Texas Fish & Game

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June 14, 2018

Deep Crankbait Fishing Equipment-Beyond The Basics

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 […]
June 14, 2018

CCA Explains How Texans Got 82-Day Snapper Season

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 […]
June 14, 2018

Wardens Bust Coastal Bend Illegal Oyster Operations

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 […]
June 12, 2018

Texas Cactus Deemed Endangered-Do Not Chop or Bring Home!

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 […]
June 12, 2018

Whitetails With Rabies And The Elusive Avery Island Subspecies

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 […]
June 11, 2018

NRA Sues New York Govt. and Governor-Must Read!

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 […]
June 5, 2018

Is It a Cottonmouth Or Not?

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 […]
June 4, 2018

How To Surf Fish In Texas

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 […]
June 3, 2018

Try These East Texas Kayak Paddling Trails

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 […]
June 1, 2018

Lou Marullo on Arctic Ice (Chillin’ Brew)