AUSTIN – Hunters have an exciting lineup of opportunities and a chance to experience the beautiful scenery of Texas through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The drawn hunts program issues permits to hunters for drawn
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MOST HUNTERS think of trail cameras as tools for scouting deer, monitoring feeders, or tracking wildlife activity. For decades, they have served as an extra set of eyes in the woods, collecting information when hunters and landowners cannot be there themselves…
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The Department of the Interior today announced the largest proposed expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, opening or expanding more than 1,450 opportunities across 111 stations in 32 states.
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Texas Game Wardens have filed 74 charges against a New Braunfels man accused of illegally killing at least 13 white-tailed bucks in Comal, Hays and Bexar counties between the fall of 2024 and through late summer 2025.
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Back in the day, most of my hog hunting around Southeast Texas involved sitting on the edge of a field with a rifle and a red-filter light. That setup worked, and honestly it still does in plenty of situations. We
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DURING THE OFF-SEASON, hunters often face skill fade due to less frequent use of their firearms and limited opportunities to sharpen instincts. Adopting full auto paintball guns for scenario drills creates a practical training environment that helps preserve foundational movement, reaction speed, and responsible marksmanship.
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Proponents of the People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions Act continue to gather the necessary signatures to place the proposal known as Initiative Petition 28 on the November ballot in Oregon according to officials with Delta Waterfowl. This
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Spring in Texas is prime time for varmint hunters, and if you’re willing to adjust your approach, it can be one of the most productive seasons of the year. As temperatures warm and wildlife activity ramps up, predators like coyotes,
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In Texas, everything’s bigger, practically everybody has a great hat, and a successful hunt is often won or lost before you even chamber a round. This is a region where the geography is as challenging as the game, the primary “bucket hole” for a productive trip is probably going to be where you spend the majority of the time, not the wildlife itself.
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AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the following changes to 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations The South Zone dove hunting season structure during the first segment will include an
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A new report titled, “Conservation Economy in America: A Snapshot of Total Fish and Wildlife-Associated Direct Investments and Economic Contributions,” reveals that fish and wildlife conservation generates substantial economic benefits. According to officials with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), gederal, state, local, and nonprofit contributions combined
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The Hunt Fish Podcast Summit once again brought together some of the most passionate voices in hunting, fishing, and conservation for a multi-day gathering dedicated to storytelling, collaboration, and celebrating the outdoor community. Hosted at the Pintail Hunting Club in
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Hunters can expect to see an abundance of two and three-year-old gobblers for the 2026 spring turkey season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recorded good production through summer turkey surveys in 2023, 2024 and 2025. After another year
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 26 for the following proposed changes to the 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Change the South Zone dove hunting season structure during the first segment
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The R100 National Archery Tour will return to Conroe, Texas April 10–12, offering another opportunity for archers in the region to participate in this well-known 3D archery event. The shoot is listed on the official R100 schedule and is presented
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I can still see it as clearly as if it happened yesterday. I was only about 23 years old, sitting in a shoot-through ground blind on the King Ranch with Keith Warren who was filming our turkey hunt for his
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Most people assume a hunting knife is the same thing as a survival blade. They’re not. Purchasing the incorrect knife for the job is a rookie mistake you don’t want to make while out in the wilderness. Each tool is designed with entirely different tasks in mind. When you understand the differences below, you’ll make a smarter choice for your gear.
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Spend enough time in the hunting world and you’ll learn something pretty quickly: the woods don’t just grow animals—they grow stories. Over the years, I’ve seen and heard just about everything. Hunts advertised for “Vietnamese mountain hogs.” Rumors of exotic
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When the Houston Safari Club Foundation convention opens on Friday, Jan. 23, it will begin a three-day gathering that blends hunting opportunity, education and conservation funding into one of the most influential outdoor events in Texas. The annual convention runs
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges caution as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is circulating among wild birds across the state as waterbirds and waterfowl migrate and congregate on their wintering grounds. Detected in all 50 states across the
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