Texas Hotshots – Nice Blacktip Beach Access 1a Port A
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Nominations Sought for Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
ATHENS, Texas — Individuals or organizations that have made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas may be nominated through Dec. 31 for induction into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. The nominee must be a Texan or
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TPWD Draws First of Three Lifetime License Winners
AUSTIN – To say Joanne Stirt loves to fish would be an understatement. As the first winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lifetime License Drawing this fall, the Bandera outdoors enthusiast can start spending more time and money
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New Gear: The Maxpedition® RIFTCORE™ Backpack
The Maxpedition® RIFTCORE™ Backpack is an ergonomic pack with quick release yoke-style straps, along with an adjustable sternum strap. There is also a stowable and padded waist belt with gear loops, which can be easily be adjusted by cinching forward. The semi-rigid
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White Cougars in Texas? You’ve Got to See This! (Video)
In January 2016 an interesting story broke via KLTV out of Tyler. Landowner Mitchell Cox of Hughes Springs captured on video what he and many others thinks is a “white panther”. “When I first saw the white animal, the first
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Manta Ray Filmed One Mile Off Texas Beach (video)
Anglers Andy Allen and Reggie Begelton captured this video of a large manta ray swimming a mile west of the Sabine Jetties. Manta rays are present in the Gulf of Mexico but sightings are rare and sightings with a mile
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Cajun Fried Turkey Salad
Fried Turkey has become a tradition in many homes over the last several years and our home is no exception. The crispy and spicy flavor of this treat is equally as tasty the day after Thanksgiving when you make it
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Podcast: Fishing Fun on Lake Texoma with Guest Bill Carey
This week on The Best of The Outdoors Podcast, we visit with Bill Carey, owner of Striper Express Guide Service on Lake Texoma on the Texas and Oklahoma border. In this show we cover largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, white bass (sand
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Do bucks “Hide” in October? Is This Why Deer Disappear?
It was a warm afternoon late in October when I witnessed something I had never seen before. After hunting all these years with my bow, I thought I had seen it all. I was mistaken. The hunting had been pretty
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Muley Stalk
Seeing deer in western Texas usually doesn’t present much of a problem, but stalking close enough for a killing shot, even with a high-powered rifle, may create a major challenge. In the open country of west Texas, hunters frequently spot
Pre Duck Season Checklist – Part 1
Well, it may be a month until duck season starts, but it will be here before you know it. If you are like most of us, life is extremely busy and we won’t think about duck season until the week
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Gemtech 5.56 TREK – The Claw Hammer of the Suppressor World
The Gemtech Trek suppressor is a bareboned, hard use, no nonsense, 5.56/.223 suppressor for those needing a simple option. The Trek was actually my very first suppressor purchase several years ago. I wanted a affordable suppressor that I would
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Tips for Catching Fall Bass
Roger Bacon knows Texas bass fishing. The longtime Sam Rayburn guide has spent many years not only guiding clients but fishing a variety of highly competitive tournament circuits. In this video Roger shares strategies for catching big bass during the
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Round Two on the Galveston Oyster Battle
You can bet there will be an appeal Many Galveston Bay fishermen are relieved after State District Judge, Lonnie Cox, voided a controversial lease that privatized 23,000 acres of the Galveston Bay. Sustainable Texas Oyster Resource Management (STORM), headed by
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Boat Battery Rigging Mistakes – Don’t Do This!
Your boat battery is one of the most important safety items aboard. Yes, I said “safety items”. That’s because it not only starts your engine, but also powers your VHF radio, pumps, and navigational gear. So you want—need—to make sure
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Time To Target Schooling Reds
After we’ve had a strong cold front, target the mouths of rivers and the very largest bayous emptying marsh if you want to catch large numbers of redfish. As we all know, cold fronts purge the marsh of the shrimp, menhaden,
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Texas Hotshots – First Deer EVER
This 11pt buck, scoring 155 7/8, was shot in Centerville, TX (Leon County) on a low fence ranch, Henderson Hills. This was her first deer…ever. LUCKY!
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Texas Hotshots – First Buck
Taylor Campbell killed her first 8 point buck 144 4/8″ in Gregg County, Texas on a property that is MLD Level 3. She shot the deer at approximately 100 yards with with a 6.8mm Thompson Center firearm
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Texas Hotshots – Bull Redfish Action Sea Rim State Park
Bull Redfish caught at Sea Rim State Park. Fishing beyond the breakers from a kayak. This is my personal best at 41″. I also caught the most Bull Reds that day. Landed 5 lost 5.
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New Gear: Denali Attax Series Rods
Denali has always attacked rod design with the goals of creating a high end appearance, unmatched performance and great value to the consumer. Many of today’s rods also can attack your wallet costing well over $200. We are excited to
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