‘TWAS THE NIGHT before Christmas, when all through the camp Not a creature was stirring, not even a lab. The socks they hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The young sportsmen […]

Not Over Until it’s Over I HAVE A QUESTION. Is your freezer full yet? If not, there’s no reason to panic. You still have time to fill your tag. Not a lot of time, but enough. This game we call

Bond Arms ‘Rough’ Derringers BOND ARMS HAS BEEN manufacturing high quality, robust, double barrel handguns in Granbury, Texas since 1995. Resembling a Remington Model 95, Bond Arms handguns come in a variety of popular and beefy calibers making them a durable

Wild Game Recipes for a Wild Christmas CHRISTMAS AND WILD GAME are a perfect match. A special time of year calls for special cuisine. In the Moore household we refuse to believe man should live on beef and chicken alone.

[info_box title=”DIGITAL BONUS” image=”” animate=””]   [heading tag=”h2″ align=”center” color=”#ffffff” style=”lines” color2=”#ffffff”]Tips For Gift Ideas For Holiday Shopping![/heading]   This month, Dustin does a run down on some of the best product categories to consider for hunting and fishing gifts

Trophy Hunting Is Conservation Solution PUBLIC DISCUSSION of how trophy hunting fits into the wildlife situation in Africa has been triggered again with an editorial in Africa Geographic titled: “Trophy hunting in Africa is in decline, and no longer pays

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December Brings Excitement ANOTHER CHRISTMAS SEASON is bearing down on us here on Sabine, and we have so much to be excited about. First of all, we are all excited about getting to spend quality time with family and friends, and

December: Holiday Cheer for the Gulf Coast THE UPPER TEXAS COAST can see many different weather conditions in December. Most years, though, are fairly mild in temperature—with sunny and “warm” days being pretty common. Winds will normally be relatively mild,

It’s a Drag BEFORE HENRY ATKINS goes fishing, he enlists the help of his wife to set the drag on his reel. His wife holds a Bota Grip scale (any scale will work). Henry hooks it and backs away to adjust

December Trophy Tips IF YOU HAVE FISHED along the Texas coast in December, you know we can sometimes experience some warm days. At this point in the year, however, bay waters have already cooled enough to send the shrimp and other

The Addict THEIR VISION IS OF the prowling red that can bend even the best rod double—the trout that gives the true definition of gator, the black drum whose size belongs in the Jurassic period. They never have decision dilemmas

Slow, and Slower DECEMBER IN TEXAS—one day it might be in the mid to high 80s. The next day it could be snowing. I have experienced both. Aransas fishing guide Dean Thomas said it can still be 90 degrees in

Trout & Ducks THE MAGICAL COMBINATION of fishing and duck hunting in December is perfect for the outdoor adventurer on Baffin Bay. While you fish, it’s a great opportunity to scout for the next duck hunt. While hunting ducks, fishermen

The Things You Can’t Change FISHING IN DECEMBER reminds me of the Serenity Prayer, especially the part about the serenity to accept the things we cannot change. Lord knows we can’t change it when December coughs up snotty front after

UPPER TEXAS COAST • • • SPOTLIGHT • • • Location: Galveston East Bay Hotspot: Anahuac Refuge Flats GPS: N 29 33.804, W 94 32.374 (29.5634, -94.5396) Species: Speckled Trout Best Baits: Soft Plastics, MirrOdine, Corky, Catch 2000 Contact: Capt.

PINEY WOODS • • • SPOTLIGHT • • • Location: Sam Rayburn Lake Hotspot: Prairie Creek GPS: N 31 19.494, W 94 19.6199 (31.3249, -94.3270) Species: Largemouth Bass Best Baits: Jerkbaits, 3/4 oz. lipless crankbaits Contact: Mike Knight 936-635-2427 notechmike@hotmail.com

The following pages contain TIDE and SOLUNAR predictions for Galveston Channel (N 29.3166°, W 94.88°). TIDE PREDICTIONS are located in the WHITE SPACE above the TIDE GRAPHS on the Calendars. Use the Correction Table in the RIGHT TAB BELOW, which

Good Hunting Grub IT’S BEEN A GOOD HUNTING SEASON. We’ve had warm afternoons in South Texas waiting for the afternoon flight of mourning doves. We’ve shared stories around a warm campfire after a day of hunting in the Hill Country.

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