On Jan. 23, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries Director of Information and Regulations Ken Kurzawski unveiled a list of formal proposed regulation changes related to alligator gar harvest in Texas during a TPWD Commission work session held
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Texas bowfishermen could soon be banned from taking alligator gar at night on all waters statewide as part of a proposed regulation change recently introduced by inland fisheries managers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The nighttime ban
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Few things are as basic or as ubiquitous in fishing as bobbers, floats, and corks. Virtually all of us who grew up fishing remember sitting on the bank of a pond, lake, or river, and casting out a bobber. We
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At the beginning of 2018, the Toyota ShareLunker program debuted a new year-long season for anglers to enter their 8 pound and larger bass for prizes, recognition, and to help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department promote and enhance bass
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On this episode, Dustin interviews Trever Bryan again from the Cast, Blast, Grill, Chill podcast and they two talk about late season whitetail deer hunting, the basics around muzzleloaders, public land hunting and more! Both Dustin and Trever also share
In this second installment of the fishing mashup from the Confluence Writers Event in Venice, Louisiana, Dustin sits down with Ryan Jones from Frontier Sales and Marketing and talks personal watercraft like paddle boards and kayaks and all of the
A couple of years ago, I wrote a story about catching catfish in winter on the Gulf Coast. The problem was that year we did not have much of a winter. It was more like an extended fall or early
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After a long, hot summer, many Texans are looking forward to going outside and enjoying the long-awaited cool weather this holiday season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has begun stocking thousands of cold weather-loving rainbow trout at ponds, lakes
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In this episode, Dustin attends an outdoor writers fishing event in Venice, Louisiana and does an interview mashup with four special guests from Bubba Blade (fillet knives), Arctic Ice (ice packs), Nomad Design (freshwater and saltwater lures) and Grundens (fishing
I recently had a fascinating crappie fishing experience, which reinforced the importance of carefully considering lure color in relation to water color instead of grabbing what merely looks attractive to the human eye. Before we can dig in, you’ve got
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As fall is in full swing, the two words “Fall Turnover” will be uttered by just about every bass angler. When you mention your lake is turning over, you will seldom get a favorable or excited response from other anglers.
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On this episode Dustin Warncke hosts another live stream episode on location at a Cross Water Outfitters fishing ministry event. Dennis Martin and Ed Hellon join as Dustin’s guests and these three avid outdoorsmen talk about the great outdoors, boat
On this episode, Dustin sits down with Matt Williams, TF&G columnist and freshwater fishing expert. We talk about the fall and winter fishing season, the big shake-up between Bassmaster and Major League Fishing and pro-bass anglers, catfish rod-and-reel and jugline
Fishing is such a fantastic sport. Despite its frustrations, few other activities provide the ease of access, challenges, and beautiful landscapes for all age groups in the same way that fishing does. Because it is an outdoor sport, it does
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You want to win the fishing tournament, and come home with the trophy and a fist full of cash? Of course you do! But winning fishing tournaments is easier said than done. It’s also true that there’s an element of
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Did you know there are pike right here in Texas? Well, sort of. The chain pickerel, a close cousin of both the northern pike and muskellunge (musky) can be found right here in local river and bayou systems, especially in
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Sunsect is the first and only combination of DEET + Sunscreen on the market today. Originally created for the military, Sunsect allows the repellent and sunscreen to work in harmony. This creates a more effective and longer lasting product. What
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Summer is slowly drawing to a close and the heat will hopefully be letting up soon. The frog bite however will still be in full swing. The lily pads, hydrilla, duck weed and coontail have all grown to their max
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At ICAST, Cuda Fishing Tools debuted several tools and accessories that blend convenience, functionality and comfort. No matter the adventure, you can expect superior durability and craftsmanship in these new items, which include: Bucket Tackle Center (MSRP $9.99) A containment system
Cuda Launches Versatile, Dependable Tools at ICAST Read More »
THE PERFECT BALANCE OF STRENGTH & SENSITIVITY Catfish are flat out tough and catching them requires a special touch. Expert fisherman know that a line must cut through water to reach catfish in difficult positions. Sometimes additional line capacity is
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