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Wildlife Must be the Focus The name of this publication for the last 30 years has been Texas Fish and Game. It could have just as easily been Texas Fishing and Hunting or something of that nature but in the […]
Texas Bowhunting
Those Late Season Whitetails “I t ain’t over until it’s over!” I am sure that somebody famous first used that line though I have no idea who that could be, but how true that statement is especially for deer season
Michelin truck tires recalled for tread separation
Michelin North America is recalling Michelin LTX M/X tires for tread separation problems which can lead to rapid air loss resulting in possible loss of vehicle control and increased risk of a crash. The tires in question were produced from
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Coyotes can be trained to fear humans
Coyotes are always testing the humans around them, experts say. The small canine is testing humans when they wander into someone’s yard. They’re testing them when they nibble on pet food on a porch. They’re testing them when they see
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Shark or dolphin? Experts debate latest photobomber
A shadowy figure in a wave near children swimming at a southern California beach has experts disagreeing. Discovery Channel shark expert Jeff Kurr calls it a great white shark, but shark expert David Shiffman believes it was a dolphin. The
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Father contemplate TX gun laws after son’s death
On New Year’s Eve in 2010, Charlie Ciotta called his son a few hours before midnight to wish him an early happy new year. They talked about safety, and the 29-year-old promised he wouldn’t drink and drive. Just hours later,
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Best Boating Videos on the Web
Scary but true: Youtube has become the world’s second-largest search engine. The good news is that no matter what you’re into, you can find some pretty awesome Youtube videos about it. And yes, that includes boating. Here are three of
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Corky sink rate (video)
This is a video clip we showed last year but it’s worth another look as the big trout season is just a couple of months away. Watch how slowly the Corky sinks. Amazing.
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Boston Police, Mayor-Elect, Clash Over Need for AR-15 Rifles
Mayor-elect Martin J. Walsh is shooting down the plan to arm some Boston patrol officers with military-style rifles — setting up a potential showdown with the department which has backed the controversial measure, citing a need for high-powered weapons in
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Connecticut Gun Owners Scramble to Register Guns, Felony Charges Loom
Connecticut gun owners are rushing to register certain firearms and ammunition magazines that will be considered illegal contraband in the new year. People have been lining up early in the morning at the state Department of Emergency Services and Public
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Duck Hunter Rescued from Niagra River
A duck hunter was rescued from the Niagara River, after falling out of his boat just off the shores of Grand Island, when two strangers came to his aide. Dave Wahl was hunting nearby with his nephew Riley, when they
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Candidate Guns Down Constituent for Refusing to Vote in Favor
Five persons were killed in different incidents of violence and mishaps. According to details, in Sheikhupura a candidate for the slot of UC 77 Chairman shot a villager dead when he refused to cast his and other family members vote
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Is the Army really using “green ammo” next year?
America’s military is marching toward a greener future. It actually has nothing to do with changing the uniforms to better protect troops in battle. Instead, this latest move has it more concerned about protecting the environment. That’s because starting in
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“Animal Friends” shelter puts down pit bull
When a 5-year-old pit bull named Blue attacked and killed a small Jack Russell terrier at the Animal Friends shelter earlier this year, the staff gave him a second chance because he was friendly and affectionate with people, was responding
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Gun control in the Third Reich examined
Gun control caused the Holocaust.” That’s an argument, rather unhelpfully phrased, that American gun-rights supporters have been making for decades. There’s no way to prove it. In fact, most of the time it’s not even clear what alternate history is
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Endangered Species Act turns 40
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will honor the 40th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with a year-long commemoration of the Act that has been so successful in stabilizing populations of species at risk, preventing the extinction of many
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Off-duty TX game warden shot while hunting
An off-duty Texas game warden was shot Sunday evening while bow hunting on Cooper Wildlife Management Area in Delta County. Listed in stable condition in intensive care at Dallas’s Parkland Hospital Monday is Game Warden Chris Fried, 31, of Cooper.
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TPWD seeking comment on “gassing” proposal
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proposing an amendment to the Parks and Wildlife Code that would make it illegal to use noxious or toxic substances to disturb or collect nongame wildlife as well as prohibiting the possession of
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Fork, Athens produce Sharelunkers
Lake Fork produced its second Toyota ShareLunker of the season December 27. The fish is also the second entry into the program during the current season. On December 30 Lake Athens produced its second ShareLunker ever, a 13.76-pound fish caught
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Wild Cats in Texas
The wild cats of Texas represent the most mysterious and beautiful elements of our native fauna. Throughout the years, I have learned that nothing grabs the attention of an outdoors lover quicker than a wild cat encounter. It was the
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