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March 17, 2024

Hunting Accidents At All-Time Low In Texas

Texas recorded a new all-time low number of hunting-related accidents across the state, according to the 2023 Texas Hunting Accident Report. A new record low of 10 non-fatal hunting-related accidents and one fatality were reported in […]
March 9, 2024

Spring Turkey Outlook Improves From 2023

With the early spring green-up and mild winter weather, spring wild turkey season is shaping up to be very productive for hunters. Most of Texas experienced a bump in production and recruitment in 2023 following fall […]
February 24, 2024

Fitness for the Outdoors

Getting Physical on the Water and in the Field Feature Story by PAUL FUZINSKI LISTEN: (3 minutes, 32 seconds) THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS of both hunting and fishing always catch up to us, most often when we […]
February 24, 2024

TEXAS TACTICAL by Dustin Ellermann

What to Do When Your Pistol Optic Fails LISTEN: (3 minutes, 14 seconds)   LOVE IT OR HATE IT, pistol mounted optics are more mainstream than ever.  In fact, it would be absurd for a modern […]
February 18, 2024

Ted Nugent Talks Fred Bear

Fred Bear is the most iconic and impactful bowhunter of all time. His legacy of innovation and promoting the sport still resonates today. And in a very special edition of Higher Calling Wildlife, Chester Moore has […]
February 10, 2024

12 Features to Consider When Buying a Rifle

When considering purchasing a rifle for hunting, target shooting, or personal defense, it’s crucial to evaluate various features to make an informed decision. With many available options, understanding what aspects to prioritize can streamline the selection […]
February 7, 2024

“Explore Bowhunting” Event Set For Feb. 24

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Community Archery Program is joining forces with Brazos Bend State Park on Feb. 24 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.” The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about hunting […]
January 23, 2024

The 2024 Feral Texas Outdoors Varmint Hunt

A unique and exciting hunting subculture has grown in popularity in recent years. In predator hunting, the predator becomes the prey, and the hunter becomes the hunted. Eager predator hunters hide under the veil of night […]
January 22, 2024

Kerr WMA Deer Found Negative For CWD In Wake of Entire Herd Euthanasia

The National Veterinary Service Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa recently notified Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) that additional testing at their facility did not confirm a suspect-positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a […]
January 13, 2024

DU Partners With Trust In Beef

For two years, Trust In Beef has been working to empower beef producers on their sustainability journeys by leveraging the power of Farm Journal’s Trust In Food and Drovers brands with the ingenuity and innovation of private-sector and […]