Lone Star Outdoor News

06/09/2026

Nothing beats final edit/press day. A lot of hard work coming together into the finished project, and we're usually updating right up until the final round of edits to get the latest news into the issue.
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06/08/2026

It's Monday ... but did anyone catch any ling this weekend?

It’s Fish ID Friday! Today’s spotlight: cobia (often referred to as ling)

Juvenile cobia have a distinctive black lateral band from the snout to the base of the tail (pictured). As they reach the adult stage, they can be identified by their chocolate brown color.

Fun fact: Cobia are highly sought sport fish and are great to eat!

06/05/2026

Some nice bucks. Who is ready for deer season?

06/04/2026

Be on the lookout.

First confirmed U.S. case of New World Screwworm found today in a calf in Zavala County, about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio.

We are working with the Texas Animal Health Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture and partners statewide to respond.

Early detection is critical and it is important to report suspected infestation in live animals

Get details on this case, how to report potential infestations, and what to watch for at screwworm.gov

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Hoy se confirmó el primer caso en los Estados Unidos del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo, hallado en un becerro en el condado de Zavala, a unas 100 millas al suroeste de San Antonio.

Estamos trabajando en colaboración con la Comisión de Salud Animal de Texas, el USDA y socios en todo el estado para dar respuesta a la situación.

La detección temprana es fundamental, y es importante reportar cualquier sospecha de infestación en animales vivos.

Obtenga detalles sobre este caso, cómo reportar posibles infestaciones y qué señales buscar en screwworm.gov

06/02/2026

No license needed on June 6!

🎣🐟 TEXAS FREE FISHING DAY IS ALMOST HERE! 🐟🎣

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6, 2026! 📅
For ONE DAY ONLY, anyone can fish in Texas waters without a fishing license! 🙌😎

Grab your rods, tackle boxes, family, and friends for a fun day outdoors making memories on the water. ☀️🛶 Whether you’re a seasoned angler or trying fishing for the very first time, this is the perfect chance to cast a line and enjoy the great Texas outdoors! 🤠🎣

✅ No Fishing License Required
✅ Fun for the Whole Family
✅ Explore Texas Lakes & Rivers

📍 Texas Free Fishing Day — June 6, 2026
🎣 No License. Just Fish.

Tag your fishing buddy below! 👇🐠

06/01/2026

Take a friend fishing!

05/26/2026

Get out there and find a tag.

🚨 OFFICIAL 🚨 The 2026 CCA Texas STAR Tournament is underway!

Tight lines to all our STAR-registered anglers competing for more than $2,000,000 in prizes, including boats, trucks, UTVs and scholarships!

Real People. Reel Prizes!

➡ Tagged redfish divisions are 👉 CATCH, CLIP THE TAG and RELEASE 👈
➡ You must be a current CCA member & registered in the Tournament to win.
➡ Updated 2026 rules and full details at startournament.org

📸: Mac Elliott Media

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05/26/2026

Cool info.

Our goal this time of year is to study bobwhite chick survival and movement. Chicks are vulnerable to cool or wet conditions until they gain body weight and better feathering. We are still waiting for chicks to hatch this year, but this cute photo of a male brooding 9-day-old chicks during June 2025 illustrates the necessity of brooding for keeping chicks alive. Chicks are comfortable at 100 degrees F during their first week of life. With only their heads poking out, the chicks are warm and toasty. We look forward to showing off this year’s chicks in future posts.

05/19/2026

Annual Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch Field Day on Friday, May 22!

Registration will be from 8:00–9:00 AM cost is $25 per person which includes lunch and refreshments. Please RSVP by calling Dana Wright at 806-346-7409 or email [email protected]. We have a great lineup of topics and speakers planned throughout the day. Presentations will include quail research updates, habitat management discussions, plant identification and a closer look at quail nesting behavior.

The field day will provide plenty of opportunities for discussion on habitat management and conservation. After lunch we will tour the research ranch to see first-hand habitat management practices.