Woman proudly holding a large fish.

One Last Time

Story and photography by Brian Hughes September may be the last chance for many to take advantage of beating the heat while fishing at night….

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Doves perched on branches in greenery.

Dove Hunting = Family Time

Story and photography  by Bob Zaiglin An awesome way to pass the time and tradition before that anticipated “main event” hunting seasons arrives. Texas sportsmen…

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Hunter standing in a lush green landscape.

Tips to Dove Hunting Success

Story by Bill L. Olson Successful dove hunts include reading new fields.  Dove typically identifies and uses various natural landmarks when flying over or through…

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Man photographing a scenic landscape view.

GEAR CHOICES — TEXAS & HIGH COUNTRY

Story by Tom Claycomb III There are so many items we use hunting it is unbelievable. For every scenario the gear that works or doesn’t…

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Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

TPWD to Launch 100th Texas Paddling Trail and Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Texas Paddling Trail Program

TEXAS COAST – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching four new paddling trails in Palacios, marking the 100th paddling trail added to…

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Whitetail deer and wild turkeys at marsh

About the August 2026 Cover

Our longtime friend and cover art contributor’s website stated, “Wade Butler painted Texas wildlife and landscapes for over 20 years. But his art career did…

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Wading angler casting at sunset

Beat the Heat for Quality Catches

Story and photography by Danno Wise Tips for fishing the coolest part of the day in the coolest water available, plus where and when to…

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Antlered buck leaping over barbed-wire fence

They’re Back — New World Screwworm

Story and photography by Bob Zaiglin In 1976, Texas spent some $132.1 million responding to the invader — now 50 years later, we are about…

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Calm lakeshore with marsh and small dock

Fishing — How & Where?

Story and photography by Brian Hughes Most often asked questions include how to catch, where to fish and baits to use. One of the questions…

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Kneeling hunter aiming a scoped rifle on bipod

Practical Hunting Practice

Story by Shane Jahn It’s late June this is written and much needed rain is falling across parts of the Lone Star State. Many consider…

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