A few years ago, reader Richard Trahan submitted the photo you see here to share with readers. Trahan got a huge surprise while checking the game camera on his feeder on a Tyler County lease. He knew a bunch of […]
Real Hogzilla? MONSTER feral hog! (photo) Read More »
Did you know gray foxes can climb? These little creatures are actually pretty good at scaling trees, especially those with slanted trunks like the live oak. Two weeks ago, I filmed and photographed a beautiful young gray fox in a tree.
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HOUSTON (CNN/KPRC) — In one Texas community, people say they are concerned about mysterious animal that’s been spotted in the area. Some are calling it the “chupacabra,” but before you roll your eyes, there may be a legitimate explanation for
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A father and son who operate a large potato farm in northern Wisconsin have agreed to pay $100,000 in restitution in connection with the poisoning deaths of more than 70 wild animals, including at least two bald eagles. Alvin C.
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The Department of Homeland Security plans to purchase 75.1 million rounds of ammunition at a cost of $22.7 million this year, according to a newly released report from the Government Accountability Office. GAO reports that DHS has over 70,000 firearm-carrying
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If you were afraid of snakes before watching this clip, there is a good chance you will be even more afraid when it’s over. Watch as the venom of a Russell’s Viper is mixed with human blood. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwT8vDzjCSQ&w=560&h=315]
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While I am working on a major truck feature for the print version of the April issue of the magazine, this was important enough to require a quick piece to let you know about two recalls that could affect you.
Voluntary recalls: 3.7-million Graco child seats, Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Read More »
Some snakes worldwide appear to be growing ever larger, and reptile experts believe people may be helping to drive the growth. A nearly 18-foot-long Burmese python, for example, was recently discovered in the Florida Everglades. It is one of the
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hris Morris’ handle on a popular Louisiana hunting-and-fishing forum is “Chris Morris vs. Wild.” On Sunday, Wild won. Morris arose before the sun to make the 12-mile drive from his house to Pearl River Wildlife Management Area to get in a quick
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Tens of thousands of Connecticut residents could soon be considered felons by the state if they continue to ignore restrictive new gun control laws passed last year shortly after an armed rampage at an area elementary school left more than
Tens of thousands refuse to register guns in Connecticut Read More »
Ron Wehmeyer, sent in this amazing shot of a huge cougar standing over its recently killed javelina on his ranch out in the Trans Pecos region of Texas. Having worked around cougars quite a bit I can tell you this
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In a wild video clip watch a man extract a pit bull from anaconda that ate it. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QgrLLIJZME]
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The same NOAA satellites that helped forecasters predict severe weather, like the Moore, Okla., tornado last May and November’s deadly Midwest tornado outbreak, also played a key role in rescuing 261 people from potentially life-threatening scenarios throughout the United States and its
NOAA says its satellites saved 261 people last year Read More »
South Carolina on Tuesday became the latest state to allow concealed weapons in bars, making it the most recent victory ground for gun rights activists who have peeled back more than a dozen state-level gun restrictions in recent years. The new
S. Carolina allows concealed guns in bars Read More »
Following today’s release of the Obama Administration’s National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (The Service) will implement a U.S. ban on commercial trade of elephant ivory. This
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ATHENS—Every year Toyota ShareLunker program coordinator Juan Martinez talks to anglers still excited and shaking from the experience of landing a 13-pound or bigger largemouth bass, and every year almost all the stories are the same: The person never expected
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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site presents a day of family fun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, featuring adventure and hands-on experiences for all ages. Representatives from a dozen central Texas state parks and
Public invited to Outdoor Adventure event at LBJ Park Read More »
UPDATE: Abbott spokesman Matt Hirsch said, “Greg Abbott believes that Texans’ constitutional rights don’t stop at the city limits.” ORIGINAL POST: AUSTIN – Sen. Wendy Davis got some criticism from her own party when she came out for open carry
Wendy Davis ads caveats to gun position Read More »
AUSTIN — The continuation of the Trans-Pecos Pronghorn Restoration Project progressed with another successful relocation of almost 100 pronghorn recently. The animals were captured from healthy populations around Pampa and moved to an area southeast of Marfa to supplement severely
Texas pronghorn stockings continue Read More »
Victoria — On February 11 and 12, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) game wardens are providing officer water survival (OWS) training in advance of the spring and summer water safety season. This training is part of the National Association
Texas game wardens “water proofed” Read More »
