Texas Fish & Game

I started hunting later in life than many. I grew up around a hunting family and have fond memories of my grandfather skinning deer from his hunting trips in South Texas with his old Willys army-style drab green jeep with a fold down windshield and old-school 4×4 shifters. One of my first memories is with […]

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In this episode, Dustin Vaughn Warncke is joined by past guest Michael Foster. They talk about saving money in the hunting realm and cover different ways to find deals on guns, bows, crossbows, hunting clothing and other hunting gear. This is a fun filled podcast with lots of great ideas on how to save money […]

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My last blog listed 5 techniques for catching summer bass in the dog days of summer here in Texas.  I am going to be breaking down each of these for a more in depth look into each of these.  Today, we are going to be going all in to Deep Crankbaits. Mega Deep Divers- 6th […]

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Glen was dangling his legs from his tailgate, plucking a dove pulled from his swollen game bag as I approached. Six empty Diet Dr. Pepper cans littered the bed of his truck, casualties of the sweltering September heat. A sizeable pile of gray and white feathers had accumulated on the ground below his boots. Pesky […]

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved new rules establishing chronic wasting disease (CWD) zones and restricting live deer movement authorized under permits to or from properties within those areas. In addition, the commission adopted regulations banning importation of certain deer carcass parts from states where the disease has been detected and restricting carcass […]

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Many of us trailer our boats, which naturally means we’ll need a tow vehicle. Which one should you choose? Without getting into a Ford vs. Chevy argument, there are some stand-out attributes that make one vehicle better than another for towing boats. And note that I say “vehicle,” not “truck”. Truth be told, these days […]

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In this solo podcast, Dustin unpacks an article he wrote on hiring a hunting or fishing guide or outfitter and the top 10 questions to ask. Dustin features some successful guide veterans he works with and explains the traits that make them a good hunting or fishing guide. This is a fun filled podcast full […]

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Although small in size, .22LR ammunition is surprisingly complex to manufacture.   CCI is one of the top producers of rimfire ammunition in the world, and its trade secrets are closely guarded.  There was a video out years ago produced by Shooting USA that gets uploaded every so often to YouTube, but then is it always promptly […]

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If you’re anything like me you like to fish everything from sweetwater to bluewater, but can’t afford an entire fleet of fishing boats. Truth be told, if money was no object we’d each own three, four, or maybe even five different boats, each with its own specific fishing purpose. Reality unfortunately dictates otherwise. But through […]

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I have used Hyskore products for years and have found them to be the most affordable, yet durable and practical, shooting products I have encountered in the shooting sports realm. Whether you are a benchrest shooter or you just like to plink at the gun range from time to time, I would give Hyskore products […]

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The blackbuck antelope is one of the most beautiful of the world’s many antelope species. Hailing from India and Pakistan, the species was brought over in the middle of the 20th century for hunting and has flourished on ranches in the Texas Hill Country and beyond. In fact, may have been sent back to their […]

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Memphis, Tenn. – August 10, 2016 – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today released its report on 2016 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, based on surveys conducted in May and early June by FWS and the Canadian Wildlife Service. Overall duck numbers in the survey area are statistically similar to last year and […]

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Stratus Support System Reinvents the Sling Weapon slings have been around for centuries, yet not much has changed beyond overcomplicated tactical setups overcomplicated like the outdated “three point sling”.  But Stratus Support Systems has improved upon the sling system in a way that hunters and even tactical operators will appreciate. The Stratus Support System is […]

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Yanking Cranky Redfish from Thick Cover For decades, bass anglers won countless events on crankbaits because these wobbly, lipped creations mimic baitfish in appearance and action. However, some professional redfish anglers also win tournaments with them. In April 2014, Jimmy Dooms of Portland, Texas, and Kevin Shaw of Corpus Christi won the Rudy’s Pro Series […]

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On a recent expedition into the gorgeous Texas Hill Country we encountered a couple of really unique deer. We’ll have much, much more on this trip in upcoming videos (this is a sneak peak) but wanted to share these photos and also get your help. This first shot is of a whitetail doe with antlers […]

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Join Texas Fish & Game Magazine as we recap all the exciting action from the 2016 American Sportfishing Association’s ICAST show from sunny Orlando, Florida. ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, is the premier showcase for the latest innovations in fishing gear, accessories and apparel. ICAST is the cornerstone of the sportfishing industry, helping […]

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Join Texas Fish & Game Magazine as we recap all the exciting action from the 2016 American Sportfishing Association’s ICAST show from sunny Orlando, Florida. ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, is the premier showcase for the latest innovations in fishing gear, accessories and apparel. ICAST is the cornerstone of the sportfishing industry, helping […]

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Join Texas Fish & Game Magazine as we recap all the exciting action from the 2016 American Sportfishing Association’s ICAST show from sunny Orlando, Florida. ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, is the premier showcase for the latest innovations in fishing gear, accessories and apparel. ICAST is the cornerstone of the sportfishing industry, helping […]

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Join Texas Fish & Game Magazine as we recap all the exciting action from the 2016 American Sportfishing Association’s ICAST show from sunny Orlando, Florida. ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, is the premier showcase for the latest innovations in fishing gear, accessories and apparel. ICAST is the cornerstone of the sportfishing industry, helping […]

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All of the guides and anglers are recommending getting an early start to beat the heat. JamesSanchez recommends trying Oso Bay for trout in knee to thigh-deep seagrass beds and potholes near deeper water. He is looking schools of baitfish early, throwing a Super Spook Jr. Later in the day target waist deep seagrass beds […]

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