Will Leschper

Texas hunting seasons again are here, and with a little help from Mother Nature things are looking up for doves, deer, ducks and a host of other wildlife. With that in mind, here is a preview for fall hunting seasons, including the best areas of the state for a variety...

The Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources is playing an integral role in a new federal, local and private collaboration dedicated to natural resource sustainability for areas surrounding military installations, according to officials. The institute is assisting the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department...

Nikon has nnounced the addition of three models to its MONARCH 5 binocular line, each featuring 56mm objective lenses. The new offerings are available in 8x56, 16x56 and 20x56 versions and feature Nikon's Extra-Low Dispersion glass, which correct chromatic aberrations across the furthest limits of the visible light range and...

Leupold has announced the expansion of its BX-3 Mojave line of binoculars with the addition of lightweight 8x32mm and 10x32mm models. Tthe Mojave weighs in at 17 ounces and features a balanced, open-bridge body. A long eye relief is designed for use with eyeglasses and the short close-focus distance makes...

The Cedar Bayou restoration effort aimed at reopening the pass that previously divided Matagorda and San Jose islands continues to net funding, including a $1 million allocation announced Thursday by the Texas General Land Office. The funding is derived from offshore drilling in federal waters. The project, which is aimed at...

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council voted to adopt a plan outlining ecological and financial recovery efforts for the Gulf region in the wake of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. "Initial Comprehensive Plan: Restoring the Gulf Coast's Ecosystem and Economy" establishes generally the types of projects to be targeted...

Texas duck hunters will be allowed to harvest two canvasbacks as part of their daily limit under migratory game bird seasons approved for 2013-14. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission also adopted a staggered split between the North and South Zones to allow for the opportunity of an additional week...

Hunters will be allowed to use as many as two dogs only to trail a wounded deer in 12 additional counties in East Texas during the 2013-14 deer season under a rule change approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. The rule change does not legalize the use of...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Thursday approved  additional options for hunter education certification, including a streamlined, one-day basic course reducing the mandatory hours of classroom instruction from 10 to a maximum of six hours and creating an option for anyone 17 years of age or older to...

A small, new survey from Southwick Associates shows the influencing factors that lead to purchases by hunters and anglers. For hunters, "personal experience" was the highest factor at 73.3 percent, with 72.1 percent of anglers agreeing. Also high on the list for hunters at 55.7 percent was "brand loyalty" with...