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April 3, 2015

Poison delivery systems being tested to control wild hog population

The state is considering several new options, including one involving cell phone pictures, to get the wild hog population under control. According to the LSU AgCenter, there are about 500,000 wild hogs here in Louisiana. The […]

April 3, 2015

Houston, Dallas Would Be Largest Cities to Allow Open Carry

Texas lawmakers hoping to make it legal to openly carry handguns in the state often point to a surprising statistic: Texas is one of just six states that prohibit it. That may soon change, if a measure […]

April 3, 2015

Grass-eating carp raising concerns on Lake Austin

AUSTIN – An effort to control the pesky, non-native hydrilla weed in Lake Austin has apparently worked almost too well. For a little more than a decade, Texas Parks & Wildlife has worked with the City […]

April 1, 2015

first keeper redfish

wyatt age 4, 24 inch redfish caught in redfish bay using live shrimp and poping cork while kayak fishing with dad

April 1, 2015

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April 1, 2015

ML big fish

I caught this February 17th 2015 on lake Tawakoni while fishing with guide Michael Little John. It weight is 56 lbs and was caught on gizzard shad used as cut bait. It was 26 degrees that […]

March 31, 2015

WATCH: Mule Deer Relocated in West Texas to Help Boost Population

ALPINE— In an effort to boost a struggling mule deer population in and around the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area, 40 mule deer does were relocated from Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area in early February. The […]

March 31, 2015

TPW Commission Adopts Turkey Hunting Regulation Changes

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday public hearing approved closing spring eastern turkey hunting in 11 East Texas counties effective next year, while restructuring the season in two other counties. Hunting […]

March 31, 2015

TPW Commission Adopts Changes in Fishing Regulations

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its Thursday public hearing approved adjustments to bass length limits on several lakes, a change in alligator gar bag limit on Falcon Lake and clarifications to commercial […]

March 31, 2015

Smith County Duo Facing More Than 30 Charges for Illegal Hunting Activity

TYLER – Two Smith County men have been arrested and face more than 30 charges after a random tip sparked a two-month investigation by state game wardens into a series of illegal hunting incidents. Logan B. […]

March 31, 2015

Bill to Allow Guns on Campus Sent to Texas House

The Texas Senate has already passed a bill allowing handguns on college campuses. Now the House is poised to consider its own measure. The lower chamber’s Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee voted 6-3 along party lines […]

March 31, 2015

Watch: Just in Time for Easter…Peeps vs. .22

At the request of a fan — and just in time for Easter — Kirsten Joy Weiss sets out to see just how many Peeps it takes to stop a .22. After a couple of tries and […]

March 31, 2015

Thieving SOB Update: Texas, 4 Other States Sue Subscription Companies

ALBANY, N.Y. (March 31, 2015) Texas and four other states are suing companies they say sell magazine and newspaper subscriptions at inflated prices and without the permission of the publishers. “These companies engaged in deceptive practices […]

March 31, 2015

Louisiana dolphins still dying in high numbers; sea turtles failing to nest

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – As the five-year anniversary of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig approaches, a new National Wildlife Federation report looks at how twenty species of wildlife are faring in the aftermath […]

March 31, 2015

3D Printed 10/22 Rifles Are a Reality

The world of 3D printing is evolving at a breakneck pace. What started out a couple of years with basic, single shot firearms that were not very practical has turned into technology would could revolutionize the […]

March 31, 2015

Go Fishing on a Head Boat (No, really!)

Fishing on a head boat is cramped, difficult, rife with tangles, and rarely as productive as fishing from your own boat. It’s also an awesome reminder as to why we buy and maintain our own private […]

March 31, 2015

WATCH: Have You Ever Seen a Hognose Play Dead?

A common defense mechanism for Hognose snakes is to play dead. In this case it is rather humorous to watch the snake flip itself over and play dead. Check out the video below: Source: cbackies’s channel via YouTube

March 30, 2015

Texas Bill Would Bar Physicians From Talking Guns With Patients

If one Texas lawmaker’s bill is passed, patients may have a few less questions to answer at the doctor’s office. Stewart Spitzer (R-TX) has authored a bill which would essentially bar doctors from talking about guns with […]

March 27, 2015

Texas man who won hunting auction to be allowed to import black rhino trophy

The US government will allow a Texas man to import the trophy of an endangered black rhinoceros if he kills one in Africa as part of a conservation fundraiser. The US Fish and Wildlife Service said on Thursday that importing […]

March 27, 2015

Texas Hog Guns

The folks over at the Firearm Blog put together an awesome video discussing some their favorite guns for hog hunting in Texas. The video is on the lengthy side but worth a watch. You can read […]

