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Volunteers Make Elk Conservation Happen
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation raises its voice to honor those who freely give of their time and talents during National Volunteer Week. It especially celebrates its thousands of volunteers from coast to coast who plan and execute RMEF big game banquets. “Our volunteers make conservation happen. There is no doubt that we could not
TPWD Purchases 1,100 Acres For New Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from Colorado Bend State Park and includes 1.5 miles of Yancey Creek, limestone bluffs and several natural springs.
Targeting Texas Jetties
Jetties — those long, rugged granite outcroppings pushing into the Gulf of Mexico — are some of the best fishing spots on the Texas coast. Built originally to stabilize shipping channels and break the force of waves, they’ve evolved into thriving ecosystems teeming with life. Beneath the swirling surf, the rocks create a bustling marine
Explosion Kills Two, Injures One At JD Murphree WMA
According to Fox San Antonio, a devastating explosion occurred on April 23, 2025, around 7:30 a.m., involving a workboat docked at Taylor Bayou within the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area. The incident happened shortly after the vessel was refueled. As reported by KFDM, the explosion ejected the captain and another crew member into the water,
ISSUE COVER – May/June 2025
Vol. 42 • Issue No. 1 Redfish Basics: Targeting Tips for Seagrass Reds • Stream Stress: River and Creek Access Challenges • Offshore Strategies for STAR • Going After Goliath Grouper • Doggett’s Charmed Life with Snakes • Give Mom & Dad The Outdoors • Matt Williams: Keeping it Fresh … plus Columns, Coastal Focus
Feature Article: Stream Stress
Fishing Texas’ Rivers and Streams is a Real Challenge in a State with 97% Private Land Ownership Feature Article Compiled by TF&G Staff ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES inland anglers face in Texas, especially in the western 2/3 of the state where large, navigable rivers are scarce, is access. Texas is 97 percent private land and
Feature Article: Offshore STAR Strategies
Summer in the Gulf is Prime Time for Anglers Fishing the CCA-STAR Tournament Feature Article Compiled by TF&G Staff THE THRILL OF HOOKING INTO a sleek and powerful kingfish, battling a stubborn ling, landing a monster red snapper, or chasing dorado along weedlines makes for an unforgettable experience and can lead to big STAR wins. King
Feature Article: Group On!
Going After Goliath Grouper Feature Article by PAUL FUZINSKI I RECENTLY EMBARKED on an adventure that was nothing short of epic. My journey took me off the Atlantic Coast of Florida, where I joined TF&G Hot Spots Focus writer and Spot Stalker Guide Service owner Captain Derek York along with Michael Sherer of Fishing’s Future and
SPECIAL SECTION: Give the Outdoors
Alternative Ideas for Mother’s and Father’s Day Giving Special Report by Texas Fish & Game Staff WHEN IT COMES TO celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Texas Fish & Game readers know that the best gifts aren’t wrapped in bows. Instead, they are found in the great outdoors. And while everyone knows about bass fishing,
THE FISH & GAME REPORT
A RECENT INVESTIGATION by Texas Game Wardens resulted in approximately 1,200 pending charges and 22 suspects from across the state involved in the deer breeding industry and black-market wildlife trade. The suspects and charges are associated with three deer breeding facilities, ten release sites, one deer management pen and three illegal facilities not registered in
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Sabine
Reported by CAPT. EDDIE HERNANDEZ Options Aplenty WE ARE RIGHT SMACK in the middle of the late spring and early summer months on Texas’ upper coast. Just like that, we are now blessed with vast amounts of pretty, warm water and an endless array of fishing patterns, techniques, destinations and opportunities. Just about every inshore species
Spotlight on: Fisher Street Bar & Grill
Words and photos by Steven Ehle. On one of our motorcycle day trips, we happened upon Fisher Street Bar & Grill in Goldthwaite, and it was a fantastic dining experience. Nestled in the heart of the historic downtown, this charming restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere that makes you feel at home. One of the highlights
