The bream never saw it coming. Guarding its bed, the hand-sized fish swam in circles until a flash of green, black and white burst onto the shallows. Engulfing the bream with one strike and pushing a foot high wall of water was […]
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Black Bear The tracks were so fresh I expected to see their maker appear at any second. Nearly as wide as my two hands combined and nearly as long as my foot there was no doubt these were left by a
Ursus Americanus – Black Bear in Texas Read More »
We addressed youth poaching in the March and June editions of Texas Fish & Game but there is much more to say. And on the 4th of July it starts with tackling the ugly trend of eagle poaching. Take for example,
Eagle Poaching Must Stop Read More »
It seems to me that through the years, we may have forgotten the unwritten rules or “code” that all hunters should live by. I’m not exactly sure how this happened or when it happened, but as I visit with today’s
Hunting Dogs & Pets As a professional retriever trainer who has trained thousands of duck hunting dogs through the years, I have become very aware of the risks and hazards associated with hunting dogs. Retriever training and duck hunting take
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Active Shooters The FBI Report on Active Shooters Breakdown The FBI has designated 50 shootings (20-2016 & 30-2017) as Active Shooter incidents. These shootings represent 221 deaths and 722 wounded. The FBI classifies an “Active Shooter” as one or more
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Catching mako shark is no simple task. These pelagic predators live in deep water and are relatively rare – in fact, NOAA recently placed “emergency regulations” on mako, extending the minimum size limit to 83 inches. Yes, 83 inches –
Mako Shark: Get Ready to Rumble Read More »
It was one of the few times Dad did not want to take me fishing. Every day me and mom drove by a little gully on the way to school and every time we passed it I wondered what might lurk
Catching The Dream Garfish Read More »
Catfish from Creeks and Bar Ditches Small creeks and drainage (bar ditches) can hold a surprising number of catfish. In fact, when looking for places to go catfishing, these smaller bodies of water generally go unutilized by all but the
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The weather was gorgeous on that June morning in 2005, and the surf was calm. I stood on the South Brazos Santiago Jetty at the juncture where water meets the beach and was having a good day fooling hefty speckled
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Deep Crankbait Action I would venture to say there have been more developments in the deep diving crankbait in the last 10 years than there has been in the last 50 years. I remember watching Paul Elias “kneel and reel”
Deep Crankbait Fishing Equipment-Beyond The Basics Read More »
Red Snapper Breakthrough? Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have agreed on what is the longest red snapper season in many years. Under the Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) program, recreational anglers fishing from private
CCA Explains How Texans Got 82-Day Snapper Season Read More »
Illegal Oyster Poaching A multi-agency law enforcement surge operation led by Texas game wardens has made a sizable dent in illegal commercial oyster harvest and possession along the coastal bend this season, netting more than 300 criminal cases. A majority
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In 1979 with fewer than 200 plants known to exist, the Tobusch fishhook cactus was thought to be almost extinct. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of multiple partners including the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of
Texas Cactus Deemed Endangered-Do Not Chop or Bring Home! Read More »
Of all game animals in the world, whitetails are the most unique and multi-faceted, spawning tons of debate around the campfire. That is why this week in our fourth installment of this six-part series; we are going to learn some
Whitetails With Rabies And The Elusive Avery Island Subspecies Read More »
NRA Vs. New York Govt. The National Rifle Association of America ( NRA ) has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo alleging violations
NRA Sues New York Govt. and Governor-Must Read! Read More »
Cottonmouths are the most frequently misidentified snake in Texas. A true cottonmouth is not a snake to be toyed with. They can deliver a deadly bite of hemotoxic venom that destroys tissue. Unlike their reputation of being super dangerous most
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Millions of Texans play along the Gulf beaches. The sand, waves, birds, and shells blend into a glorious place to play. It is also among the most bountiful surf fishing waters in the world. Forget your image of lawn-chair sitting
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Paddling Trails Kayaks have huge opportunities in East Texas with the creation of paddling trails. Numerous lakes and streams feature designated paddling trails for your fishing and wildlife viewing enjoyment. If you live in East Texas and have considered getting
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