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.
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Here's what's worth reading today, Thursday, June 27, 2019:
Hundreds of...
The Federal Duck Stamp turns 85 this year and it has never been more important to buy one, with proceeds from purchases going directly into providing funding to purchase and protect wetlands and associated habitat for ducks, geese and other wildlife species.
The new 2019-20 stamp goes on sale Friday,...
Here's what's worth reading today, Wednesday, June 26, 2019:
Toyota ShareLunker program produces tens of thousands of big bass offspring in 2019: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Toyota ShareLunker Program is having a banner year in its efforts to create bigger, better bass in Texas. After successfully spawning three...
Here's what's worth reading today, Tuesday, June 25, 2019:
A call for boaters to share the Texas coast this summer:Â Summer is a great time to explore the Texas coast. Longer days, family vacations and more than 350 miles of coastline make its shallow bays and estuaries the perfect spot for...
Here's what's worth reading today, Friday, June 21, 2019:
Six heat hacks to stay safe this summer at Texas state parks: Last year, Texas’ temperatures soared to record highs and staff at more than 40 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sites handled 134 incidents relating to heat-related illnesses in humans and...
Here's what's worth reading today, Wednesday, June 19, 2019:
Democrats: AR-15s ‘Aren’t used for hunting,’ ‘Not viable for home protection’ Two Senate Democrats falsely claimed that the AR-15 is not used for hunting and isn't "viable for home protection" in a tweet promoting gun control proposals. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D.,...
Here's what's worth reading today, Monday, June 17, 2019:
My father is a conservative, and I’m an anarchist. Hunting still connects us: My first real memory of my father is of blood and gunpowder. The dark of night, leaves crunching beneath my big rubber boots as I clumsily scampered after him....
Here's what's worth reading today, Friday, June 14, 2019:
Alligator spotted with knife stuck in the middle of its head in Fort Bend County: Families inside Orchard Lakes Estates in Fort Bend County are angered and upset by a recent alligator sighting. Their anger is not because of the animal's demeanor or...
Here's what's worth reading today, Wednesday, June 12, 2019:
Corpus Christi fisherman catches first tagged redfish in STAR Tournament: 19-year-old Dominik Lopez of Corpus Christi is the first confirmed winner of a truck and boat combo. Lopez and his family have been members of the CCA since he was a child....
Here's what's worth reading today, Tuesday, June 11, 2019:
Alaska Guardsmen rescue bear-attack victim near Galena:Â A hunter was rescued by Alaska Guardsmen after he was attacked by a bear near Galena on the Yukon River. The Alaska National Guard medevaced him to JBER after giving him emergency treatment at the...