Responsible tracking is the part of hunting nobody wants to talk about. Every hunter hopes to take a clean, quick shot. Unfortunately, even the most skilled hunter eventually follows a blood trail. What you do after that shot counts just
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Every time you back your boat down a ramp, you’re making a decision that could impact the future of the lake you’re about to fish. Most freshwater anglers are conservationists at heart. We practice catch-and-release, support habitat projects, and want
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If you’re planning a bass fishing trip in late summer, you might be making a mistake if your alarm clock is set for sunrise. For much of the South, August and early September can be brutal. Water temperatures are high, pleasure boat traffic is heavy, and bass often seem to disappear during the middle of the day. They’re still there—they’re simply adapting to conditions that make feeding less efficient.
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LAKE JACKSON, TX—Sharks are among the most impressive athletes in the natural world, and visitors to Sea Center Texas will have the opportunity to discover why during the facility’s Shark Celebration on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Most people assume the greatest dangers in the outdoors come from bears, sharks, snakes, or other wild animals. After spending decades exploring remote forests, marshes, islands, and backcountry across America, I’ve learned something different. Sometimes the most unsettling encounters don’t
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Longtime Texas Fish & Game contributor Chester Moore has earned eight First-Place awards at the 35th Annual Press Club of Southeast Texas Excellence in Media Awards, including multiple honors recognizing his ongoing work documenting great white sharks in the Gulf.
Texas Based Great White Shark Documentary Wins Major Awards Read More »
The New World screwworm situation in Texas continues to evolve, with USDA’s latest update showing additional animal infestations and an expanding surveillance effort as state and federal officials work to contain the destructive parasite. As of July 12, USDA has
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The hardest part of buying a storm vehicle is not finding one. Listings are plentiful, the damage is easy to understand, and the mechanical risk is lower than in almost any other category of damaged car. The hard part is
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AUSTIN – Hunters have an exciting lineup of opportunities and a chance to experience the beautiful scenery of Texas through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The drawn hunts program issues permits to hunters for drawn
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Few snakes inspire as much fear and fascination as the black mamba. Capable of moving at remarkable speed across the African landscape and armed with highly potent venom, the black mamba has earned a reputation as one of the world’s
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For decades, the New World screwworm was something many Texans knew only from stories told by older ranchers and wildlife professionals. It was a flesh-eating parasite that once caused devastating losses to livestock and wildlife before being eradicated from the
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Offshore brush piles have long been among the most productive places to catch bass, crappie and other game fish. They provide shade, concentrate baitfish and offer ambush points that predators use throughout much of the year. The challenge has never
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Every angler has experienced it. You pull up to a favorite fishing spot with confidence because you caught fish there a week earlier, only to discover the water looks completely different. Maybe a heavy rain has turned it muddy, a
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I’ve always believed most anglers want to do the right thing. Sure, someone occasionally misreads a regulation or makes an honest mistake counting fish in the excitement of a great day on the water. Those situations happen. But there is
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Few drivers think about their car until something breaks. You’re cruising down the highway and a tire blows. You roll up to a red light and your brakes begin to grind. The check engine light comes on during rush hour traffic. And by the time you realize… it’s already too late.
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Spend enough time around accomplished saltwater anglers and you’ll notice they have something in common. They don’t simply cast toward an oyster reef, marsh point or shoreline that “looks fishy.” They’re constantly watching the water itself—not just the color or
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Long before most people are awake, anglers are already on the water. They’re easing a boat into a quiet reservoir, slipping through a salt marsh at first light or walking the bank of a neighborhood pond with a child whose
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Windy, choppy days can quickly make saltwater fishing frustrating. One minute you’re lined up perfectly on an oyster reef or marsh drain, and the next the wind and tide have pushed the boat 30 feet off target. Many anglers blame
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As hunting and fishing seasons come and go, many outdoorsmen look for satisfying ways to stay outdoors when their primary pursuits are on pause. Golf is emerging as a top off-season outlet, blending strategic thinking and skill development in a different setting. For golf for outdoorsmen, the ability to carry over skills like wind reading, patience, and careful shot planning helps outdoorsmen transition seamlessly onto the golf course. Utilizing budget gear, such as secondhand clubs and golf balls from trusted sources, ensures this off-season pastime remains affordable and accessible for all enthusiasts…
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MOST HUNTERS think of trail cameras as tools for scouting deer, monitoring feeders, or tracking wildlife activity. For decades, they have served as an extra set of eyes in the woods, collecting information when hunters and landowners cannot be there themselves…
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