Texas Fish & Game
Lake Palestine Big Bass
Big bass caught on Lake Palestine during HOT Bass Anglers of Killeen, TX
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First Flathead
PlanoJames with First Flathead 36# Caught at Lake Ray Hubbard
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Spring Gobbler
Dave with a Frio County Gobbler
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64 pound catfish
On April 7, 2015 I was fishing at the Anthony shoals on broad river/ Clark hill lake on rod and real using blue back herring as cut-bait and caught this 64 pound catfish. It took me approximately 30 minutes fighting this fish to finally get it in. Once I got it in close enough, I then got my girl friend, Miranda, who was fishing with me, to net the fish. lastly, once we got the fish in the net, my line snapped and I grabbed the net and pulled it onto the bank and then we took pictures and then we released it safely back into the water.
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Personal Best
Charlie caught his personal best, 23 inch trout. On live shrimp with a popping cork, drifting the Upper Laguna Madre.
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Hawaii Angler Dies after Being Impaled by Swordfish
A charter boat captain in Kona, Hawaii died on Friday after being impaled in the chest by a 40-pound swordfish. According to KHON2, 47-year-old Randy Llanes spotted a broadbill swordfish in Hobokohau Harbor and decided to go in after it with a speargun. Harbor employees and witnesses watched as Llanes dove into the water and speared the fish, but it had gotten tangled up in a mooring anchor. As the fish struggled to break free, it surged forwards towards Llanes and struck him in the upper chest with its three-foot bill.
Onlookers dragged the fisherman from the water and he later died at Kona Community Hospital…
Read full story on OutdoorHub.com
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Mercury Marine voices concern over EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard Mandate announcement
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (May 31, 2015) – Mercury Marine has joined NMMA and others voicing their displeasure at the recent announcement of the proposed annual Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) mandates released by the EPA. If passed, there will be an increased availability of E15 in the marketplace. In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning to inject $100 million in funding to get more ethanol at the gas pump.
...Texas Legislature OKs concealed handguns on college campuses
AUSTIN, Texas –
...Ruger LCP Recall Info
In 2008, Ruger received a small number of reports from the field indicating that LCP® pistols could discharge when dropped onto a hard surface with a round in the chamber. We are firmly committed to safety and would like to retrofit all older LCP® Pistols. The retrofit involves installation of an upgraded hammer mechanism at no charge to the customer.
...Check out Gov. Abbott’s Tweet Responding to the Passing of Open Carry
In a win for gun rights advocates, Texas lawmakers on Friday approved a bill that would allow for individuals to openly carry handguns.
...BREAKING: Texas lawmakers OK licensed open carry of handguns
AUSTIN, Texas –
Texas lawmakers have approved the licensed open carry of handguns and have sent it to Gov. Greg Abbott to sign it into law.
We’ll have more on this story here shortly.
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Screaming kayak angler catches giant goliath grouper (VIDEO)
Jon Black landed what is likely the biggest goliath grouper ever caught from a kayak—an estimated 552 pounds — so it was certainly cause for celebration.
...Cow shot outside McDonald’s after running away from slaughterhouse
“Run away, Bessie! Be free!” supporters could be heard shouting as the cow ran down the road.
...Snakebite Kills Missouri Man After He Refuses Medical Attention Over Cost
It’s not often a man dies in Missouri from a venomous snakebite. Reportedly, a Nixa man passed away Saturday after suffering bites from a snake, likely a cottonmouth aka water moccasin. Allegedly, the victim, Gilbert De Leon, refused medical attention and died in his sleep from the snake’s bite, according to a May 28 report from USA Today.
...Texas Bill Letting College Students Carry Guns on Campus Advances
The Texas House has moved the Lone Star State a large step forward in the Republican-led battle to require college campuses to allow students to “pack heat” at school.
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Game Warden Field Notes
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
...Recreational Anglers Get 10-Days in Federal Waters for Red Snapper
AUSTIN –Texas recreational anglers will have just 10 days to catch the popular sport fish in Gulf of Mexico federal waters this summer unless they hire a charter vessel under new framework announced by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
...No, An iPhone Didn’t Save An Englishman Man From A Shotgun Blast
Dozens of general news sites are carrying some variation of this “an iPhone saved his life!” story today. They problem is, that story probably isn’t exactly true:
...Oklahoma Man Gets Bitten by Snake While Walking and Texting (VIDEO)
For those folks out there that have been dealing with the torrential rain in Texas, this next story is a nice reminder to watch your step.
Oklahoma roller rink DJ Tim Malone was walking through the parking lot at his place of employment and was pretty much zoned out and texting. Tim was unknowingly walking into the path of a rather large snake in front of the business entrance. Yep, you guessed it, Tim stepped on the snake and it bit him.
Check out the video of the incident below:
Authorities believe the 4 foot long nonvenomous Bull Snake was attempting to get to dry land after many days of rain and flooding in Oklahoma.
Source: ABC 10 News via Youtube
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