General Outdoor

New Lightning Tool Tells Striking Story

NOAA’s new Lightning Climatology tool for the continental U.S. shows when cloud-to-ground lightning flashes are historically most frequent for any location across…

2 years ago

TPWD Names New Exec. Director

David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. was named executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department today at a special meeting of…

2 years ago

ADVOCACY ALERT: Closing Reefs in Ayres, Mesquite, and Carlos Bays to Oyster Harvest

From Texas Parks and Wildlife “Summary: The proposed amendment would close reefs in Ayres, Mesquite, and Carlos Bays to oyster…

2 years ago

A Much Needed Look At Boat Ramp Etiquette (Video)

FlatsWorthy is a leader in matters of etiquette between all users of the resource. It begins with launching your boat.…

2 years ago

Youth Coastal Fishing Bill Introduced In Congress

Legislation has been introduced in Congress to provide opportunities for youth to enjoy the outdoors. The Youth Coastal Fishing Program…

2 years ago

Free-Ranging Elk Photographed In Hill Country

A few weeks ago, we put out the word for free-ranging elk photos in the Texas Hill Country. This is…

2 years ago

Mysterious Water Deaths & Dangerous Secret Outdoors Groups

Strange, water-related deaths have plagued police investigators around the nation for more than 20 years. They fit a bizarre profile…

2 years ago

CWD Confirmed at Limestone County Facility

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) discovered Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer…

2 years ago

Feds Announce Plans To Upgrade Forest Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced more than $37 million in investments to improve vital recreation infrastructure located…

2 years ago

Study Examines Effect of Circle Hooks On Sharks

In March of this year, the 1st Circle Hook Workshop of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) commenced. The goal…

2 years ago