Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is experiencing extreme heat with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, which is expected to continue. These weather conditions, coupled with the rocky and rugged terrain of the Refuge, pose safety hazards for visitors as well as
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Across rural pastures and quiet counties, a disturbing pattern is emerging—horses found shot, mutilated, or poisoned with no clear motive and even fewer suspects. From Texas to Nevada, these brutal killings are leaving communities shaken and authorities baffled. Listen and
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The Fourth of July holiday provides numerous opportunities for Texans throughout the state to enjoy the summer sun on the water. During the holiday festivities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to
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When summer temperatures climb in Texas, many anglers pack it in and wait for cooler days. But for those in the know, the hot months offer prime opportunities to catch speckled trout—especially when using live shrimp. Specks, also known as
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We all think of speckled trout as shallow water fish, and they usually are, but in the heat of summer sometimes going deep can be the ticket to success. Remember, “deep” is a relative term. For a speckled sea trout,
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Current Tides Current Weather Six Day Solunar Forecast: Monday, July 7 Sunrise: 5:22 AM | Sunset: 7:20 PM Moonrise: 4:57 PM | Moonset: 2:17 AM Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous (92.4%) Major Activity: 8:36 AM–10:36 AM Minor Activity: 4:27 PM–5:27 PM
Maximizing Docking Efficiency: Essential Tips for Boat Owners Want to dock your boat like a pro without the stress? Every boat owner has been there. You’re approaching the dock, your heart rate is climbing, and you’re praying you don’t crash
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LARGEMOUTH BASS • Sam Rayburn | Six-year-old Brooks Warhola fished the SWLA Junior Anglers Tournament and, as the youngest angler in the tournament beat out a field of 42 other kids ranging in age from 12-17 with first place overall
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A white marlin tagged off Virginia Beach in 2017 has just been recaptured in Gulf waters after 7.5 years at large according to officials with The Billfish Foundation. As the crow flies, the distance between the tagging and recapture points
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The new wahoo regulations will go into effect on June 20, establishing a five-fish per-person recreational bag and possession limit. Previously, there were no established recreational bag and possession limits for Wahoo. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
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AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 67th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Parks Police cadet class May 30 at Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin. The 28 game wardens and five state park police officers completed eight months of intensive training and will
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The sinking of the USS Indianapolis stands as one of the most chilling maritime disasters in U.S. history — one where the threat of sharks added to an already unthinkable tragedy, made famous by an epic scene in “Jaws”. In
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Chester Moore, Editor-In-Chief of Texas Fish & Game magazine and founder of Higher Calling Wildlife, earned multiple honors at the prestigious Press Club of Southeast Texas “Excellence In Media Awards”, recognizing his work across multiple platforms in outdoor journalism, conservation
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Once trusted as treasured commons, America’s public landscapes are now caught in the crosshairs of a sweeping Senate reconciliation proposal. The plan calls for selling off up to 3.3 million acres of Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service lands
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Texas will allow the aerial gunning of aoudad sheep under a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. Senate Bill 1245, approved by the Legislature and signed into law on May 27, authorizes state-issued permits for the practice beginning Sept.
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Texas Game Wardens were out in force over Memorial Day weekend, focusing on boating and public safety across the state. The ramped-up patrols included: 10,897 vessel checks 1,374 citations issued 1,951 warnings issued 53 boating while intoxicated charges filed–the highest in
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More than a century ago, Andrew D. McGill set out to create a better fly. The immediate success of the Wiltless Wing Fly established an innovative approach that soon led to the creation of the Eagle Claw fishhook, a breakthrough
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