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.
With the spring spawn cranking up in many areas of the state, hundreds of anglers likely have handled big largemouth bass. And while the creatures remain resilient in the water, they often are mishandled by folks when the camera comes out or when being stashed in a livewell.
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Cabela's worked for two years on its newest turkey hunting gear and has reintroduced the Tactical Tat'r 2 Turkey Vest.
It's available in Realtree® Xtra Green and features a redesigned back with strategically placed breathable foam on pressure points to maximize comfort and airflow. The Speed Seat technology silently deploys...
A federal judge found Texas officials responsible for the deaths of 23 whooping cranes and ordered the state to develop a conservation plan that would protect the last naturally migrating flock of the endangered birds, according to this Associated Press report from the Houston Chronicle.
Senior U.S. District Judge Janis...
The latest tests and monitoring looking for zebra mussels in North Texas lakes yielded mixed results, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials said.
While zebra mussel DNA was detected in Lakes Texoma, Ray Roberts, Lewisville, Bridgeport and Bob Sandlin, no zebra mussel populations could be confirmed by physical inspection in...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking Texans to share stories and photos of their time enjoying outdoor pursuits on its 50th anniversary Web page as it celebrates the milestone, officially marking the event this summer.
In 1963 Texas lawmakers began consideration of House Bill 21, introduced by Weatherford...
Make this a year to remember in your hunting and fishing pursuits.
For most folks, that means enjoying a memorable trip.
There are an amazing array of sporting opportunities in the Lone Star State and elsewhere, and narrowing down your choices can be tough, but now is the time to nail...
Smart Optix has introduced the universal Field Guide, which the company said is the only digiscoping adapter that allow users to photograph and record video from their cellphone from hundreds of yards away while having the protection of their phone's case in tact.
The Field Guide can be personalized to...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A Dallas man has pleaded guilty and was sentenced for killing a whooping crane.
Worthey D. Wiles III 42, was a guest hunter Jan. 12 at the St. Charles Bay Hunting Club in Rockport which is located inside the designated critical habitat for whooping cranes, according...
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has scheduled scoping workshops in Gulf states to get public input on a proposed amendment that examines a days-at-sea pilot program for the red snapper for-hire fishery.
The council is touting the workshops as the best opportunity for stakeholders to make suggestions or raise...
ROCKPORT, Texas -- You can’t touch it, taste it, smell it or even see it, but it’s there looming just below the shimmering surface -- a rare fishing catch.
You can call it the great unknown.
It’s the masked uncertainty dripping with luminous anticipation that drives anglers of all ages to...