January 18, 2018

New Hog Poison To Be Tested in Texas

Officials with the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services (WS) are set to begin conducting tests of a new poison for feral hogs. These tests will begin within weeks in Texas and Alabama. “With these […]

January 18, 2018

Shark Fishing at Night

If you enjoy saltwater fishing in Texas waters, you’ve no doubt encountered a shark or two through the years. And yeah, we think sharks are cool fish, too. Few species project the power and hunting ability […]

January 18, 2018

What TX Freshwater Fish Hits Harder Than a Bass and Fights Like a Redfish?

My first encounters with a grinnel (bowfin, choupique, cypress bass, mudfish, dogfish) came fishing the gully down the street from our family home in West Orange. Fishing dead shrimp on the bottom we would routinely catch […]

January 18, 2018

Eagle Poachers and Dolphin Shooters: TX Must Address Youth Poaching Problem

A 17-year-old Harris County teen last year was charged in connection with a shooting of a bald eagle near White Oak Bayou. It was one of a pair that actively nested in the area for several […]

January 18, 2018

Invasive Shrimp Grows to More Than a Pound in TX Waters

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 17, 2018

Podcast: Saltwater Fishing Series – Inshore & Surf Fishing, Shark Safety and More with Guest Daryl Palmer

This week on the Texas Fish & Game podcast, Dustin connects with Daryl Palmer from Double D Extreme Tackle to talk about fishing in saltwater. The two talk about gear, rigs and tips for fishing the […]

January 17, 2018

Can Coyotes Help Deer Management?

Can coyotes and other predators actually help boost whitetail deer management? It is always best to look at scientific studies on issues such as these. I would like to examine coyote and other animal predation on […]

January 17, 2018

Venomous Snakes Out-Even in Winter

Snakes in Texas don’t hibernate-at least like many people think of hibernation. I have heard of several serpentine encounters in recent weeks and even had some dealings with a big coral snake myself. Snakes (as well […]

January 16, 2018

Topwater Plug Versus Sub-Surface Crankbait-In Saltwater

Serious anglers want to utilize every book in the trick, depending on what will be most effective at any given time. In many cases, that will mean choosing between a topwater plug, and a crankbait. How […]

January 16, 2018

Hyskore Degreezer™ Small Parts Cleaning Tank: Texas Tested Review

For years I have been sent to the garage or the back porch for gun cleaning duty by my wife as it is sometimes a messy and, many times, strong smelling process. At SHOT Show this […]

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