Will Leschper
Will Leschper is founder of The Texas Outdoor Digest. His work has been recognized by Texas state and national outdoor writer organizations with multiple first-place Excellence In Craft finishes. He is a regular contributor to the Journal of the Texas Trophy Hunters, in addition to writing for plenty of now-defunct publications.
Deer hunting all day is no easy task, something I’ve learned from personal experience.
Nothing is more frustrating than sitting in your favorite stand -- or blind, depending on your preference -- for hours on end when the critters aren’t moving and bad weather decides to set in, making things...
There’s no place like deer camp.
It’s hallowed ground, whether the accommodations include meager trappings and tent stakes or a full-service kitchen and prime cuts of steak.
I’ve been in my share of them, each holding a sentimental quality for a variety of reasons, and not simply because of the proximity...
The iron sights glow faintly on a frosty afternoon sit.
Rays from the setting run dance along the barrel as the old whitetail doe feeds closer.
The shot lines up perfectly.
The West Texas breeze rises slightly as the deer steps broadside at 60 yards. An instant later the trigger eases the...
The misidentification occurred years ago by a teenage deer hunter, but the mistake still rings true many more seasons well into adulthood.
Every time I think about the scenario I still get a sinking feeling, and while I broke no law and did nothing illegal, I perpetrated a cardinal sin...
Texas archery deer season officially kicks off Oct. 3, 2026, and the whitetail outlook is about as good as it's ever been, especially in hunting hot beds including the Hill Country and South Texas.
Bowhunting has never been more popular, with the pursuit taking the mainstream outdoors world by storm...
Texas hunters and anglers make a pilgrimage this time of year to their local sporting goods stores, hoping to beat the rush before September dove hunts and picking up plenty of gear along the way.
And as always, Texas habitat conservation organizations greatly thank you and urge you to again...
The most dangerous game in Texas doesn’t have menacing claws, sweeping tusks or broad headgear.
It isn’t a predator, it isn’t a carnivore, and in fact, it doesn’t even have teeth.
It’s a 5-ounce bird (give or take, based on what species you're hunting -- mourning doves, whitewings or Eurasian collared...