New system simplifies harvest recommendations, offers print at home tag issuance Landowners participating in the highly-popular Managed Lands Deer Program (MLDP) will be able to complete the enrollment process and print their tags online beginning this summer, thanks to a […]
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A Houston restaurateur and two local restaurant companies stand accused of operating an illegal seafood network that funneled nearly 28,000 pounds of unlawfully-caught finfish through their establishments at a profit estimated at more than $400,000. Based on evidence gathered during
Texas Game Wardens Uncover Massive Illegal Seafood Network in Houston Read More »
Every turkey hunter can tell you a story about a monster long beard that would strut and gobble in the middle of a field that they could never kill. It would seem this field bird would be the easiest to
Field Turkeys – A Different Approach Read More »
In keeping with the spirit of the recent hoorah over the major debate on Feral Hogs I thought I would throw out some interesting tidbits of information that some folks just may not know. In the past 25 or so
Professional shooter Robert Vogel shows off his giant homemade 1.5 gauge shotgun, ten times more powerful than a 12 gauge. As Robert explains in the video, this giant blackpowder shotgun really more of a traditional punt gun. Punt guns were a type of
Giant Homemade 1.5 Gauge Shotgun! Read More »
For all of us Texans that have made the decision to carry a concealed weapon of deadly force, we will now need to figure out how we will be carrying it. It is of vital importance that you choose the
Practical Tactical – My Top 3 CCW Holsters Read More »
It used to be that all small outboards depended on a carburetor. EFI requires electricity, and since many 15, 20, or 25 horse outboards don’t necessarily have a battery nor an alternator, it was out of the question. Net result?
Battery-less EFI: Awesome New Small Outboard Feature Read More »
A 1972 Robalo sportfishing boat pulls up to an oil platform off the coast of Corpus Christi, TX. As the waves rise and fall around this giant manmade structure, Capt. Bill Sheka lowers a big hunk of cut bait seeking out snapper,
With all the recent heated debate over the use of Kaput feral hog poison it seems that there is no middle ground. Speaking with hundreds of ranchers, farmers and hunters over the past few weeks I can’t believe the things
Meeting in The Middle Read More »
In the 21st century we have this amazing mythical thing called the internet. It is a treasure trove of information and misinformation. We have all heard the statement “I read it on the internet”, so it’s true. I want to
Practical Tactical – 6 Self Defense Shooting Myths Read More »
Well, opening day is almost here and I can’t wait to find myself leaned up next to a huge towering oak tree, while I am waiting to hear that 1st gobble rip through the spring air. Now that season is
Early Season Turkeys Read More »
Having decided, grudgingly, to join the 21st Century, I am now, a blogger (or so they tell me). I hope you will cut me some slack, since I have only a vague idea how to do this. Obviously, it will
Black Rain Ordnance’s BRO Urban Rifle Read More »
Our granddaughter, Ellie, was visiting us for spring break and Papa Joe bought Ellie her very own fishing pole and took her to the pond we have at the back of our property. This was her first time to fish
Texas Hotshots – First Fish!!!! Read More »
Big boar harvested March 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. on the Arispe Ranch near San Diego, Texas.
Texas Hotshots – Big Boar Read More »
The Obsidian 45 suppressor from Rugged Suppressors is a modular and durable can that proved to be super quiet even when shooting on a 9mm. The Rugged Obsidian is one of the longest 45 suppressors I’ve tested. I’m used to
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The night was quiet. Other than a couple of barred owls trading barbs in the distance, I had literally heard nothing but the chirping of crickets in seven hours of sitting a climbing tree stand, 30 feet up a pine.
Things that go bump in the night Read More »
A long time ago in the far, far reaches of the Gulf of Mexico… The contrasting bars of the pilot fish create a striking image in the cobalt blue waters just beyond the continental shelf. Swimming in unison they dart,
Guy Harvey and the Gulf’s missing shark Read More »
I was at a boat show recently helping a friend pick out a new boat, when we walked by the BoatU.S. display. I asked him if he’d thought about joining BoatU.S. and getting towing insurance, and his response was not
Tow Insurance: A Worthy Investment, or Waste of Money? Read More »
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Jordan Lee has won the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic. Twenty-five-year-old Lee of Grant, Al., won the Lake Conroe event with a total of 56 pounds, 10 ounces. That total was built with 8 pounds, 9 ounces
Bassmaster Classic: 5 Observations from TFG Read More »
The Bassmaster Classic Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center has been a huge success. The officials counts are not in but there is a good chance it will break former Classic records with wall to wall fishing fans
Ike Foundation, Flambeau giving back at Classic Read More »
