Dove hunting is a grand pursuit in Texas for plenty of notable reasons. It kicks off the opening of fall hunting seasons across the state, it’s relatively inexpensive to bag a limit and it’s accommodating to hunters of all shapes, sizes, skillsets and ages.
Dove hunting also is big business...
Dove hunting in Texas is inexpensive, accessible and inclusive of every species of hunter in the Lone Star State.
It's a pastime that caters to anyone and everyone willing to brave a steamy September afternoon, all the way from the Red River to the Rio Grande.
And, thanks to another liberal season...
Spring on the Texas Gulf Coast is a time of plenty for hunters and anglers alike.
Thanks to a temperate climate that other portions of the state lack, March, April and into May provide better weather conditions conducive to pursuing numerous fish species from trout, redfish and flounder in the...
Tracking has become a lost art, but it's a skill that makes a huge difference no matter quarry you're hunting. For generations, learning the signs left by critters meant the difference between finding something for the dinner table or relying on leftovers – or simply not eating.
In this day and...
Spring turkey hunting in Texas is not an easy pursuit.
That's especially true if you define quick success as the prime indicator of a good hunt.
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of chasing after a variety of turkey subspecies in Texas and New Mexico, and the toughest aspect of hunting any...
WHEELER COUNTY, Texas -- It was April Fools' Day.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. (No, literally ... we were hunting spring turkeys in the extreme northern portion of Texas right around the season opener).
The warbling gobbles seemed to resonate from every nook and cranny of the dim...
The slow morning turned to afternoon as I flipped a dark spinner bait into the shimmering distance on Lake Meredith in the Texas Panhandle.
Like so many previous retrieves from the bank, I brought my lure back without even a nibble from a hungry largemouth or smallmouth bass and stepped...
Before we get to the real story, close your eyes and imagine the most serene setting that comes to mind.
Need some help? Allow me to paint a picture for you.
The eastern glow slowly stalks the sloping horizon, tenderly illuminating the landscape’s dew-draped veil and signaling the start of a crisp...
The pleasant smell of wildflowers lingered in a muggy Bee County breeze.
So too did the pleasant echo of turkey talk not long after daybreak in this South Texas turkey hunting hot spot.
The pair of gobblers had given away their position with a raucous retort only minutes earlier and slowly...
There are no outdoor pursuits that compare with spring turkey hunting in Texas.
It's due in large part to the nature of the game you’re pursuing and the often quirky behavior known firsthand by veteran hunters.
The spring Rio Grande turkey framework in “northern” counties runs from March 28 to May...