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OOKING AT THE STATE OF our wildlife and fisheries it is obvious a deep conservation ethic is alive and well throughout the Texas Outdoor Nation. Here’s a look at where things stand with major resources. Specks, Reds and Flounder: The Big Three of the Texas Gulf Coast are faring very well at the moment.
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Flounder have rebounded tremendously since strict regulations were put in place 10 years ago. There are still ebbs and flows in the population due to water temperature conditions that impact spawning, but the future is bright for the southern flounder.
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