I took no pleasure in writing this. In fact, I still do not want to write it but feel compelled because it is such an important issue for Texas outdoors lovers and our nation. There is […]
As an outdoors journalist of 28 years (started when I was 19), I have seen many changes in gun laws, gun culture and have heard every conceivable argument for and against concealed carry. I would like […]
Biologists with the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge have found through tagging efforts blue catfish have a high tolerance for salinity. This validates what Upper Coast redfish fans have known for years. You can catch blues where you find […]
People often ask me what I think is the biggest threat in the woods. And they are shocked when I don’t answer bear, mountain lion, rattlesnake or wild boar. My answer is always the same: humans. […]
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation allocated more than one million dollars in funding to further elk-related scientific research in 2019. Those funds leveraged an additional $6.3 million in funding from other partners. “Our mission to ensure […]
Duck species nesting success is often overlooked by hunters. The five most common duck species nesting in the uplands of the prairie pothole region are mallards, blue-winged teal, gadwall, shovelers, and pintails. When you are nest […]
Last year, shortly after the City of Los Angeles adopted an ordinance that was clearly designed to weaken support for the Second Amendment, NRA filed a lawsuit, calling the city’s outrageous action a violation of the First Amendment. […]
Redfish populations have skyrocketed in recent decades and we are learning much about them. The species is fast growing, reaching approximately 11 inches and 1 pound in its first year, 17-22 inches and 3-1/2 pounds in […]
Kids And The Outdoors I was a persistent child growing up. Many kids are including my own. Without hesitation I would ask my mom to take me in to Wingate’s Meat Market in Orange every single […]
Nothing sends shivers down the spine of fishing guides and savvy Texas saltwater fishing enthusiasts like the words “coastal freeze”. It’s not because of the prospect of boating across a chilly bay but the potential devastating […]