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  The pleasant smell of wildflowers lingered in a muggy breeze wafting through the Bee County countryside. So too did…»

This Hill Country buck the author shot late in the season had been a 10-pointer the first time he saw it. But by the time he killed it, the buck had broken its left main beam just in front of the G-3 tine. Broken antlers were reported by many Texas hunters last fall, a suspected by-product of poor antler growth and weakness brought on by the extended drought. Photo by Bob Hood.

When a prolonged drought hits Texas hard, like the record-setting one has done during the past year, questions about its…»

Photo by Ron Sinfelt

Whether you are looking for big catfish or lots of those dandy “eaters,” great Texas catfishing can be found all across the Lone Star state.

Photo by Mike Searles

Spring turkey hunting is not the “easy” hunt some folks seem to believe it is. These experiences, suffered by some of our state’s expert and not-so-experienced hunters, should bear that out.

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A 16-year-old Texas teen set a world record for an angler his age with a monster smallmouth buffalo earlier this…»

Bob Hood caught this impressive largemouth while fishing Falcon Lake, a great spot for winter bass action. Yes, it sometimes does get cold down on the Mexican border. Photo by Frank Dobbs.

If you really want to confuse yourself, just pull out a map of Texas and try to convince yourself which…»

Photo by Bob Hood

Here are some of the lakes and the fish they have to offer. You may want to hang this Texas Fishing list next to your calendar!

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The sweet smell of spring was in the air as winter loosened its grip on the countryside. I was looking…»

Photo by Ken Archer

After years of superb conditions, the past couple of waterfowl seasons have ruffled the feathers of many duck and goose…»

Photo by Brandon Ray

I hunted pronghorns for 10 years before I got a crack at a really big one. What I wouldn’t give…»

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We Texas hunters have had it good for the past couple of decades. We have the largest population of white-tailed…»

Please click the image to enlarge this map for Best Bets for Texas whitetails this season

This deer season may not be one for the record books, but in Texas that type of prognostication isn’t as…»

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Crossbows can get the job done. In the last 10 years, these four hunters proved it, and you can bet…»

Photo by David Johnson

Some kids count down the number of days left until school is out. Others keep a running tally of how…»

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These are the stories behind some of the biggest bass caught in our state last year.

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Here’s some good advice for taking Texas’ spring gobblers when they cooperate — and when they don’t!

Brett Lee Curran caught this 50 pound blue catfish in an urband pond in the greater DFW area.

Collyville, TX — Using a 7-foot rod with 17-pound test, Texas eighth grader Brett Lee Curran kicked off his summer…»

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For many Texas waterfowlers, the best shooting for ducks and geese starts right about now. Here’s how those hunts are shaping up.

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There are an amazing number of fish and fishing locations around our state. Here are some sure-fire combination’s that deserve your attention this year.

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Here’s a look at how to find and fool crafty coyotes.

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Is this the year you finally bag the biggest buck of your deer-hunting life? We’ve compiled this information to help you achieve that very goal.

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With a series of good deer seasons behind us, will that trend continue through this fall’s hunts? Here are the answers you’ve been waiting for.

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Regardless of where you fish this season, these are the keys to finding and catching bass. It’s all about the bait!

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Anglers have been casting speckled trout fishing lures for years, but that doesn’t mean it’s a static sport. Here’s a look at some new lures that are now fooling trout!

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Redfish feeding on the flats of the Gulf are prime targets this month, and these spots are prime locations for getting in on the angling action. (May 2010)