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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
State Geographical Center - Sunrise: 6:39 \| Sunset: 8:28
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Help for Dieters Found in Gila Monster Spit
A drug made from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard is effective in reducing the craving for food.

Wet Weather and Warm Temperatures Spur Increase in Snakes and Bites
With temperatures in the 70s and 80s following a wet winter and spring, venomous snakes are making their presence known across North Texas: in flower beds, woodpiles, parks and golf courses.

Rare Stolen Gun Recovered After Attempt to Sell It on "American Guns" TV Show
A 64-year-old Erie man who tried to sell an antique pistol on the Discovery Channel TV show "American Guns" in December is now accused of stealing the $20,000 revolver from a private museum in New Mexico.

Texas AgriLife Extension Offers Hurricane Preparedness Materials in New E-Book Format
In conjunction with the state's Hurricane Preparedness Week and other preparedness efforts, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service has made many of its disaster and emergency-related materials available in e-book format for mobile device users.

Cheater Banned for Life from FLW Outdoors Events
It wasn't the more than $5,000 first-place prize local anglers were chatting about after the May 5 Bass Fishing League event on Lake Wylie, but an angler who won't be fishing the event ever again.

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Considered for Endangered Species List
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake may receive protection under the Endangered Species Act, according to information from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Military Families to Get Free National Park Pass
Active-duty military personnel and their dependents will soon be able to enter every national park for free as part of an effort to thank service members and their families for the sacrifices they make, the Interior Department announced Tuesday.

Dozens of Raccoons Invade Brazoria County Neighborhood
At the Stop and Save in Richwood, you'll find lottery tickets, beer and fishing bait, plus a gaze of raccoons--that's what they're called in groups. They've taken up residence in the woods behind the store.

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	Kyle Anderson, age 12, 9 mile hole, Corpus Christi, TX. Caught on super spook JR.
Kyle Anderson - Redfish - Corpus Christi
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- Recent Blogs -

Chester Moore, Executive Editor

Don't tread on the cottonmouth!
While searching my photo archives, I came across this cool shot of a super angry cottonmouth. . . .

Lenny Rudow, Boating Editor

Underwater Fish Cams: Are they Cheating?
Ever since underwater fish cams became popular, people have argued over whether or not they give you an unfair advantage over the competition - and the fish. In fact, several tournament trails have banned fish cams from their events. But, are they really worth this sort of dust-up? . . .

Ted Nugent's TexasWild, Ted Nugent

The Good, The Bad, and The Skunked
Thursday morning, nothing. Another long, tedious Thursday afternoon, and more nothing. A rather prolonged Friday morning set, nothing. . . .

Real Angling, TFG Staff

Windy topwater trout?
Last week TF&G Publisher Roy Neves and I had the great pleasure of fishing with Capt. Kevin Callam out of Rockport. . . .

Dustin Ellermann, Top Shot Champion

Six Year Old Shooting Competitor [Video]
Came across this video the other day, now the appropriate age for every young shooter totally depends on each young fellow. For instance, my 6 year old is only ready for an airsoft gun. Yet, check out this young boy shooting a .45 caliber at a professional competition. Amazing. . . .

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