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.
Lake Austin has been a lunker largemouth bass hot spot in recent years and it only added to its stellar reputation Feb. 21, producing another 13-pound trophy for the Toyota ShareLunker program.
Robert Whitehead, of Austin, caught the 13.19-pound bass while fishing in 5 feet of water on the upper...
Much to the chagrin of wildlife enforcement officers, there is a strong criminal element that continues to do things that boggle the mind. Whether they do it out of spite or because they don’t know better, those who brazenly break wildlife laws continue to soil the reputation of the...
HOPKINS VILLAGE, Belize – Permit, bonefish and tarpon beckoned from mangrove-flocked cayes dotting glistening saltwater flats, but our bountiful reward had nothing to do with recompense gained via measured swings of a fly rod.
In reality, the true treasures of this small country nestled below the Yucatan Peninsula in Central...
Now that deer season's over, it's time to keep your outdoor pursuits lively, and for anglers of all ages that means wielding a cast net, doubling over a seine or simply carving through fresh earth with bare digits in hopes of finding wiggling treasures.
It seems many folks often overlook...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has proposed a slew of saltwater and freshwater regulation changes, including an extension of the daily speckled trout limit of five fish up the coast.
Other noteworthy changes would alter harvest regulations for flounder and rainbow trout on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake...
Lake Tawakoni has long been a haven for freshwater anglers and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking that anglers participate in a survey to determine opinions, characteristics and experiences of catfish anglers, with an emphasis on the blue catfish fishery.
A printed copy of the survey also is...
The Bass Pro Shops Stalker Backpack Tackle System brings a unique new way to store your gear whether you fish for a living or are the ultimate weekend warrior.
The padded back support and shoulder straps are designed for comfort while the lower compartment will hold five 360 utility boxes....
If you’ve read my work in this space for any length of time, you know quite well that I’m a champion for Texas hunting and fishing pursuits, the conservation of said outdoor opportunities and, most importantly, the focus of passing those traditions on to youths.
Simply put, the fate of...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials have set dates for the 14th annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program, which this year will Feb. 21 to March 2.
The program, in place since 2002, has helped to remove more than 33,000 derelict crab traps hauled from Texas bays. During the...
Red snapper issues have been contentious in recent years, especially in 2013 when Texas, Louisiana and other Gulf states pushed back against proposed federal rules, urging that snapper regulation be left up to the discretion of states, citing scientific research supporting the stance.
Gov. Rick Perry and other Gulf state...