Red Bull Run | Sunshine Bass | Gar Drawing | Gear Up for Game Wardens | Two New Recipes | New License I.D. Requirements | and More!



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Fishing for Fighters – Sunshine Bass
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Sunshine bass are a cross between the popular white bass [ [link removed] ] and striped bass [ [link removed] ] (stripers). They're also called hybrid striped bass [ [link removed] ] or wipers. Fighters on the pole and tasty on the fork, these fish are active most of the year. We stock them in larger reservoirs across the state, including: [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]


* Lake Conroe [ [link removed] ]
* Lake Tawakoni [ [link removed] ]
* Lake Somerville [ [link removed] ] 
* Lake Texoma [ [link removed] ] with exceptions to limits [ [link removed] ]

Your daily bag limit [ [link removed] ] is 5 with an 18 inch minimum. Once you've reeled them in, try this recipe for Hybrid Striped Bass with Crabmeat Stuffing [ [link removed] ].

Get an inside look at how the sushine bass hatchery works in our fun, short video Hard Fightin' Hybrids [ [link removed] ]. 

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NEW Fishing License I.D. Requirements

Updated identity verification rules are now in effect when you buy your fishing license [ [link removed] ]. These new rules will help prevent residency fraud and support your game wardens. Get information about specific requirements in our License ID Validation FAQ [ [link removed] ]. 

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The Running of the Bull Reds
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In September large redfish [ [link removed] ] (red drum) begin moving out of bays into deep water to spawn. Find these bull reds schooling around jetties and coastal passes, with numbers peaking in October. You'll also find success fishing from piers and in surf. Watch our webinar The Redfish Rundown: What to know before you go! [ [link removed] ] for pro angling tips.

If you can't make it to the coast, lakes also offer up bull reds. Find out more in the "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine story, Minutes from San Antonio, Lakes Calaveras and Braunig Offer Trophy Red Drum [ [link removed] ].  

The red drum catch-and-release record [ [link removed] ] is 60.5" (yes, 5 feet!), held by Wendy Covey. The size limit for keeping red drum is 20"-28". You can keep one oversized red per year, but it must be tagged [ [link removed] ]. You can also purchase a Bonus Red Drum Tag to keep a second one. See the Outdoor Annual [ [link removed] ] for all red drum regulations [ [link removed] ] and tag requirements [ [link removed] ]. 

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The Secret to Grilling Redfish

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Most fish fillets have a delicate flesh, which doesn't work well with a hot grill. But you can grill redfish or any fish with heavy scales. The trick is to leave on the skin and scales to act as a barrier. Try it with this recipe by Hank Shaw: Grilled Redfish on the ‘Half Shell' [ [link removed] ]. 



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Enter the Drawing for Oversize Alligator Gar
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Apply now for the free harvest draw [ [link removed] ] for alligator gar [ [link removed] ]. This annual random drawing gives anglers the opportunity to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches long from a section of the Trinity River. You can apply as an individual or as part of a small group.

Enter by Sept. 30 using the free Texas Hunt & Fish app [ [link removed] ] or online [ [link removed] ]. There's no cost, you just need a Texas fishing license [ [link removed] ] to enter. See our press release [ [link removed] ] for more info. Now delve into some gar legend via our video Alligator Gar Myths & Misconceptions [ [link removed] ].

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100 Years of Fishing Research at Heart of the Hills

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Heart of the Hills Fisheries Science Center [ [link removed] ] turned 100 this year. The research we do there provides valuable knowledge about fish age and growth, behavior, genetics and reproduction. We use this knowlege to make strategic decisions affecting fish management - regulations, stockings and more.

Our goal is to provide better fishing for all Texans and the work of Heart of the Hills is one way we reach it. Find out more in our short video 100 Years of Fish Studies [ [link removed] ]. 




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"A message from our non-profit partner, Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation:"

Get Ready to Gear Up for Game Wardens
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When catastrophic flooding struck Central Texas earlier this summer, Texas Game Wardens rushed to help, rescuing 150+ people.

Thanks to Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation's [ [link removed] ] Gear Up for Game Wardens program, they had access to the best search and rescue equipment and specialized gear to carry out their mission. 

Help prepare game wardens for their next call by taking part in the 6th Annual Gear Up for Game Wardens Online Auction [ [link removed] ] Sept. 29 – Oct. 1.

Bid on one-of-a-kind items and experiences while providing vital operational support for Gear Up for Game Wardens to ensure Texas Game Wardens have the gear they need to get the job done.

Mark your calendars and get ready to gear up for a great cause!

*REGISTER HERE [ [link removed] ]*

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Watch for New World Screwworm on Mammals

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If you see live maggots on a live animal,  immediately report the sighting [ [link removed] ], and do not move the animal. It may be infested with New World Screwworm (NWS).


NWS are flies that lay eggs in open wounds and moist body parts of live mammals. The eggs hatch into maggots that feed on living tissue. They kill the animal if left untreated. The first case of NWS in Texas was found on a calf on June 3, 2026. 

Stay informed with our NWS updates [ [link removed] ] and watch our video short New World Screwworms [ [link removed] ].



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"A message from our sponsor:"

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"Messages from Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine advertisers:"

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