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More Than 3,500 Turkeys Killed In LA
Louisiana turkey hunters once again enjoyed a banner year in the recently completed 2025 turkey season, harvesting more than 3,500 birds for the second consecutive year, according to Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reported harvest data. A total of 3,576 birds were reported as harvested, which is second only to 2024, when 3,695
Trump Renames Anahuac Refuge
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed a Secretary’s Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge, following an executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump. The renaming honors 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was brutally murdered by illegal immigrants in North Houston, Texas, in June 2024.
A Look Ahead At Elk Conservation
Working to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and America’s hunting heritage continues to drive the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s tireless conservation and advocacy efforts as the organization marks its 41st anniversary. Founded by four elk hunters on May 14, 1984, RMEF now includes more than 500 chapters across the United States.
Rare Encounters With Texas Bonefish
Bonefish—revered by saltwater anglers as some of the fastest, most elusive fighters in the ocean—are often associated with the tropical flats of Florida, Belize, and The Bahamas. But did you know these legendary fish occasionally turn up in Texas? While Texas isn’t known as a bonefish hotspot, a few intriguing encounters suggest they do roam
Jaguarundi Sighting In Seguin? Black Panther?
Over the years, I’ve followed numerous accounts of elusive wild cats reported across the Lone Star State—from the dense woods of East Texas to the brush country along the border. Every once in a while, though, a report surfaces that really makes me sit up and take notice. That’s exactly what happened recently in Seguin,
Uptick In Hunting Accidents Shows Need For Caution
Texas experienced an increase in hunting accidents with last year, with 18 non-fatal hunting accidents and one fatality reported in the 2024 Texas Hunting Accident Report. “Safe hunting in Texas starts with you,” said Matthew Smith, Hunter Education Coordinator for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). “Hunting accidents are preventable by following basic safety
Major TX Water Rights Dedication Accepted
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces it has helped secure a 10-year commitment of 200 acre-feet per year of surface water to help conserve Big Cypress Bayou in northeast Texas. The water right, purchased by The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and dedicated to the Texas Water Trust, will help TPWD manage habitat for native fish
An Epic Season For Collecting Mega Bass
The 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program powered forward with another excellent bass collection season for the fifth consecutive year. Anglers provided 14 Legacy Class ShareLunkers from nine different public lakes across the state of Texas. Another new waterbody recorded its first Legacy Class fish, and O.H. Ivie, the reigning waterbody champion for the past five seasons, finished
Snapper Season Opens June 1
The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters. Bag and size limits for federal and state waters will remain unchanged. Regulations for red snapper in federal waters consist of: Two fish per person per day with a 16-inch minimum size
Turkeys Get Major Conservation Support
Via its largest single annual investment in wild turkey research, the NWTF recently distributed $655,447 to nine wild turkey research projects for the organization’s 2024 allocation. Between NWTF funding and partner support, about $6 million will support the nine wild turkey research projects. “Thanks to our volunteers, partners and staff, our National RFP program has
Sand Eels For Specks
Spring marks the start of something special on the Texas Gulf Coast: reefs come alive, baitfish like sand eels swarm the shallows, and hungry speckled trout move in. Matching the hatch with soft plastic baits is key—and while traditional swimbaits work well, you might be surprised at what else gets bit. Here’s a breakdown of
Feds Boost Timber Harvest On National Forest Land
U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $23 million in grants to support transporting hazardous fuels – such as dead or downed trees – from national forests to processing facilities for timber harvest. Through the USDA Forest Service’s Hazardous Fuels Transportation Program, these grants will reduce the hazardous fuels that pose wildfire threats to communities, critical infrastructure
