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July 13, 2016

Aim Low, Think Big: Top Rivers and Lakes for Bowfishing

Top Rivers and Lakes for Bowfishing Bowfishing is quickly becoming popular among sportsmen in Texas as well as nationwide. It combines the thrill of hunting with the skill of archery as well as the sport of fishing. […]
July 12, 2016

Peacock Bass in… Texas???

Did you know there were 16,000 peacock bass in Texas? Well, there were—back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. In fact, these fish were planted in lakes Alcoa, Coleto Creek, and Bastrop. Unfortunately, they didn’t […]
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 11, 2016

Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Field Notes June 2016

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Arrest Now, Ticket Later A Travis County game warden was checking bank fishermen on Lake Austin when one fisherman attempted to […]
July 11, 2016

Live Baits For Specks

When All ElseFails (and even when it doesn’t) Live bait is the most effective means of catching speckled trout. This is not true in every scenario, but if a person were starving and had to catch specks […]
July 8, 2016

Texan Shoots Target at 4,210 Yards

4,210 yards is a long ways.  Hitting a 36″ target at 2.4 miles is equivalent to shooting a 0.85″ target at 100 yards, but with multitudes of external variables.  The details provided for this shoot is pretty […]
July 8, 2016

CCA Action Alert – Toxic Waste Threat to Galveston Bay

What would you think if there was a toxic waste site leaking harmful dioxin into the bays and estuaries where you fish and crab? The bad news is that there is just such a site already […]
July 8, 2016

Summer is Red Snapper Time Along the Texas Coast

A few years back, Joey Beaver, of Victoria, bagged a 40-inch, 38.75 lb. red snapper about five miles off the coast of Port O’Connor in the Gulf of Mexico. Texas recreational anglers who fish from private […]
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 […]
July 6, 2016

Husky Liners WeatherBeater Series – A Texas Tested Review

There are some accessories you just have to have for your truck or other vehicle. This is especially true when you hunt and fish the way many of us do here in Texas. Up until recently, […]