Redfish populations have skyrocketed in recent decades and we are learning much about them. The species is fast growing, reaching approximately 11 inches and 1 pound in its first year, 17-22 inches and 3-1/2 pounds in two years, and 22-24 […]
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Kids And The Outdoors I was a persistent child growing up. Many kids are including my own. Without hesitation I would ask my mom to take me in to Wingate’s Meat Market in Orange every single time we passed by
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Nothing sends shivers down the spine of fishing guides and savvy Texas saltwater fishing enthusiasts like the words “coastal freeze”. It’s not because of the prospect of boating across a chilly bay but the potential devastating impacts of sudden, deep
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Snakes in Texas don’t really hibernate. I have heard of several serpentine encounters in recent weeks and even had some dealings with a big coral snake myself. Snakes (as well as turtles and alligators) will come out when the sun
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The following subject probably generates more reader interest than anything I have ever covered. I am talking about “black panthers” more specifically black cougars. Sightings of “black panthers” are common throughout Texas, including our Southeastern corner. Many hunters, fishermen, birdwatchers,
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Texas is a place with as many ecosystems as some countries and more wild game than most. Whether it is hunting or fishing, Texas is tops. It almost goes without saying the whitetail hunting in Texas is stellar. With nearly
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Gun control advocates are not concerned with gun safety. This reality was brought home once again by the anti-gun reaction to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and the firearm industry’s work to ensure Texans have free access to gun locks.
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A study by the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) report shows that one researcher tagged more than 2600 speckled trout and received 50 returns. Of these, 20 came from the release point. Similar findings were reported by researcher Rogillio
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NauticStar Boats is pleased to officially debut the latest vessels in its NauticBay and XTS Series lineups: the NauticStar 249 Bay and 249 XTS. “These boats represent what NauticStar is known for,” says Jay Povlin, President of NauticStar Boats. “NauticStar’s
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When Intrepid announced the 407 Nomad earlier this year, it was immediately clear that this model was going to deliver big. The largest entry into Intrepid’s Nomad series to date, the 407 Nomad measures 40-feet long and has a fuel
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After living with the same saltwater boat for 12 years, I figured it was about time for an upgrade. But I didn’t really want a new boat – I just wanted mine to be better. So over the next eight
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“The Original Stratus Support System was born of necessity. While volunteering at a Wounded Warrior shooting event, I noticed the gun sling slipping off the warriors shoulders and being difficult to control. Inspired by the warriors, we went to work
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The Hatsan NovaStar was my first Hatsan air rifle I was fortunate enough to be able to do some extensive field testing with and, needless to say, I am thoroughly impressed with this beast of an accurate, powerful and fun-to-shoot
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The staff of Texas Fish & Game would like to wish you a very merry Christmas! Christmas is a special time of year and we hope you are spending it with loved ones and maybe even getting to enjoy some
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From Chester Moore—Christmas is a special time of year and it has always been very special for my family. It has been doubly special since me and my wife Lisa founded Kingdom Zoo Wildlife Center® and the Wild Wishes® program
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Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or listen right here! On this recorded live episode from Southeast Louisiana, Dustin interviews the legendary musician and New Orleans area fishing guide Capt. Theophile Bourgeois at the Confluence Writers Summit in Venice, Louisiana
(Outdoors Edge) The concept of a razor knife is one that starting to gain great popularity with knife companies and the innovations coming from these knife makers is really impressive and beneficial to us as outdoorsmen in many ways. The
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In an effort to simplify, expedite, and improve the permit application process, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took a first step today to create a more robust and efficient electronic permit system. Permits enable the public to engage in
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Dust off the tinsel and twinkle lights and head to a Texas State Park for some holiday fun. Forty-five Texas State Parks and 10 Texas Historical Commission State Historic Sites will be decking the halls and creating some holiday cheer
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Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or listen right here! Host Dustin Warncke rolls out a new recorded live podcast episode in Venice, Louisiana as part of the annual Confluence Writers Summit and holds down the fort as he has
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