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Ford unveils 2017 Super Duty

Mon, 11/23/2015 - 14:45

It’s always a red-letter day when Ford takes the cover off a new truck. Historically they like to do it in Texas where they know it will be fully appreciated, and this year was no exception. This is a heavy-duty truck that is breaking a lot of the rules. We probably won’t be driving it until the middle of 2016, but the performance features look to me like another winner in the making.

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10 Great Holiday Gifts for the Ice Fisher in Your Life

Mon, 11/23/2015 - 13:07

Anglers are a pretty easy lot to buy gifts for. There are a lot of options, many of which are affordable. You would be hard-pressed to not be able to find the right gift this holiday season.

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New State Law Confirms Those Licensed to Carry in Texas Are Allowed in City Hall

Mon, 11/23/2015 - 12:56

The city of Austin is violating state law by prohibiting licensed concealed handgun carriers inside City Hall, according to the Texas governor’s office.

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Texas Quail Season Going on Now

Thu, 11/19/2015 - 13:34

Quail season opens statewide on October 31 and ends February 28, 2016. The daily bag limit for scaled (blue), bobwhite and Gambel’s quail is 15, and the possession limit is 45.

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Company Creates New Pain-free Method for Measuring Fish

Thu, 11/19/2015 - 13:21

It’s called the Tail Scale, and according to the Arizona-based fishing accessories company Nørre, it could revolutionize how anglers measure fish. The Fish Scale may look like a bizarre set of chopsticks, but the company says it will allow anglers to gauge the length and weigh of their fish without going through the hassle of using tape measures, and most importantly, without taking fish out of the water.

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Texas Stripedbass

Wed, 11/18/2015 - 11:30

I recently caught this beast of a striped bass on my fly rod in a Texas River!!!

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Game Warden Field Notes

Wed, 11/18/2015 - 10:53

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

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The Best Rifles for Predator Hunting

Wed, 11/18/2015 - 08:57

You’ve got the electronic caller going and it’s squealing like a rabbit in distress. The motion decoy is flopping around and you’re completely hidden off to the left of it, with a clear view of the field.

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New Honda 100 HP Outboard Hits the Water

Tue, 11/17/2015 - 08:00

It’s been a long time since Honda Marine introduced any new models, so we’re stoked to hear about the new BF100. Why should you even consider a 100 HP outboard, when Honda (as well as most of its competitors) have 115 HP models? Because at 366 pounds, the BF100 weighs in at 112 pounds less than the BF115—on small boats, this much weight hanging off the transom can make a huge difference.

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5 Things You Must Know about the Rut’s Peak Breeding Phase

Mon, 11/16/2015 - 09:55

It’s here. Depending on where you live and certain conditions, the peak breeding phase of the rut usually happens around mid to late November. The most active part of the rut—in terms of breeding—usually turns out to be one of the quietest.

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The 10 Unspoken Rules of Fishing

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 22:55

Fishing, as most other things, has an unwritten code of conduct. This more or less universal code not only dictates proper etiquette, but also includes practical guidelines that aim to make fishing an enjoyable experience for everyone.

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Minnesota Angler Catches Potential World Record Muskie

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 22:51

A fly fisherman in Minnesota may have landed a new world record for muskie earlier this week. Robert Hawkins of Lake Elmo announced on Monday that he landed a 57-inch muskellunge from Lake Mille Lacs, the first time he had been to that particular lake.

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Limits Before Work

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 14:48

Shot a quick 2 man limit by 7:35 and made it to work by 9:30 on 11/13/2015.

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Anglers Invited to Comment on Proposed Tawakoni Catfish Regulation

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 14:40

ATHENS—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has scheduled a public meeting to give anglers the opportunity to comment on a proposed regulation change for blue and channel catfish at Lake Tawakoni.

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Deer lands in Frisco man’s backseat after collision (VIDEO)

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 14:35

As a longtime driver of tractor trailers, Christopher Coleman, of Frisco, Texas, has encountered all kinds of obstacles on the road.

But none compare to what he experienced while driving home from work on Wednesday.

Coleman was driving on the Sam Rayburn Tollway near Spring Creek Parkway in Plano at about 4:30 p.m. when he said he noticed a deer on the side of the road.

Source: Guns.com

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Nightvision Hog Hunt

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 14:32

Craig Gabrysch, Jessie Tucker, Zeah Tucker – Edna Tx – one of many great nights hunting my rice, wheat, and corn fields with night vision scope, 27 hogs in 1 night.

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Aaron Lett’s 8pt

Fri, 11/13/2015 - 14:32

Aaron Lett of Conroe Tx
Hunting in Bulverde Tx
Aaron shot a nice 8pt while hunting with his dad on the Craze Ranch in Bulverde Tx.

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