Most of us realize that, to avoid arguments, it’s best to steer clear of two subjects: politics and religion. Lately, because of the huge debate over gun control, a third topic guaranteed to elicit heated words in many settings is
Should Christians Own Guns? Read More »
It is very common to see guys and girls out in town wearing a camo jacket or hat. It has become the in thing to do. However, camo is a relatively new concept and was brought to the forefront by
Does Your Camo Pattern Really Matter? Read More »
When looking for fishing action in Texas waters this winter, don’t forget the surf. Yes, I realize it seems we are far away from real winter conditions but during the cooler weather of the year, some of the hottest action
Catching The Best Tasting Surf Fish-Now! Read More »
There is no professional angler willing to share his thoughts on fishing than two-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year Gerald Swindle. On a couple of different occasions, I have spent time on the water with Swindle on Lake Conroe and
Gerald Swindle Gives Tips for Fishing Pressure Lakes Read More »
Nothing frightens me more in the wilds of Texas than 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. The sting
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Few oceanic predators are as vicious – and toothy – as wahoo. And at as winter arrives the Texas coast is actually one of the hottest wahoo zones in the Continental US. True, you’ll have to make a long run
Killer Attitude: Wahoo Fishing Tips Read More »
Twenty years ago this week I was running a trotline in a deep hole in the Sabine River. My cousin Frank Moore and I had trotlines about 200 yards apart and had been catching a few blue catfish. This was
Almost Killed By An Alligator Garfish Read More »
No place is more alive just before dark than the cactus-filled thickets of deep South Texas. The evening of Saturday Dec. 27, 2014 was no different. My father and I were hunting our friend Robert Scherer’s ranch near Freer and
A Javelina with a Message Read More »
Fishing from a jetty can be fun, productive, and… quite dangerous. Most of us will, of course, be interested in the awesome fishing that jetties can provide. Species like black and red drum, sheepshead, flounder, and many others are attracted
Life on the Rocks: Try Jetty Fishing Read More »
In This Issue: Greetings from Florida—Pro’s & Cons of Importing Bass from the Sunshine State; Decoys for Hogs; Texas Oyster Wars; Kayak Tech Takes Off; Brackish Winter Blue Cats
ISSUE COVER – January 2018 Read More »
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INSIDE FISH & GAME by Roy and Ardia Neves Read More »
For Doug Pike Mr. Pike,two recent articles of yours have really brought back Memories. I fished San Luis from the 60s to the late 70s. I can still feel the sand moving. Only had one scare, but it was on
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Modern Kayak Design and Technology has Turned These Primitive Craft into Fishing Machines Kayak fishing is on the rise. Interest in these relatively affordable craft has increased dramatically over the last decade and seeing kayaks on any Texas bay, river,
The Duke! D uring the summer of 1970 I was on active duty in the U.S. Navy. I was attached to Carrier Division 9 and stationed on Coronado Island in San Diego. My roommate, Ensign Gilbert, and I were driving west
DOGGETT AT LARGE by Joe Doggett Read More »
It’s no secret that Texas is home to a passel of blue ribbon largemouth bass fisheries—more, perhaps, than any other state in the country. Texas’s Top 50 heaviest bass of all-time range in weight from 15.38 pounds to 18.18 pounds.
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Hunt To the Hunt T he conditions were just right for our bowhunting dreams. It was a wonderful, dark, dreary, overcast, cold, breezy, grey cloud October afternoon, and inspired by the hunter friendly weather, I headed into the wind for my favorite
NUGENT IN THE WILD by Ted Nugent Read More »
Major Changes Hit The Texas Oyster Fishery This year’s oyster season opened with new rules adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Commission last August. The new rules affect both the recreational and commercial harvest of oysters. New
Parental Guidance I remember back when my good friend, Jimmy Brewster, bore witness to the birth of his second son. He was glowing when I talked to him the first time after the big event. “He’s absolutely gorgeous,” Jim said. “I
TEXAS SALTWATER by Calixto Gonzales Read More »
In 1987, I was in seventh grade. During the winter, my after-school hobby was to go rabbit hunting on the railroad tracks behind our house. Despite being surrounded by woods and rice fields, we were in the city limits so
