Dove

I remember where I was when I heard the mind-boggling news: after a searing September day in Comanche County, one of those that makes you wonder how much hotter it can actually get, I found myself among a group of happy dove hunters shooting the breeze as the sun...

Doves North, Central Zones: Sept. 1-Oct. 23 and Dec. 20-Jan. 5 South Zone: Sept. 20-Oct. 27 and Dec. 20-Jan. 20 Teal Sept. 14-29 Pronghorn Antelope Sept. 28-Oct. 6 White-Tailed Deer Archery: Sept. 28-Nov. 1 Youth Season: Oct. 26-27; Jan. 6-19 North Texas (212 Counties): Nov. 2-Jan. 5 South Texas (30 Counties): Nov. 2-Jan. 19 Mule Deer Archery: Sept. 28-Nov. 1 Panhandle (39 Counties):...

Texas dove hunting season begins Monday, Labor Day, across much of the state, signaling the traditional start to fall hunting frameworks and bringing with it tens of thousands of Texans hoping to fill their bag limit. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department approved dove seasons across the state, and there...

Hunter education courses in Texas don’t just save lives. They help improve them, too. Passing on the safe pursuit of shooting sports and hunting to a new generation has never been more important, and thanks to thousands of volunteers across the state, it has become easier than ever. The courses, taught by...

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...

For Stratford and Gruver, it’s pheasants. Around Kerrville and Llano, white-tailed deer. And down in Rockport, redfish and waterfowl. The economic impact that wildlife has on the state of Texas is massive and far-reaching, and the most recent survey from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows just how much critters mean...

The Texas dove hunting season opener is always a welcome sight on the calendar for hundreds of thousands of Lone Star State residents. It signals the start of fall hunting seasons across the state and caters to a laid-back hunting approach, no matter where you call home. Looking back at...

With fall hunting seasons of all varieties set to commence in coming weeks, there are more chances than ever for accidents involving firearms, but most – if not all – can be avoided by erring on the side of caution and trusting your common sense. Too often hunters simply...

The most dangerous game in Texas doesn’t have menacing claws, sweeping tusks or broad headgear. It isn’t a predator, it isn’t a carnivore, and in fact, it doesn’t even have teeth. It’s a 5-ounce bird (give or take, based on what species you're hunting -- mourning doves, whitewings or Eurasian collared...

It’s never too early to start talking about Texas dove hunting, which remains among the most fulfilling outdoor experiences we have in the Lone Star State, and the time spent enjoying the sights and sounds of a September afternoon and evening are among those you can’t assign a true...