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October 3, 2015

2016 Ford Super Duty is previewed at State Fair of Texas

The State Fair of Texas is the state’s largest and most influential auto show with more than a million attendees checking out what’s new in cars and — especially — in trucks; and Ford took the […]

September 29, 2015

Boat Hull Basics: Steps, Deep-V Deadrise, and More

When it comes to boat hulls, there’s a whole lot of misinformation out there. What’s a deep-V? Ask 10 different people, and you’ll get 10 different answers. What do steps do in a hull bottom? Again, […]

September 25, 2015

Texas Fish & Game October 2015

September 23, 2015

Griffin Armament Checkmate .22LR Supressor Review

The Griffin Armament Checkmate .22LR suppressor is one of the quietest rimfire cans that I’ve ever gotten my hands on. I shot several .22LR cans side by side in a private demo and was most impressed with […]

September 23, 2015

Texas man recovering following bear attack

A Texas man mauled by a brown bear near Skilak Lake Tuesday night is recovering at Central Peninsula Hospital from what troopers have called serious injuries. Troopers say Gregory Matthews, 47, was out hunting moose when […]

September 23, 2015

Oops! Wal-Mart’s ‘Gun Oil’ turns out to be something you won’t believe (VIDEO)

Accidental investigative reporter Jamie Lee Bracey was shopping in the guns section at his local Alabama Wal-Mart last week when he found “Gun Oil,” a water-based solution for topical use only. The H2O piqued his interest because […]

September 23, 2015

Texas Trappers and Fur Hunters

The Texas Trappers and Fur Hunters Association’s Fall Rendezvous will be held once again at the Stevenson Center in Junction, Texas on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday, October 16 – 17, 2015. All persons interested […]

September 23, 2015

6 feral hog diseases humans can contract

Feral hogs are everywhere these days, so deer hunters are bound to run across them during time afield. And putting some of the pigs down is a great way to manage their burgeoning populations, which can […]

September 23, 2015

New fishing tournament coming to Orange

In 2016 the Classic Kick Off Event for The Elite Redfish Series, previously The Redfish Series with Pat Malone, will be in Orange. “Big things are happening in Orange,” Dean Granger, co-owner of Granger Chevrolet said […]

September 23, 2015

Hunters Asked to Submit Samples for CWD Testing

AUSTIN — With the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in two captive deer breeding facilities in south-central Texas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be stepping up efforts to strategically sample hunter harvested […]

September 23, 2015

ATF Claims Soda-launching “Can Cannon” is Restricted Device

What’s wrong with having a little bit of fun and launching some soda cans? According to a recent determination by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a popular device used to propel cans […]

September 23, 2015

Selfie-related deaths outnumber shark attack deaths in 2015

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (UPI) — A tally of selfie-related incidents leading to deaths this year comes with a startling revelation — selfie deaths in 2015 outnumber deaths from shark attacks. The number of shark attack deaths compiled by […]

September 22, 2015

VW debacle will resonate for years; what to do if you own a VW diesel

If you don’t own a VW with a diesel engine or just hate the auto manufacturers so much that another recall doesn’t even phase, you may want to stop reading right now. If you are still […]

September 22, 2015

Designers of “Catch Enlarger” Device Launch Kickstarter Campaign

It started off as an April Fool’s joke, but the designers behind this “catch enlarging” device say it is now actually a real product—or at least it will be if a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter is […]

September 22, 2015

North Carolina “Record” Buck Allegedly Fake, Antlers “Screwed On”

The excitement over a massive 27-point buck that could have been North Carolina’s newest record non-typical soon soured after wildlife officials questioned where the rack came from. The deer was reportedly harvested last Wednesday in Surry […]

September 22, 2015

Baby jaguar displayed at Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin

Jaguars are the largest cat in the Americas. You couldn’t tell that by looking at “Balam”, the baby jaguar displayed last weekend at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin. At a whopping four pounds, the tiny […]

September 22, 2015

Deer breeders may sue Texas Parks and Wildlife

Breeders of white-tailed deer have warned top officials at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to not destroy any internal communications ahead of possible legal action against the agency. In a Sept. 16 letter to Carter […]

September 22, 2015

Texas: Spread the Word! Right to Hunt and Fish Proposition on November 2015 Ballot!

