According to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), over 70% of freshwater lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands (by acreage) and over 42% of creeks, rivers, and streams (by mileage) are considered too polluted for primary contact recreation, such as swimming. On […]
Nearly Half of Texas Rivers Are Too Polluted For Swimming Read More »
Have you ever been out fishing for speckled trout and caught several in a row that make a croaking noise? Those are males. According to studies, the ability of the male to produce this sound comes out during courtship and
When “Croakers” Lead to Trophy Trout Read More »
A volunteer firefighter and emergency medical services (EMS) crew member in Alpine, Texas, was arrested July 5 on suspicion of setting multiple brush fires in the area. David Matthew Neet, 44, of Alpine, Texas, was arrested by Brewster County Sheriff’s
Shocking Arson Charges Made In TX Wildfire Cases Read More »
A recent article from a Texas news source mistakenly reported that “LeeBeth,” a great white shark tagged by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, had been sighted off South Padre Island on July 10. However, data from the Sharktivity app shows
Tagged Great White Did Not Come Back To Texas Last Week! Read More »
There are few things more fun than catching speckled trout in the surf, especially on topwaters. Most anglers use walk-the-dog style plugs, but chuggers aka poppers can be extremely effective. Here’s how to use them. Look for calmer surf conditions,
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The Texas Parks Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites the greater El Paso community to learn about restoration of desert bighorn sheep to the Franklin Mountains. TPWD will host an educational event to provide information about the history, status, challenges and importance
Event To Focus On Franklin Mountains Bighorn Restoration Read More »
Texas coastal waters are home to some remarkable fishing records, many of which are unlikely to ever be broken. Here are five that we think will probably never be surpassed. Snook Weight: 57.50 pounds Date Caught: May 1, 1937 Location:
The 57-Pound TX Snook And Other Unbeatable TX Records Read More »
Biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have completed an innovative study that tracked the movement and behaviors of largemouth bass at Toledo Bend Reservoir and Lake Fork. The goal of the multi-year initiative, which launched in 2020,
TPWD Completes Groundbreaking Bass Tracking Study Read More »
A shark attack that involved multiple people July 4 at South Padre Island has been covered by dozens of media outlets with stories shared via thousands of social media accounts. On Monday morning, as I got my day started, I
About The Exact Shark That Attacked Four People At South Padre Read More »
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season. “While we want everyone to have a great
Texas Boaters Urged To Clean, Drain & Dry Read More »
Hunters will have new opportunities and scenery this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas, is now accepting
TPWD Draw Hunt Applications Open Read More »
Which knot is “best”? Naturally, that depends entirely upon the application. And quite often it seems like anglers are a bit overly concerned about exactly which knot is best for what purpose. Truth be told you can learn a few
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*Updated 7/009/24 On July 4, four people were injured by a shark in the surf at South Padre Island. Here’s what we know about this shark attack victims. A 35-year-old male from La Vernia, Texas: Required surgery In stable condition
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Most people target cobia (ling, crab-eaters, etc.) by sight fishing and a few like chumming them up, but what about trolling? Fewer people troll, which is a shame because this tactic is not only effective, it allows you to cover
Trolling for Cobia: A Killer Tactic Read More »
Just about every angler out there knows docks provide cover that fish often gravitate to. In many different waterways they’re a good target, and in some they’re the prime target. But, are all docks created equally? Heck no. Use these
5 Tips for Finding Docks that are Hotspots Read More »
Oh beautiful for spacious skies for amber waves of grain. I’ll never forget sitting alone on a rock on a distant hill in South Dakota watching the northern lights as a pack of coyotes sang in the distance. The skies
America Is Still Beautiful Read More »
The Suwannee alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys suwanniensis), often considered the dinosaur of the turtle world, is on the decline. That’s why the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is listing it as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a
Alligator Snapper Subspecies Listed As Threatened Read More »
Under the shimmering moonlight at High Island, Texas, a father and his young son were surf fishing, their lines cast into the dark surf in pursuit of bull redfish. They had been to this spot many times and were excited
Danger In The Dunes: A Brush With A Murderer While Fishing At High Island, TX Read More »
Mule deer, iconic residents of the Western United States, Northern Mexico and Southern Canada, face an increasingly challenging landscape as human activities and natural factors threaten their populations. One significant issue impacting mule deer is the fragmentation and loss of
Kids Help With Mule Deer Project Read More »
