of archery as well as the sport of fishing. The excitement of multiple
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My daughter, Lauren Twardowski, is a senior at Texas A&M. She fished East Galveston Bay with her dad, Jim Twardowski, in late May and caught this 23″ Speck on a pumpkin seed and chartreuse Down South lure just before dark.
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Lady angler, Elois Spivey caught her first redfish which happened to be a 38 inch bull redfish caught from the Pelican Island Drawbridge area in Galveston ship channel area. alongside her is her 10 year old grandson, Amun Jackson.
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Did you know there were 16,000 peacock bass in Texas? Well, there were—back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. In fact, these fish were planted in lakes Alcoa, Coleto Creek, and Bastrop. Unfortunately, they didn’t take. I say it’s
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Suppressors show the most impressive results when shooting subsonic ammo. And when shooting a slower round, you will achieve the most power by firing a heavier bullet. Therefore bore size is important when wanting to shoot larger rounds and with the Bowers Vers 458
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Chris shearer and Olivia shearer, Olivia 6years old caught her first redfish on Sabine lake along the Louisiana shore line using a Spider-Man fishing pole ! It measured out at 27 inches and she was so excited! Was the only
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The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Arrest Now, Ticket Later A Travis County game warden was checking bank fishermen on Lake Austin when one fisherman attempted to leave prior to being
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