On a humid stretch of prairie behind the subdivisions and beach houses of Galveston Island, something unexpected moves through the cordgrass at dusk. Locals call them coyotes. Officially, that’s what they are. But genetically, many of these canids are something […]
Texas Coyotes — 70% Red Wolf? Galveston Ghost Wolves Read More »
The R100 National Archery Tour will return to Conroe, Texas April 10–12, offering another opportunity for archers in the region to participate in this well-known 3D archery event. The shoot is listed on the official R100 schedule and is presented
R100 3D Archery Shoot Returns To Conroe Read More »
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges caution as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)- bird flu- continues to circulate among wild birds in Amarillo and Lubbock. Detected in all 50 states across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, HPAI is a
Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue In North Texas Read More »
A dire wolf has been brought back through modern genetic science and I sat down with the company executive overseeing the project to understand exactly how it happened. And it happened in Texas. In this in-depth interview, we discuss dire
Extinct Dire Wolf Brought Back In Texas? Read More »
Alligator gar have quietly become one of the most sought-after freshwater game fish in Texas. Once misunderstood and often labeled as “trash fish,” these prehistoric giants are now recognized for what they truly are — living relics that can exceed
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Most anglers picture redfish waving copper tails across a flooded marsh or cruising a knee-deep flat under a summer sun. But when winter settles in and north winds start stacking water out of the bays, a different opportunity quietly develops
Targeting Redfish In Freshwater Rivers? Yes! Read More »
Late winter and early spring are about intercepting bass during seasonal movement. Water temperatures are climbing, bait is shifting, and big prespawn females are positioning along migration routes. Success during this window isn’t just about lure choice but also about
Control the Boat, Catch Bigger Bass Read More »
The American Sportfishing Association has issued a call to action on red snapper management. The Atlantic red snapper population is the healthiest it has been in recent history. Despite this, federal management has only rewarded anglers with a few weekends
ASA Issues Call To Action On Red Snapper Read More »
I can still see it as clearly as if it happened yesterday. I was only about 23 years old, sitting in a shoot-through ground blind on the King Ranch with Keith Warren who was filming our turkey hunt for his
Nilgai: The Ultimate Free-Ranging Exotic Hunt Read More »
Out on the Colorado and Concho rivers near Eden, O.H. Ivie Reservoir has quietly transformed into one of Texas’ most talked-about bass fisheries. What began as a regional water supply has become a global destination for anglers chasing giant largemouths
Bass Lake Profile: O.H. Ivie Read More »
Listen to the Article: IF YOU’VE EVER WANTED to catch the biggest largemouth bass of your life, late winter in Texas is one of the best times to make it happen. From mid-January through early March, many Texas lakes enter
How And Where to Catch Biggest Bass Of Your Life In Texas Right Now Read More »
Late winter and early spring can be some of the most productive times of year to catch speckled trout along the Texas coast. Water temperatures are still cool, bait is beginning to move back into the bays, and trout are
Using Chuggers For Late Winter Speckled Trout Read More »
The Houston Fishing Show at the George R. Brown Convention Center will feature a special seminar by Chester Moore, Editor-In-Chief of Texas Fish & Game and founder of the Gulf Great White Sharks Society. Moore’s seminar, titled “Giant Sharks of
TX Giant Sharks Seminar Set For Houston Fishing Show Read More »
Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir, located just north of Abilene, is back on the board with its second Legacy Class ShareLunker while Toledo Bend returned to the Toyota ShareLunker stage for the third consecutive collection season. The Toyota ShareLunker program is
Fort Phantom Hill, Toledo Bend Produce Sharelunkers Read More »
Most people assume a hunting knife is the same thing as a survival blade. They’re not. Purchasing the incorrect knife for the job is a rookie mistake you don’t want to make while out in the wilderness. Each tool is designed with entirely different tasks in mind. When you understand the differences below, you’ll make a smarter choice for your gear.
The Difference Between a Hunting Knife and a True Survival Blade Read More »
February is supposed to feel like winter in Texas. Cold fronts, stiff north winds, and slow fishing are the norm. But every year, a few stretches of unseasonably warm weather change the entire script. When the sun stays out, water
How To Target February Warm-Weather Bass Read More »
Billfish are not an oddity in the Gulf- they are a documented and managed part of the offshore ecosystem, including waters off Texas. What often deserves more attention is how and where these species occur in the western Gulf, and
A Look At Texas Billfish Read More »
For the past 24 years, countless volunteers band together in February to search the Texas coastline for abandoned crab traps. The abandoned traps can foul shrimpers’ nets, snag anglers’ lines, and create unsightly views. In addition, lost or abandoned fishing
Abandoned Crab Trap Cleanup Dates Set Read More »
Every few years, stories of black cougars make the rounds again — sightings in the brush, a shadow crossing a ranch road, somebody swearing they saw a jet-black mountain lion in the timber. It’s a fascinating campfire tale. Check out
Black Cougars -Reality Or Something Else? Read More »
This year marks more than 30 years since one of the most celebrated catches in Texas saltwater fishing history, the day Jim Wallace forever changed the way anglers viewed speckled trout in the Lone Star State. On February 6, 1996,
What We Can Learn From the Record Wallace Trout Read More »
