Goose hunting in Texas has a long and storied history, but in recent seasons the Lone Star State has seen a huge decline in bird and hunter numbers, something that has biologists and wildlife officials seeking answers.
Chief among them is where all the birds have gone, and when –...
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...
After months of waiting, it’s finally turkey time for 2014.
The spring Rio Grande turkey season kicked off Saturday in South Texas and begins March 29 in northern counties. Putting in scouting time is the most important thing you can do before going afield in search of filling even one...
Hitting a baseball is like sighting in a firearm for Texas deer hunters preparing to head afield in search of whitetails.
When you first chew on it, that statement may sound puzzling. But upon closer inspection, both pursuits can be broken down into three simple steps: Load, aim and shoot.
When...
KROOKED RIVER RANCH, SHACKELFORD COUNTY -- "Tell me and I will forget, show me and I will remember, involve me and I will understand."
With that motto in mind, the weary, ragged-out cadets stepped in unison along the dusty, sun-scorched road, barking out memorized cadences on cue. They had been...
Fatal hunting-related accidents in Texas remained at an all-time low in 2020, but the common theme in almost every accident, including non-fatal incidents, remains the improper handling of firearms.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department keeps detailed reports of all hunting-related fatal and non-fatal incidents dating back to 1966, providing...
The heavy, chocolate-colored antlers of the high-racked whitetail buck poked through the fingers of the wispy, overgrown shinery between a pair of ancient oak trees as it stopped to check the air, providing a peek through 10-power binoculars.
Upon inspection, the animal was the embodiment of a perfect specimen for...
It’s a safe assumption the majority of Texans are fully aware of the regulations associated with dove hunting, but there remain common violations that game wardens continue to see each September.
Most of them are easily avoidable, and in all reality, these issues rest at the heart of conservation: It’s...
Without a doubt, Texas is blessed with the best hunting opportunities in the country.
We’ve got the largest white-tailed deer herd in the nation – numbering roughly 4 million in moisture-rich years – and our bird hunting ranging from ducks, geese and doves to pheasants, sandhill cranes and quail offers...
Texas hunters and anglers make a pilgrimage this time of year to their local sporting goods stores, hoping to beat the rush before September dove hunts and picking up plenty of gear along the way.
And as always, Texas habitat conservation organizations greatly thank you and urge you to again...