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January 13, 2024

US Customs Concerned About Ticks Seized At Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists this weekend intercepted whitetail trophy deer hides infested with a total of 21 ticks at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge. “As the deer hunting season in Mexico starts to draw to […]
January 13, 2024

A Look At How Hunting Saves Wildlife

The Hunt Within, the latest documentary from award-winning filmmaker and TF&G columnist Paul Fuzinski offers an in-depth and reflective look at the pursuit of hunting and its impact on wildlife conservation. “My journey as a hunter […]
January 9, 2024

Colorado Gets Major Elk, Deer Conservation Boost

From research focused on the cause of declining elk numbers to projects aimed at enhancing wildlife habitat and supporting hunting heritage, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its conservation partners supplied $2,176,597 to Colorado. The grant […]
January 9, 2024

Hunter Bags New World Record Musk Ox

The records department of the Boone and Crockett Club recently received a musk ox entry, and if confirmed by a judges panel, it will be crowned the new world’s record. The recent entry was killed by […]
January 2, 2024

Ever Heard Of A Cactus Buck?

Ever seen a massive buck during the season that still had its velvet? Sometimes these are called cactus bucks and they have an interesting history. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, cactus bucks […]
January 1, 2024

Louisiana Meeting Seeks Input On Black Bear Season

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will conduct three public hearings in January to receive public input for the Louisiana black bear hunting season notice of intent (NOI) passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries […]
December 27, 2023

Duck Stamp Modernization Act Passes House

Delta Waterfowl applauds passage of the Duck Stamp Modernization Act (H.R. 2872) by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. The bill provides U.S. waterfowlers with the flexibility of possessing a physical Duck […]
December 26, 2023

A Look At The Wood Duck

The wood duck is arguably the most beautiful of all waterfowl. Revered by hunters and sought after by wildlife photographers, they command respect and inspire admiration. Let’s take a look at a duck common in Texas […]
December 26, 2023

Axis Vs. Nilgai-Which Is Better To Eat? Try These Recipes

Texas is known for its exotic hunting opportunities. Among in the know exotic hunters, the most prized animals are the gorgeous axis deer and the nilgai. Both are wary and hard to hunt and both have […]
December 22, 2023

Try These Late Season Whitetail Strategies

Late season whitetail hunting is a challenging yet rewarding pursuit for seasoned hunters. As winter settles in and the rut fades, whitetail deer alter their behavior, making them more predictable in some ways but also more […]