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September 22, 2016

Dept. of Wild: The Crappie Thump

Back in 2005, I had the amazing opportunity to dive with and hand feed “Splash”, the 121-pound blue catfish caught by angler Cody Mullenix on Lake Texoma. The fish was brought in alive and housed at […]
September 22, 2016

Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Caught in a Flash A Bowie County game warden stopped a vehicle for flashing its bright lights on and off at […]
September 22, 2016

Did You Know the Rut has Little to do With Bucks?

The rut in whitetail deer has some equally confusing terminology associated with it. There is a lot of talk about second and even third ruts but what does it mean? Many hunters believe that cold fronts actually trigger the rut and […]
September 21, 2016

Suppressed S&W M&P 15-22 Integral Rifle

Tired of buying expensive subsonic ammunition to keep your suppressed .22LR rifle quiet?  The Innovative Arms M&P Integral changes that! From the first trigger pull of the Innovative Arms M&P 15-22 I was smiling. I had […]
September 21, 2016

Galveston Bay receives a “C” grade

According to the Galveston Bay Foundation and the Houston Advanced Research Center, Galveston Bay received a C grade, the same as last year. While the grade reflects improvement in the watershed’s overall health, it also acknowledges […]
September 21, 2016

Hunting Natural for Deer Pt. 1

All too often I am asked what a hunter should do when deer stop frequenting their feeders or green patches.  When your feeders and green patches fail to produce the desired results you are looking for then […]
September 21, 2016

Panfish 101: Getting Your Kids Hooked on Fishing

I grew up with a love of fishing and part of that came from my family. Both of my grandfathers were avid freshwater  and saltwater fisherman and my father fished many freshwater B.A.S.S tournaments all through my […]
September 21, 2016

3rd Annual Texas Firearms Festival

The 3rd annual  Texas Firearms Festival will be held October 14-16, 2016 from 10am-5pm at the Best of the West shooting range in Liberty Hill, Texas (19500 Hwy 29). You can purchase your tickets here. Join […]
September 20, 2016

Outboard Engine Fuel Troubleshooting Quick-Fixes

Outboard engines are incredibly reliable these days, but they’re still subject to many of the same old fuel problems we’ve always had to deal with. If your engine is cranking but just won’t start and you […]
September 19, 2016

Wading tips …

Successful wade fishing depends a lot on how you dress, says Galveston fishing guide, Paul Marcaccio. Wearing apparel that can be seen under water from more than a few feet can penalize you by spooking the […]