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Bull Redfish Are Thick In Texas Bays
For decades, if you wanted to chase giant redfish in shallow marshes, you booked a trip to Venice, Louisiana. The muddy channels and grassy pockets of the Mississippi Delta were the undisputed home of the bull redfish, oversized reds tipping the scales at 20 to 40 pounds or more. But in recent years, anglers along
CCA Releases Statement On Desalination
As coastal communities in Texas increasingly turn to desalination of both brackish groundwater and saline surface water to meet growing freshwater demands, CCA Texas supports responsible, science-based practices that protect the health of our state’s coastal ecosystems, fisheries, and water quality. Background Desalination is becoming more common across the Texas coast, using technologies like reverse
Deep Dive On Texas Great White Sharks
A powerful real-life story of awe, science, mystery, and a childhood dream realized. Once thought mythical in Texas waters, great white sharks are now confirmed hunters in the Gulf of Mexico. Follow the epic journey of LeeBeth, a satellite-tagged apex predator tracked from South Carolina to South Padre Island, making international headlines and igniting a
Texas Draw Hunt Program Opens Applications
Hunters now have new opportunities and scenery to experience this fall through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. Through this program, hunters are issued permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas. Applications are now being accepted for a shot at nearly 9,600 permits in more than
Getting Set For Hunting Time
Since the Texas sun is at its lowest in the middle of the summer, major hunters are aware that this is the time to begin getting ready for the fall hunting season. The key to a successful season is preparation months in advance, whether you’re chasing whitetail deer in the Hill Country, dove in South
Texas ‘ Moray Eel
A surprising predator lurks softly among rocks and reefs in the Gulf of Mexico’s hot, salt-laced currents: the moray eel. Although commonly associated with exotic coral reefs, Texas ‘ coastal waters are home to a number of different types of moray eels. They often appear in jetties, onshore rigs, and synthetic reefs because they are
Boaters Are Urged To Support Stop Invasive Species, Says TPWD.
Texans across the state have a variety of ways to enjoy the summer sunshine on the water during the Fourth of July vacation. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ( TPWD ) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species during the height of the boating season. According
Is A Famous Great White Swimming Texas Waters?
Despite a viral social media post claiming otherwise, the tagged great white shark “LeeBeth” has not returned to Texas waters. According to tracking data, LeeBeth’s satellite tag stopped transmitting off the coast of Nova Scotia in October 2024, and no acoustic pings or evidence confirm she’s back in the Gulf. Still, her groundbreaking 2023 journey—being
TPWD Receives Many Oyster Buyback Requests
Of 545 available oyster licenses, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received 115 commercial oyster boat license offers in round nine of its Oyster License Buyback Program, which, if all applicants participate, would represent a reduction by 21 percent of total oyster licenses in the state. TPWD administers voluntary commercial fishing license buyback programs for
Team Created To Address New World Screwworm Issue
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott. “Texas played a critical role in eradicating this pest from the United States in
Targeting Mammoth Black Drum
You say you want to catch only trophy-sized black drum, without lots of little fish getting in the way? These fish get rather huge, and if you want to target the mammoths among them, put these tips to good use. Catching monster black drum means targeting the big fish in specific. Offer up hard crab.
ISSUE COVER – July August 2025
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Night Fishing Basics: from the Fish & Game Saltwater Playbook • So… You’ve Lost Your Hunting Lease… Now What? • Successes and Failures in Wildlife Stocking • Fish/Tech: Smart Gadgets for Anglers • Doggett’s Serpentine Life, Part 2 • TF&G Profile: Serious Saltwater Fun with Kelly Groce … plus Columns, Outdoor News,
