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.
KENAI RIVER, Alaska -- The sweeping, familiar silhouette in the bluebird sky sways decisively in the nighttime breeze. It’s a couple of hours to the start of a new day, and in the hovering glow the eagle descends to an evergreen perch with nimble strides.
The inquisitive bird of prey...
The Fourth of July means fireworks and grilling for most folks, but for crappie anglers, it’s time to hit the lights.
Scorching summer temperatures have taken root and it doesn’t appear we’re in for cooler weather anytime soon. However, that shouldn’t keep you off the water, especially if you’ve got...
More than half of the nation's rivers and streams are in poor health, according to a comprehensive survey by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The 2008-09 National Rivers and Stream Assessment reflects the most recent data available, and is part of EPA's expanded effort to monitor U.S. waterways and to gather...
Researchers in Florida have made a startling Lyme disease discovery, finding a pair of bacteria that previously were unknown to infect humans.
The Lyme disease species, Borrelia americana and Borrelia andersonii, were found in symptomatic patients living in the southeast by University of North Florida researchers, according to this report...
Three Texas men have been cited for violating federal reef fish regulations June 19 in the Gulf of Mexico.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited Oscar Naranjo, 49, of Galveston; Eustacio Rangel, 51, of Port Isabel; and Vincent Longoria, 47, of Palacios after finding them in possession of...
Texas' state flower, the bluebonnet, has adorned a conservation license plate that was introduced 12 years ago to help raise funding for state parks. In that time, sales of the plate have generated more than $1.3 million.
To reach out to more state park and Texas aficionados, the Texas Parks...
A recent sutdy from NOAA's National Weather Service highlights the danger lightning poses to outdoorsmen and women, notably anglers.
The research showed that 64 percent of lightning deaths since 2006 occurred while people were participating in leisure activities, with fishing topping the list at 26 deaths, according to a news...
Oakley long has been the manufacturer of choice for athletes seeking the best in durable eyewear suited to a variety of sporting purposes, especially on the baseball diamond.
However, the company has now become a major player in the polarized lens market with its fishing specific offerings that offer quite...
SOLDOTNA, Alaska — A salmon by any other name wouldn’t taste as sweet.
Few say blueback.
Many say red.
Most say sockeye.
However this marvel is described, the fish that run the gauntlet of gnashing teeth, claws and jaws from the time they’re fry into the prime of their lives are nothing short...
Getting a concealed handgun license will be easier come September, and after passing a course, holders can store a variety of calibers safely in a vehicle at a college or university.
Gov. Rick Perry has signed numerous legislation during this session in Austin aimed at concealed carry in Texas, while...