Colorado’s Proposition 127, which would have banned hunting mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx, failed at the ballot box. The Wild Sheep Foundation applauds the efforts of all those who stepped up and supported those who worked tirelessly to defeat this […]
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited an Arkansas man for alleged contest fraud on Nov. 1 in Morehouse Parish. Agents cited Andrew Riels, 27, of Crossett, Ark., for hunting contest fraud and violating interstate commerce regulations.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the finalization of 52 new distinct hunting and sport fishing opportunities on approximately 211,000 acres nationwide in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Twelve national wildlife refuges, managed by the Service, are opening
Feds Expand Refuge Hunting, TX Only Gets One New Opportunity Read More »
A recent episode of the Dark Outdoors podcast sponsored by Texas Fish & Game got a big response from Texas outdoors lovers with several interesting notes sent by listeners. So, I am using this to solicit similar reports if they
Info Sought On Unusual Encounters In Trinity Bay, Old.& Lost River & Big Thicket Areas Read More »
Okuma, a renowned leader in the fishing tackle industry, is proud to unveil the all-new X-Series Low-Profile baitcast reel. Crafted with a diecast aluminum frame, the all-new X-Series baitcast reel ensures maximum rigidity and performance on the water. Its C-40X
OKUMA RELEASES X-SERIES LOW-PROFILE BAITCAST REEL FOR 2025 Read More »
Flounder are an awesome catch, but many anglers have a tough time getting them on the line when surf fishing as opposed to when fishing from a boat – even when the surf is chock full of them. From Nov.
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Remember a few years back when speed jigging was all the rage? It’s been a while since people stopped talking about the tactic, but if you want to enjoy the shoulder-jarring strike of a mad amberjack this remains a top
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) would like to remind waterfowl hunters that the harvest of mottled ducks is prohibited in the first 15 days of the regular duck season in both the East and West zones. In
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Whitetail movement increasing after cold fronts is a commonly held belief among hunters. But according to Ken Swenson of Swenson Whitetail Ranch, he sees something different. He raised trophy whitetails for years and had some interesting observations. “Our deer absolutely increased their eating
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Professional bass fishing will never be the same. Ever. That’s a huge statement. In this case, it’s true. B.A.S.S. just announced that the Bassmaster Elite Series, heading into its 20th season, will no longer require entry fees. Yes, you heard
Bassmaster Elite No Longer Have To Pay To Play Read More »
The Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Parks Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources recently signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation and coordination for the conservation of the American bison
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages hunters to take responsible action in their critical role in protecting waterfowl habitats and the lakes we love from the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. Hunters
Waterfowl Hunters Play Key Role In Stopping Invasive Spread Read More »
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces the winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH). TPWD has notified the 14 winners of their random selection from the pool of 154,032 entries, which raised more than $1.39 million to support wildlife research,
Big Time Texas Hunt Winners Announced Read More »
For years I have heard about strange whitetail deer that have a blue tint to their coats. My father even reported seeing some of these deer on a hunting lease near Cherokee, TX in the mid 1970s. This of course
Blue & Black Whitetails Are Real Read More »
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and conservation partners are excited to announce a groundbreaking achievement in endangered species research: the first-ever birth of black-footed ferrets produced by a cloned endangered animal. This historic event, a testament to the importance
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The Department of the Interior announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is downlisting the red-cockaded woodpecker from endangered to threatened status under the Endangered Species Act. This milestone is the result of five decades of collaborative conservation efforts
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In our special annual Halloween cryptozoology edition, author and researcher Lyle Blackburn talks about his new book The Lake Worth Monster: The True Story of the Greer Island Goatman. This story caused quite a stir back in the late 1960s
Halloween Special: A Look At A Texas Legend-The Lake Worth Monster Read More »
The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is assisting with relief efforts for landowners and mule deer after a recent outbreak of large wildfires drastically impacted northern Wyoming east of the Bighorn Mountains. These fires have significantly impacted the livelihood of working
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Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and freezers with their harvests. “The expectation of another bountiful year of hunting opportunities is great news for
TPWD Predicts Strong Whitetail Season Read More »
NOAA Fisheries officials have announced they will award approximately $2 million in Inflation Reduction Act funds to collect data and improve modeling through partnerships with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies at
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