A majestic buck deer with large antlers resting in the forest.

About the November 2015 Cover

The 2015-2016 whitetail deer season in Texas is always a much anticipated event.  With several years of decent rainfall since the drought of 2011, and…

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A majestic deer with large antlers in a natural setting.

CONTINUE SCOUTING INTO THE SEASON

Preseason scouting in South Texas continues into the early part of the season with information gathered employed later during the rut when mature bucks are…

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Code Red — San Bernard Marshes

The marshes and back lakes near the San Bernard River are teeming with redfish, trout and flounder that see very little fishing pressure plus there’s…

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A largemouth bass held above water with lily pads.

The Worm Master

Legendary T-Bend guide, tournament pro offers 10 tips for Texas rigging Story and Photography by Matt Williams Anyone who dabbles in Texas tournament fishing, particular…

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Hunters aiming rifles at a sunset by the water.

DUCK BLINDS & SET UPS

When it comes to duck blinds, there are types available for a variety of hunting situations. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan On a backwater…

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Close-up of a redfish swimming underwater with detailed scales and fins.

Jack Ward Thomas Receives RMEF’s Highest Award

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation bestowed its highest honor, the Wallace Fennell Pate Wildlife Conservation Award, upon Jack Ward Thomas for his contributions of lasting…

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Outlook Promising for Texas Deer Season

Hunters should expect the 2015-16 Texas white-tailed deer season to be one of the best in years as timely rainfall and mild weather have certainly…

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Prospects Bright for Quail Season Opener on Saturday

Thanks to timely rainfall and cooler temperatures this year, Texas quail hunters can anticipate hearing more bobwhites during the upcoming season, which gets under way…

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Copano Bay and Areas of Galveston Bay to be Closed to Oyster Harvest

Areas TX-1 (East Approved Area) and TX-4 in Galveston Bay will be closed to all oyster harvest on Nov. 1 and TX-32 (Copano Bay) will…

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Gulf Council sets hearings for more privatization schemes, regional management

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has set a convoluted series of hearings along the Gulf Coast on issues important for recreational anglers: Amendment…

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