WHITETAIL | Stephenville | Seven-year-old Henson Compton with his first buck, taken on a ranch near Stephenville owned by a family friend. Henson has been hunting with his dad and older brothers since he was four. AXIS DEER | Kendall […]
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Lake Conroe has long been celebrated as one of Texas’s premier big bass lakes, and for good reason. It’s a magnet for Houston-area anglers chasing trophy largemouth bass and other species, making this 21,000-acre reservoir iconic. As an outdoor writer
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPWC) adopted proposed amendments to the Statewide Oyster Fishery Proclamation that accomplishes a suite of actions, providing positive change for the oyster fishery, including the establishment of a Certificate of Location (CoL) program for restoration activities,
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Texas Game Wardens arrested a local hunting outfitter and two others for illegally guiding nilgai hunts on private property. The suspects used airboats and thermal optics to take clients on hunts for the exotic animals, operating a sophisticated scheme and profiting from illegal
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The outdoors is a place of adventure, solitude, and sometimes… danger. While most trips into the wild are peaceful, there are times when hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts stumble upon something—or someone—that shouldn’t be there. Sometimes outdoors lovers encounter strange
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Two Texas Game Wardens were recognized during January’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting for their contributions and efforts in supporting the agency’s mission. “Kirk Clendening and Jamal Allen represent the teamwork, integrity and professionalism that define Texas Game Wardens,” said Col.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) laid the groundwork for a new state park in Central Texas with the purchase of 2,020 acres in Burnet County. The property includes two miles along the Colorado River and is located across the
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The Houston Fishing Show at the George R. Brown Convention Center will host a special seminar by Chester Moore, Editor-In-Chief of Texas Fish & Game and founder of the Gulf Great White Sharks project. Moore’s seminar, titled “The Return of
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The Arctic blast that caused a Texas freeze has struck with historic snow in Southeast Texas extending all the way to Panama City, FL. At one point 99 percent of Texas was below freezing. So far, we haven’t seen any
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program will partner Jan. 25 with Goose Island State Park in Rockport to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about hunting with a bow
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As Texas is being hit by an Arctic blast, the state’s wildlife faces significant threats from the anticipated severe cold. Drawing lessons from the devastating freeze of 2021, conservationists are particularly concerned about the potential impact on various species. Update:
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I am going to do a mini-documentary on Texas elk populations and I need your help. I need video, photos and accounts of elk in Texas. It can be recently or in the past. A free-ranging elk in Kendall County,
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The U.S. Geological Survey has released a newly updated and improved National Land Cover Database, known as Annual NLCD, which offers insights into the changing characteristics of landscapes across the conterminous United States from 1985 to 2023. The updated land
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There’s a strange phenomenon in saltwater fishing where trout, redfish, flounder, and other sportfish seem to develop “lockjaw” when it comes to artificial lures. I’ve discussed unusual baits before, but this time, I want to dive into some peculiar saltwater
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Jacques Cousteau, the legendary French oceanographer, filmmaker, and explorer, dedicated his life to unlocking the mysteries of the ocean depths. Among his many expeditions and discoveries, Cousteau’s work on great white sharks stands out as a testament to his passion
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture – USDA -announced awards of nearly $335 million to strengthen financial incentives for private forest landowners to manage their forests sustainably and to permanently conserve private forests in partnership with states. The funding was made
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Alan Cain has been selected as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Wildlife Division director. Cain began his more than 24-year career with TPWD in 2000 and has progressively held roles of greater complexity and responsibility, including wildlife biologist
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is accepting applications for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program to assist at-risk communities, including tribes and Alaska Native Corporations, with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks. Now in its third year, this competitive program
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Launch into 2025 by exploring more with a Day One Tour at a Texas state park. This annual tradition allows people of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to experience Texas’ wild places through ranger-guided or self-guided hikes, bike
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WHITETAIL | Mason County | Seven-year-old Trevor York harvested his first whitetail deer this season while hunting in Mason County. A nice 6 pointer! SPECKLED TROUT | Galveston | Matthew Flueckiger and his six-year-old son Henry caught a nice Trout
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