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Quail Season Outlook Good
Quail hunting season in Texas kicks off Oct. 26, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey indicates an upward trend in population numbers. Improved habitat and scattered but timely rainfall provided a boost for bobwhite and scaled quail. “This is good news for quail and for many across rural Texas,” said
Changing the Way Fishing Boats are Built
Every year in Tampa, FL, the International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition and Conference gives us a glimpse at what’s new in the world of marine manufacturing. This conference is attended by most of the major builders, dealers, and countless vendors who make products for new boats, and Boating Writers International judges a competition to award the most
Louisiana Enforcing Burn Bans On Public Lands
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is reminding Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunters and outdoorsmen of a burn ban in many parishes due to extremely dry conditions. The bans include the burning of trash and vegetation, as well as any other open burning. For this reason, LDWF is restricting open fires, including campfires,
NWTF Invests In Research Projects
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
TPWD Reveals Waterfowl Season Forecast
Increased duck numbers and steady rains provide optimism for Texas waterfowl hunters gearing up for the start of the new season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicated that the May population survey yielded positive results for the first time in years. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) May Waterfowl Breeding Population and
The Unicorn Smallmouth
In a lifetime of exploring Pennsylvania’s spectacular Susquehanna River, Joe Raymond had never seen a smallmouth bass like this one. So, when the renowned fishing guide recently set the hook into a 7-pound, 24-inch beast, his fishing buddy Tom Mills watched Raymond’s usual cool, calm façade come a little unhinged. “When a guy who guides part of
Running After Reds
Schooling reds can move super fast during fall months and keeping up with them can be challenging. Here are some tips to put more fast-moving schooling reds in the box. Preparation for this kind of fishing begins at home. Make up a tackle box or bag with some key lures for targeting fast-moving reds. Start with spoons.
Lake Fork To Host Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship
Bassmaster has announced the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship scored by TourneyX will be held on Lake Fork in Yantis, Texas, as part of the festivities surrounding the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors in Fort Worth. The championship at Lake Fork will be a two-day event, March 19-20, 2025.
Five Dangers On the Texas Coast
The Texas Gulf Coast is an exciting place for anglers, but lurking beneath its waters—and even on its shores—are some dangerous creatures that every fisherman needs to be aware of. From reptiles and feral mammals to sharks and bacteria that seem more like something out of a horror film, the threats are real. Rattlesnakes, commonly
LA Completes Black Bear Hunt Lottery Process
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery concluded Sept. 25 with 973 total applications and 814 individual applicants entering. Ten applicants have been drawn for the lottery and LDWF is in the process of verifying their qualifications for eligibility. The hunt will take place Dec. 7-22 in Bear Management
Think Small For Big Trout
Sometimes catching quality-sized speckled trout means focusing on the small things. Back early in my career while fishing with Capt. Skip James and Mike Tennian of L&S Lures, I headed to the banks between Whisky Bayou and the Pines on Sabine Lake and found trout literally stacked against the shore. Most of the time trout are known
Key Elk Habitat Saved
A key swath of wildlife habitat under imminent threat of development a mere 15 miles east of Salt Lake City is now protected and in public hands thanks to a joint effort by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. As a result, the East Canyon Wildlife Management Area
