Texas Fish & Game

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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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and anglers for […]

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Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold a subdivision […]

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will have launched a newly updated paddling trails website The revamped website is designed to give paddlers in-depth information and innovative tools to make the most of their adventures on the water. “Whether you’re […]

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The regional management plan of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) sheds light on an often-misunderstood aspect of speckled trout behavior: feeding. It shows that one researcher examined stomach volumes and concluded that spotted seatrout fed more heavily in […]

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On Sept. 23, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation received a response from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opposing SAF’s motion for preliminary injunction in our lawsuit to rescind a CDC rule restricting the importation […]

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A forgotten book details strange tales of harrowing encounters with alleged primitive tribes in the 1960s and 80s in the Trinity Bay area near the Galveston-Houston area. Check out this creepy and interesting show on the latest episode of Dark […]

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Flounder Revolution is seeking conservation-minded flounder fishermen. And from Sept. 24 through Oct. 4  we’re making a special offer. The general rule is all anglers who catch, release and photo flounder 20-23 inches get the Catch, Release & Conserve Award […]

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold a virtual informational meeting to update the public on the Red Wolf Recovery Program, including revitalized recovery efforts for the species, the status of recovery efforts in the eastern North Carolina Red […]

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Fifty years ago, an outdoors magazine stirred excitement with an article about an alleged 11-foot rattlesnake, a giant among giants. We have a special video about this snake on this clip below. And there’s a wild story of how two […]

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