As the organization that was founded by Theodore Roosevelt to reverse the decline of big game populations more than a century ago and has tracked their recovery ever since, the Boone and Crockett Club today reflects on the tremendous strides […]
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Deep in the West, under a secret rock in a cool stream, lies a prize worth finding. Anglers of all skill levels are invited to participate in the Western Native Trout Challenge and put the lure of the West on
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Hollywood gets lots of things wrong. And one of the most glaring examples are references to wildlife in films. There are countless examples like CGI whitetail deer with elk antlers and any number of animals shown in the wrong country.
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While most Texans are sweltering under a brutal August heat wave, savvy dove hunters will gladly suffer along providing conditions don’t change before the Sept. 1 dove opener. A hot, dry landscape heading into the season can concentrate dove around
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Officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has revised its policy regarding the retention of eagle remains from tribes on lands within Indian Country. Federally recognized Tribes are now able to retain bald and golden eagle remains found on
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Award-winning wildlife journalist, Texas Fish & Game Editor-In-Chief and conservationist Chester Moore and his wife Lisa are giving away a month-long North American Wild Sheep curriculum to any educator whether home, private or public school.“We are fully committed to wildlife
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Are you one the 1.2 million Texans that choose to carry concealed? If so, do you have the confidence that if and when the time comes you will be able to make the right decision or shot needed to handle
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The aoudad (Barbary sheep) is now a part of the Southwestern landscape that will never leave it-at least not until something cataclysmic like a worldwide flood or giant astroid strikes the planet. I’m serious. Imported from north Africa for hunting
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According to the Boone and Crockett Club, one of the most significant pieces of legislation in the history of wildlife conservation, now almost 50 years old, is undergoing much-needed steps toward modernization to improve efficiency. Secretary of the Interior, David Bernard, today signed
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Starting Sept. 1, anglers must have special authorization through a random draw to harvest a large alligator gar from a section of the Trinity River and follow new regulations when fishing for the state’s largest and long-lived freshwater fish in
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Panhandle Muleys Mule deer are an overlooked species in Texas. Due to living in the the most remote regions of the state relatively few people see them and even fewer understand their interesting history, especially in the Panhandle. Historically mule
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PORT ARANSAS— Mustang Island State Park is reopening for overnight camping after Hurricane Harvey storm damage delayed the previously scheduled restroom replacement project in the campgrounds. “The staff of Mustang Island State Park is excited to once again be able
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Backseat Fawns And Other Strange Cases The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports including a strange report of fawns back in the backset of a car. Making Waves Shortly after sunset one
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Ultimate Bird Vest New Product Release–-Dove Gear, LLC, a new Texas company specializing in premium dove hunting gear, has announced the availability of their first product, The Ultimate Bird Vest. The product is available for purchase on the Dove Gear
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The mountain goat is one of the least appreciated and understood game animals in North America. And that’s a shame since they are beautiful, unique and are one of the greatest hunting challenges to be found anywhere. I recently came
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(Panther Encounter)—Reannah Hollaway was hesitant to put the piece of raw chicken in her hand. “It feels gross,” she said. But as she brought the chicken toward the fence and a Florida panther gently took it, a big smile came
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Even though it is hotter than a two dollar pistol outside, dove and teal season will be here in a month. If you are like me, you may be famous for last minute preparations. Do yourself a favor and start
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) acquired 620 acres of critical public access and prime wildlife habitat, including elk habitat, along Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front within the boundary of the Helena-Lewis and
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U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Tom Carper (D-DE), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced S. 2194 to address the problem of human-predator conflict. S. 2194, The Promoting Resourceful and Effective Deterrents Against Threats Or Risks involving Species (PREDATORS)
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My favorite type of hunting through the years has been bowhunting. I love almost everything about it. I love that it requires shooting practice in the off season. I love that it is more challenging than other forms of hunting.
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