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September 3, 2015

Don’t forget the Outdoor Annual App

Whether your next fishing trip finds you riding a rolling sea or floating a secluded pond, the Outdoor Annual app will keep regulation information at your fingertips. This app even works in areas without internet access. […]

September 2, 2015

Epic Battle: Cobra Battles Python (VIDEO)

Its rare that you see a Cobra battle a Python on video, especially in the city limits. In the case of this video, that is exactly what happened. Students at a university in Singapore shot this video […]

September 2, 2015

Bizarre Battle between World’s Most Venomous Fish and Deadly Snake Caught On Camera

An Australian fisherman has recently captured images of an event which might stun everyone. The images showed a bizarre battle between one of the world’s most venomous fish and a deadly snake. The fisherman Rick Trippe […]

September 2, 2015

Eastern European jiffy pop as 2,000 rounds of ammo get cooked off (VIDEO)

Somewhere in the former lands of the iron curtain it looks like there has been a decision to dispose of some old ammo, for which they brought in the devil’s popcorn maker. The video, posted to […]

September 2, 2015

FATAL SELFIE: Teen Killed Taking Instagram Photo With Gun To His Head

Get that young man a Darwin Award: A 19-year-old trying to take an Instagram selfie died Tuesday. The teen tried to take a picture of himself holding a gun to his head when the gun went off, […]

September 2, 2015

Army officially solicits new handgun—finally

Due to revisions and delays, the U.S. Army’s solicitation for a handgun to replace the M9 has been put off for almost a year, but that ended when the Army officially announced it on Aug. 28. The solicitation […]

September 2, 2015

No Pole Necessary — Watch as Farmer Hooks a Fish With His Drone (VIDEO)

Derek Klingenberg is a farmer with a twist. The social media savvy Kansas man is known for the videos he makes that give an often cheeky look into farm operations. You might remember the rather unique way […]

September 2, 2015

IMR PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING AND RECALL NOTICE FOR IMR®4007SSC POWDER

Shawnee KS, September 2, 2015 IMR Legendary Powders is officially announcing a product safety warning and recall notice for IMR 4007SSC on the six lot numbers listed below. IMR has received reports that this particular powder […]

September 1, 2015

Reminder to Take Hunter Education before Heading to the Field

To hunt legally in Texas, anyone born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must complete a hunter education training course or purchase a one-time ‘deferral’, good for one license year. Because the minimum age of certification […]

September 1, 2015

August 2015

September 1, 2015

Side Scanning Fishfinders: Marvelous or Myth?

Side-scanning fishfinders are all the rage, but there’s little doubt that there’s a lot of marketing hoo-ha that just doesn’t live up to reality. That’s why I spent a day on the water testing units from […]

August 31, 2015

Important: new BF Goodrich tire recall

Michelin North America has issued an important recall for a number of its light truck or SUV tires marketed under the BF Goodrich brand name. The affected tires may experience rapid air loss due to a […]

August 28, 2015

Toledo Bend Lake #1

By now most bass anglers probably know that Toledo Bend Reservoir recently went into elite status when “Bassmaster” Magazine announced that of the 230 potential fisheries to be named the best-of-the-best. Toledo Bend was selected as […]

August 27, 2015

Trinity Oaks – Changing Lives with Hunting and Fishing

There are a lot of organizations out there that use the outdoors, hunting, and fishing to make a difference in people’s lives. Trinity Oakes is a great organization in Texas that does just that. Check out their […]

August 27, 2015

First Keeper Trout

Konnor Oliver and Jacob Tice catch first keeper trout in Indianola.

August 27, 2015

Big King off Padre Island National Seashore

I caught this King Mackerel on PINS just past the 30 MM using live whiting casted past the 1st bar. I’ve never caught a King much less one this big and on the surf. I was […]

August 27, 2015

Protect Your Right to Hunt and Fish in Texas – Vote!

