Texas Hotshots – 1st Hunt Ever
Taken near Clarksville, Tx. It was Kamryn’s first time hunting ever with her daddy. 1st hunt, 1st shot, 1st kill….10 point buck!!
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Why We Love Waterfowl
The familiar sound of whistling wings sounded overhead in the predawn darkness. Followed by a series of “splooshes,” that hinted at the soul-stirring action to come as a swollen, orange sun peeked over the horizon. A million thoughts raced through
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The Problems With Baiting
The debate over bait has been a long and difficult one which has pitted friends and relatives at each others throats for years. I first got introduced into the debate over the use of feeders and feeding corn while I
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Whitetail Secrets of Cold Fronts and Texas Rut Dates
Whitetail movement increasing after cold fronts is a commonly held belief among hunters. But according to Ken Swenson of Swenson Whitetail Ranch, he sees something different. “Our deer absolutely increase their eating in a big way before a front arrives. A
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Gaming Nature
You Must Outplay Nature to Outwit Deer. I hate crows. Well, I don’t really hate them, but the dislike is powerful since they have caused me to lose shots a couple of times. I did everything right. I wore camo, set up my stand
Your Decoy Spread – Keep it Real
If you duck hunt public waters for any length of time you will see the “A” typical decoy spread just about anywhere you go in the state of Texas. This rig is 12-24 Mallard decoys with a Mojo or motion
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Chevy Silverado Realtree Edition Captures Outdoor Imagination
As truck manufacturers get ready to showcase their unique takes on what outdoorsmen want at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers (SEMA) show – a monster sized event open only to the trade – I came across this in my file and
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Cartridge Conundrum
Lately it seems we are being bombarded by an unending list of “NEW” calibers and cartridges. But honestly are any of them any better than what is already out there or are they merely capitalizing on our love of firearms
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Predators & Population Control
Is the Targeting of Predators Across Texas the Best Game Management Strategy? There is no question some areas of Texas have too many deer. Certain parts of the Texas Hill Country, along the coast and in the South Texas plains are above their carrying capacity. It
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Rutting Buck Breaks into House
According to KJAS, Jasper Police were quite startled when they located a burglary suspect early Sunday afternoon. “According to Chief Gerald Hall, Officers Jimmy Neel and Gary Pullen were sent to the Myrtis Village Apartments when a man called 911 and
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ATN X-Spotter Digital Spotting Scope Review
The X-Spotter HD by ATN is the first of its kind HD, digital, intelligent, spotting scope with a package of extras including Wi-Fi streaming. ATN has brought the traditional spotting scope into the digital age with the new X-Spotter. The
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Preseason Duck Checklist: Part 2
The night temperature is starting to stay in the 50’s and that means fall is in the air. I hope you read my previous blog on 5 things to check off before the Waterfowl opener. Here is part 2 of
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TPWD Draws First of Three Lifetime License Winners
AUSTIN – To say Joanne Stirt loves to fish would be an understatement. As the first winner of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Lifetime License Drawing this fall, the Bandera outdoors enthusiast can start spending more time and money
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Do bucks “Hide” in October? Is This Why Deer Disappear?
It was a warm afternoon late in October when I witnessed something I had never seen before. After hunting all these years with my bow, I thought I had seen it all. I was mistaken. The hunting had been pretty
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Muley Stalk
Seeing deer in western Texas usually doesn’t present much of a problem, but stalking close enough for a killing shot, even with a high-powered rifle, may create a major challenge. In the open country of west Texas, hunters frequently spot
Texas Hotshots – First Deer EVER
This 11pt buck, scoring 155 7/8, was shot in Centerville, TX (Leon County) on a low fence ranch, Henderson Hills. This was her first deer…ever. LUCKY!
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Texas Hotshots – First Buck
Taylor Campbell killed her first 8 point buck 144 4/8″ in Gregg County, Texas on a property that is MLD Level 3. She shot the deer at approximately 100 yards with with a 6.8mm Thompson Center firearm
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Going Blind: Tools & Skills for Hiding from Game Animals
Since the dawn of time, Man has known he couldn’t run down animals of the forests or plains, so he devised ways to bring them closer by hiding in whatever cover he could find. Even today, no blind often makes
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Texas Hotshot – First Alligator Hunt
First Alligator hunt. Alligator was 7 foot 11 inches. It was shot it Chambers County during 2016 Alligator season. Photo credit: Jeremy Watson
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Hunting Natural for Deer Pt. 3
Story by Jeff Stewart Another successful tactic that I have used to take many deer is to not hunt when I was expected to hunt. Just as your faithful dog will set himself up in front of your front door an
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