March 27, 2014

Stealth Tyranny

Chester Moore Last fall, the American public got a taste of just how much power our government wields. By simply shutting down things popular to the people (national monument, parks, national forest, etc.) they showed how […]

March 26, 2014

Ever seen a shrew? (Photo)

The shrew is a mouse-sized insectivore that is arguably the most voracious predator on the planet and the two most common varieties are the southern short-tailed shrew and the least shrew. Shrews have an extremely high […]

March 25, 2014

Sea Changes

Chester Moore Every year a number of key outdoor issues hits the state of Texas, sometimes in the form of government actions, other times via nature itself (drought). This year several major items are already on […]

March 14, 2014

A moment with God on the South Dakota plains (video)

Source: Kingdom Zoo

March 13, 2014

Red wolves in TX after declared extinct? (Photo)

During my early research into red wolves, my aunt gave me this clipping from the Orange Leader newspaper dating back to 1986. It shows a man with what looks very much like a red wolf he shot in […]

March 13, 2014

Kangaroo on steroids? Look at those biceps!

If your image of the kangaroo is simply a beautiful creature hopping around the Australian outback, you’re in for a shock. The red kangaroo is the largest variety and they can grow up to six feet […]

March 12, 2014

So, who loves owls?

Owls are my very favorite bird. Since I saw a massive great-horned owl fly right over my head on a narrow wooded trail they have had a special place in my heart. Here’s a cool shot […]

March 10, 2014

One in a million hawk photo

This is the coolest wildlife photo I have ever taken. It is a red-tailed hawk carrying an endangered Texas kangaroo rat in one talon and with a band showing it had been captured and released at […]

March 10, 2014

Flounder caught 35 miles north of Sabine Lake!

Helen Curl shared this super cool photo of a tiny flounder caught 35 miles north of Sabine Lake in the Indian Lake area of the Sabine River near Deweyville. I am not sure what variety of flounder […]

March 7, 2014

What’s the true story of giant catfish below dams?

Catfish are super popular among fisherman and diners. I don’t know anyone where I live in the American South who doesn’t like fried catfish. Catfish however are subject of some myths and misconceptions. #Anglers noodle giant flatheads (ops)—If […]

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