Wait a sec – don’t you need a pool-cue rod, 80-pound test, and six ounces of lead to catch grouper!? Heck no. Sure, you’ll have to make some adjustments and take some additional factors into consideration, but when the cards
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A cool and rainy spring means that despite above-average summer temperatures, Texas hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations as the 2023 season opens Sept. 1. Spring surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found an estimated
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Ducks Unlimited recently completed a project to restore management capacity on 4,000 acres of coastal marsh on the East Unit of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. The 37,000-acre refuge is located on the Gulf Coast just outside the Houston
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The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations who’ve made important contributions to fishing in Texas for next year’s induction into the hall of fame. Applications are being accepted through Nov. 1. “The Texas Freshwater
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Scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service — have increased their prediction for the ongoing 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of activity to an above-normal level of activity with today’s update. Forecasters believe that
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In the Great Basin of the western U.S., power poles and power lines are often the tallest landscape features available to birds for perching and nesting. However, these human-made structures can also come with risks to birds. “Power-line collisions and
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Winter weather the week of February 14, 2021, led to fish kill events along the entire Texas coast, serving both as a reminder and an opportunity. It was a reminder that we can only control what we can control, and
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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) amended the Notice of Intent (NOI) to change spotted seatrout size and bag limits. The commission proposes to amend the original Notice of Intent to a minimum size limit of 13 inches and establish a
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The United States Senate unanimously passed the Duck Stamp Modernization Act – legislation to make the Federal Duck Stamp more accessible for waterfowl hunters by authorizing the electronic stamp for use throughout the entire waterfowl hunting season. The bipartisan bill
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It’s August, which means kids are back in school and the fall hunting and fishing seasons are quickly approaching. Before packing your favorite tackle and camo for trips, be sure to purchase an annual fishing and hunting license for 2023-24.
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As part of its 2023 investment in wild turkey research, the NWTF is helping fund a new project led by Kansas State University; the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks; and the U.S. Geological Survey, Kansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.
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CA Texas and Tito’s Handmade Vodka recently teamed up to add an additional five reef beds in the Goose Island State Park Big Tree Unit Living Shoreline project. This recent effort is the fourth phase of deployments into the permitted site,
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Bajío Reading Sunglasses. Created for anglers who love radically clear lenses for fish spotting and have yet to dive into full prescription sunglasses, but could use a bit more power to focus on the finer details like tying on flies
Using the same proven and patented shark deterrent technology as their popular wearable device, Sharkbanz Fishing (Zeppelin) generates a powerful electromagnetic field. No batteries, No charging. Always ON, and ready to stop the Taxman. Weighing 6.5 oz (185 g), the
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When you’re committed to the catch, the weather doesn’t deter you. But if you’re not adequately protected, it can still get under your skin. The new performance Rover Jacket will keep you warm, dry and fishing fine. This lightweight, waterproof
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The Wild Bite Adventure Kit gives aspiring anglers the classic fishing adventure from start to finish – the fun of digging for worms, the pride in learning a new skill, and then the thrill of the catch. Features an easy-to-operate
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Introducing the new Tatula 100, a re-designed reel frame giving ultimate comfort and confidence. Integrated with a patented Hyper-Drive design for the smoothest performance and ultimate power. With a new lighter A7075 spool you can cast even further with the
The Ahi USA Live Deception Weedless Spoon is an innovation that has been in development for 2 years. Inshore anglers who have spent time on the flats or backcountry will tell you one of the most effective lures to put
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued its 2023 rule regarding the import of game birds from Canada. After close consultation with waterfowl scientists from Ducks Unlimited (DU), APHIS has revised last year’s rule to
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