There are mixed feelings about the cormorant. Under federal protection, these migratory birds are under federal protection. In many southern states, they are often despised because of their ability to quickly kill and consume fish in private waters.

Belton Lake - EXCELLENT. Water normal stain; 63 degrees; 0.39 feet above pool. Now, with daytime sunlight and some stability in the weather, the bite is beginning to bounce back. Change to a slower presentation using Bladed Hazy Eye Slabs.

Dodd City freshman Makayla Camp puts up two points in a win over Era.

Avian Influenza, caused by influenza type A viruses, is a contagious viral disease that poses a major threat to the poultry industry and animal health. Migratory waterfowl and other waterbirds are a natural reservoir for this disease.

Dodd City freshman Kodi Dorau banks in two points.

The professional women’s volleyball team will hit the court for 14 home matches at Comerica Center in Frisco, including the franchise’s historic home opener on Saturday, January 10, against Indy Ignite.

The app allows hunters and trappers who harvest a mountain lion to enter data on that animal. The information gathered will help advance our understanding of lions in Texas.

As an outdoors writer for the past forty years and a lifelong outdoors person, I have more than my share of downright comical things that occurred while spending time hunting, fishing and kicking around the outdoors.

The Dodd City Lady Hornets split their final two games of the 2025 Craig Reed Invitational, dropping the first game to Como-Pickton, but rebounding for a win over Graford in their second contest Saturday.

Belton -- EXCELLENT. Water normal stain; 64 degrees; 0.33 feet above pool. We are just past peak fall fishing conditions for white bass and hybrid striped bass.

Dodd City's Kayleigh McBrayer dribbles around a defender.

Sam Rayburn's Dixie Chaffin puts up a shot as Dodd City's Addison Weeks goes for the block.

The road to the FIFA World Cup 26™ runs through Dallas as Do214 Sports, the Metroplex’s go-to site for discovering amazing sports events, partners with Michelob ULTRA for an amazing FIFA World Cup 26™ Draw Watch Party on December 5 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the modern sports bar, HERO.

Bella Neaville and Avery Ross combined to put up 29 points to propel the Leonard Lady Tigers to a 10-point win over the Bonham Lady Warriors.

Dodd City's Gracyn Shindler scores on a breakaway.

Buffalo National River is not just an ordinary river. It serves as a habitat to seventy-four species of fish. (photo by R. Stokes)

Trout anglers will need a valid fishing license that includes a freshwater fishing endorsement. Anglers under 17 years of age are not required to have a license.

Lake Tawakoni guide Tony Pennebaker shows off one of many blue catfish landed on a trip recently. The "big fish" fall bite is getting underway. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Luke's first deer rifle was a 30-30 and he still considers it a good caliber for East Texas hunting. (photo by Luke Clayton)

Three Arkansas anglers enjoy the thrill of bringing in these spoonbills, catching them below the Beaver Lake tailwater with guide Juan Granados (not pictured) of Hooked on Fishing guide service.