Texas Fish & Game

A documentary following the preparation, capture, and translocation of Desert Bighorn Sheep from the Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area within the Trans-Pecos Ecological Region of west Texas to the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, TX. For the first time in […]

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The Billfish Foundation’s (TBF) International Tagging Initiative provides vital tagging equipment to regions with little or no billfish data, aiding in the expansion of scientific research and promotion of responsible fishing. Over the years, TBF has supplied kits to Asia, […]

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We first talked about gyroscopic boat stabilization systems all the way back in 2017. Back then, gyros were only for the well-to-do, to say the least. Seakeeper introduced systems that would reduce a boat’s rocking and rolling dramatically, often to […]

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Is it possible that those finned critters are smarter than you and I? It certainly seems that way sometimes, when we know we should be catching more than we are. You might spot tailing redfish and be unable to buy […]

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For the first time in almost two decades, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to its East Texas inventory. The property, comprising approximately 6,900 acres in Anderson County, will become the […]

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Pan-Seared Sheepshead Recipe Pan-Seared Sheepshead Ingredients: 2 sheepshead fillets (about 6–8 oz each) Salt and pepper (to taste) 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon (half for juice, half for slices) Fresh herbs (like parsley […]

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Ever heard of the Missing Texas 40? It’s a group of 40 missing people in Montgomery and Liberty Counties which has now extended into as many as 60 along with numerous John and Jane Doe including a body found recently […]

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In early April 2025, reports emerged of a remarkable crappie catch at Toledo Bend Reservoir, sparking excitement among anglers and fishing enthusiasts-and it was touted as a record. As the story goes an angler from Louisiana was said to have […]

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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation raises its voice to honor those who freely give of their time and talents during National Volunteer Week. It especially celebrates its thousands of volunteers from coast to coast who plan and execute RMEF big […]

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend […]

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Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) congratulate the appointees to several key leadership positions in the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These positions will help drive key support mechanisms […]

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Even though most of the continent’s ducks won’t start laying eggs until April or May, Delta Waterfowl’s Hen House contractors are working throughout the winter to ensure mallards have more safe nest sites this spring. Delta plans to add 2,100 […]

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Bank fishing for redfish is a rewarding and accessible way to catch these powerful inshore fighters without needing a boat. Whether you’re wading the flats, casting from a marsh bank, or fishing along a jetty, here are five practical tips […]

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In the heat of July 1916, Americans fled the sweltering cities for the cool comfort of the New Jersey shore. What awaited them, however, was not relief—but terror and many believe it was the work of a bull shark. On […]

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The State of California, the Round Valley Indian Tribes, Russian River water interests, and salmon and steelhead advocates signed a new agreement in principle that clears the way for fish recovery and sustainable water sharing in the wake of the […]

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A new collaborative publication reports that the Andean Condor population in Ecuador is more endangered than previously documented. Without prompt intervention and a comprehensive conservation strategy, the Andean Condor faces risk of extinction in Ecuador in the near future. This […]

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Looking for some serious fishing fun? Then try pond fishing for bass this spring. It’s a great time to catch big fish and get in on lots of action. Try these five tips to score more on big bass in […]

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After hearing public comment and recommendations from its Reef Fish Advisory Panel, the Gulf Council took final action on a Framework Action to increase the lane snapper minimum size limit. The Council chose to modify the commercial and recreational minimum […]

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A federal judge in Brooklyn today sentenced two men for trafficking protected birds and eggs into the United States in violation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Dr. John Waldrop of Cataula, Georgia, was ordered to pay a $900,000 fine […]

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The Gulf of Mexico is home to some of the most iconic billfish species in the world: sailfish, blue marlin, white marlin, and broadbill swordfish. These sleek, powerful predators are prized by anglers and play a vital role in the […]

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