RACA Program Adds New Sites for Public Fishing, Paddling Access

RACA Program Adds New Sites for Public Fishing, Paddling Access

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) expanded public fishing and paddling opportunities on the Brazos and Colorado rivers thanks to three new…

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Texans Encouraged to Practice Bear Safety

Texans Encouraged to Practice Bear Safety

AUSTIN — With winter quickly approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages residents in the western, southwestern and northeastern portions of Texas to…

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Public Access Lease Opening for Guadalupe River Trout Fishing

Public Access Lease Opening for Guadalupe River Trout Fishing

AUSTIN – Texas anglers have access to a premier location for rainbow trout fishing during the peak of the winter stocking season thanks to a…

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About the December 2023 Cover

About the December 2023 Cover

“Chosen Tree” R. J. (Ralph) McDonald is one of our countries most highly respected artists. Recognized by Ducks Unlimited as International Artist of the Year…

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Pre-Front Power & Post-Front Finesse

Pre-Front Power & Post-Front Finesse

Late fall and early winter days offer more opportunities than many realize by simple matching the tackle, techniques and locations to prevailing conditions. Story and…

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Extreme Hunting the Rut

Extreme Hunting the Rut

The key component for rattling success is perseverance, but luck always plays the greatest role and it takes both to harvest an old savvy buck….

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The Lowly State of Texas Lakes

The Lowly State of Texas Lakes

Reservoirs simply need water to make the new lake effect happen resulting in good fishing. Story and photography by Matt Williams Prolonged drought is no…

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Hunting’s “Second Half”

Hunting’s “Second Half”

Story by Bill L. Olson The 12th month of the year means the second half, second split, or final days to hunt a variety of…

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The Evolution Of Hunters and Their Trophies

The Evolution Of Hunters and Their Trophies

Story by Tom Claycomb III I remember 35 years ago I was taking a Hunters Safety course so I could go elk hunting in Colorado….

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Closing Oyster Harvest Areas in Galveston Bay

Texas Parks and Wildlife Closing Oyster Harvest Areas in Galveston Bay

AUSTIN – Based on recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)-collected samples showing low abundance of legal-sized oysters, beginning 12:01 a.m. Nov. 27, TPWD will…

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