Standing Tall
As hunters and outdoorsmen and women we must stand tall above all others when it comes to conservation and the fight to make sure the outdoor activities we love will be here for our children and grandchildren. Growing up “wild”
Why is .22LR Still Expensive?
If you are anything like me, the .22LR has been a huge part of my life since I was old enough to pull the trigger. Countless thousands of rounds have been fired and thousands more will be fired I’m sure.
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Podcast: Gulf of Mexico Conservation, Sharks, Pink Dolphins and Getting Kids in the Outdoors with Guest Chester Moore
On this episode, Dustin talks with Chester Moore Jr., editor in chief of Texas Fish & Game magazine and FishGame.com. Chester is an acclaimed outdoor writer and author of several books focusing around Texas’ wildlife, hunting and fishing. He has his own
Lone Star Bowhunters Association 43rd Annual Banquet
The Lone Star Bowhunters Association 43rd Annual Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, June 24th at the REC of Grapevine. All bowhunters, whether current LSBA members or not, are invited to attend. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening: Guest Speaker: Dale
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What Can You Learn from a Boat’s Anchor Locker? Tons!
Silly as it may sound, an anchor locker is a window into a boat’s soul. In this one spot you can learn reams about how a boat is built, and how it will hold up over the years. Before you
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Pink dolphin jumps in front of boat (video)
The Atlantic bottlenose dolphin is the most frequently seen marine mammal in the Gulf of Mexico. Seeing a pink one however is extremely rare. In 2013 we captured footage of a pink albino dolphin in the ship channel near Cameron,
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Suppressor Cleaning – 2,000 Round .22LR Torture Test
It’s not secret that smaller, low pressure calibers like the .22LR get filthy. Unfortunately a suppressor is the perfect tool for catching all that filth. How important is cleaning? How difficult is that task? When owning a suppressor also means coughing up
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Why Should I Start Bowfishing?
I can’t get enough bowhunting. And I can’t get enough different types of bowhunting. That is why years ago I turned to the waters for a different kind of action. I am talking about bowfishing of course. Trying their luck
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Targeting Big Gar and Carp
Texas archers can legally shoot any “rough fish” with a bow and arrow. Rough fish include gar (only one alligator garfish per day can be taken), carp, buffalo, grinnel (bowfin), mullet, and stingrays. During spring and early summer, gar
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Gearing Up for Bowfishing
Bowfishing combines the skill of archery, hunting and fishing together into one sport. Gearing up with the right equipment will help you ensure you have an enjoyable outing on the water. The first bowfishing consideration is in the bow you
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Eating What You Shoot
A question I often encounter when I talk with new hunters, non-hunters, and sometimes even veteran outdoorsmen about eating some of the things I have in my freezer is usually, “You can eat that? Really? How?” Oh yes…Yes, you can!
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Carpe Diem: Seizing the Day on Texas Carp
I often marvel at some of the advancements made in the outdoor industry over the years and bowfishing is no exception. Just about everything has improved in the bowfishing realm from the types of boats we use to the bows
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Bowfishing from the Bank
You don’t have to have a boat to go bowfishing. I have fished many times from the bank with great success. One of the best tools I recommend for bank bowfishers is a good CREE LED flashlight you can mount
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What Kind of Gar Is It?
Garfish of four varieties are common in Texas waters, but not all waters produce every kind of gar. Alligator garfish are protected with a daily bag limit of one fish and a provision in state regulation to close certain areas
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Aim Low, Think Big: Texas’ Top Rivers and Lakes for Bowfishing
Texas is an awesome bowfishing destination. We have several rivers and lakes that are envied by the rest of the world for both numbers and size of fish. From trophy alligator gar fish to tasty tilapia, our state is full
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Your Tackle, Where Is It?
If you bass fish very much, you will notice most of us are low grade hoarders when it comes to our tackle. We seem to think we need 5 colors of Beavers just in case they are biting a different
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Water Ghosts, Buffalo, and other Rough Fish
Bowfishing for tilapia on lakes and rivers around Texas is a challenging and fun sport equivalent to coming face to face with a Rio Grande turkey or whitetail deer in to woods. Tilapia are sensitive to movement and can disappear
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Joshua Creek Ranch Recognized as a Finalist for Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge of the Year
For the second year in a row, Joshua Creek Ranch was recognized as a Finalist for Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge of the Year. In addition, Joshua Creek Ranch guide, Eric Harrison, won Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Guide of the Year for
Practical Tactical – AR Mags: Metal or Plastic?
This is becoming a fairly common discussion or argument you will hear at the range or gun shows. Hey, do you shoot metal or plastic mags in your AR? Ok, why do you shoot the one you shoot? Well, it
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Gun Stuff: Sierra Hotel Tango Foxtrot
The term “armed self defense” covers a lot of territory, and the firearm or firearms suitable for one self-defense scenario may not be what you need in another situation. For example, the compact, concealable handgun you carry outside your home
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