Texas Fish & Game

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June 1, 2017

Why Should I Start Bowfishing?

I can’t get enough bowhunting. And I can’t get enough different types of bowhunting. That is why years ago I turned to the waters for a different kind of action. I am talking about bowfishing of […]
June 1, 2017

Targeting Big Gar and Carp

  Texas archers can legally shoot any “rough fish” with a bow and arrow. Rough fish include gar (only one alligator garfish per day can be taken), carp, buffalo, grinnel (bowfin), mullet, and stingrays. During spring […]
June 1, 2017

Gearing Up for Bowfishing

Bowfishing combines the skill of archery, hunting and fishing together into one sport. Gearing up with the right equipment will help you ensure you have an enjoyable outing on the water.  The first bowfishing consideration is […]
June 1, 2017

Eating What You Shoot

A question I often encounter when I talk with new hunters, non-hunters, and sometimes even veteran outdoorsmen about eating some of the things I have in my freezer is usually, “You can eat that? Really? How?” […]
June 1, 2017

Carpe Diem: Seizing the Day on Texas Carp

I often marvel at some of the advancements made in the outdoor industry over the years and bowfishing is no exception. Just about everything has improved in the bowfishing realm from the types of boats we […]
June 1, 2017

Bowfishing from the Bank

You don’t have to have a boat to go bowfishing. I have fished many times from the bank with great success. One of the best tools I recommend for bank bowfishers is a good CREE LED […]
June 1, 2017

What Kind of Gar Is It?

Garfish of four varieties are common in Texas waters, but not all waters produce every kind of gar. Alligator garfish are protected with a daily bag limit of one fish and a provision in state regulation […]
June 1, 2017

Aim Low, Think Big: Texas’ Top Rivers and Lakes for Bowfishing

Texas is an awesome bowfishing destination. We have several rivers and lakes that are envied by the rest of the world for both numbers and size of fish. From trophy alligator gar fish to tasty tilapia, […]
July 13, 2016

Aim Low, Think Big: Top Rivers and Lakes for Bowfishing

Top Rivers and Lakes for Bowfishing Bowfishing is quickly becoming popular among sportsmen in Texas as well as nationwide. It combines the thrill of hunting with the skill of archery as well as the sport of fishing. […]