Fishing the Gulf of Mexico off Texas always comes with surprises. While most anglers are out for the familiar red snapper, king mackerel, or dorado, every so often a boat hooks into something unusual. These catches don’t happen often, but
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Teal hunting season kicks off Sept. 20 and for the first time in nearly 20 years, Texas waterfowl hunters face a shortened early season. The Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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Who enjoys catching sharks? Everyone! Whether you’re a trophy hunter hoping to catch the biggest shark in Texas or a kid ready to tangle with an apex predator, there’s an excellent chance seeing a shark on the end of the
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Most anglers know the classic redfish baits like mullet, menhaden, shrimp, or crabs. But sometimes, it pays to think a little differently or even go strange with your bait choices. When looking for unusual baits some have tried for redfish
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Marking a major step toward reducing pressure in an overcapitalized oyster fishery, Coastal Conservation Association Texas (CCA Texas) was instrumental in facilitating the most consequential oyster license buyback round in the state’s history that will reduce harvest pressure and help
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There’s an almost magical window when flounder fishing turns downright electric—and for me, it’s during tropical‑storm tides. Believe it or not, on three different occasions, I’ve experienced the best flounder fishing of my life—all while storm‑tides muddied the bays and
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When audiences think of Jaws, one character looms as large as the shark itself: Quint-the grizzled fisherman with a vendetta. His raspy sea songs, harpoon in hand, and final showdown with the great white became a part of pop culture.
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There are times when speckled trout can become incredibly frustrating. You know they’re in a particular hole or channel, you caught them there yesterday, and you can see them on the side-scan, but cast after cast goes unrewarded. We’ve all
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When it comes to chasing redfish along Texas bays, marshes, and surf, few techniques beat fishing live bait. Shrimp, mullet, and croaker remain favorites — but how you rig them often makes the difference between a long day of casting
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When August heat bakes the bays and marshes, many anglers think the trout bite fades with the dog days. Truth is, some of the best speckled trout fishing of the year happens in late summer if you know where to
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During the ninth round of the Commercial Oyster Boat License Buyback Program, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat applications and purchased 112 commercial oyster licenses. The 112 purchased licenses represent a 21 percent reduction of
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In this jaw-dropping tale from the Texas Gulf Coast, TF&G Editor-In-Chief Chester shares a tale from legendary bass guide “Wild” Bill Skinner who had terrifying and unforgettable great white shark encounter off the coast of Port Aransas. As sharks circled
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Kayak fishing for redfish is an awesome way of spending the day, and nobody is about to argue against the effectiveness of casting for reds from a kayak. That said, there are a number of differences from fishing from a
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Catching speckled trout – specks – from piers in Texas is a mix of timing, tide, technique, and patience. The coast offers numerous public piers—places like Galveston, Port Aransas, and Corpus Christi—where locals and traveling anglers alike try their luck,
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The Gulf of Mexico continues to surprise scientists and shark enthusiasts alike, as new reports and rediscovered historical sightings challenge the long-held belief that these apex predators are nonexistent in these waters. We’ve just updated our Gulf Great White Sightings
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The Gulf Council would like to gain a better understanding of what’s happening with gray triggerfish in the Gulf. The Council recognizes that as active fishermen, you may notice trends or interesting things happening in the Gulf that the scientists
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As researchers begin to see recovery in some shark populations, gaps remain in understanding where sharks go, how they reproduce, and how international waters affect their survival. Three leaders in conservation have teamed up to create a tool that not
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There’s nothing quite like fishing the Texas surf. With just a little planning, families can turn a day at the beach into an exciting multi-species challenge—one that can yield bull redfish, stingrays, sharks, and more. Known by some anglers as
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For decades, if you wanted to chase giant redfish in shallow marshes, you booked a trip to Venice, Louisiana. The muddy channels and grassy pockets of the Mississippi Delta were the undisputed home of the bull redfish, oversized reds tipping
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The Texas coast is home to some of the largest and most powerful sharks in the ocean. These predators, while often misunderstood, play vital roles in keeping the marine ecosystem balanced and healthy. Here are five of the biggest shark
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