Overlooked & Underfished Coastal Surprises

Overlooked & Underfished Coastal Surprises

Beat the doldrums by fishing these off the wall places to find more trout, reds and flounder. Story and photography by Robert Sloan When I…

Read Article →
Resurrecting a Feathered Fixture

Resurrecting a Feathered Fixture

Tall Timbers project aims to bring bobwhite quail back to the Pineywoods. Story and photography by Matt Williams Modern wingshooters may not realize it, but…

Read Article →
Lone Star Muscle Lakes

Lone Star Muscle Lakes

Texas grabs 10 spots in Bassmaster Top 100 with Fork ranking No. 1 overall. Story and photography by Matt Williams For those who may not…

Read Article →
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council-August 2021 Council Meeting Summary

Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council-August 2021 Council Meeting Summary

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) met in San Antonio, Texas from August 23-26.  The meeting began with the induction of re-appointed members…

Read Article →
Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered at a Deer Breeding Facility in Duval County

Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered at a Deer Breeding Facility in Duval County

AUSTIN – Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been discovered in a deer breeding facility in Duval County, marking the first positive detection of the disease…

Read Article →
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Special Meeting on CWD Set for Sept. 15

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Special Meeting on CWD Set for Sept. 15

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission will hold a special meeting on proposed rules related to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).  Earlier this year,…

Read Article →
Texas Parks and Wildlife Film, Bayou City, Nominated for Jackson Wild Media Award

Texas Parks and Wildlife Film, Bayou City, Nominated for Jackson Wild Media Award

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to announce that the short film, “Bayou City”, has been nominated for a 2021…

Read Article →
Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1

Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will begin the Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process on September 1. From Sept. 1 through…

Read Article →
Black Gap Wildlife Management Area Designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area Designated as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary

BREWSTER COUNTY – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to announce that Black Gap Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has been designated as…

Read Article →
Despite Winter Storm Uri, Resilient Texas Dove Populations Point to Favorable Hunting Season

Despite Winter Storm Uri, Resilient Texas Dove Populations Point to Favorable Hunting Season

AUSTIN — September marks the start of dove season for almost 300,000 Texas hunters per year. After Winter Storm Uri hit the state in February,…

Read Article →