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Cobia, Snapper And Shark Changes Possibly Coming To TX
In an effort to match recent federal water regulation changes, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission directed department staff to publish proposed regulation changes that may be of interest to offshore anglers. The first change would be to prohibit take of shortfin mako sharks. Effective July 5, 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Texas Senate passes $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes
Texas senators on Wednesday unanimously approved Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s agenda on property tax cuts this legislative session, which would pump billions of state dollars into public schools and give bigger tax breaks for homeowners and business owners. “This is off-the-charts, incredible property tax relief for millions of Texas homeowners,” said state Sen. Paul Bettencourt,
Bulverde Police Department shares video of wild spring break car chase
Kids enjoy spring break by going on road trips, catching up with friends and family, and going outside. However, one Texas Hill Country police department was hard at work and has the video to prove it. The Bulverde Police Department shared a video to social media on Tuesday, March 21, highlighting a pursuit that happened
TTHA announces 2023 Hunters Extravaganza event dates
Texas Trophy Hunters Association® (TTHA) is proud to announce the upcoming dates of the 47th Annual Hunters Extravaganzas® in August 2023 making stops in Houston, Fort Worth, and San Antonio. The Hunters Extravaganzas® are the largest and most comprehensive trade shows in Texas for hunting and outdoor industry where you can try out the latest deer hunting
Large hail, damaging winds expected in Hill Country heading into weekend
San Antonio and parts of the Texas Hill Country have not seen the last of the rain as the threat of storms continue to loom over the area. The National Weather Service has forecasted a chance for severe storms, affecting the southern Edwards Plateau and will extend into the Hill Country for Thursday, March 23.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Spreads In Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), in conjunction with National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) and several Texas landowners, has detected the presence of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 (RHDV2) in Bosque and Ector Counties. This case in Bosque County is the ninth and most easterly Texas county to have a confirmed case of RHDV2; TPWD
TPWD Seeks Input On Land And Water Plan
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public input to help inform future management directions of the agency. TPWD’s mission is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Public input
O.H. Ivie Produces Yet Another Sharelunker
O.H. Ivie continued adding to its record run of massive largemouth bass on Wednesday with its 14th Legacy Class fish of the 2023 Toyota ShareLunker collection season. Ryan Muhlig of Colby, Kansas, landed 13.64-pound ShareLunker 649, powering O.H. Ivie’s historic run forward while bumping the overall season total to 17 Legacy Class fish. Muhlig is the 17th
