The 48th Annual Houston Fishing Show kicks off today and runs through Sunday. Anglers can connect with guides, new gear and instructional seminars at this year’s event at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Here are key details. Hours Wednesday […]
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Cloning is a term that brings to mind the realm of science fiction. After all there is a Star Wars film called “Attack of the Clones” and an animated series called “Clone Wars”. Cloning however is very real and it
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department officials are considering changes to some saltwater regulations. You can make your comments here. The following are the official proposals. Shortfin Mako Shark – In response to federal actions, the proposed amendment would match federal
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After more than 50 years of public use and outdoor recreation by Texas families, Fairfield Lake State Park will permanently close to the public Feb. 28. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was notified by its lessor, Vistra, the owner
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All good things must come to an end. Kevin VanDam’s last season as a professional touring pro will end after this year’s 2023 Bass Pro Tour season. Arguably the greatest tournament angler ever, has decided this years Bass Pro Tour
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NOAA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are collaborating on a 5-year project to “evaluate the feasibility of bycatch hotspots” via communication networks in the Gulf of Mexico. Used as a tool to help reduce bycatch, the requested
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The annual white bass run is heating up and anglers across Texas are preparing for exciting days on the water. Each spring, white bass run upstream from reservoirs into rivers and creeks to spawn, creating prime fishing opportunities for new
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“Have you ever seen a submarine while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico?” This was a post I made a couple of weeks ago on social media as rumors of anglers encountering subs and reading strange things on sonar have
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-29 in Aransas Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. This area was split at the beginning of the season to allow for
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal to promote voluntary, collaborative species-conservation work could help strengthen the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act and give private landowners and others the certainty they need to restore habitat and recover wildlife. “With more
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Jason Conn Fishing just caught a top 50 largemouth bass from O.H. Ivie! ShareLunker 642 weighed in at 17.03 pounds and is one of the largest Lunkers to hit the scales in Texas history! His Legacy Class Lunker is the 8th
TX Eighth Largest Bass Ever Caught! Read More »
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for membership on its Coastal Migratory Pelagics Advisory Panel. Advisory Panels are comprised of individuals who are knowledgeable and interested in the conservation and management of the fishery resources, or
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Captain Steve Huff’s illustrious career and dedication to conserving Florida’s Everglades is showcased in a powerful new film directed by Captain David Mangum and Patrick Rhea and produced by SEAHOLM and Gordy & Sons Outfitters with support from Bonefish &
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One of the primary reasons we hunt is for the meat. So, what would you do if you knew you couldn’t consume the venison from a successful harvest? What would happen to the public support for hunting in that community?
Deer Eating Advisory In Four States? Read More »
Officials with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana State University and the U.S. Forest Service are conducting a major study of turkeys in the Kisatchie National Forest in west-central Louisiana. The study is tracking their movements in an
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A serious downturn in Alaska’s Dall’s sheep population linked to extreme climate events has raised concerns among hunter-conservationists and wildlife managers. This inspired the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) to host an Alaska Dall’s Sheep Strategy Meeting at the 2023 Sheep
WSF Sets Tone For Dall Sheep Consrvation Read More »
The Department of the Interior announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to strengthen voluntary conservation opportunities under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed rule would revise permitting under Section 10 of the Act to
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Ever wonder how Ocearch tags the great white sharks they fit with GPS trackers? This video explains.
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Texas Game Wardens Dyke McMahen and Brannon Meinkowsky were presented with separate awards as Shikar Safari Officer of the Year and the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife’s Officer of the Year, respectively, by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.
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From Coastal Fisheries – Texas Parks and Wildlife: The CCA Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi hit a major production milestone in 2022 by first releasing 5,746* post-metamorphic southern flounder at the end of December. Flounder are usually not able
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