Texas Fish & Game

The National News of Texas

September 12, 2016
hogs

Pipe ‘Bombs’ for Pigs

We hunt hogs on several small properties around Fort Worth. The landowners allow access but often want feeders removed at various times of the year due to other activities on the properties. Setting feeders and building […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 12, 2016

So, what is the main factor in monster buck production?

Some of the greatest research ever conducted on deer, particularly the trophy buck comes from the Kerr Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Kerr WMA studies indicate that most antler traits are genetically transmitted. “Heritability estimates greater than […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 8, 2016

Is the Whitetail Rut Happening Now?

Are whitetail in parts of Texas rutting right now? The answer might surprise you according to research from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s “The Rut in Whitetail Deer” study.” Biologists who designed the study knew […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 7, 2016

The Deal on Early Teal

As a swollen sun peeked over the horizon, a familiar whistle tickled my eardrums. Seconds later, a flock of blue-winged teal buzzed our boat at breakneck speed. It was a sight my hunting partner and I […]
Do you like it?
Read more
September 1, 2016

Opening Day: Dove Forecast Big in 2016 (video)

More validation that everything’s bigger and better in Texas, dove populations are soaring and the hunting season, which gets underway Sept. 1, is the longest in 80 years. A new 90-day season this fall means hunters […]
Do you like it?
Read more
August 30, 2016

TPW Commission Adopts New CWD Zones, Deer Movement Rules

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved new rules establishing chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and restricting live deer movement authorized under permits to or from properties within those areas. In addition, the commission adopted […]
Do you like it?
Read more
August 24, 2016

Monster Hogs: Photos of Texas-sized porkers and their giant tusks

The brush popped as the sound of footprints sounded in the forest. As I flipped on my Generation 3 night vision goggles, a low grunt sounded from the direction of the footprints. Just down the narrow […]
Do you like it?
Read more
August 22, 2016

Texas Dove Hunting Prospects Bright: Longer Season, Lots of Birds

More validation that everything’s bigger and better in Texas, dove populations are soaring and the hunting season, which gets underway Sept. 1, is the longest in 80 years. A new 90-day season this fall means hunters […]
Do you like it?
Read more
August 11, 2016

Dept. of Wild: Invade the Blackbuck Antelope’s Territory

The blackbuck antelope is one of the most beautiful of the world’s many antelope species. Hailing from India and Pakistan, the species was brought over in the middle of the 20th century for hunting and has […]
Do you like it?
Read more
July 19, 2016
Game Warden

New Texas Drawn Hunt Opportunities Available

First Application Deadline Aug. 3 AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online system is currently accepting applications and […]
Do you like it?
Read more
Prev page
1...4567
Next page