Texas Dove Hunting Prospects Bright for Season Opener Sept. 1

Texas Dove Hunting Prospects Bright for Season Opener Sept. 1

AUSTIN — Though Hurricane Harvey caused a significant drop in dove hunter effort and harvest numbers last year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department expects…

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Game Warden Field Notes

Game Warden Field Notes

he following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. A Shot in the Dark A game warden received a…

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Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters Wednesday, Aug. 22

Red Snapper Season Closes in Federal Waters Wednesday, Aug. 22

AUSTIN- The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22. State waters out to nine nautical…

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2018-19 Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Wednesday, Aug 15

2018-19 Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Wednesday, Aug 15

AUSTIN – With opening of dove hunting season only a couple weeks away, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reminds sportsmen that all current year…

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Sportfish Center’s Mako Shark ‘Pico’ Surprises Scientists with 2,000-Mile Migration

Sportfish Center’s Mako Shark ‘Pico’ Surprises Scientists with 2,000-Mile Migration

Researchers at the Harte Research Institute (HRI) for Gulf of Mexico Studies’ Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation continue to unlock the mysteries of shark…

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Repairs to Begin at Historic Balmorhea State Park Pool

Repairs to Begin at Historic Balmorhea State Park Pool

BALMORHEA— After months of thorough evaluations, repair to the historic Balmorhea State Park pool is set to begin. The labor-intensive job will repair the damage…

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Inks Lake State Park Has Partial Reopening After Park Road Fire

Inks Lake State Park Has Partial Reopening After Park Road Fire

BURNET— Portions of Inks Lake State Park reopened to visitors today after a Sunday afternoon brush fire burned about 300 acres within the park. The…

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Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Gains Steam With Texas Co-Sponsors, Senate Bill

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Gains Steam With Texas Co-Sponsors, Senate Bill

New Video Shows Stakes for Texas, How Plan Would Benefit People and Wildlife A landmark congressional conservation proposal is gaining traction nationwide and in Texas,…

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About the August 2018 Cover

About the August 2018 Cover

The beginning of August is one of those grit your teeth and grind it out along Texas coast. However, each day takes anglers just a…

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Prep Now For Success Later

Prep Now For Success Later

Wingshooters prepare now for the opening of fall hunting seasons. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner It’s human nature to procrastinate. There are those rare…

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