Two of the most recognizable names in fishing technology are preparing to unveil something new this fall. Minn Kota and Humminbird have announced that Oct. 6, 2026, will mark what the companies describe as a “whole new chapter” in their
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will open its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process on Sept. 1. The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity
Hunters and anglers spend plenty of time thinking about the dangers they might encounter outdoors. We watch for venomous snakes, keep an eye on changing water conditions and pay attention to the people around us in remote areas. But one
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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED why your rifle that groups small as can be at the range, groups large as can be in the field?
It’s the same story every season. Hunter sweats bullets at the shooting bench all summer long. Punches one dirty hole at 100 yards, and heads home feeling like the hard part is over. Then comes opening morning… and now that shot must be made kneeling down a steep hillside with a heart that won’t calm down
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Plastic pollution has become one of the most visible conservation issues facing marine environments, but some of the biggest concerns involve plastic that is difficult to see. Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can persist in oceans and waterways and
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Before heading into the Missouri Ozarks for a story, someone familiar with the area gave me a warning I wasn’t expecting. They told me there was something unusual I needed to watch out for in the woods: Bald Knobbers. I
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AUSTIN — On August 3, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) acquired 2,850-acres in Stephens County. This property, which will become the Robbie Davis Wildlife Management Area (WMA), is a culmination of more than a decade of partnership between TPWD and
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The New World screwworm doesn’t simply feed on something that’s already dead. Its larvae invade wounds and feed on the living flesh of warm-blooded animals. That disturbing fact is part of what made the parasite such a nightmare for American
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Texas dove season is almost here, and before the first flights start crossing sunflower fields, pastures and stock tanks, it’s time to get your gear in order. Dove hunting doesn’t require the mountain of equipment associated with some other types
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Long before many hunters ever climbed into a deer stand, called a turkey or headed west in pursuit of big game, they sat on a bucket at the edge of a field and tried to hit a dove. Sometimes they
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The investigation into the disappearance and suspected murder of Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie is more than another true crime story. For those of us who spend time on ranches, hunting leases, fishing camps and other remote places, it offers sobering
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The New World screwworm outbreak in Texas continues to demand the attention of ranchers, hunters, wildlife managers, and anyone who spends time on the land. According to the latest update from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health
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The recent flash flooding across the Texas Hill Country serves as another reminder that moving water remains one of the greatest dangers outdoors. In just the past two summers, catastrophic flooding has transformed familiar rivers into deadly torrents, prompting hundreds
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Responsible tracking is the part of hunting nobody wants to talk about. Every hunter hopes to take a clean, quick shot. Unfortunately, even the most skilled hunter eventually follows a blood trail. What you do after that shot counts just
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Most people assume the greatest dangers in the outdoors come from bears, sharks, snakes, or other wild animals. After spending decades exploring remote forests, marshes, islands, and backcountry across America, I’ve learned something different. Sometimes the most unsettling encounters don’t
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Want to Protect Your Car For Years To Come?
Few drivers think about their car until something breaks. You’re cruising down the highway and a tire blows. You roll up to a red light and your brakes begin to grind. The check engine light comes on during rush hour traffic. And by the time you realize… it’s already too late.
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As hunting and fishing seasons come and go, many outdoorsmen look for satisfying ways to stay outdoors when their primary pursuits are on pause. Golf is emerging as a top off-season outlet, blending strategic thinking and skill development in a different setting. For golf for outdoorsmen, the ability to carry over skills like wind reading, patience, and careful shot planning helps outdoorsmen transition seamlessly onto the golf course. Utilizing budget gear, such as secondhand clubs and golf balls from trusted sources, ensures this off-season pastime remains affordable and accessible for all enthusiasts…
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MOST HUNTERS think of trail cameras as tools for scouting deer, monitoring feeders, or tracking wildlife activity. For decades, they have served as an extra set of eyes in the woods, collecting information when hunters and landowners cannot be there themselves…
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In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, we explore the frightening reality of digital stalking, GPS tracking, location sharing, and how smartphones, apps, social media, and outdoor tech can expose campers, hikers, hunters, and travelers to real-world danger in remote areas. From
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For generations, anglers have depended on healthy coastal ecosystems to provide world-class fishing opportunities. From the marshes of Sabine Lake to the seagrass flats of the Lower Laguna Madre, clean water is the foundation of productive fisheries. That reality is
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