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September 7, 2016

The Deal on Early Teal

As a swollen sun peeked over the horizon, a familiar whistle tickled my eardrums. Seconds later, a flock of blue-winged teal buzzed our boat at breakneck speed. It was a sight my hunting partner and I […]
September 6, 2016

2017 Honda Ridgeline IS a real truck

When more than a 100 outdoor writers — most in the hunting and firearms segments of the industry — get together for an annual conference, truck makers are always in attendance. At the Professional Outdoor Media […]
September 6, 2016

Running an Inlet – With the Big Dogs

Running an inlet can be a stressful event, but it’s made worse when there’s a ton of boat traffic. What takes it from worse to really bad is a bunch of big battlewagons on your tail. […]
September 2, 2016

“Lake Dudes” Videos Use Humor To Stop Invading Giant Salvinia

Government agencies are often tasked with informing people about pressing issues. Yet information has a hard time competing for attention. People like entertainment. Enter the “Lake Dudes,” animated characters created to catch the attention of boaters, […]
September 1, 2016

Ford introduces limited edition Cowboys F-150

Ford Truck has had a 22-year relationship with the Dallas Cowboys, and the most visible symbol of that yet is the limited edition Dallas Cowboys truck, unveiled yesterday at the brand new Ford Center at the […]
September 1, 2016

Dept. of Wild: Extracting Venom from Diamondback and Cobra

Snake venom is a complex substance that varies greatly among the world’s thousands of species. George Van Horn of Reptile World Serpentarium in St. Cloud, Fl. has been collecting venom for more than 40 years to […]
September 1, 2016

Opening Day: Dove Forecast Big in 2016 (video)

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 […]
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 31, 2016

Crankbaits – Deep Cranking Simplified

My last blog listed 5 techniques for catching summer bass in the dog days of summer here in Texas.  I am going to be breaking down each of these for a more in depth look into […]
August 30, 2016

TPW Commission Adopts New CWD Zones, Deer Movement Rules

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved new rules establishing chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and restricting live deer movement authorized under permits to or from properties within those areas. In addition, the commission adopted […]