Have you ever wondered if we will ever have new records for the most sought-after species? Record fish are of course elusive. Records don’t change every year or as you’re about to see every decade. At some point it seems
A Look At Texas Record Catches For Top Salt & Freshwater Species Read More »
The autumn and winter ranges of three species of economically important dabbling ducks have shifted since the 1960s according to new research co-authored by scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, Ducks Unlimited and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Published
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TF&G Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore won four first-place awards and placed in five additional categories at the Press Club of Southeast Texas’ annual “Excellence In Media Awards.” For the third consecutive year, Moore took first place in the independent blog category
Moore Wins Big For Wildlife At Press Club Awards Read More »
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved regulations banning canned hunts and implementing trapping standards for mountain lions during its May meeting. These changes are the first in more than 50 years regarding management of mountain lions in
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New Red Drum size and daily creel limits go into effect and will be enforced beginning June 20, 2024. The new regulations are as follows: Daily Creel: 4- fish daily limit per angler Size Limit: 18-inch minimum and 27-inch maximum
Redfish Regs Change In A Big Way June 20 In Louisiana Read More »
Catching snapper in the Gulf of Mexico is not the most challenging prospect. Pull up to an oil rig, sink some squid and chances are you will get hit. Catching big red snapper, however, can be a real challenge. Here
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Crankbaits are an overlooked tool in the arsenal of an angler’s pursuit of redfish. Anglers focusing on the tagged redfish division of STAR might consider using crankbaits as they are not only highly effective but allow you to cover lots
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In a study published in Geophysical Research Letters, Florida researchers have discovered numerous tsunami risks in Gulf of Mexico waters related to submarine landslides. In the paper entitled Abundant Spontaneous and Dynamically Triggered Submarine Landslides in the Gulf of Mexico, they said submarine
Have You Heard of The Gulf Tsunami Threat? Read More »
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy has updated its White Shark Logbook with 2023 data from its acoustic receiver array, which is managed in collaboration with the MA Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). Check out the video on the size of great white sharks! Acoustic receivers are
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If there’s any form of fishing more exhilarating than sight fishing for cobia, we can’t imagine what it is. Spotting the fish, presenting the bait or lure, and watching the predator attack is just about as exciting as it gets.
Tips for Spotting More Cobia Read More »
You want to catch a big ‘ol mahi-mahi and grill up some steaks for dinner? Of course you do – who wouldn’t?! Fortunately, most of the time mahi are relatively cooperative fish that are willing to bite and travel in
Who doesn’t love fishing a nice grass flat when reds are the target? No one. Grassbeds are a prime zone to find these fish rooting around for small crabs and baitfish to munch. At times, however, those grasses seem bereft
Getting Out of the Grass for Reds Read More »
Search and rescue teams with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Sabine Parish Fire District responded to a fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish on May 28. The
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Bow-mounted trolling motors are more popular than ever, and have now just as popular in the saltwater world as they’ve always been on the bass fishing grounds. These days the debate isn’t over whether to get one, but it’s over
The Best Trolling Motor Batteries For Your Boat Read More »
Crime is rising in the great outdoors. From the meth trade to even more disturbing cases like the presence of rapists and killers, outdoors lovers are finding themselves encountering truly dangerous situations. Crime Statistics: While the overall violent crime rate
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Higher Calling Wildlife®, an outreach founded by renowned wildlife journalist & Texas Fish & Game Editor-in-Chief Chester Moore, is thrilled to announce the launch of its “Summer of the Shark” program. This exciting initiative aims to educate and inspire the
Summer of the Shark Program Kicks Off Read More »
Could you one day be running your boat with a hydrogen outboard? It might seem unlikely, but Yamaha is testing the waters by creating the first hydrogen-powered outboard and fuel system. The first prototype was developed in partnership with Roush
A Hydrogen Outboard?! Read More »
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the Oregon State Police (OSP) are seeking information regarding the illegal killing of three gray wolves and two golden eagles in Wallowa County in Eastern Oregon. The deaths occurred in an area
Reward Offered In Wildlife Poisoning Case Read More »
Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation over the next few months. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy the waterways to do their part to protect the
TPWD Advocates “Clean, Drain & Dry” Read More »
