Texas Fish & Game
WATCH: Have You Ever Seen a Hognose Play Dead?
A common defense mechanism for Hognose snakes is to play dead. In this case it is rather humorous to watch the snake flip itself over and play dead. Check out the video below:
Source: cbackies’s channel via YouTube
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Watch: Man Interrupts Mating Tortoises, Leads to Slowest Wildlife Chase Ever
When people think about getting chased by wildlife, they usually think of bears, wolves, or mountain lions. They probably never think of tortoises. When explorer and filmmaker Paul Rose stumbled upon two mating tortoises in Seychelles, the last thing he expected was that he’d soon be “running” away from a giant Aldabra tortoise named Jonathan. At 183 years old, Jonathan is believed to be the oldest living animal in the world.
...WATCH: Canadian Woman Draws Criticism for Approaching Wild Lynx, Calling It “Kitty”
The Canada lynx may look like a bigger version of the average house cat, but make no mistake, this kitty has claws. The last thing wildlife experts advise is to approach one of the predatory cats and treat it as a domesticated pet, so when a woman in northern Ontario taped herself calling a wild lynx a “kitty” and then posted the video online, she was widely criticized for her behavior.
...Texas Bill Would Bar Physicians From Talking Guns With Patients
If one Texas lawmaker’s bill is passed, patients may have a few less questions to answer at the doctor’s office.
...Wood Bison to Be Reintroduced to Alaska after 100-year Absence
For the first time in over a century, Alaska will be home to a wild herd of wood bison. According to KTUU, a group of 100 bison have safely arrived in Shageluk from the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, where the animals were kept since they were first transported to the state in 2008. Now, the herd is awaiting release into the wild.
...Texas man who won hunting auction to be allowed to import black rhino trophy
The US government will allow a Texas man to import the trophy of an endangered black rhinoceros if he kills one in Africa as part of a conservation fundraiser.
...Texas Hog Guns
The folks over at the Firearm Blog put together an awesome video discussing some their favorite guns for hog hunting in Texas. The video is on the lengthy side but worth a watch.
You can read the full article on the Firearm Blog site.
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Ford recalls 213,000 vehicles including some Explorers
Earlier this week, Ford Motor Company issued three new safety recalls that might affect a vehicle that you own. More than 213,000 vehicles are affected, although some are police interceptors and ambulances. As with all recalls, I encourage you to follow up if your vehicle is on the list. If you are the original owner, you can expect to be notified by Ford.
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Tarps failed to eradicate zebra mussels in Lake Waco
Tarps laid down in October to smother a colony of zebra mussels at Lake Waco failed to kill all of them, but city of Waco officials are holding on to hope that the infestation won’t spread.
...Texas angler scores on an 11.48-pound monster at Toledo Bend
Joey Johnson noticed the waters were high while fishing Toledo Bend Saturday – and the rain throughout the day made it seem like levels were rising by the minute.
...Toyota Texas Bass Classic seeking volunteers
QUITMAN — The Toyota Texas Bass Classic is looking for volunteers to help support the Texas-sized outdoor music festival and world championship fishing event.
...Kroger CFO: We Reject Moms Demand Action’s Push To Disarm Our Customers
Washington DC – -(Ammoland.com)- During a March 25 2015 appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Kroger CFO Michael Schlotman said the retail food chain will not comply with the demands of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, especially as those demands touch on changing store policy to disarm open-carry customers in states where openly carrying a gun in Kroger is legal.
...Well on my way to becoming a pro angler!
Bass caught on World’s End Ranch in Hunt, TX out of the Guadalupe River. Holland caught it entirely on his own and is 7 years old. He asked that this photo be submitted to your magazine.
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Nice size TROUT!
Captain Walter Bode, from South Padre Island, Texas caught this amazing TROUT!!!
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Texas State High School Bass Fishing Championship 2015
Lake LBJ and Marble Falls, Texas were buzzing with young anglers the weekend of March 20 with the Texas High School Bass Fishing Tournament in full swing. This was the third and final year the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ area to host the tournament.
Chase Hux and Matt Nicholas of the Wildcat Fishing Team from new Braunfels Christian Academy are the new 2015 Texas High School Bass Fishing Tournament Champions. They beat the second place team by 8 ounces, landing a total of 26 pounds and 15 ounces.
Seventy-three teams entered the tournament, with 41 of those teams delivering the requisite five fish bag at weigh-in. The total weight of all fish caught and released was 753 pounds.
Both members of the winning team received a $2500 scholarship. The second place team each received $1250 scholarships.
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Texas GOP Lawmaker Introduces Bill Abolishing Gun Free Zones
On March 24 Texas state representative Drew Springer (R-Muenster) introduced legislation to abolish gun free zones throughout the state of Texas.
...74 sharks: Fishermen were over double the limit
Three men in Louisiana were cited for possessing 74 sharks this past weekend, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division.
State regulations limit commercial shark fishermen to 36 large coastal sharks per vessel per day. Agents said the three men – Daie Minh Le, Hung Van Le V and Thanh Van Le – were still fishing when they checked them. The sharks in their possession were mostly blacktip, with one hammerhead.
The citation can bring a $100-$350 fine and up to 60 days in jail.
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Tasmanian Teenager Could Break Australian Record with 580-pound Swordfish
A 16-year-old is believed to have broken an Australian record after he landed a 580-pound swordfish in Coles Bay, Tasmania. According to ABC News Australia, it took six hours for Kyle Longmore to pull in the massive fish during the Coles Bay Classic competition over the weekend. Leo Miller, the skipper of the boat, commended Longmore for his endurance during the grueling battle.
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