March 27, 2015

Ford recalls 213,000 vehicles including some Explorers

Earlier this week, Ford Motor Company issued three new safety recalls that might affect a vehicle that you own. More than 213,000 vehicles are affected, although some are police interceptors and ambulances. As with all recalls, […]

March 27, 2015

Red snapper quotas … part 2

The recreational Red Snapper season shrank to a record of nine days this past year. Federal fisheries managers point to data showing recreational anglers, who are limited to keeping no more than two red snapper per […]

March 26, 2015

Tarps failed to eradicate zebra mussels in Lake Waco

Tarps laid down in October to smother a colony of zebra mussels at Lake Waco failed to kill all of them, but city of Waco officials are holding on to hope that the infestation won’t spread. […]

March 26, 2015

Toyota Texas Bass Classic seeking volunteers

QUITMAN — The Toyota Texas Bass Classic is looking for volunteers to help support the Texas-sized outdoor music festival and world championship fishing event. The 9th annual TTBC is returning to Lake Fork on Memorial Day […]

March 26, 2015

Kroger CFO: We Reject Moms Demand Action’s Push To Disarm Our Customers

Washington DC – -(Ammoland.com)- During a March 25 2015 appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Kroger CFO Michael Schlotman said the retail food chain will not comply with the demands of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, […]

March 26, 2015

Well on my way to becoming a pro angler!

Bass caught on World’s End Ranch in Hunt, TX out of the Guadalupe River. Holland caught it entirely on his own and is 7 years old. He asked that this photo be submitted to your magazine.

March 26, 2015

Nice size TROUT!

Captain Walter Bode, from South Padre Island, Texas caught this amazing TROUT!!!

March 25, 2015

Texas State High School Bass Fishing Championship 2015

Lake LBJ and Marble Falls, Texas were buzzing with young anglers the weekend of March 20 with the Texas High School Bass Fishing Tournament in full swing. This was the third and final year the Marble […]

March 25, 2015

Texas GOP Lawmaker Introduces Bill Abolishing Gun Free Zones

On March 24 Texas state representative Drew Springer (R-Muenster) introduced legislation to abolish gun free zones throughout the state of Texas. Springer argued that so doing would not only protect but also “advance” the rights of […]

March 25, 2015

74 sharks: Fishermen were over double the limit

Three men in Louisiana were cited for possessing 74 sharks this past weekend, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division. State regulations limit commercial shark fishermen to 36 large coastal sharks per […]

March 24, 2015

Uptown Funk with guns! (VIDEO)

Jim & Joe Huish are back with their guns! “Uptown Funk with Guns” is a follow-up to the wildly popular “Cup Song – Pitch Perfect with Guns!” Source: Guns.com

March 24, 2015

Today Show Smears Binary Target Industry, Equates Tannerite With Terrorism

NBC’s Today Show national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen has a bit of explaining to do after airing a hit piece this morning on the binary target industry, specifically focused on industry leader, Tannerite. Let’s look at the […]

March 24, 2015

WATCH: This is Why You Should Always Make Sure the Range is Clear Before You Shoot

The following video uploaded by Super-Tactical.com should serve as a warning to any competition shooter who finds themselves getting lax in the safety department. Before you watch, we’d like to remind readers and viewers that sport shooting […]

March 24, 2015

Choosing Your First Handgun

Asking “which gun should I buy?” is about the same as asking “which vehicle should I buy?” There is no correct answer because it depends on the purpose and preference. For this post we will stick with […]

March 24, 2015

How to Call the Coast Guard

Calling the Coast Guard is something we only want to do in a true emergency, but when you need ’em, boy are you glad to see ’em. I’ve had to make the call only three times […]

March 23, 2015

Redfish crack

“Andy Packmore at Fishing Tackle Unlimited mentioned a fly that reds never refused,” said Scott Null, a fishing guide that specializes in sight fishing for redfish. “I’d heard that line many times and dismissed it. I […]

March 23, 2015

ATF director who oversaw the proposed ammo ban will step down this month

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fireworks and Explosives director who said he wants to “rationally” find a way to expand a ban on certain ammunition will step down at the end of the month. B. Todd […]

March 23, 2015

Texas State House to Consider ‘Right to Hunt and Fish’ Amendment

Houston, Tx –(Ammoland.com)- On Tuesday, March 24 2015, the House Committee on Culture, Recreation and Tourism will consider House Joint Resolution 61 sponsored by State Representative Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin). HJR 61 proposes an amendment to the Texas constitution […]

March 23, 2015

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