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June 25, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Bird on a Wire A Shelby County game warden received a call about a red-tailed hawk being shot off a power […]
June 25, 2015

How many iPhones does it take to stop a bullet? (VIDEO)

The guys at Everything Apple Pro must have had a bunch of extra iPhones taking up space because they decided to see how many it took to stop a 5.45mm round from an AK-74. The question is, […]
June 22, 2015

‘No open carry’ signs are likely to trigger next Texas gun debate

AUSTIN — The next tussle over Texas’ new open carry law is likely to come over one of its more mundane requirements: signs. Starting in January, licensed Texans will be able to openly carry handguns in […]
June 18, 2015

Texas Leads The Nation In Animal-Related Deaths

How’s this for a state slogan? Texas: Your Leader In Animal-Related Fatalities Since 1999. Just keep it in mind, Texas Parks and Wildlife. If nothing else, it’s true — the Washington Post reported yesterday that there were 356 […]
June 18, 2015

Texas: Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment will Appear as Proposition 6 on the November 2015 Ballot!

This morning, the Texas Secretary of State’s office held a drawing to determine the ballot position of constitutional amendments that will be considered by voters on November 3, 2015.  We are pleased to announce that NRA-backed Senate Joint Resolution 22, sponsored by […]
June 17, 2015

CCA STAR: Third Tagged Redfish Winner Confirmed

After experiencing some really good fishing two days prior, Katy resident, Cuong Nguyen, was feeling all fished out until some friends talked him into joining them at the last minute on Friday, June 5. They launched […]
June 17, 2015

Pink rattlesnake found near construction site in Utah (VIDEO)

SALT LAKE CITY — A pink rattlesnake was found in the foothills near the University of Utah Hospital. Director of Reptile Rescue Jim Dix said he believes it was likely a construction worker who used ground-marking […]
June 17, 2015

Alligator spotted in Lewisville

An estimated 9-foot-long alligator was seen near Lewisville Lake on Monday afternoon while routine maintenance was being performed by lake personnel, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Lake manager Rob Jordan said the alligator […]
June 17, 2015

Toledo Bend earns Bassmaster’s No. 1 fishery

Consistently a premier stop for ardent and recreational anglers alike, Toledo Bend Reservoir is about to get catapulted into the stratosphere when “Bassmaster” Magazine announces on Thursday the fishery has been selected the No. 1 bass […]
June 17, 2015

Bear attacks deer in Colorado Springs, video of attack goes viral (VIDEO)

KOAA.com | Continuous News | Colorado Springs and Pueblo Home video of a rare occurrence of nature in Colorado Springs has gone viral worldwide.  A young bear attacked an injured deer in the yard of a […]