Deep water jigging for bass in Texas lakes is a thrilling and effective technique that requires both knowledge and skill. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler looking to expand your repertoire, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to
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In 2013, TF&G Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore and Scott Bandy took a group of kids to Lake Calcasieu to look for the famous albino dolphin “Pinky”. They ended up watching a group of dolphin and having “Pinky” approach them very closely.
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The Return ‘Em Right Best Release Practices Manual, developed in collaboration with private anglers, captains, scientists and fisheries managers, will help anglers improve the survival of reef fish that are caught and released. Each year, millions of reef fish are
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are searching for a mule deer buck that attacked a 67-year-old woman outside the door of her home and gored her on Saturday evening. The attack occurred in the center of Silver Cliff, a town
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Wearing waders while boating may seem like a practical choice to keep dry and comfortable, especially for anglers and waterfowl hunters. However, there are significant dangers associated with this practice that can pose serious risks to boaters and water enthusiasts.
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To boost the spawning stock biomass and aid in the recovery of the fishery, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPWC) will consider a proposal to modify the bag limit and slot size for the beleaguered spotted seatrout fishery. After
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on Land Protection Plans for Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge. The plans establish acquisition boundaries within which the Service could preserve and protect high-quality wildlife
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Whitetail deer, with their graceful and iconic appearance, have long captivated the hearts of nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. However, beyond their charm lies a tragic and deadly reality: road collisions involving whitetail deer are a significant and growing concern
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H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is once again causing mortalities in wild birds in Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said. The disease started last year with the arrival of infected migratory waterfowl to Louisiana and
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners supplied $842,662 in grant funding to bolster habitat, wildlife management and hunting heritage projects in Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. “Maintaining and improving habitat for elk, deer, wild turkey,
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“Journey Into the Dark Outdoors” is a riveting documentary directed by Paul Fuzinski that takes viewers on an adrenaline-pumping exploration of the untamed wilderness of Arkansas, where true crime and wildlife dangers lurk in the shadows. At its core, the
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Time is running out to let your voice be heard as to whether you support or disagree with the major speckled trout regulation proposal. The comment period lasts until Jan. 23. The proposed rules would reduce the spotted seatrout bag
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Staying Warm and Safe: How to Avoid Hypothermia in Winter As the winter season settles in with its cold temperatures and biting winds, the risk of hypothermia becomes a real concern for those who spend time outdoors. Hypothermia occurs when
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open TX-19 and TX-20 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 13. At the same time, the department will close TX-13 in Matagorda Bay. Based
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Texas has a rich natural history of wild felines. Bobcats, cougars (mountain lion), jaguars, jaguarundi and ocelots are all native to the state. Jaguars haven’t been verified in many years and jaguarundis are a controversial topic with no verified sightings
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It’s time to catch sheepshead. Texas coastal waters are filled with these hard-fighting, excellent tasting fish that get little respect despite the aforementioned attributes. These fish congregate in the greatest numbers in our jetty systems and right now is an
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The draft recovery plan for the Louisiana pinesnake is now available. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s goal is to help this species thrive once again and remove it from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. A key
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If you’re a dedicated surf angler you undoubtedly have doodlebug rigs in your tacklebox. If you don’t and you plan to try casting from the beach, you need to get a bunch of these things post-haste. Doodlebugs are simply rigs
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Among all the different sorts of fishing gear out there, landing nets probably come in dead last for generating awe-inspiring gasps or impressing your fellow anglers. Rods and reels we covet, but nets? Not so much. Still, even though all
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Coleman County, marking the first detection in the county. A two-year-old whitetail buck harvested by a hunter on a low-fenced property tested positive
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