We’re talking about the First Annual National Brian Sowers Legacy CRAPPIE Tournament and Scholarship Dinner happening October 4th and 5th in East Texas. The voice of Crappie fishing, Brian Sowers, was known by many anglers as he participated and ran
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As Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff begin the process of moving historically native desert bighorn sheep back into the Franklin Mountains this October, they captured “Bob”, a domestic non-native goat, to minimize the risk of disease transmission to
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)’s Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP) supplies funding for projects that develop and increase shoreline and bank fishing access as well as restore and enhance fish habitat in Texas’ public inland waters. The HAAP
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Mysterious water-related deaths on Austin’s Ladybird Lake have frightened many over the last year. While officials deem most of the deaths as drowning, many are suspicious there is something else going on. Get links to the show via Apple Podcasts,
What About Those Strange Water Deaths At Ladybird Lake? Read More »
Tossing jigs for flounder is extremely effective and a ton of fun. Let’s take a look at three tips that will have you flinging in flatties left and right. Go Heavy When targeting flounder, use heavier jigheads than you would
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Fishing is a very popular hobby (or even a sport, as some might say) that requires a certain level of knowledge and skill to be good at it. And if you appreciate this type of activity and maybe even consider yourselves to be great fishermen, it might come across your mind to share your experience.
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Duck numbers are up, and wetland habitat conditions have improved over important portions of the key prairie pothole region. The breeding population of ducks was estimated at 33.99 million, a 5% increase over last year, according to the 2024 Waterfowl
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After a sultry summer, thank goodness meteorological fall is here with its more comfortable temperatures to come and fall colors! Stay up to date and be prepared by using National Weather Service (NWS) safety tips and infographics. And help spread the word by
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Biloxi, Mississippi, August 19-22, 2024. Three new Council members, Juan ‘John’ Sanchez, Troy Frady, and Jason Osborne, and two returning Council members, J.D. Dugas and Billy Broussard, were inducted for a
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The Nilgai Antelope is one of the most sought-after exotic species in Texas. According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, nilgai are native to Pakistan and India, and they are truly unique animals. “Male nilgai stand between 48 to
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On August 20th, members of the recreational fishing community once again joined federal agencies tasked with overseeing fisheries management for the summer gathering of Fisheries Community and Federal Agency Network, or Fish and Feds for short. Led by the American Sportfishing Association, Fish
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Madison Sheahan sent a letter to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commissioners requesting them to consider expanding recreational and commercial opportunities for sharks for Louisiana sportsmen. The Secretary recommends eliminating the recreational size and bag
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Teal hunting season opens Sept. 14, and with wet conditions prevailing in many areas of Texas, hunters will have ample opportunities to harvest birds. Habitat conditions across much of the state are currently above average to excellent. In East Texas,
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One of the best times to catch flounder is now! Very few anglers other than we real hardcore flounder fans target them other than during the “fall run” which is the migration from the bays into the Gulf of Mexico.
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It’s time to catch bull redfish in the surf and from the jetties. Here’s a video that goes into deep detail how to properly release these big, spawning-sized fish. Plus, we’ve included the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s step by
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Early Teal Season Need To Know Info Season Dates and Locations The statewide Teal Only Season is scheduled from September 14 to September 29, 2024. Hunters across all counties in Texas can participate in this season. It’s important to check
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Bass anglers love their real-time imagers, inshore anglers love their side-scanners, and these days more and more offshore anglers are adapting 360-fishfinders. The CSH8LMK2 360 Omni made by Furuno, with thousands of feet of range, has always been considered the
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Artificial Reef Program, Friends of Sabine Reefs, and CCA Texas are excited to announce that the first material deployments into the new HI-54 Shallow site occurred on June 27 and June 28. This recently permitted
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All anglers have heard of topwater plugs and most are familiar with poppers, walk-the-dog style plugs and buzzbaits but there are others out there. Let’s take a look at a couple that are overlooked in the Texas market. Prop baits
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