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Will Leschper

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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.
Sadie’s stubby, liver-colored tail wiggled with feverish excitement as she bounded from the dog box in the back of the Suburban. A hundred yards away, another more sinister tail was laying in wait. Our year-old German shorthair pup exhibited the usual tendencies that a squirming toddler would, inspecting every nook and...
The largest barrier to hunting in our state is the fact that upwards of 95 percent or more of it rests in private hands. However, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department again is offering services, drawings and permits to make it easier for hunters across the state to gain access...
Anglers in the Gulf of Mexico, including those from Texas, finally have a definitive answer on a supplemental fall red snapper recreational season: There will be one, and it will run Oct. 1-14. NOAA Fisheries on Friday announced a rule increasing the allowable catch for red snapper from 8.46 million...
Nearly 3,000 acres of wetland habitat along Texas' Gulf coast will be improved through a grant from Ducks Unlimited and state partnerships, including with the Coastal Conservation Association and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Grants totaling $21 million were given to 21 projects in 16 states through the North American...
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved the protection, restoration and enhancement of 157,000 acres of migratory bird habitat, including a project at Texas' San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge in Brazoria County. The commission approved the $3.3 million purchases and boundary additions that will add 42,000 acres to the National...
Texas officials hoping to combat the spread of invasive zebra mussels have proposed new rules requiring that all boats operating on public waters in 17 northeast counties be drained after use. Zebra mussels became established in Texas in Lake Texoma in 2009.  Last year, they were found in Lake Ray...
A Louisiana man was ordered to pay more than $14,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to negligent transportation of wildlife in connection with importing live white-tailed deer into the Trans-Pecos region. Stephen Anderson Sipes Jr., 57, pleaded guilty June 10. Sipes had an ownership interest in a high-fence ranch in...
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is offering Texas hunters and anglers the chance to win a lifetime super combo hunting and fishing license — an $1,800 value — for only $5. Entries for the lifetime license drawing can be purchased anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold, as well...
This time in September has most of us who enjoy outdoor pursuits antsy for the opening day of archery season, which will provide the first chance to treat a lingering case of buck fever. However, it’s tough to dismiss the scaly potential swimming in our state’s lakes and reservoirs, specifically...
HOMER, Alaska -- You would be hard-pressed to find a more picturesque and stunning corner of this planet or any other than the end of the road on the Kenai Peninsula. Each wandering glance elicits another image fit for a postcard, including snow-capped volcanoes looming on the broad horizon, swarms...