Texas Fish & Game

Increased duck numbers and steady rains provide optimism for Texas waterfowl hunters gearing up for the start of the new season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicated that the May population survey yielded positive results for the first […]

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“I think I saw an ocelot. It crossed the road in front of me-just outside of Oklahoma City.” “What do you think of these game camera photos? Is this a serval or maybe an ocelot?” “What kind of wild cat […]

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery concluded Sept. 25 with 973 total applications and 814 individual applicants entering. Ten applicants have been drawn for the lottery and LDWF is in the process of […]

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Sometimes catching quality-sized speckled trout means focusing on the small things. Back early in my career while fishing with Capt. Skip James and Mike Tennian of L&S Lures, I headed to the banks between Whisky Bayou and the Pines on Sabine Lake […]

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A key swath of wildlife habitat under imminent threat of development a mere 15 miles east of Salt Lake City is now protected and in public hands thanks to a joint effort by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) […]

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Thump! There is no sensation more exciting in inland sportfishing than feeling the signature “thump” of a flounder strike. It is what leads me and thousands of others to pursue these fascinating fish that are headed toward their peak season […]

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Bison had been on my mind all year. As we planned our expedition to Yellowstone to gather content for future conservation media including a documentary with Aptitude Outdoors, bison were at the forefront. Today I had the pleasure of spending time […]

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NOAA Fisheries is proposing new logbook requirements for vessel owners holding specific HMS permits, including Charter/Headboat, Atlantic Tunas General category, and Swordfish General Commercial permits. Additionally, the proposal includes modifications to reporting options for private recreational vessel owners with HMS […]

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You know times have changed (for the better) when anglers are complaining that most of the redfish they catch are too big for the slot. And I am not talking in the surf during the bull red run or even […]

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Tech races forward at a blinding pace, and that includes marine electronics tech. The National Marine Electronics Conference & Expo just took place in Providence, RI, where a slew of new gear was released to the public. We’re guessing you […]

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The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of southern flounder, from October 15 through November 30 of each year, is approaching. This statewide closure for Southern Flounder is for all sectors and all gear types, including any […]

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A Montana man was sentenced today to six months in prison for committing two felony wildlife crimes — a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and substantively violating the Lacey Act — as part of an almost decade-long effort to […]

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If you purchase an Electronic Federal Duck Stamp through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) license system, you are no longer required to have the physical stamp signed and attached to your license. The e-Duck Stamp on your license is […]

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Spotting flotsam far out at sea is a mahi angler’s dream, and often when we spot that something special, it comes in the form of weed paddies or weedlines. Treat the situation right and you could go home with loaded […]

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The Coast Guard interdicted five lanchas and seized 900 pounds of illegally caught fish in federal waters off southern Texas, Sunday. Boat crews from Coast Guard Station South Padre Island and Coast Guard Cutter Edgar Culbertson, in coordination with Coast Guard […]

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Texas anglers are sometimes caught off-guard by the unusual and often large prey items speckled trout are found consuming. These opportunistic predators, though typically feeding on shrimp and smaller baitfish, have been documented eating unexpected meals such as large crabs, […]

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In U.S. national parks, the wilderness can be both awe-inspiring and dangerous. According to experts like Randi Minetor, some of the most frequent causes of death include drowning, falls, and exposure to extreme elements. Predators, such as bears and alligators, […]

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As someone who has spent countless hours in the wild, I’ve encountered many dangers, but few are as unpredictable and terrifying as feral dogs. These animals may have once been domesticated, but when they’re abandoned or born in the wild, […]

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The advancement of the Indian Buffalo Management Act out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs reaffirms bipartisan support of Tribal sovereignty, self-determination and capacity building for bison restoration on Tribal lands. “Tribes and Indigenous communities have long demonstrated […]

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Texas’ 2024 archery-only hunting season for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and mule deer has kicked off and will run through Nov. 1. Before Texans start filling their freezers, Texas Game Wardens have some tips for hunters to keep in mind before […]

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