Catching snapper in the Gulf of Mexico is not the most challenging prospect. Pull up to an oil rig, sink some squid and chances are you will get hit. Catching big red snapper, however, can be a real challenge. Here […]
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Crankbaits are an overlooked tool in the arsenal of an angler’s pursuit of redfish. Anglers focusing on the tagged redfish division of STAR might consider using crankbaits as they are not only highly effective but allow you to cover lots
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In a study published in Geophysical Research Letters, Florida researchers have discovered numerous tsunami risks in Gulf of Mexico waters related to submarine landslides. In the paper entitled Abundant Spontaneous and Dynamically Triggered Submarine Landslides in the Gulf of Mexico, they said submarine
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The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy has updated its White Shark Logbook with 2023 data from its acoustic receiver array, which is managed in collaboration with the MA Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). Check out the video on the size of great white sharks! Acoustic receivers are
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Search and rescue teams with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Sabine Parish Fire District responded to a fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish on May 28. The
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Crime is rising in the great outdoors. From the meth trade to even more disturbing cases like the presence of rapists and killers, outdoors lovers are finding themselves encountering truly dangerous situations. Crime Statistics: While the overall violent crime rate
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Higher Calling Wildlife®, an outreach founded by renowned wildlife journalist & Texas Fish & Game Editor-in-Chief Chester Moore, is thrilled to announce the launch of its “Summer of the Shark” program. This exciting initiative aims to educate and inspire the
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the Oregon State Police (OSP) are seeking information regarding the illegal killing of three gray wolves and two golden eagles in Wallowa County in Eastern Oregon. The deaths occurred in an area
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Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation over the next few months. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy the waterways to do their part to protect the
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The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens Saturday June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters. Bag and size limits for federal and state waters will remain unchanged. Regulations for red snapper
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AccuWeather expert meteorologists are closely tracking a potential tropical threat looming in the Caribbean just days before the official start of hurricane season on June 1. A disturbance, known as a tropical wave, has been interacting with moisture and storms in the
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THE RISE OF EXOTIC BARBARY SHEEP (AOUDAD) IN THE SOUTHWEST HAS BROUGHT CHALLENGES TO NATIVE DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP, RANGING FROM DISEASE TO HABITAT DEGRADATION AND COMPETITION FOR FORAGE AND WATER SOURCES. Another challenge is mistaken identity according to officials with
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On May 15, a barge struck the bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island. Texas Game Wardens assisted national, state, and local agencies in securing the scene and keeping recreational boat traffic safe and away from the accident. Game wardens will
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How to Sell Used Hunting and Fishing Gear: Maximizing Value for Your Equipment Introduction As a seasoned hunter, you likely have an assortment of gear that has accumulated over the years. From firearms and optics to clothing and accessories, these
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There is something special about watching a bobber start moving and then disappear below the surface. In fact, I daresay if you can’t get excited about seeing that you should consider taking up badminton or underwater basket weaving. Your enthusiasm
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Did you know there are forces that have been working to make the redfish a commercially harvested species again for many years? For many years, commercial fishermen targeted redfish heavily with gill nets, purse seines, and other highly effective tools.
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Due to severe flooding, the U.S. Forest Service has temporarily closed Sam Houston National Forest, which also affects the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Sam Houston National Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The closure is in effect from May 7
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What do great white sharks eat in the Gulf of Mexico? It’s a question researchers ate pondering as more white sharks are verified in Gulf waters from Florida to Texas. Join TF&G Editor-In-Chef Chester Moore as he discusses this topic
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The Best Wakesurf Locations Across Texas Wakesurfing is a popular water sport that has taken Texas by storm. With its warm climate and abundance of lakes, Texas is an ideal location for wakesurfing enthusiasts. From the Gulf Coast to the
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People are reporting seeing wild-looking cats throughout America that don’t match with native wildlife. Chester Moore shows that many of these are what can be considered exotic or “designer” cats. Learn about these mysterious and verified cats on this episode
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