School of fish swimming around underwater structure covered in marine growth.

State of the Birds Report Shows Gains for Some Wetlands Species

Declining pintails, loss of ephemeral wetlands are cause for concern A new report from the U.S. Committee of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative shows…

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Sportsmen’s Groups,Industry Oppose House Bill to Undermine America’s Clean Water

Sporting groups representing a full spectrum of anglers and hunters from all across America today announced their opposition the Waters of the United States Regulatory…

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Record Pronghorn Certified by Boone and Crockett

MISSOULA, Mont. – The largest pronghorn ever recorded has been certified by Boone and Crockett Club as a new World’s Record. The huge buck, hunted…

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New Red Snapper Reporting Program Shows Promising Results

As one of the most sought after fish in the gulf, red snapper became the subject of a new reporting system that has shown favorable…

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Mission Impossumble Two Val Verde County game wardens responded to…

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Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament September 27 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center’s annual Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 27. Pre-registration is required. To request a registration form,…

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Mississippi Gator Record Broken Twice in Long Weekend

The record for the heaviest alligator taken on Mississippi public hunting waters was broken twice over the long holiday weekend. The first came Saturday with…

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Black Bear Visits NC Governor’s Western Residence

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory had an unusual visitor to the western residence in Asheville over the Labor Day weekend, when a large black bear…

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Canada bans sale of citronella-based bug repellant

Starting in 2015, Canadians who want to purchase and use citronella insect repellant will have to travel to the US, thanks to regulations imposed by…

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About the September 2014 Cover

Every hunter in Texas has been waiting for September’s arrival. Doves capture most of the attention of wingshooters, but there is a small army of…

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