Your vote to ratify Proposition 6 will create permanent protections for sportsmen and conservation in Texas. It will protect the Lone Star State’s outdoor heritage for future generations of Texas hunters and anglers. Proposition 6 will […]

August 27, 2015

Secretary of State John Kerry Signs United Nations Gun Ban Treaty Against Wishes of U.S. Senate

If U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has his way the United Nations will be able to say if Americans are allowed to have their Second Amendment rights. He has just signed an anti-gun treaty with […]

August 27, 2015

Man could lose his hand after taking a ‘selfie’ with a rattlesnake

A California man could lose his hand after he was bitten by a rattlesnake he tried to pick up and take a selfie with. Alex Gomez, 36, was bitten by the 1.2m rattler in a field […]

August 27, 2015

Important Change to Texas Knife Laws is Coming Sept. 1

Gilbert, AZ -(AmmoLand.com)– Several Texas cities, including San Antonio and Corpus Christi, will see their restrictive knife laws voided as of September 1st when Texas House Bill 905 — Knife Rights’ signature Knife Law Preemption bill — takes effect. The new […]

August 27, 2015

Walmart halts AR sales, shifts to hunting rifles and shotguns

Walmart has swiftly and quietly put an end to the sale of AR-15-style rifles including guns chambered for .22 Long Rifle that resemble ARs. The company is also phasing out shotguns with shorter barrels and magazine capacities of […]

August 25, 2015

Are you ready for some dove hunting?

This year, dove hunters will have more opportunity earlier in the season. The North and Central zones will have five more days than last year, and the South Zone will have two additional days. The 2015-2016 […]

August 25, 2015

Snakes Take Over Houston Woman’s Home After Floods (VIDEO)

HOUSTON (KTRK) — A woman says her home is infested with snakes, and she and her two girls cannot live there anymore. “I am not a crier,” Angel Garcia said. “I don’t like to be vulnerable […]

August 25, 2015

Texas Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2015-16

Outlook is promising with record duck numbers, improved habitat conditions. AUSTIN – In preparation for what is shaping up to be a banner year for duck hunting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the […]

August 25, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Caught Snagging Two Bowie County game wardens received information about a few late-night anglers attempting to snag fish at the Lake […]

August 25, 2015

Sinkhole in Detroit turns into a fishing hole

A sinkhole in Detroit has turned into a fishing hole on Hull Street and McNichols. People who live nearby say after about four years of dealing with the hole, they decided to turn it into something […]

August 25, 2015

The Boat Shows are Coming – 3 Tips to Get Your Best Deal

Looking for a new boat? With the summer season growing a bit long in the tooth, it’s time to start thinking about those fall and winter boat shows. These not only give you a chance to […]

August 25, 2015

Texas Fish & Game September 2015

August 24, 2015

14-year-old with .22 rifle protects 6-year-old siblings during home invasion

A 14-year-old boy is being called a hero after he protected himself, his 6-year-old siblings and their home during a broad daylight break-in at their North Las Vegas home last week. Andrew Mason, his brother and […]

August 24, 2015

So You Decide to Feed that Cute Raccoon on Your Porch, Then This Happens (VIDEO)

It all starts off as an innocent gesture to feed a wild animal on your porch, but then it becomes a problem. The video description says “Don’t know where I went wrong… only had one coon […]

August 22, 2015

Reloading .22LR Rimfire

I’m asked all the time if you can reload .22LR. While it’s possible, it’s not practical. However with the rimfire shortage we have seen for the past several years I’ve been expecting to see a home […]

August 21, 2015

Fish call ….

