For the second time in as many months, a Texas deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
A free-ranging mule deer buck shot in Hartley County is the newest case, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department officials, who received confirmation from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa.
Hartley County is located in...
It’s hard to believe another year is over, especially when it comes to Texas hunting and fishing pursuits.
There were too many things that didn’t get done for a variety of reasons, but that’s not stopping me from starting anew with a list of outdoor pursuits that are a priority....
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...
The overall annual waterfowl count isn't as high in previous years, but is still well above its long-term average, which means big things for duck hunters this fall.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service recently completed their annual waterfowl population surveys on the breeding grounds to...
Turkey hunting in Texas is exceptional.
We’ve got the largest population of the Rio Grande subspecies in America -- roughly 500,000 birds when nesting habitat and production are dubbed good -- and these critters are right at home in every place from Panhandle shelter belts and Rolling Plains breaks to...
Spring turkey hunting can be a hit-or-miss proposition.
The jubilant Merriam's gobbler chortled in response each time the gentle purr in the distance carried on the faint mountain breeze.
The attentive bird was all ears as he strutted in a clearing near a stand of sinewy Ponderosa pines, carefully keeping a...
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...
The spring Rio Grande turkey season is almost underway once again across South Texas, and there will be no shortage of birds as our state has the highest population in the country.
However, any seasoned turkey hunter will tell you that despite your best scouting and calling efforts sometimes it...
Spring means turkey hunting season in Texas.
It's also synonymous with prime time for trout fishing along the coast.
South Texas remains the top location, far and away, to find the biggest whitetail bucks in the state. That’s true, regardless if you’re hunting under a high fence, low fence or even...