While you’re enjoying the hunting season in Texas, be sure to spread the word to your family, friends and fellow sportsmen about Proposition 6. A state constitutional amendment to safeguard Texans’ Right to Hunt and Fish, […]

September 22, 2015

Check Out This Massive Cotton Mouth Take Out a Rattlesnake (VIDEO)

Take 2 minutes out of your day and watch this, it is one of best snake videos we have found! This massive Cotton Mouth just destroys a rattlesnake that is passing by. The video caption provides a […]

September 22, 2015

Protectants and Cleaners, for Aluminum Boats and Pontoons

If you own a fiberglass boat you have a million and one waxes, polishes, and protectants to choose from, but what sort of protectant are you supposed to use on your aluminum boat? Whether you have […]

September 21, 2015

Orange largemouth bass caught in Florida Lake

Titusville, Florida – Largemouth bass usually aren’t orange, but in rare cases an angler will find something truly incredible on the end of a fishing line. Pugar Gheen was fishing at Fox Lake in Titusville, Florida […]

September 21, 2015

South Zone Dove Season Opens with a Bang

AUSTIN – Conditions were prime for record harvest of white-winged doves as hunting in the South Zone got under way last week. Based on preliminary results from the early Special White-winged Dove Area weekend seasons, the Texas […]

September 21, 2015

Toyota ShareLunker Season Begins October 1

ATHENS—The 30th season of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker program will begin October 1. Anyone legally catching a 13-pound or bigger largemouth bass from Texas waters, public or private, between October 1 […]

September 21, 2015

Hillbilly Gopher Trap – 12 gauge, fishing string, rat trap (VIDEO)

Check out this guy’s homemade gopher trap. The device consists of a 12 gauge shotgun, fishing string, and a rat trap. I am not sure this is the safest removal technique, but the the results provide […]

September 21, 2015

12 Animal Selfies That Were All Terrible Ideas

It seems that 2015 is the year of the animal selfie, and wildlife officials are far from happy about it. Whether it’s taking selfies with venomous rattlesnakes, Yellowstone bison, or bears, some people will stop at nothing to get […]

September 21, 2015

Scientists Discover New Species of Extremely Venomous Death Adder

A team of researchers from Bangor University and the Western Australian Museum recently identified a new species of the highly venomous snakes commonly called death adders. The snake, which was discovered in the Kimberley region of […]

September 21, 2015

Georgia Man Ordered to Pay $1.6 million in Deer Trafficking Case

Benjamin N. Chason, 61, of Climax, Georgia pleaded guilty and was sentenced in U.S. District Court for three charges related to violating the Lacey Act. Chason was ordered to pay $1.6 million in fines and restitution, […]

September 21, 2015

Reds

Michael Garner caught this 20″ and 23″ red in Nuecess Bay on sept. 14, 2015

September 16, 2015

Red Tide discovered at Packery Channel

The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is reporting a red tide event is beginning to spread south along the Texas Coast. Red tide is an alga that for unknown reasons periodically proliferates and multiplies into […]

September 16, 2015

Silencer Co Introduces Integrally Suppressed 9mm Pistol [VIDEO]

A year ago Silencer Co proved it was the top of suppressor innovation when they introduced the seemingly impossible Salvo 12 shotgun suppressor. They have now raised the bar once again, this time with the prototype […]

September 15, 2015

Trout

Michael Garner caught these 15″ and 19″ trout in nuecess bay on sept.14,2015

September 15, 2015

Worst Holster Ever? [VIDEO]

Holsters should accomplish two main goals: keep your firearm secure so it doesn’t shift or fall from your person, and cover the trigger guard so there is not an accidental (negligent) discharge. When I first saw […]

September 15, 2015

Texas Game Wardens Destroy $6 Million Marijuana Farm on Cooper WMA

Public Hunters Discover Illegal Camp, 6,500 Pot Plants during Opening Weekend of Teal Season AUSTIN – Public hunters pursuing feral hogs at Cooper Wildlife Management Area in northeast Texas over the weekend stumbled upon a sophisticated […]

September 15, 2015

Home Defense Shotgun – What Makes it Kick-Ass?

