Texas Fish & Game

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Keep the Beard A Sutton County game warden was checking a deer camp during the special white-tailed deer late season when he discovered a Rio Grande turkey beard in the same cooler as an axis deer that had been killed.

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After a small hiatus due to all the coverage of SHOT Show 2017 on FishGame.com, we are back with a recap episode of SHOT. Starting with Texas Fish & Game editors Chester Moore and Lou Marullo recording a Facebook Live session from the show floor to Dustin’s one-on-one interview with Lou Marullo, we bring you the

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If you’re looking at new outboards, be sure to check out the Yamaha F25 and F90 HP models. These engines represent a nice step up from Yamaha’s previous offerings, in several different ways. First, let’s take a look at the F25. The new 2017 F25 is 66 pounds lighter than the 25 horsepower outboard it

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Jigging in a saltwater environment is demanding…of angler and rod. St Croix’s NEW Mojo Jig line of saltwater rods has been designed to exceed those demands. These rods have been tested from New England to the Gulf coasts to ensure each rod has the backbone needed to bring those fish up…and the action to make

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Q. You are thinking 007 gadgets right? Maybe that’s where Kevin Brittingham got the name for his new suppressor company, I’m not sure.  But what we do know is the new El Camino’s suppressor design shows proof of innovation and experience. My first impression of the El Camino was how thin and lightweight it was. 

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If you are looking for a new personal best bucket mouth bass, February is prime time to catch a genuine HOG.  In most parts of Texas February means pre-spawn and the big girls will be at their heaviest weights of the year.  It is a very exciting time that most of us big bass hunters

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The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Catch, Ticket and Release A Val Verde County game warden responded to a call from a landowner concerning trespassers that were fishing on his private pond. The individuals had been warned several times previously that the pond was private and

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Increased dove hunting opportunities across South Texas and expanded landowner-managed pronghorn permitting in the Panhandle highlight this year’s slate of proposed regulation changes for the 2017-18 Texas hunting seasons. TPWD will be taking public comment on the following proposed changes to the 2017-18 Statewide Hunting Proclamation, with input to be considered prior to any action

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Changes to harvest regulations for bass in the Devil’s River highlight this year’s list of proposed freshwater fishing regulation changes. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff have also proposed regulation changes for lakes in Abilene and Dallas/Fort Worth and an update to reflect a recent species name change. TPWD will be taking public comment

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday, Jan. 26, public hearing approved changes to the regulations on the possession and sale of gizzard and threadfin shad collected from public waters. The change will require persons who use containers exceeding 82 quarts in volume for collection and possession of shad from public fresh waters

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In this solo show, Dustin unpacks some tech tips on shooting a compound bow and why we should all get involved with archery, especially in the off-season. Dustin covers the importance of 3D archery as it prepares bowhunters for the “real deal” in the field. Check out FishGame.com this month for coverage of the Houston Boat

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Once deer season ends in January it’s only a short time until another Texas tradition kicks off. Thousands of lone star state anglers drag bass boats, Jon boats, kayaks and anything else that floats down to Texas waterways to get in on the bounty and truck loads of fun when the Sand Bass start their

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State taking steps and following plan to deploy early detection and containment strategy Chronic wasting disease has been detected in a hunter harvested 1 1/2 –year-old white-tailed buck submitted for sampling within Surveillance Zone 3 in Medina County. This marks the first confirmed case of CWD in a free-ranging Texas whitetail. The Texas Parks and

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This time of year most bass fishermen have watched every DVR recorded fishing show they have trying to get ready for the upcoming spawn.  Episodes of Mark Zona, Bassmasters and Major League Fishing have been played at my house quite regularly, to the point of exhaustion. Well, as hunting seasons are nearing the end a

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The Smith and Wesson M&P has been around for a decade now as a contendor with Glock as a service pistol.  Recently the M2.0 also debuted.  It’s about time the M&P gets an upgrade, and I’ve finally made enough modifications to my original M&P that I’m happy with it. I don’t remember if I even

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to hammerhead shark and grouper regulations. The proposed changes would alter the current size and possession limits for hammerhead sharks and grouper to be consistent with federal regulations. This will reduce confusion for anglers fishing in state and federal waters and

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The Houston Boat Show is taking place at the Reliant Center through Sunday and we just got back from checking it out. Here are some of our favorite finds. Devil Dog Fishing: Devil Dog Fishing Dynasty Charter offers offshore and bay fishing out of the Galveston area.They provide state of the art rods, reels, tackle,

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The largest indoor show for outdoor sports in America is here at NRG Center, and we are featuring special coverage all week! Thats right, it’s 2017 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel SUPER SHOW.  With the Spotlight on over 1,000 Boats and RVs, Plus 100’s of Fishing, Sport, Travel, Outdoor Gear and Art Exhibits.  And great surprises

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The largest indoor show for outdoor sports in America is here at NRG Center, and we are featuring special coverage all week! Thats right, it’s 2017 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel SUPER SHOW.  With the Spotlight on over 1,000 Boats and RVs, Plus 100’s of Fishing, Sport, Travel, Outdoor Gear and Art Exhibits.  And great surprises

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The largest indoor show for outdoor sports in America is here at NRG Center, and we are featuring special coverage all week! Thats right, it’s 2017 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel SUPER SHOW.  With the Spotlight on over 1,000 Boats and RVs, Plus 100’s of Fishing, Sport, Travel, Outdoor Gear and Art Exhibits.  And great surprises

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