SOME OF THE FUNNIEST moments of my life have happened in the great outdoors. In the last issue, I shared one of my funniest moments: I thought a poodle I encountered on a stream in Montana was a grizzly. But by the time this issue hits subscribers, we will be in the midst of a contentious election and will have survived six months of nonstop political ads; so, I thought we would end the year with more laughs…
EDITOR’S NOTES by Chester Moore Read More »
FORGIVE ME FOR BELABORING a disheartening point, but I miss the Texas coastal prairie in its waterfowl-attracting prime…
PIKE ON THE EDGE by Doug Pike Read More »
HUNTING AIN’T CHEAP. This is especially true in Texas where 97 percent of the land is privately owned and instead of getting a public hunting permit or special tag to hunt, you have to pay for a season lease, day lease or an outfitter to take you hunting. Here are some ways to make for good hunts even when your next decision probably won’t be which stock portfolio best suits your needs…
COVER STORY: Bucks on a Budget Read More »
INFLATION IS NO JOKE. In case you haven’t noticed, the cost of everything has gone up and that includes hunting gear. If you would like to hook your hunting loved one up with some great Christmas gifts I have a few suggestions…
Gift Ideas for the Hunter on a Budget Read More »
FALL IS A PRIME TIME for speckled trout. They are generally working under the birds and feeding along the surface so finding specks can be easy. Finding big ones, however, is not so easy. It can seem as if you have to go through 50 small ones to get one over 20 inches. Here are 10 tips to help you locate and catch bigger speckled trout during the fall months on the Texas Coast…
YOU KNOW HOW IT GOES: always be prepared. This is a good motto to live by, especially when it comes to captaining a boat. This is true whether you boat in the backcountry or blue water, whether you’re miles from the ramp or miles from land. And being prepared means carrying backups—lots and lots of backups…
TEXAS BOATING by Lenny Rudow Read More »
FALL ALWAYS MARKS the arrival of a long list of much anticipated Texas hunting seasons. But don’t make the mistake of stashing those flipping sticks and topwater plugs just yet, bass busters. You could miss out on some of the best fishing of the year…
AS A KID, I remember hearing the late great comedian Richard Pryor do a skit about watching cheetahs hunt gazelles in Africa. It was hilarious because he had the gazelles getting the advantage and poking fun at the cheetahs. I experienced the same thing with pronghorns in Yellowstone…
American Speed Demon Read More »
THE GOLDEN TIME HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! Those long hot days of summer have given way to beautiful cooler fall weather. Whitetail season is here baby! All those hours of walking through your favorite hunting spot are a memory. Now it is go time! Are you fully prepared? …
BARE BONES HUNTING by Lou Marullo Read More »
THOUSANDS OF TURKEYS are killed during the fall months in Texas. Most of those turkeys however are not called in like they are during the spring breeding season. They are shot at feeders and usually when deer don’t show up…
LaRUE TACTICAL HAS BEEN well known for years for their high tier AR style rifles as well as their return to zero quick detach optic mounts. The Siete is one of their newest editions to the LaRue line and it does not disappoint…
TEXAS TACTICAL by Dustin Ellermann Read More »
THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS offers some truly unique outdoors experiences during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Here are six easily accessible (for the most part) opportunities awaiting you and also some great wild game recipes…
SPECIAL: Holiday in the Wild Read More »
AS TEXANS GEAR UP for waterfowl season and the fall fishing season, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters, paddlers and waterfowl hunters to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species.
THE FISH & GAME REPORT: November/December 2024 Read More »
AS WE FIND OURSELVES nearing the tail end of yet another calendar year, I find it hard to ignore the feeling of excitement that keeps trying relentlessly to get my attention…
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Sabine Read More »
EVERY YEAR, TIME SEEMS to keep going by faster and faster and this year was no exception. Great fishing, record heat and crazy weather hoping to be followed by a great winter of fishing and hunting sure has made 2024 one to remember…
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Galveston Read More »
I am on the water 125 days a year on average. The most common question is when is the best time of year to go fishing? My answer is anytime you can go. Followed by the best month is November for catching. ..
UPPER COAST FOCUS—Matagorda Read More »
Fall/winter fishing is squarely in our sights. Anglers up and down the Texas coast are dusting off waders and jackets to enjoy some of the best saltwater fishing of the year. If you like fishing in the summer, you will love it during the upcoming months…
MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Port O’Connor Read More »
MOST MORNINGS DURING this time of year we feel like kings and queens of the bay as we find ourselves all alone on the islands and shallow flats along the shorelines, as if we own all this vast beautiful water system. This description describes the scenario perfectly about fishing this time of year…
MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Upper Laguna Madre Read More »
BY NOW WE HAVE HAD a couple of cool fronts we’ll allow to pass as a cold front or two. The water has lost a heavy amount of boat traffic. Your favorite little slice of shoreline may not be touched unless it’s by your wading boots. It’s the only time of year it begins to feel like the old days…
MIDDLE COAST FOCUS—Rockport Read More »
WITH COOLER DAY APPROACHING we can expect a lot of changes in our fishery and the way we target our fish. I’ll start chasing snook of all sizes from 16”-39” in water slightly deeper than usual, targeting main bay points, deep riprap, and off the bank structure and seawalls.
LOWER COST FOCUS—Lower Laguna Madre Read More »
