Delta Waterfowl’s mallard-producing Hen House program has received a $30,000 donation from SportDOG Brand’s Conservation Fund. The gift will support the construction, installation and maintenance of the nesting structures throughout key breeding areas of North America’s prairie pothole region. “Properly deployed Delta Hen […]
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A new study has found high rates of SARS CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) exposure and active infection among white-tailed deer tested across Iowa. According to a story from the National Deer Association (NDA), previously, antibodies detected in deer
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The entirety of Powderhorn Ranch is now in the hands of the people of Texas. In a land transaction that closed Oct. 27, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) donated the final 1,360 acres to the Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Two trophy-class mule deer bucks were the latest targets of poachers in Grant County, and OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers would like to hear from anyone who has information on the crimes, which happened on Nov. 9 and 10. The
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At least one government agency is recommending wearing a mask when cleaning deer. According to an article in USA Today, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued an updated list of guidance for hunters that included the following.
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In 1996 the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) teamed up with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and formed the Texas Youth Hunting Program (TYHP). Primarily established to counter the declining numbers of youth hunters, the noble efforts put forth by
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AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has selected the winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts. The winners were selected in a random drawing from 145,585 entries and the 14 lucky individuals have been notified. More than
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Corporate and conservation partners are coming together to enhance wetlands on Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to improve wildlife habitat and water resources in the Trinity River Basin. Ducks Unlimited, working in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), will
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With millions of ducks in the Central Flyway and promising conditions in many parts of the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists suggest these factors could indicate a good waterfowl season is ahead for Texas Hunters. For the
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say hunters can expect an exceptional 2021-22 white-tailed deer season. The statewide white-tailed deer population is estimated to be around 5.4 million deer and while it is down slightly from previous years, fawn
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Quail season begins statewide Oct. 30 but outside of South Texas, bobwhite and scaled quail populations continue to their long, slow road to recovery following several years of drought. As such, hunting opportunities and success will vary across the state.
TPWD Releases Quail Population Survey Read More »
The fastest-growing segment in the hunter-conservationist community is women. Ladies throughout North America are increasingly heeding the call of the wild to increase their connection to nature, provide heart-healthy venison for their families and make a difference in wildlife conservation.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program wants to help Texans learn how to harvest their own meals, join a tradition in the outdoors, and improve on or learn a new skill through “Bowhunter by Fall” .Through monthly
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Continuing the Department of the Interior’s efforts to increase recreational access on public lands, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today a proposal for new or expanded hunting and sport fishing opportunities for game species across 2.1 million acres at 90 national wildlife refuges and on
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The Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund has awarded a $300,000 grant to the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) to benefit priority local and national conservation projects including the Western Shared Stewardship Initiative, a unique partnership set to
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In part 1 of this two-part series we discussed how we at the Double Draw Ranch got started in improving habitat. Now let’s talk about getting some help. Help We then found out there was help out there for clearing
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I heard once if you want to shoot big deer, don’t shoot little deer. Well, that’s a good start. But if you want a lot of big deer and other animals, you have to provide habitat. So how did the
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The Boone and Crockett Club welcomed yesterday’s introduction of the Trillion Trees Act by House Natural Resource Committee Ranking Member Representative Bruce Westerman. The bipartisan legislation would set a target of restoring one trillion trees worldwide through forest restoration, management,
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The inaugural Ducks Unlimited Expo (DUX), presented by Purina Pro Plan, is slated for June 25-27, at Fort Worth’s Texas Motor Speedway. The family friendly outdoor consumer show will feature several interactive villages where attendees can see, experience and buy
Duck Jam Coming To Fort Worth Read More »
Hunting regulations for the 2021-22 season were approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its public meeting held online March 25. Hunters will see some changes this fall, including the elimination of the experimental pronghorn season in the
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