Texas Fish & Game

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October 24, 2023

Redfish Revival: How Texans Saved the Redfish

Redfish nearly disappeared from our state’s coast, but now, they’re thriving, and Texas is known as the redfish state. Why? 14 anglers in Houston got together to save them and leave an incredible impact on our […]
February 11, 2021

Not A Cat But What Is This TX Animal?

It crawled out of a hole in the base of an old live oak stump and sat atop as if it owned the world. The small, striking cat-like creature had a round face, with large cupped […]
May 24, 2018

Big Vs. Small: Which Baits For Summer Bass?

Summer Bass Summer is in full swing in Texas and sometimes the bass simply won’t cooperate.  Most bass fisherman will fall into one of two categories- Big Baits or Little Baits for these picky summer bass. […]
April 30, 2018

Taking A Kid Turkey Hunting For the First Time

Turkey Hunting Taking a young one turkey hunting for the first time has to be one of the most rewarding experiences you can ever have. This is true not only for you the mentor, but also […]
February 21, 2018

Lone Star Boars Thermal Hog Hunt! (VIDEO)

Every night over 2 million feral hogs continue their massive destruction in Texas causing more than $50 million in damages annually.  Hogs have huge litters several times a year, and it’s said that out of a […]
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 […]
July 12, 2016

Peacock Bass in… Texas???

Did you know there were 16,000 peacock bass in Texas? Well, there were—back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. In fact, these fish were planted in lakes Alcoa, Coleto Creek, and Bastrop. Unfortunately, they didn’t […]
May 23, 2016

Texas Park and Wildlife Game Warden Field Notes – May 2016

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Blocking the Roadway While patrolling a state highway a Crockett County game warden saw a large well-pulling truck blocking the roadway. […]
May 16, 2016

The Eastern Parade (TFG Throwback – 1995)

Growth in the state’s eastern turkey population gives Texans plenty to strut about. by Ray Sasser Muffled by wind and the insulation of green hardwood forests, the gobble was barely audible, yet it sent chills down my spine. Somewhere back in […]
April 11, 2016

In Search of Texas Coywolves

Coywolves As storm clouds loomed over the coastal prairie and low, rumbling thunder echoed in the distance, I quickened my pace. Having placed a motion-sensing camera near a small, brackish marsh, there were still several hundred […]