Winter offers a unique opportunity to target redfish in coastal rivers. These areas serve as prime habitats for redfish during colder months, often concentrating where their prey, particularly mullet, are abundant. By understanding their behavior, preferred habitats, and effective lure choices, anglers can enjoy productive fishing even in the chill of the season. Primary Fishing
Great white sharks play a critical role in the marine ecosystem, yet much about their behavior in the Gulf of Mexico remains a mystery. By compiling sightings from as far back as possible, Gulf Great White Sharks aim to uncover patterns, migration routes, and even changes in their behavior over time. Every piece of evidence
The Arctic blast that caused a Texas freeze has struck with historic snow in Southeast Texas extending all the way to Panama City, FL. At one point 99 percent of Texas was below freezing. So far, we haven’t seen any major updates on fish kills or exotic wildlife die-offs like we did in 2021 but
Crazy weather events can cause some crazy tides, and if your boat lives in a wet slip both abnormal highs and abnormal lows can cause serious damage. Those living along the coast near Galveston may remember that early this year a low pressure system pushing along the coast triggered coastal flood advisories, which isn’t exactly
President Donald Trump praised Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton in a speech immediately following his inauguration ceremony, telling Abbott he is “going to have a partner that’s going to work with” him now on securing the southern border. “He’s done a good job, the governor of Texas,” Trump said in a
Security actions along the southern border have already ramped up in the hour after President Donald Trump’s inauguration with ports of entry being shut down and immigration appointments cancelled. According to an El Paso Fox News affiliate, the port of entry in El Paso was “temporarily closed” on the day of the inauguration. × This
In the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, Chief Supreme Court Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office to President Donald Trump to become the 47th president of the U.S. “The golden age of America begins,” Trump said after taking the oath. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program will partner Jan. 25 with Goose Island State Park in Rockport to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about hunting with a bow and properly prepare to use archery equipment during hunting season. “Whether you are a seasoned
As Texas is being hit by an Arctic blast, the state’s wildlife faces significant threats from the anticipated severe cold. Drawing lessons from the devastating freeze of 2021, conservationists are particularly concerned about the potential impact on various species. Update: Blizzard warning given for Southeast Texas. During the 2021 freeze, the Texas coast suffered the
The City of Fort Worth spent $40 million less than was budgeted for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, according to a presentation by retiring City Manager David Cooke during a city council work session on January 14. Cooke discussed a number of different financial topics during his presentation, including revenue and tax collection projections, spending projections,
Few lures have been around as long as the classic bucktail. These days we have so many choices when it comes to lures that bucktails sometimes go forgotten, collecting dust in some obscure corner of the tacklebox. That’s a shame, because bucktails are just as effective today as they’ve been for centuries. Whether you commonly
The first batch of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations have begun their Senate confirmation hearings, including two Texans: former Texas congressman and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, and former member of the Texas Legislature Scott Turner. Since Trump is yet to be officially inaugurated, the hearings cannot include a formal vote or decision by