Texas Fish and Game Unfiltered with Kevin Burke

Texas Pond Fixes with Shan O'Gorman: Crappie Traps & Bass Health Fisheries biologist Shan O'Gorman (@aquatic_biologist), reveals why most Texas ponds are mismanaged—and how to fix yours. From his 13+ years electrofishing hundreds of private lakes, Shan breaks down: Bass relative weight: Weigh your catch vs. standard charts (e.g., 24" bass at 8.1 lbs = 100%; under 95% signals forag...

160 miles. That's how close the New World screwworm fly is to the Texas border right now. A pest we thought we defeated 60 years ago is back — and fawning season is happening right now. This short alert episode covers what it is, how it came back, and exactly what Texas hunters and landowners need to do today. Full story:  https://deerassociation.com/the-screwworm-fly-is-back-and-approaching-t...

The bass spawn is the best fishing opportunity of the year in Texas freshwater. In this episode I break down the full picture. The biology of what a largemouth bass is actually doing during the spawn, why the Texas fishery looks the way it does today, how lakes spawn in stages, and how wind and geography can put you on fish or keep you completely off them. We also get into the three phases — pre-s...

Before you spend any more time listening to me talk, you probably ought to know who's talking. In this episode I tell the story behind Texas Fish and Game Unfiltered and the Texas Fish and Game Network — where I came from, why I built it, and what I got tired of in the outdoor media space that finally pushed me to do something about it. No sponsors. No agenda. Just a guy who's obsessed wit...

Every deer camp has that argument — shoot the spikes or let them walk. But what if it doesn't matter as much as everyone thinks? In this episode we dig into the actual research from TPWD's Kerr WMA and the Caesar Kleberg Institute to look at what the data really shows about spike harvest and herd genetics. The answer might surprise both sides of the debate. If you're managing Texas whi...

Duck numbers are down, migration patterns are shifting, and hunters across the flyway are noticing. In this episode, we dig into what's actually driving the decline - drought on the prairies to flooded corn controversies in wintering states. If you love waterfowl hunting and want to understand what's really going on, this one's for you. Website: https://www.texasfishandgamenetwork.com...

Texas has more wild turkeys than any other state- 500,000 birds. The Rio Grande turkey is a genuine conservation win. But nationally, populations are down since 2019. I break down the state of the bird in Texas, what's driving the national decline, and an honest calling and gear guide. The warning signs are real. Texas hunters need to pay attention. Website: https://www.texasfishandgamenetwork...

High fence or low fence - it's the most divisive argument in Texas deer hunting. At what point does a hunt stop being a hunt and start being a transaction? This one's got opinions. Website: https://www.texasfishandgamenetwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasfishgamenetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasFishGameNetwork Get Outdoors and Find Your Peace

Why forward-facing sonar is changing the sport forever. Website: https://www.texasfishandgamenetwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasfishgamenetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasFishGameNetwork Get Outdoors and Find Your Peace

Everyone is protein feeding, but does it actually work? I dove into the research from the Caeser Kleberg Wildlife Institute to find out what science says. Spoiler alert: it's complicated. Website: https://www.texasfishandgamenetwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasfishgamenetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasFishGameNetwork Get Outdoors and Find Your Peace