On Dec. 14, 2023, two hunters pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges for illegally taking two large antlered deer in an area closed to deer hunting in the town of Tonawanda. The investigation according to the New York Dept. of Environmental
Poacher Poses As Woman Online To Kill Suburban Whitetails Read More »
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation rolls into its 40th year of conservation fresh off a tandem of major land conservation and access successes. In mid-December, RMEF and its partners conserved and opened hunting and other recreational access to 54,636 acres of Kentucky elk
Looking At 40 Years Of Elk Conservation Read More »
Aptitude Outdoors talks with an angler who took marlin fishing to the extreme.
Handlining a 160-Pound Marlin Read More »
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s Win Back Our Water campaign is all about improving the most important habitat of all for our fisheries. Win Back Our Water is a multi-pronged campaign that is centered on multiple issues that must be addressed to bring our water
BTT Unveils Win Back Our Waters Campaign Read More »
Did you know there are black bobcats? And unlike the issue of black cougars, there are verified specimens.. Update: Here’s A Video About Black Bobcats And Long-Tailed Bobcats There are also bobcats with much longer tails than most. This photo
A Look At Mysterious Black Bobcats Read More »
Three anglers at three separate lakes caught Legacy Class ShareLunkers Monday afternoon to kickstart the second month of the 2024 Toyota ShareLunker collection season. It was the 13th time in program history that anglers submitted three or more Legacy Class largemouth bass
Anglers Catch Sharelunker Trifecta Read More »
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open TX-29 and TX-30 in Aransas Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12. Based on samples recently collected by TPWD, TX-29 and TX-30 meet criteria for
TPWD Opens Oyster Harvest In Aransas Bay Read More »
Let’s take a quick look at catching and silver (Gulf) trout which are in good numbers in the surf, channels and around oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Sand trout are often found in sandy or muddy bottoms, while
Tips For Catching Gulf and Sand Trout Read More »
Human-wildlife conflict is on the rise and feral hog interactions with people and their pets is a major part of the issue. On this episode of Texas Fish & Game-sponsored Dark Outdoors, we take an exciting and serious turn as
TX Feral Hog Attack Survivor Speaks Read More »
As part of efforts to protect and conserve eagle populations and provide more certainty to industry, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing its final revised regulations for how it processes permits related to the incidental take of bald
Project To Benefit Eagle Conservation Read More »
When considering purchasing a rifle for hunting, target shooting, or personal defense, it’s crucial to evaluate various features to make an informed decision. With many available options, understanding what aspects to prioritize can streamline the selection process and lead to
12 Features to Consider When Buying a Rifle Read More »
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with Brazos Bend State Park on Feb. 24 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about hunting with a bow ahead
“Explore Bowhunting” Event Set For Feb. 24 Read More »
From Feb. 16- 25, Texas coastal waters will close to crabbing with wire mesh crab traps to facilitate an annual volunteer crab trap cleanup. Any traps left in bays — including traps tied to docks — will be assumed abandoned
Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set Read More »
Crankbaits are my favorite lure for catching redfish when the fish get a little finicky. Yes crankbaits. These highly versatile lures can allow anglers seeking redfish a level of precision crucial to catching spooky fish and offer an amazing ability
Catching Redfish On Crankbaits Read More »
Recognizing that the national discussion around gray wolf management must look more comprehensively at conservation tools available to federal, state and Tribal governments, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a path to support a long term and durable
Feds Decide On Gray Wolf Status Read More »
Speckled trout regulations are changing all over the Gulf with major changes happening in the last six months in Louisiana and most recently Texas. In the latest episode of the TF&G-sponsored Higher Calling Wildlife® podcast we take a deep look
State Of The Gulf’s Speckled Trout Fishery Read More »
For the 2024 model year Yamaha Outboards has announced the introduction of a new – and big – motor: the F350. Perhaps the biggest surprise here is that Yamaha didn’t merely change the computer mapping of the 4.2 liter F300
Yamaha Has a New F350! Read More »
Texas Fish & Game Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore will host a seminar on flounder fishing at the Houston Fishing Show. At 1:45 p.m. Saturday Moore will host “Flounder Revolution – Obscure Tactics for Spring and Summer Flounder”. “I look forward to
Houston Fishing Show Seminar Schedule Read More »
For years, jaguars in the United States remained the stuff of legends and myths. Many believed they were extinct or confined to the realms of folklore. Here are a few points showing how the jaguar narrative has changed. We dive
Are Jaguars Part of Black Panther Phenomenon? Read More »
A couple weeks ago a group of outdoor journalists, including yours truly, gathered in Houston for an event put on by Berkley Fishing. They have several new lines of lures (including the Krej, the Finisher, and the Power Switch) which
Real-Time Imaging in… Saltwater? Read More »
