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Trailering the Coast

The challenges of fishing a variety of bay systems will help anglers hone their on-the-water skills. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner Why do we…

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OUT OF CONTROL TEXAS SWINE

The ultimate control measure is harvest of wild hogs by either hunting or trapping. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin The feral hog and ringneck…

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Sabine Lake – The Jewel of the Texas Coast

Off-the-beaten path this coastal estuary just keeps getting better and better. Story and Photography by Robert Sloan Sabine Lake is the single most wackiest place…

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Bass Habitat

A great bass lake can lose its thunder in short order when something happens to significantly reduce or damage the habitat. Story and Photography by…

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Creative Crustacean Rigs

Whether fishing natural or artificial baits, there are plenty of ways to target a variety of gamefish during May. Story and photography By Danno Wise…

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About the April 2017 Cover

For over 25 years, 12 issues a year wildlife or sporting art has graced Texas Outdoors Journal’s covers.  A photograph never has, nor will be…

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A wild turkey in a natural wooded environment.

Proven Turkey Management Techniques

Managing a wild turkey population is not unlike managing deer or other species. Story and Photography by Bob Zaiglin In the ink-black predawn hours on…

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Successful Spring Flats Fishing

How anglers cover shallow water, spot fish and present lures or baits will determine their success. Story and Photography By Danno Wise April’s warmer weather…

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A person holding a freshly caught fish with a lure in its mouth.

Get to the Ditch

The Land Cut is the premier spring fishing hotspot on the lower coast, offering anglers the ultimate out-of-the-wind option. Story and Photography by Nate Skinner…

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ADJUSTMENTS WHEN FISHING THE BACK LAKES

Going shallow for reds and trout is a whole different ball game than fishing open bays. Story and Photography By Robert Sloan The difference between…

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