Whitetail movement increasing after cold fronts is a commonly held belief among hunters. But according to Ken Swenson of Swenson Whitetail Ranch, he sees something different. He raised trophy whitetails for years and had some interesting observations. “Our deer absolutely increased […]
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Law Enforcement office locations have now reopened to the public. Appointments are no longer required, except at the Austin Headquarters. Offices will be open during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
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Comment On TPWD Building An exciting project is in the planning and design phase with public comments now being accepted for a new 8,000 square foot Inland Fisheries District Office building at Lake Corpus Christi State Park. The project is
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What can a President of the United States really do in relation to gun control? How can Presidential powers impact various elements of private gun ownership, gun and ammo manufacturing, and other aspects related to the Second Amendment? Today we
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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a meeting of its Reef Fish Advisory Panel (AP) via webinar. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, EDT. The panel will
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Recent rainfall observed across most of the state has significantly reduced wildfire activity and the potential for large fire growth. Fire environment—weather, fuels and current conditions Over the past two weeks, observed rainfall across the state has significantly reduced wildfire
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Scott Knudsen. is a lightning survivor, 5th generation Texas cowboy, and inspirational speaker. In 2005, his life flashed before his eyes after being struck by lightning, despite the clear blue skies above him. Since then, Scott has dedicated his life
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Lightning is a random act of nature that can strike at any time of the year, most often during summer months. So far this year, there have been 26 people reported to have been struck by lightning; 12 of those people died.*
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Deep within the pines of East Texas the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture (ATCOFA) is home to the Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) Lumberjacks. Members of the SFASU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society (SFA TWS) have
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Join Chester Moore as he unveils the mysterious story of an 11 foot 4-inch rattlesnake that got the attention of the New York Zoological Society. He also gives the true story of another massive rattler photo that has been circulating
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing regulations to clarify and update its processes for considering exclusions from critical habitat designations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The proposed changes relate to the Service’s recent announcement on the
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509 dams are planned or under construction within protected areas At least 1,249 large dams are located within protected areas More than 500 dams are planned or under construction within protected areas, according to a new study published in Conservation Letters. These
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Reader Barry Williams submitted this story about finding a body on a fishing trip after reading our story on human dangers in the woods. Several years ago, I had access to Bud Lake, a body of water adjacent to a
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A law that got little fanfare passed in Texas in 2019, giving a major victory to gun owners who lease homes as tenants. We thought it was worth reviewing due to its impact on many Texans. The measure, House Bill
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After passing on the Assembly floor, Senate Bill 1175 , a bill that had serious ramifications for hunters died before a concurrence vote could happen on the Senate floor in California. The unexpected demise of SB 1175 ended the relentless
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In international conspiracy that profited from drug trafficking and the illegal wildlife trade including shark finning operations and conspired to hide the illegal nature of the proceeds has been shut down in a multi-agency law enforcement operation. Initiated by the
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Ducks Unlimited (DU), an organized dedicated to wetlands and waterfowl conservation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), the Public Lands Council (PLC) and Safari Club International (SCI) to outline the groups’ shared
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NOAA-supported scientists have determined this year’s Gulf of Mexico “dead zone”— an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life — is approximately 2,116 square miles, or equivalent to 1.4 million acres of habitat potentially
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The massacre of three fishermen on a remote road in Florida shocked the nation. Polk County, Fla. Sheriff Grady Judd talks about cracking the case and the necessity of self-defense for outdoor lovers on Chester Moore’s “Higher Calling” podcast. Listen
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The oyster mariculture industry is open for business. This new industry on the Texas coast allows people to lease public waters to grow and harvest oysters commercially. You can now apply for permits and start the process of opening an
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