There are duck calls, deer calls … how about a fish call. A father and son team, Jack and Jeff Damos from Louisiana say they have designed the first throwable, floating, electronic fish attractor. The Fish […]

August 21, 2015

Guy Doesn’t Pay Attention and Walks into a Huge Black Bear While Texting (VIDEO)

Texting and driving is dangerous, but apparently so can texting and walking… when there’s a bear around. A big black bear roaming through a residential area is being filmed by the local news station from a helicopter. The bear […]

August 21, 2015

Record-breaking alligator pulled from Lake Eufaula, AL weighs in at 920 pounds

The massive alligator caught by Scott Evans, of Center Point, and his friends, Jeff and Justin Gregg, on Aug. 14 has officially weighed in at 920 pounds. The gator was weighed today at Dixon Lumber Co. […]

August 21, 2015

Florida gears up for new Python Challenge kick off (VIDEO)

Based on the last Python Challenge in 2013– which aimed to help rid the Sunshine State of huge invasive snakes– wildlife officials in Florida announced details of the 2016 Challenge this week. The removal competition is […]

August 21, 2015

Deer Shrugs Off Point-blank Muzzleloader Shot (VIDEO)

This hunter either forgot to load a projectile in his muzzleloader or this deer is actually bulletproof. If you’ve never seen a hunter take a super-close shot at a deer, “hit” it, and have the animal run […]

August 20, 2015

First Red Fish

Axel Hyde, 4yrs old of Palacios Texas caught his first red fish in Palacios using dead shrimp. He was fishing with is dad Bradley Steffek and his grandpa Bruce Junek.

August 20, 2015

Big 40in red

Biggest saltwater fish

August 20, 2015

Benjamin and Dad

We took the boys on a little offshore fishing out of Freeport. Ben posing with his first King.

August 20, 2015

Bull Red Catch

Madeline 9 years old reeled in this bull red from Galveston Bay on August 8, 2015. This bull red gave her a fight but she kept strong.

August 18, 2015

Photo Tips: Make Your Big Fish Look Bigger

Okay, this was a BIG fish. In fact, it’s a 157-pound bigeye tuna, which my brother Bill (you see him here) cranked in during an offshore trip last week. But it looks one heck of a […]

August 16, 2015

2016 Toyota Tacoma is game changer

It is not often that I am given to superlatives. I drive hundreds of vehicles every year and it is easy to become jaded. In this kind of job, you grow quickly skeptical of the manufacturers’ […]

August 14, 2015

Two large recalls for Volkswagen and Discount Tire (trucks and SUVs)

Attention — two recalls announced this week could have an impact on your vehicle safety. One is for about 80,000 truck and SUV tires. The second is for more than 420,000 Volkswagens from a range of […]

August 13, 2015

Rising Texas temperatures? Up north travel in GMC Yukon Denali is perfect fit

What does a self-respecting Texan do when the heat index is in the 115 degree range? Step one for many is to rekindle relationships with family and friends who live up north. That doesn’t mean giving […]

August 11, 2015

A Saltwater Center Console Pontoon Boat? Yeah Again!!!

Last week, we took a peek at a red-hot high-performance pontoon boat that hits 60 MPH. But what about us anglers? While a lightning-fast pontoon is nifty, it doesn’t exactly fulfill our needs for hard-core fishing […]

August 10, 2015

Isobutanol better than ethanol for marine engines

Boaters and others looking for an alternative to ethanol blend gasoline now have another option – gasoline blended with isobutanol. The National Marine Manufacturers Assocation announced it has given its approval to isobutanol as a suitable […]

August 10, 2015

Slot Red in Rockport

26″ Slot Red in Rockport/PA

August 10, 2015

Free Ranging and First Deer

Candice Kouba shot this 11 point free-ranging buck in Centerville, TX, November 9, 2012. First deer she ever shot, talk about lucky!

August 7, 2015

Fishing is good in the Rockport area

The rains of spring and early summer have created some spectacular summer trout fishing in the Rockport area, reported Redfish Lodge. Cooler than normal bay waters and lower salinity have translated into a bounty of healthy, […]

August 7, 2015

Florida bear season permits go on sale, and Nugent has his

Special use permits for the first bear season in the Sunshine State this century went on sale this week and hunter’s rights advocate Ted Nugent picked one up. The permits, which became available for both resident […]

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