Texas Fish & Game

Saying I was excited to go to South Padre Island was an understatement. For the last four years, I have been mentoring a teen named Nathan Childress through our Higher Calling Wildlife program and we were […]

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists this weekend intercepted whitetail trophy deer hides infested with a total of 21 ticks at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge. “As the deer hunting season in Mexico starts to draw to […]

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Have you ever heard of the jaguarundi? These strange-looking cats are a Texas native although their current status remains controversial. In this latest in a series of the black panther phenomenon, TF&G Editor-In-Chief Chester Moore takes […]

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The Hunt Within, the latest documentary from award-winning filmmaker and TF&G columnist Paul Fuzinski offers an in-depth and reflective look at the pursuit of hunting and its impact on wildlife conservation. “My journey as a hunter […]

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-19 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024. This closure is based on samples recently collected by […]

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The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana from January 29 – February 1, 2024. During this meeting, the Council plans to take final action […]

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Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. announced the approval of Coastal Erosion Planning & Response Act (CEPRA) funding for the Bolivar Peninsula Beach and Dune Restoration project. The Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District, Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Galveston County Road […]

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(From CCA-Texas) The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comments on proposed coastwide Spotted Seatrout harvest regulation modifications. Background As you likely know, following the February 2021 freeze event, which impacted tens of […]

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Ever seen a massive buck during the season that still had its velvet? Sometimes these are called cactus bucks and they have an interesting history. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, cactus bucks […]

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The Flats Slam, consisting of bonefish, tarpon, and permit, has always been the ultimate quest for inland saltwater fly fishermen. This prestigious challenge is equally admired by traditional spinning and casting gear anglers. While I won’t […]

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Slot-sized reds are among to coolest fish out there – they fight great, taste great, and when they’re in a feeding mood it isn’t too tough to fool them with lures. If, of course, you’re using […]

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Stop! Wait! Don’t do it! If you recognize any of these three fishing gear blunders, make sure you avoid them henceforth. Otherwise, your treasured tackle will need replacement long before it’s expected lifespan should have ended. […]

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will conduct three public hearings in January to receive public input for the Louisiana black bear hunting season notice of intent (NOI) passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries […]

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration or other similar ecosystem services on TPWD properties. HB4018, passed in the 88th Legislative Session and effective […]

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New Year’s Day arrives on Monday and with it comes the kickoff of the 38th Toyota ShareLunker season. Anglers from across Texas and the nation will cast their lines in anticipation of landing a Legacy Lunker […]

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Cougars are one of the most controversial animals in North America. Whether it’s their depredation on mule deer, whitetails and other game animals or whether there are breeding populations easf of Texas, some debate always follows […]

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After coordinating with landowners in West Feliciana Parish, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) had a successful woodcock banding night on Dec. 12 with 78 birds banded! Woodcock begin arriving in Louisiana from their […]

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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation allocated $250,000 to advance research associated with mapping more western wildlife migration routes for elk, mule deer, moose, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife. “By working with state and tribal wildlife agencies, […]

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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife Research will host the “Overcoming Barriers to Expanding Aquaculture in Texas” workshop on Jan. 22-14 in Corpus Christi. People will be able to learn about the latest issues and topics […]

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NOAA Fisheries is implementing an emergency regulation to reduce the commercial harvest rate of Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) greater amberjack. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) requested NOAA Fisheries take emergency action while a […]

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