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September 1, 2016

Hunting on a Budget: Combining Durability and Price – Part 1

I started hunting later in life than many. I grew up around a hunting family and have fond memories of my grandfather skinning deer from his hunting trips in South Texas with his old Willys army-style […]
August 22, 2016

Texas Dove Hunting Prospects Bright: Longer Season, Lots of Birds

More validation that everything’s bigger and better in Texas, dove populations are soaring and the hunting season, which gets underway Sept. 1, is the longest in 80 years. A new 90-day season this fall means hunters […]
August 12, 2016

Texas Tested: Hyskore Shooting Bench and Shooting Rest

I have used Hyskore products for years and have found them to be the most affordable, yet durable and practical, shooting products I have encountered in the shooting sports realm. Whether you are a benchrest shooter […]
August 11, 2016

Duck Numbers Hold Steady – Most Species Remain Well Above Long-Term Averages

Memphis, Tenn. – August 10, 2016 – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today released its report on 2016 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, based on surveys conducted in May and early June by FWS […]
August 3, 2016

Survival Slingshot – Texas Tested Review

There are some products that you come across and say, “Wow, I could really use that!” I like to review products I find interesting and useful in the woods or on the water. I am a […]
July 19, 2016

New Texas Drawn Hunt Opportunities Available

First Application Deadline Aug. 3 AUSTIN – Hunters can start making plans for the upcoming seasons now by applying for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Drawn Hunts. The online system is currently accepting applications and […]
July 13, 2016

Gone to the Hogs

How the Texas Hog Problem has become the state’s fastest growing Hunting industry It is a question we get every few months here at Texas Fish & Game. Out-of-state readers and visitors on fishgame.com want to know where to […]
July 12, 2016

Bowers 458 Vers Full Auto Suppressor Review

Suppressors show the most impressive results when shooting subsonic ammo.  And when shooting a slower round, you will achieve the most power by firing a heavier bullet.  Therefore bore size is important when wanting to shoot larger rounds and with […]
July 7, 2016

Understanding Kinetic Energy in Bowhunting

While speed may be a highly considered factor when purchasing a bow or crossbow, kinetic energy is the real factor that an archer should consider. Whether you are bowhunting or just target shooting, once you understand […]
June 30, 2016

Mr. Jakes Gun

I grew up along the banks of the Sabine River in deep East Texas.  I had the privilege  of knowing numerous colorful characters that taught me of the outdoors and sometimes just enriched my childhood by […]