Sports 471
Flounder Tips: Fishing The “Lizards” And Drop-Shotting
Thump! There is no sensation more exciting in inland sportfishing than feeling the signature “thump” of a flounder strike. It is what leads me and thousands of others to pursue these fascinating fish that are headed toward their peak season just about now. The fall flounder run is the migration of flounder from the bays
The Boys And The Bison
Bison had been on my mind all year. As we planned our expedition to Yellowstone to gather content for future conservation media including a documentary with Aptitude Outdoors, bison were at the forefront. Today I had the pleasure of spending time with Reagen, Isaiah, their mother, and their grandmother-a family we connected with through the National Bighorn
New Proposed Regulations for Highly Migratory Species Electronic Recording Criteria
NOAA Fisheries is proposing new logbook requirements for vessel owners holding specific HMS permits, including Charter/ Headboat, Atlantic Tunas General category, and Swordfish General Commercial permits. Also, the proposal includes changes to the reporting requirements for HMS Angling permits for private recreational vessels. The proposed rule mandates that reporting for Bluefin Tuna ( BFT )
Inland Bull Reds are chugging in.
When fishermen complain that the majority of the redfish they catch are too large for the gambling, you can tell when things have changed. And I’m not speaking at the jetties or in the beach during the bull dark run. I’m referring to the lagoons and the nearby river systems. Anglers may start near the
Electronics Storm
Tech advances at a bright rate, including those who work in sea technology. A slew of new products was released to the public at the recent National Marine Electronics Conference & Expo in Providence, Rhode Island. Here’s the lowdown on three cool products that set the bar for Product of Excellence awards, since we’re guessing
Louisiana Flounder Fishery To Close
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of southern flounder, from October 15 through November 30 of each year, is approaching. This statewide closure for Southern Flounder is for all sectors and all gear types, including any flounder caught as bycatch in any other fishery. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC)
Mahi-Mahi in the Weeds
Spotting flotsam far out at sea is a mahi angler’s dream, and often when we spot that something special, it comes in the form of weed paddies or weedlines. Treat the situation right and you could go home with loaded coolers. Make the wrong moves, however, and you might end up exceedingly disappointed. Peanut dolphin
Coast Guard Busts Illegal Anglers With 900 Pounds Of Fish
The Coast Guard interdicted five lanchas and seized 900 pounds of illegally caught fish in federal waters off southern Texas, Sunday. Boat crews from Coast Guard Station South Padre Island and Coast Guard Cutter Edgar Culbertson, in coordination with Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aircrews, located and stopped a total of 23 Mexican fishermen engaged in
Speckled Trout Eat Some Strange Things
Texas anglers are sometimes caught off-guard by the unusual and often large prey items speckled trout are found consuming. These opportunistic predators, though typically feeding on shrimp and smaller baitfish, have been documented eating unexpected meals such as large crabs, eels, and even smaller speckled trout. Anglers have shared strange tales, including catching trout that
Congress Moves On Buffalo Act
The advancement of the Indian Buffalo Management Act out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs reaffirms bipartisan support of Tribal sovereignty, self-determination and capacity building for bison restoration on Tribal lands. “Tribes and Indigenous communities have long demonstrated successful management of buffalo herds, and the important role buffalo play in Tribal subsistence, cultures,
Game Wardens Give Archery-Only Season Tips
Texas’ 2024 archery-only hunting season for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and mule deer has kicked off and will run through Nov. 1. Before Texans start filling their freezers, Texas Game Wardens have some tips for hunters to keep in mind before they hit the woods, high plains or fields. Safety is Paramount Hunters should always make
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is expanded by TPWD to 630 hectares.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area has been preserved in Texas Hill County thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ( TPWD ). The property, which had the ability to house hundreds of new homes, may then be a part of Enchanted Rock’s memorable park, giving residents fresh recreation opportunities at
