Vibrant sunset over calm waters with a distant city skyline.

Backside Island Action

Behind South Padre Island there are shallow and deep sand/grass flats that afford protection from strong spring winds, and attracts trophy speckled trout. Story and…

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Man holding a large fish he caught at sunset on the water.

Gulf Council Requests Emergency Rule Resulting in 11-day Recreational Red Snapper Season for 2014

After receiving a briefing on a recent court decision in response to a legal challenge on management of the recreational component of the red snapper…

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A boat capsized in turbulent river waters near green foliage.

Team USA Carp Squad to compete at World event

Raise your hand if you knew the U.S. fields a national carp-fishing team. David Figura, the outdoors writer at the Syracuse Post Standard, reports Sean Lehrer…

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A mule deer with large antlers standing near bushes in a natural habitat.

New York hunters post second-highest bear harvest in 2013

New York hunters killed 1,358 black bears during the 2013 hunting season, the second-highest number on record, with a record 636 bears in the Southeastern…

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Four dead owls lying on an orange surface.

Mountain lion that stalked SoCal hikers is killed

Wildlife authorites in Southern California’s Orange County shot and killed a mountain lion after it stalked a mother and her young children on a hiking…

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Hunter in camouflage holding antlers in dense brush.

Angler loses trout, record and $500

A Minnesota man pleaded guilty on Friday in Fort Frances, Ontario to over-possession of fish, costing him nearly $500 and a chance to register the 52-pound, 3-ounce…

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Man holding a large spotted fish proudly.

Louisiana senator defends ‘chicken boxing’

When debating a proposed bill in a Louisiana state Senate Committee that would make it a felony to possess certain types of cockfighting paraphernalia, Sen. Elbert…

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Cover and inside page of Texas Outdoors magazine featuring fishing and wildlife.

Not April Fool: Crossbow hunting season created in NY

You read it right: It’s not an April Fool’s Day hoax. After years of fierce legislative standoffs and unbridled and vehement opposition by the diminutive…

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A majestic buck and a doe stand in a golden autumn landscape.

New camo Canon EOS for outdoors photography

Frankly, we wonder what took Canon so long to produce a high-end product aimed at the outdoor/wildlife/birding market. The new EOS-1D digital SLR has all the bells…

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Elegant woman in a beige blazer and black top with stylish sunglasses.

TPW Commission Approves Expanded Mule Deer, Extended Squirrel Hunting Seasons

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its March 27 public hearing approved expanded mule deer hunting in several counties and extended squirrel season across parts…

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