Bowfishing Basics
I was introduced to bowfishing many years ago when I was barely a teen. In those days we didn’t have specialized equipment manufactured specifically for bowfishing. A real seat and an old Zebco 808 or if you could find one
On the Water with Evinrude E TEC G2 300 Outboards
When the Evinrude E TEC G2 was first introduced we brought you the news with a test of the G2 200-hp outboard, and recently, we got a closer look at the 300-hp version of this motor. What really made the
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Length of Pull – What Does it Mean?
In the world of firearms and guns there are plenty of words that are misused and used improperly. The term “length of pull” is often one of them. I asked a buddy of mine who is a Marksman Observer Trainer,
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Texas Blacksmith
As I started my series on knives a few months ago I had several local and out of state knife makers contact me wanting to have me torture and literally beat the crap out of their knives. One such knife
Safety On – a Firearm Safety Children’s Book
Teaching our children about firearm safety should always be a top priority in the home. Even if you don’t own firearms it’s still important to teach younger children about safety for when they do get to experience shooting sports when
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MEGA Worms for Summer Slawnch Bass
In case you haven’t been outside lately, the heat and humidity are unbelievable in Northeast Texas. The water temps are in the high 80’s- low 90’s and it is not going to get any cooler for a few months. Bass
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SIG Branches Out
Once upon a time, Sig Sauer was known only for its widely acclaimed, top quality semi-auto pistols. Today, Sig Arms semi-auto pistols maintain their lofty prestige with numerous law enforcement agencies adopting Sig sidearms. However, in recent years, Sig has
Sight-in Your Rifle With Only 3 Rounds
Zeroing your rifle can be an intimidating task for a beginner shooter. However by using this technique it can be as simple as firing three shots. To simplify this process you will need a solid shooting rest, a way to
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Seattle Shooting and the 21 Foot Rule
This is a tragic and sad story for all involved, and there are no real winners in this case. I usually write about guns, gear and tactics, but I have been asked by people to touch on this case that
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Boat Trailering Road Trip Tips
Our caravan assembled in a K-Mart parking lot at 7:00 pm, for a final huddle before departing on the 10-hour run. Our goal: to get all four trailerboats to the inlet—in functional condition—by daybreak the next morning. Our plan: to
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Podcast: Bowfishing, Noodling for Catfish, Texas Deer Hunting, African Hunting, High Fences and More with Guest Tim Jackson
On this week’s episode, Dustin interviews Tim Jackson who is an avid outdoorsman and good friend of the show. Tim has many different outdoor pursuits and we cover many of them. We talk about hunting deer in Texas, high fences,
Backing Line on your Baitcasting Reels
I recently fished a weekend tournament with some guys that I duck hunt with, but have not fished with at all. It is always neat to see how other people from other states rig their gear. This is when I
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Deadly jellyfish found in Texas waters!
One of the most dangerous of all sea creatures is the box jellyfish. They are famously abundant in Australian waters where fatalities are reported on an annual basis. They are also present in the Gulf of Mexico. In the Gulf,
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Reader Question: Running Water, Please?
Question: This might sound silly to you, but why can’t boat manufactures build a boat that has a bilge pump that dispenses water out of your center console, that is waist high so you can flip a switch and have
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How the Police prevented a Massacre at Congressional Ballgame
It has been a few weeks since gunman James T. Hodgkinson was killed by Capitol police officers David Bailey, Crystal Griner and Henry Cabrera. There are many lessons we can learn from these brave officers and their response. This could
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’Druthers Don’t Count
Okay, I admit it. I’m a .45 guy. I can already see you 9mm Luger fans, smiling indulgently at this ignorant dinosaur. Don’t I understand that a 9mm with a modern, expanding hollow-point is a sure and reliable stopper? If
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Gemtech Integra
Maybe it’s just me drooling over the movie “Assassins” back in the day, but there is just something extra cool about integrally suppressed firearms. There is an advantage to integrally suppressed rifles. First being a shorter overall length. While normally
Common Sense Carry of Your Firearm in a Vehicle
When an officer stops you for whatever reason 1) comply with the officers requests politely and without hesitation. 2) inform the officer you have a firearm. 3) keep both hands in plain sight and make no sudden or threatening moves.
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Schooling Bass – Part 2
Last week we went over the ins and outs of schooling bass behavior and pursuing them. Now, we are going to dive head first into my favorite ways to catch them. Some of my methods are very common and others
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Gun Stuff: Bert Klineburger
Saturday June 17, we and all of Texas suffered a great loss as a man who was an adopted Texan of many decades, passed on to whatever Hunter’s Valhalla awaits. Bert Klineburger was a legendary figure in International big game
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