Texas Fish & Game

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November 1, 2023

TPWD Says Quail Population Strongest In Years

Texas quail hunting season opens Oct. 28, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) surveys indicate an increased number of bobwhite and scaled quail in the field thanks to a combination of cooler temperatures and spring […]
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November 1, 2023

What’s The Difference Between A Mule Deer And A Blacktail?

Mule deer and black-tailed deer (collectively known as ‘mule deer’) are known for their uniquely large ears resembling those of a mule, earning them the species name hemionus meaning ‘half-mule’ according to the Mule Deer Foundation. They […]
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November 1, 2023

$6,000 Reward For Info On Poached LA Bear

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced a reward totaling $6,000 for information that would lead to an arrest about a Louisiana Black Bear that was found with a fatal gunshot wound in West Feliciana […]
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November 1, 2023

The Era Of The Real Super Trout

Early in my career I pondered whether we would see truly massive speckled trout along the coast that resulted from special stockings. This was when genetic tinkering became a real thing for largemouth bass and research […]
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October 31, 2023

Gulf Council Alters Amberjack Season

After hearing a summary of public comment received, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework Action that considers modifying the recreational closed season and the commercial trip limit.  The Council […]
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October 31, 2023

TPWD Releases 2023 Deer Season Forecast

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists expect deer hunters statewide to have plenty of opportunities to fill freezers this season thanks to widespread, improved habitat conditions. “Overall, the 2023-24 deer hunting season is expected to […]
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October 31, 2023

TX Oyster Season Opens Nov. 1

Per regulation, the Texas commercial and recreational public oyster harvest season opens Nov. 1 and closes April 30, 2024. In an effort to protect and restore oyster reefs showing signs of environmental stress, many shellfish harvest […]
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October 31, 2023

“Exploring Bowhunting” Event Set For Nov. 11

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with Brazos Bend State Park on Nov. 11 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about hunting […]
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October 26, 2023

These Animals Are Super Scary

Last year we looked at some of the world’s scariest animals and the response was great, so I thought it would be fun to look at some more creatures that inspire goosebumps during this Halloween season. […]
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October 26, 2023

What Will TPWD Do On Trout Regs?

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission meets Thurs. Nov. 1-2. This meeting comes after several meetings in October to solicit angler opinions on speckled trout regulations. Trout are not currently on the agenda, but will they […]
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