Wild Wishes
In 1982, I got to accompany my grandmother Ruby Pickard on a very important mission. She granted a little boy with leukemia his “wish” which was to have an American flag hanging outside his home. She of course made that […]
What is out there?
What is out there? That question has dominated my interest in wildlife since I was a little boy growing up on the edge of the pineywoods and coastal marshes in West Orange, TX. I can not remember a time I
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First Drive: 2015 Ford F-150
Last week, I drove the the new Ford F-150 pickup at the media launch, and I’ve got to say that this half-ton which will step into the #1 vehicle spot in the nation is more than just a worthy successor.
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Handling Sharks on Boats
If you fish in saltwater regularly, sooner or later you’ll encounter sharks. Maybe even on purpose – there’s no denying the thrill of catching one of these wild beasts. And if it’ a mako or a thresher, you might even want to
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Hidden Origin Of Feral Hogs
Hidden Origin of Hogs Science uses Latin names to describe animals because titles given to animals varies greatly from region to region including hogs of the world. Take for example Pomoxis nigromaculatus which most fishermen know as “crappie”. In Louisiana the
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Old freighter sunk to give Gulf marine life a new hangout
TPWD reports a ship sinking in the Gulf of Mexico, off shore from Mustang Island, but everything is good. The 155-foot Kinta S slipped to her watery grave Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico. The nearly 40-year-old freighter will foster
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TF&G Report – Moore Outdoors on KLVI – 9/12/14
Chester Moore and Elliott Donnelly from Texas Fish & Game discuss the best outdoor stories from Fishgame.com for the week of September 8th. Be sure to check out Moore Outdoors every Friday from 6 – 7PM on KLVI.
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Bait vs. Lures Take II – Which is Best for Striped Bass?
Which is better when you’re trying to catch striped bass: live baits, or soft plastic lures? The bait-versus-lures debate is an old one, which we first addressed with regards to flounder fishing, in the pilot for a new series called Got Bait?
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Gibbs Quadski XL: It might just be the best outdoor vehicle you lust after
It won’t haul your boat to the fish camp or get you to the hunting ranch, but the Gibbs Quadski XL will handle everything when you get there, on land and on the water. An amphibious vehicle is an extremely
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Army Survival, a handy U.S. Army Field Manual 21-76 iPhone app
We aren’t sure what is scarier, being caught out in the wilderness without help, or being stranded without your cell phone. Well if you ever wanted the United States Army’s instructions on survival, then download Army Survival. The guide, updated
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Overnighting on the Ocean
I write this with a foggy mind, and a sore body – the night before last, I took my sons on their first overnighter on the ocean. If you’ve never tried an overnight fishing trip on the ocean, trust me,
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Whoa! 12′ tiger shark caught (for tagging purposes) and released this week in Port Aransas,Texas
Whoa! 12′ tiger shark caught (for tagging purposes) and released this week in Port Aransas,Texas by the lab crew of the Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation at Harte Research Institute . Thank you all for your conservation efforts!!
Why a Great Pair of Shades Really Counts on the Water
We all know that it really counts to have a good pair of shades out on the water or just for everyday use. What we don’t always pay attention to is why good shades are really worth it. Check out
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Costa’s GEOBASS Adventures
What happens when a group of trout bums go after the most popular game fish on the planet? Well, mayhem, for one. Presenting GEOBASS – the world’s greatest fishing adventure. The series follows four expedition anglers as they trek through
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Outdoor Kids and Social Media Pt. 1
Many involved with children and youth outreach slam social media as a negative force. The fact is, social media is here to stay and we at the Kingdom Zoo: Education Center have found some very positive ways to use it
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Outdoor Kids and Social Media Pt. 1
Many involved with children and youth outreach slam social media as a negative force. The fact is, social media is here to stay and we at the Kingdom Zoo: Education Center have found some very positive ways to use it
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Heron spears crappie (photo)
Watching shorebirds feed is always a treat and occasionally you get to see something amazing like this. Here’s a great blue heron I photographed spearing a crappie on Sam Rayburn reservoir. The skill God gives our wildlife to be able
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