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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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