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The overall annual waterfowl count isn't as high in previous years, but is still well above its long-term average, which means big things for duck hunters this fall. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service recently completed their annual waterfowl population surveys on the breeding grounds to...
Biologists, landowners and especially waterfowl hunters always eagerly anticipate the annual duck population survey released each August by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service, hoping that waterfowl counts remain above board. This year's annual survey, released Monday, estimates the breeding duck population at 38.9 million, about...
We Texans love the outdoors, and in times like these -- when hunting and fishing remain "essential" during a global pandemic -- enjoying these pursuits can help provide an escape for many folks. However, even in the massive reaches of what no doubt is the best locale in the country...
For the second time in as many months, a Texas deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. A free-ranging mule deer buck shot in Hartley County is the newest case, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department officials, who received confirmation from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa. Hartley County is located in...
You've probably heard of spring cleaning, right? What about summer cleaning? When it comes to hunting and fishing gear -- specifically getting rid of the old and starting anew -- there's no better time than right now to work on your organizational skills. Here's a case in point: The Rubbermaid container haunting the...
Texas bird hunters will see increased bag and possession limits and expanded opportunities this fall, including the early-season teal framework. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved an expanded Special White-Wing Dove Area, a six-bird daily bag during the early September teal season and increased possession limits for all...
Texas is waterfowl country, and again this fall and winter, all of the Lone Star State will harbor ducks and geese of all shapes, sizes and colors. The counts again should be favorable, too. Dave Morrison, small game program leader for Texas Parks & Wildlife, said waterfowl counts in recent seasons...
Texas duck hunters will be allowed to harvest two canvasbacks as part of their daily limit under migratory game bird seasons approved for 2013-14. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission also adopted a staggered split between the North and South Zones to allow for the opportunity of an additional week...
Chronic wasting disease has become a hot-button topic across the country, with more deer coming down with the fatal disease across whitetail hot beds in the Midwest. However, Texas has yet to see the same effect as other areas, including Wisconsin and Michigan, thanks in large part to the vigilance...
Texas archery deer season officially kicks off Sept. 30, 2023, and the whitetail outlook is about as good as it's ever been, especially in hunting hot beds including the Hill Country and South Texas. Bowhunting has never been more popular, with the pursuit taking the mainstream outdoors world by storm...