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Big Brained Flounder
In the past we’ve taken a look at observations of black drum and speckled sea trout kept in a (very large) aquarium. Well, after releasing the speckled trout we moved on to flounder. Luke the Fluke has now been residing in the aquarium for a couple of months—and the revelations have been rather amazing. Luke
Mountain Lion Hit By Longview Police Vehicle
In the early morning hours on Tuesday, Dec. 10, a mountain lion was struck by a Longview Police Department (LPD) patrol vehicle. The police department contacted the Gregg County Game Warden and coordinated the retrieval of the deceased lion. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff took possession of the deceased lion to collect DNA
The Truth About Foam Decking on Fishing Boats
By now you’ve almost certainly seen foam decking on a boat or two. Since this stuff started becoming popular a decade or so ago, particularly on ski and wakeboard boats, it’s become more and more common on boats of all sorts. We anglers, however, are a wary crew. I’ve now had foam decking on three
Story Of “Man-Eating Shark” Caught Off TX Coast
I have reference great white sharks caught off the coast of Port Aransas several times since I started investigating the species in the Gulf of Mexico. This reference is from a book Shadows In the Sea: Sharks, Skates and Rays (1966) and referenced at the Gulf Great Whites blog. Now I have found the newspaper clipping from the
Bird Flu Strikes Wild Birds In Louisiana
H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is again causing mortalities in wild birds in Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. This year’s fall migrations have created a resurgence of HPAI-induced waterfowl disease in Louisiana. Many different species of wild birds can be infected with HPAI. Geese and other waterfowl are particularly
Seven Advice for Ducks On Public Land
You can guess you’ll have plenty of business on the water because bird season is already in full swing in the majority of the nation. Waterfowlers who lack access to private land may travel hundreds of miles or drive to search for them. Many hunters find common duck hunting to be very stressful and demanding.
Humminbird Launches MEGA Live 2 Forward-Facing Sonar and XPLORE Fish Trackers
Humminbird, a president in cutting-edge fish systems, introduces the XPLORE™ line and MEGA Live 2 forward-facing sensor, setting new standards in fish locator technology. The XPLORE Series offers seamless integration with the One-Boat Network, advanced waypoint management, 1-foot contour LakeMaster ® and CoastMaster ™ maps included, and a customizable, intuitive user-interface for enhanced fishing performance.
BTT Studying Shark Depredation In Florida Keys
Findings from new Bonefish & Tarpon Trust research mirror the observations of guides and anglers in the Florida Keys: the number of angler-shark interactions is increasing, which may have negative impacts on the fish populations and the fisheries they support. Whether it is sharks taking a hooked fish (depredation) or one that has just been
Feds Issue Plan To Conserve Lynx
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking two significant steps to support the conservation and recovery of the threatened Canada lynx population in the lower 48 states. The Service is proposing revisions to the current critical habitat designation and releasing the final recovery plan for the species. These actions ensure the long-term survival of
Coast Guard Rescues Boater off of Matagorda
The Coast Guard assisted an overdue boater 10 miles offshore Matagorda, Texas, Monday morning. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders received a call at 11:45 p.m. Sunday from the wife of a boater stating her husband had not arrived at a planned destination near Ingleside, and was unable to contact him. Watchstanders issued an urgent marine information
Texas Trout Fishing Access Expands
Texas anglers have access to a prime location for rainbow trout fishing during the peak of the winter stocking season thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) “no fee” access lease on the Guadalupe River. Camp Huaco Springs, located between New Braunfels and Sattler, features nearly a half mile of bank access along
Celebrate the Holidays at Texas State Parks
The weather has cooled and the leaves are falling, which means the holidays have finally arrived in Texas. Starting this weekend, Texas State Parks are hosting a suite of different seasonal activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy, including themed guided walks, crafting events and more. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) highly encourages anyone
