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Historic Bighorn Release Taking Place Today In El Paso
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites the greater El Paso community to come celebrate the reintroduction of desert bighorn sheep into their once-native range at Franklin Mountains State Park. TPWD will be hosting a public event on the afternoon of Dec. 4 at Franklin Mountains State Park in El Paso. The pinnacle of
Southern Section of Garner State Park Closed
The southern section of Garner State Park is closed to allow the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to complete road construction and facility repairs. Construction is expected to last until summer 2025 with a limited reopening in March. “As one of the most popular parks in the state, Garner consistently
Bowhunting Work To Be Held Dec. 14
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the La Sal Del Rey National Wildlife Reserve in Edinburg Dec. 14 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
Feds Consider Endangered Designation For Giraffes
In response to declining giraffe populations caused by poaching, habitat loss and climate change , the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing federal protections for several giraffe species. After reviewing the best available scientific and commercial information, the Service proposes listing all three subspecies of northern giraffe from west, central and east Africa as endangered under
How to Catch Trout on Artificial Shrimp
Many of us began our journey chasing trout using live or dead shrimp as bait, before jumping over to artificials. But how exactly do you use an artificial shrimp, and when? Speckled trout love plastic shrimp, as long as they’re presented in the right way at the right time. Think about shrimp you’ve seen in
Spinners for Redfish
When most people think of spinners they think of freshwater fishing, but I haven’t met a knowledgeable redfish angler yet that doesn’t have a few in their box. Let’s take a look at what kind of spinners you should use for redfish and when to use them. Spinners for redfish? You bet! There are an
Jacques Cousteau And Sharks
Jacques Cousteau, the legendary French oceanographer, filmmaker, and explorer, dedicated his life to unlocking the mysteries of the ocean depths. Among his many expeditions and discoveries, Cousteau’s work on great white sharks stands out as a testament to his passion for understanding and protecting marine life. Great white sharks, with their imposing size and fearsome
Rainbow Trout Coming To A City Near You
The holiday season is just around the corner and with it comes the annual Texas winter tradition of trout fishing at waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin stocking thousands of rainbow trout Nov. 27, the day before Thanksgiving. It doesn’t take a lot of sophisticated fishing equipment to reel
Striper Express Hosts Annual Veteran’s Day Tournament on Lake Texoma
POTTSBORO, Texas- On Monday Nov. 11, the Striper Express Guide Service hosted its annual Veteran’s Day fishing tournament on Lake Texoma. Bill Carey has been organizing the event for over 20 years for both veterans and active military. “We started right after 9/11 and it’s a great opportunity for us to pay back these boys
Feds Seeking Info On Mexican Wolf Killing
A federally protected Mexican wolf was found dead northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona on November 7, 2024. Female Mexican wolf 2979 (F2979) was found dead in the vicinity of Forest Service Road 2058 and East Spring Valley Road. The incident is under investigation, and a reward of up to $103,500 is available for information that leads
Introducing Youth To Big Game Hunting
There is no better feeling than watching a younger hunter bag their first big game animal. Whether it is a deer, hog or bear watching them take the shot and seeing the sheer excitement on their faces when they put their hands on the animal is truly something special. But, there are many moving parts
When to Reach for Twitchbaits
Twitchbaits are certainly more frustrating to figure out than most lures… but eventually you’ll find that there are times when they’ll out catch basically anything else. There are times when reaching for the twitchbait can make your day. One of the main times to pull a twitchbait out is when you’re wading and need to