USA –-(Ammoland.com)- While many debate what the Best Home Defense Shotgun is, it’s hard to argue that the shotgun doesn’t make an ideal home defense weapon. While capacity in terms of shell count will almost always be less […]

September 15, 2015

still time to apply for a Texas Big Time Hunt

Hunts available: Texas Grand Slam – hunt desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, pronghorn and desert mule deer Ultimate Mule Deer Hunt – an exclusive 3-5 day Panhandle hunt for mature mule deer bucks Premium Buck Hunt […]

September 15, 2015

Fifth and final tagged redfish caught

Fortunately for Joe Contreras, he remembered to register for the 2015 STAR Tournament and went fishing without his friend. He’s now the fifth lucky winner a new truck, boat, motor, trailer. With less than seventy-two hours […]

September 15, 2015

Electric Trolling Motors: What Nobody Ever Tells You

Electric trolling motors are incredibly useful on fishing boats; they can help you hold position in a breeze or current, work along a shoreline, or slowly creep over fish-holding structure. And the newest, most advanced motors […]

September 14, 2015

A closer look at the 10mm Glock carbine conversion (VIDEO)

Hickok45 goes loud with the hard-hitting 10mm Glock in a carbine conversion kit from MechTech. The company’s CCU uppers, made for compact and full-sized Glocks among others, swap in after a basic field strip and give […]

September 14, 2015

Hunters Thought They’d Found A Regular Pig – A Closer Look Reveals DISTURBING Truth

After shooting and killing a feral hog in Morgan Hill, California, one Reddit user posted a disturbing picture of the catch. From The Conservative Tribune: Pictures of a deceased feral pig that was hunted and shot on a ranch in Morgan […]

September 9, 2015

Fishgod

Rick Bauer of Houston Texas caught this Halibut aboard the “Happy Hooker” August 8th 2015 with Capt. Michael Thomas in Kodiak Alaska , over 800 lbs. of fish were caught that day including yelloweye , Ling […]

September 9, 2015

First wade fishing keeper

Brittany Herrera with her first keeper trout caught while wade fishing. It weighed in at 4lbs and was 24″ long. She was free lining Croaker using a chatter weight just east of bird island in the […]

September 9, 2015

Halibut

John Anselmo caught this Halibut on August 8th 2015 aboard the Happy Hooker with Capt. Michael Thomas in Kodiak Alaska , Caught over 800 lbs. of fish that day, great time!

September 9, 2015

Tile Fish/Black Fin Tuna

Larry Livanec, Chad Charbula, Taylor Holland and Blaine Bullard caught these nice Tile Fish and Black Fin Tuna. Biggest Tile Fish was 30.6 pounds. Thanks to Captain Mark Holland and Kelly Holland with Matagorda Sport Fishing […]

September 8, 2015

2015-16 lunker numbers continue to increase on Toledo Bend

The number of lunker bass (fish over 10 lbs.) caught on Toledo Bend continues to break records and is getting the lake a lot of attention. As of August 25, 2015 the Toledo Bend Lake Association’s […]

September 8, 2015

Concealed gun proposal for schools

A voter referendum proposed by Chet Billi, a 17 years old Helena Montana, would allow any school employee in the state to carry a concealed firearm, has been approved by state officials to move forward. Billi […]

September 8, 2015

Rare Albino Two Headed Milk Snake Eating Mouse (VIDEO)

Finding a two headed snake is a rarity, but seeing it chomp down on a mouse is fantastic. This Albino Honduran Milk Snake, named Medusa was purchased by the Venice Beach Freakshow for the small sum […]

September 8, 2015

Rigging Boat Electronics? Don’t Do This!

Many of us rig our own electronics, especially on relatively small, simple boats. And truth be told, there’s no great mystery when wiring up a fishfinder or a chartplotter. You have power leads, maybe a transducer […]

September 4, 2015

Prairie Dog Shooting in Wyoming – [VIDEO]

I’ve wanted to go prairie dog shooting since I was a teenager. I saw some amazing videos of marksmen shooting prairie dogs out to 500+ yards and I wanted in on the action. If you are […]

September 4, 2015

Going dove hunting this weekend?

Although Tuesday was the official opening day of dove season, but for most of Texas dove hunters, this weekend will be opening day. “I believe this weekend could be really good for a lot of dove […]

September 3, 2015

New artificial reefs

Two new artificial reef projects are moving forward using funding from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment. Texas artificial reefs consist of three types: decommissioned drilling rigs that make up the Rigs-to-Reefs Program; […]

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