5 Reasons To Fish
I love pretty much everything outdoors. I like to golf, kayak, boat ride, fish, hunt, atv ride, hike, camp, skeet shoot, shoot archery, and even to bird watch. As I was thinking about all of these wonderful hobbies, I began
Outdoors Risks To Your Dogs
Hunting Dogs & Pets As a professional retriever trainer who has trained thousands of duck hunting dogs through the years, I have become very aware of the risks and hazards associated with hunting dogs. Retriever training and duck hunting take
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A Shark With Attitude
Shark! Say that word anywhere and people pay attention. Shout it at the beach and you will people running for the sand. Sharks are one of the most interesting creatures in the ocean and over the next few weeks we
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The FBI Breakdown On Active Shooters
Active Shooters The FBI Report on Active Shooters Breakdown The FBI has designated 50 shootings (20-2016 & 30-2017) as Active Shooter incidents. These shootings represent 221 deaths and 722 wounded. The FBI classifies an “Active Shooter” as one or more
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Catching The Dream Garfish
It was one of the few times Dad did not want to take me fishing. Every day me and mom drove by a little gully on the way to school and every time we passed it I wondered what might lurk
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Catching Catfish in Bar Ditches
Catfish from Creeks and Bar Ditches Small creeks and drainage (bar ditches) can hold a surprising number of catfish. In fact, when looking for places to go catfishing, these smaller bodies of water generally go unutilized by all but the
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Surf Fish Beyond the Third Sandbar
The weather was gorgeous on that June morning in 2005, and the surf was calm. I stood on the South Brazos Santiago Jetty at the juncture where water meets the beach and was having a good day fooling hefty speckled
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Deep Crankbait Fishing Equipment-Beyond The Basics
Deep Crankbait Action I would venture to say there have been more developments in the deep diving crankbait in the last 10 years than there has been in the last 50 years. I remember watching Paul Elias “kneel and reel”
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CCA Explains How Texans Got 82-Day Snapper Season
Red Snapper Breakthrough? Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have agreed on what is the longest red snapper season in many years. Under the Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) program, recreational anglers fishing from private
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Wardens Bust Coastal Bend Illegal Oyster Operations
Illegal Oyster Poaching A multi-agency law enforcement surge operation led by Texas game wardens has made a sizable dent in illegal commercial oyster harvest and possession along the coastal bend this season, netting more than 300 criminal cases. A majority
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Texas Cactus Deemed Endangered-Do Not Chop or Bring Home!
In 1979 with fewer than 200 plants known to exist, the Tobusch fishhook cactus was thought to be almost extinct. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of multiple partners including the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Department of
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Whitetails With Rabies And The Elusive Avery Island Subspecies
Of all game animals in the world, whitetails are the most unique and multi-faceted, spawning tons of debate around the campfire. That is why this week in our fourth installment of this six-part series; we are going to learn some
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NRA Sues New York Govt. and Governor-Must Read!
NRA Vs. New York Govt. The National Rifle Association of America ( NRA ) has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”), New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and DFS Superintendent Maria T. Vullo alleging violations
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Is It a Cottonmouth Or Not?
Cottonmouths are the most frequently misidentified snake in Texas. A true cottonmouth is not a snake to be toyed with. They can deliver a deadly bite of hemotoxic venom that destroys tissue. Unlike their reputation of being super dangerous most
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How To Surf Fish In Texas
Millions of Texans play along the Gulf beaches. The sand, waves, birds, and shells blend into a glorious place to play. It is also among the most bountiful surf fishing waters in the world. Forget your image of lawn-chair sitting
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Try These East Texas Kayak Paddling Trails
Paddling Trails Kayaks have huge opportunities in East Texas with the creation of paddling trails. Numerous lakes and streams feature designated paddling trails for your fishing and wildlife viewing enjoyment. If you live in East Texas and have considered getting
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Deer Management: What Are The Real Factors In Big Whitetail Production
Big Whitetail What are the real factors in producing truly big whitetail bucks? This question has been debated for decades and the fact is there is no one answer. There is however several factors that help create the bucks that
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Killer Bees and Brutal Bulls
Bees! Nothing frightens me more in the wilds of Texas than angry bees, particularly the deadly Africanized “killer” bees. These bees are spreading and have firmly established populations in the Brush Country and part of the Trans-Pecos and Hill Country.
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A Look At The Art Of Duck Hunting
Waterfowl Art Ducks Unlimited has released its latest online film that joins the Hautman brothers on a special waterfowling trip to North Dakota. Joe, Jim and Bob Hautman are renowned wildlife artists and perennial winners of the federal duck stamp
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