Call it a game of hybrid hide and seek thanks to eye-in-the-sky modern technology combined with good, old-fashioned eyes and boots on the ground. Dozens of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation volunteers join forces with Pennsylvania Game Commission staffers in search
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This year, we have ran numerous stories about dangerous and strange situations in the great outdoors. Two of the Dark Outdoors® podcasts sponsored by Texas Fish & Game delve into particularly wild encounters and received a great response by listeners.
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The Coast Guard assisted an overdue boater 10 miles offshore Matagorda, Texas, Monday morning. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders received a call at 11:45 p.m. Sunday from the wife of a boater stating her husband had not arrived at a planned
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The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas. Starting this weekend, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including
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The southern section of Garner State Park is closed to allow the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to complete road construction and facility repairs. Construction is expected to last until summer 2025 with a limited
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AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting applications for the 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class, aimed at those interested in conservation law enforcement, public safety and being part of the next generation of elite state law enforcement
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There is no better feeling than watching a younger hunter bag their first big game animal. Whether it is a deer, hog or bear watching them take the shot and seeing the sheer excitement on their faces when they put
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The Blazer Dog Feeder was designed and built for indoor or outdoor use. The large 40 lb. capacity hopper doubles as a feed storage container – simply empty the entire bag into the feeder and let Blazer do the rest.
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In our special annual Halloween cryptozoology edition, author and researcher Lyle Blackburn talks about his new book The Lake Worth Monster: The True Story of the Greer Island Goatman. This story caused quite a stir back in the late 1960s
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Cold weather can be deadly – people exposed to extreme cold are susceptible to frostbite and can succumb to hypothermia in minutes. So as we prepare for the frigid wind chills and sub-freezing temperatures that winter can bring, NOAA’s National Weather Service is
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ALLIGATOR GAR | Copano Bay Brandon Ayers caught his first alligator gar while fishing on Copano Bay. The 48-inch gar was successfully released. CATFISH | Lake ConroeClinton Edwards Jr. and Hayes Puls caught several blue and channel catfish on Lake
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The Southeast Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering a proposal that would expand the boundary of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, adding approximately 22,000 acres adjacent to the existing refuge. The Service is seeking public input
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On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial celebration. “Any day in a Texas State Park is a good day,” said
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is reminding Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunters and outdoorsmen of a burn ban in many parishes due to extremely dry conditions. The bans include the burning of trash and vegetation, as well
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Fish populations around the world face significant challenges due to habitat loss, overfishing, pollution, and climate change. Conservation programs play an important role in maintaining fish populations by addressing these threats through targeted actions. From wildlife habitat restoration to sustainable
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The Coast Guard interdicted five lanchas and seized 900 pounds of illegally caught fish in federal waters off southern Texas, Sunday. Boat crews from Coast Guard Station South Padre Island and Coast Guard Cutter Edgar Culbertson, in coordination with Coast Guard
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In U.S. national parks, the wilderness can be both awe-inspiring and dangerous. According to experts like Randi Minetor, some of the most frequent causes of death include drowning, falls, and exposure to extreme elements. Predators, such as bears and alligators,
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and anglers for
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Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold a subdivision
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will have launched a newly updated paddling trails website The revamped website is designed to give paddlers in-depth information and innovative tools to make the most of their adventures on the water. “Whether you’re
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