Texas experienced an increase in hunting accidents with last year, with 18 non-fatal hunting accidents and one fatality reported in the 2024 Texas Hunting Accident Report. “Safe hunting in Texas starts with you,” said Matthew Smith, Hunter Education Coordinator for
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces it has helped secure a 10-year commitment of 200 acre-feet per year of surface water to help conserve Big Cypress Bayou in northeast Texas. The water right, purchased by The Nature Conservancy in Texas
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The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens 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 in
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U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $23 million in grants to support transporting hazardous fuels – such as dead or downed trees – from national forests to processing facilities for timber harvest. Through the USDA Forest Service’s Hazardous Fuels Transportation Program,
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border due to the continued and rapid northward spread of New World Screwworm (NWS)
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Effortless Vehicle Disposal with Professional Scrap Removal Selling your junk car doesn’t have to be a hassle. With professional scrap removal services, you can dispose of your vehicle effortlessly while earning cash. By providing basic details like the make, model,
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The Unified Command, consisting of the Coast Guard and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO), continue to respond to mitigate public safety and environmental threats from an uncontrolled oil and natural gas discharge in coastal Louisiana. As of 11:00
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NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today announced a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The current definition, which includes habitat modification as
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From May 30 through June 1, the Indianola Fishing Marina in Port Lavaca, TX, will host the Annual In-Water Boat Show. This unique show will give anglers and boaters the chance to test bay boats directly on the water. Set
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Winter Driving Essentials: Choosing the Right Winter Tires Choosing the right winter tires is crucial for safe driving in harsh winters. Factors like vehicle type, driving conditions, and tire features play a key role in making the best choice.
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For the first time in almost two decades, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to its East Texas inventory. The property, comprising approximately 6,900 acres in Anderson County, will become the
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Ever heard of the Missing Texas 40? It’s a group of 40 missing people in Montgomery and Liberty Counties which has now extended into as many as 60 along with numerous John and Jane Doe including a body found recently
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation raises its voice to honor those who freely give of their time and talents during National Volunteer Week. It especially celebrates its thousands of volunteers from coast to coast who plan and execute RMEF big
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend
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According to Fox San Antonio, a devastating explosion occurred on April 23, 2025, around 7:30 a.m., involving a workboat docked at Taylor Bayou within the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area. The incident happened shortly after the vessel was refueled. As
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LARGEMOUTH BASS | Lovelady: Eight-year-old Alana Ray with her first bass—a 6.5 pounder (check the scale!). LARGEMOUTH BASS | Spring: Young Adam Sana caught this nice bass in the Woodson Reserve neighborhood pond near Spring. REDFISH | Port O’Connor: Eleven-year-old
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In the quiet stretches of rural America, safety often rests squarely in the hands of the people who live there. With sparse law enforcement coverage and long response times, many rural residents have taken personal responsibility for their own protection.
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Thanks to a successful, decades-long effort by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, lake trout have been restored to Lake Champlain. As a result, the wild population
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A devastating boating accident during the second day of the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational on April 16, 2025, at Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama has claimed the lives of three individuals and injured three others. The incident
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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Tim Timmerman and reappointed Bobby Patton to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for terms set to expire Feb. 1, 2031. The appointment will be in effect at the next Commission meeting May 21 and 22.
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