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LDWF Accepting Bids For Alligator Hunts
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is accepting bids now through May 20 for alligator hunting on certain Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Wetland Conservation Areas (WCAs), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Properties and state wildlife refuges for the 2025-2027 alligator harvest seasons. Eligible alligator hunters are chosen through a bid system on
Feds Announce Expansion of Public Hunting Lands
In a major step to expand recreational access to America’s public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced 42 new proposed hunting opportunities across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System. This proposal would more than triple the number of opportunities and quintuple the number
New Land Near Big Bend Protected
The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671-acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park. TNC purchased the property, which will be managed by TPWD as part of the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area (WMA), for nearly
Deadly Screwworms Heading Toward Texas
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the suspension of live cattle, horse, and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border due to the continued and rapid northward spread of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico, effective immediately. NWS has been recently detected in remote farms with minimal cattle
Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15
Commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of America will close 30 minutes after sunset May 15, reopening on a still-to-be determined date in July. While July 15 is the statutory opening date for the gulf season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division will sample shrimp populations
Coast Guard Contending With Oil Spill
The Unified Command, consisting of the Coast Guard and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO), continue to respond to mitigate public safety and environmental threats from an uncontrolled oil and natural gas discharge in coastal Louisiana. As of 11:00 a.m., the Unified Command has more than 170 responders supporting response efforts. This includes the
Changes Happening With Endangered Species
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today announced a proposed rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The current definition, which includes habitat modification as a form of “take,” runs counter to the best reading of “take” under the ESA,
In-Water Boat Show Returns to Indianola Fishing Marina
From May 30 through June 1, the Indianola Fishing Marina in Port Lavaca, TX, will host the Annual In-Water Boat Show. This unique show will give anglers and boaters the chance to test bay boats directly on the water. Set along Powderhorn Bayou, Indianola Fishing Marina offers a relaxed setting ideal for this hands-on event.
Black Bear Kills Man In Florida
In a shocking and unprecedented incident, an 88-year-old man and his dog were killed in what officials believe was a black bear attack near Jerome, Florida, early Monday morning. According to ABC News, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) confirmed this as the first fatal bear attack ever recorded in the state. The
TX Teen Promotes Conservation
At 18 years old, Faith Moore of Orange, Texas, has already made a name for herself in the world of wildlife photography. Gaining a reputation as a teen for her award-winning images of mountain goats and bighorn sheep, Faith is combining her passion for nature with a deep commitment to conservation education. “I want my
Delta Applauds America the Beautiful Act
The America the Beautiful Act introduced by Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Angus King (I-Maine) on May 1 would reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund to invest $2 billion over the next eight years in critical infrastructure for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Park Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, as well as the
Choosing the Best Jig Head for the Job
We anglers certainly overthink things at times, and choosing jig heads to match up with swimbaits and paddletails might be an example. After all, we all know that most fishing tackle is designed to catch the fisherman, not the fish. And while in some cases it may not matter one iota, in others, having the
