Three men were charged with more than 100 wildlife violations in one of the largest poaching cases in Wyoming history. The felony and misdemeanor charges were the result of a seven-year, multi-agency investigation spanning four states and involving thousands of
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On Nov. 24, 2022, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was notified of a lone polar bear cub roaming the Prudhoe Bay area of Alaska. The Service sent a team of polar bear program biologists to the area to assess
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Effective Tactics for Gulf Tuna WHEN IT COMES TO BRUTE strength and tackle-busting abilities, few fish in the ocean can match a tuna. Tuna fishing off the Texas coast is a significant endeavor often consisting of long runs and 24-
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Dolphins are one of America’s most beloved animals. From “Flipper” thrilling families on television in the 1960s to modern-day dolphin encounters at aquariums and resorts, the love affair families have with dolphins is a strong one. So, when game wardens
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will reopen all restricted saltwater fishing areas on the Texas coast at 12:01 p.m. on Dec. 27. The closure helped protect resources during recent freezing weather conditions. Anglers and coastal residents can still report any
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DSC Foundation is pleased to announce Conservation Visions’ Shane Mahoney as the inaugural winner of DSC Foundation’s Education Award. Recognizing the need to educate the public, media, and elected officials on the benefits of science-based wildlife management and legal, regulated
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and local partners are urging citizens to report any sea turtles seen on shorelines so that the turtles can be rescued, transported, and cared for by Service-permitted rehabilitation facilities. Sea turtles cannot regulate their
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) executive director David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. said Wednesday he applauds 16 years of “tremendous” voluntary collaboration with private landowners and industry to conserve lesser prairie-chicken habitat and reiterates the department’s opposition to U.S. Fish and
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued a temporary closure to saltwater fishing along parts of the Texas coast to protect resources during the upcoming freezing weather conditions. The closure takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec.
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Duck Commander a world renowned leader in duck call manufacturing celebrates its 50th Anniversary with the launch of two, limited edition, Pro Series duck calls and a commemorative video to help visualize the impressive history and individuals behind the iconic brand. “I can’t
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The released text of the year-end omnibus package did not include the bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, which would prevent extinctions and help plants and wildlife thrive for future generations. The historic legislation stalled as the parties involved could not agree upon a
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An arctic blast will enter Texas Thursday afternoon and chill the area to seriously cold levels through Christmas. Concern is growing among coastal anglers over a freeze-related fish kill and as usual in the era of many weather forecasters, there
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A Purdue University research project is seeking to make golf courses ecologically friendly for pollinator species. With their expanse of acreage — well over 100 acres on average ― golf courses provide untapped potential to benefit wildlife. That is why
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It was a perfect setup for the mission. That mission was to try out our new night vision goggles and to record night wildlife sounds in the stunningly beautiful mountains near Willow Creek, Ca. When I tell you this was
Chased By Drug Runners-In The Woods! Read More »
The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) announced an emergency strategy session to address recent declines in some of Alaska’s Dall’s sheep populations. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 12th, during the Foundation’s annual Sheep Show® in Reno, Nevada. Heavy
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Black bear populations are growing in Texas. Black bears are generally shy, reclusive creatures but there comes a point when populations grow when that can change. There is no hunting pressure in Texas and Mexico so there is no reason
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening TX-20 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. Based on samples recently collected by TPWD, the area meets criteria for reopening. These
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Multiple catches of double-digit bass don’t happen by accident. Putting in the hours casting where giants live is the first step, but having the right equipment also helps. Just ask 41-year-old Alex Niapas of Boulder Creek, California. Niapas has fished
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Three, two, one … Happy Birthday, Texas State Parks! Park lovers everywhere are invited to help Texas State Parks begin celebrating 100 years Jan. 1 with a First Day Hike. Almost every Texas State Park will host ranger-guided and self-guided
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