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November 23, 2015

New State Law Confirms Those Licensed to Carry in Texas Are Allowed in City Hall

The city of Austin is violating state law by prohibiting licensed concealed handgun carriers inside City Hall, according to the Texas governor’s office. A memo issued Oct. 9 by Gov. Greg Abbott’s legal team claims licensed […]
November 19, 2015

Texas Quail Season Going on Now

Quail season opens statewide on October 31 and ends February 28, 2016. The daily bag limit for scaled (blue), bobwhite and Gambel’s quail is 15, and the possession limit is 45. The bag limit is the […]
November 19, 2015

Company Creates New Pain-free Method for Measuring Fish

It’s called the Tail Scale, and according to the Arizona-based fishing accessories company Nørre, it could revolutionize how anglers measure fish. The Fish Scale may look like a bizarre set of chopsticks, but the company says […]
November 18, 2015

Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. It Was Supposed to Sink A Red River County game warden and the Clarksville Chief of Police responded to a call […]
November 18, 2015

The Best Rifles for Predator Hunting

You’ve got the electronic caller going and it’s squealing like a rabbit in distress. The motion decoy is flopping around and you’re completely hidden off to the left of it, with a clear view of the […]
November 17, 2015

New Honda 100 HP Outboard Hits the Water

It’s been a long time since Honda Marine introduced any new models, so we’re stoked to hear about the new BF100. Why should you even consider a 100 HP outboard, when Honda (as well as most […]
November 16, 2015

5 Things You Must Know about the Rut’s Peak Breeding Phase

It’s here. Depending on where you live and certain conditions, the peak breeding phase of the rut usually happens around mid to late November. The most active part of the rut—in terms of breeding—usually turns out […]
November 16, 2015

First Look – SilencerCo Osprey Micro .22LR [VIDEO]

We have an in depth look at the brand new SilencerCo Osprey Micro .22LR suppressor. Taking after it’s big brother Osprey and distant cousin the Salvo, the Osprey Micro is an eccentric design suppressor that sits […]
November 13, 2015

The 10 Unspoken Rules of Fishing

Fishing, as most other things, has an unwritten code of conduct. This more or less universal code not only dictates proper etiquette, but also includes practical guidelines that aim to make fishing an enjoyable experience for […]
November 13, 2015

Minnesota Angler Catches Potential World Record Muskie

A fly fisherman in Minnesota may have landed a new world record for muskie earlier this week. Robert Hawkins of Lake Elmo announced on Monday that he landed a 57-inch muskellunge from Lake Mille Lacs, the […]