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Dove hunting in Texas is a highly anticipated event by hunters across the state. When September hits, hunters flood i...
Hunting and fishing are often lumped together in the world of outdoor recreation. However, the two activities rarely happen simultaneously. An initial assessment probably provokes visions of a logistics nightmare and an insurmountable pile of gear. While this is a reality for the uninitiated, cast a...
Port O’Connor is a year-round fishing destination, and November is a special month if you like to catch redfish and speckled trout in shallow water. The hot summer temperatures keep the water warm throughout September, and often times th...
Hogs are known all across America as a nuisance to farmers and a fun animal to hunt for outdoorsmen. These rugged animals’ population has flourished over the years, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
Feral hogs have quickly become one of the most prevalent invasive species in the US. The...
Everyone knows that Texas is home to diverse terrain that brings in an incredible assortment of waterfowl. With so many different birds flying into such a varied landscape, the hunting opportunities are endless. To help you pick where you want to plan your next hunting trip here are the top 5 places...
Duck hunting in Texas is one of the most popular seasons among hunters across the state. When November hits, hunters flood into fields, ponds, lakes, rivers, and the coast, shotgun in hand. If you’re new to duck hunting regulations in Texas, here are all the regulations from bag limits to zones and...
How people hunt ducks can vary greatly across the state but the same basic rules apply. For a hunter to legally hunt ducks in Texas, they must buy a license if they are 16 or older. Additionally, hunters must purchase a Migratory Bird Endorsement and Federal Duck Stamp. With those few things out of...
Amongst waterfowl hunters, Texas is known for its diversity of waterfowl. Not only does the Lonestar State have healthy populations of puddle ducks like much of the country, but it also has excellent populations of diver ducks and sea ducks because of its proximity to the Gulf Coast. Here we’ll disc...
The various ways waterfowl are hunted offer outdoorsmen a lifetime of unique experiences to pursue. This factor alone draws many hunters to the sport. While the mission is still the same, duck hunting in the eastern flyway is vastly different from the hunts tha...
And just like that, I was on it. I would take small little steps, scanning and finding these microscopic little dots. It was like I was a bloodhound on a true crime c...
After moving to Austin, Texas in the summer of 2021, over 1,200 miles away from my hunting grounds in my home state of Wisconsin, I knew my window of opportunity to bag a buck would be limited. So instead of doing the usual and heading home for Thanksgiving in November, I went a weekend early for Op...
Argentina is home to a diverse landscape with the Andes mountain range along its western border and the Atlantic Ocean to the East. In between these two incredible geographic features lies some of the most coveted land for wing shooting in the world. Teeming with wildlife, the wetlands and farmland...
Texas dove hunting is a highly anticipated event amongst hunters in the Lone Star State. Come September, hunters load up their trucks with shotguns and stools and head to the fields for an exciting weekend of hunting. Anyone who knows about dove hunting in Texas knows th...
Dove might not be talked about as one of the most delicious meats, but if you know how to cook these game birds, they could surprise you. They have a flavor unknown to someone who has never tried them. There are many ways you can go about cooking your limit after a hunt but they’re not always easy t...
Patterning your shotgun is something that every bird hunter should do but many don’t. Here are some tips and tricks on how to properly pattern your shotgun. Patterning your shotgun is the best way to set yourself up for the best results on your next hunt.
To und...
20 gauge or 12 gauge? This has been a long-standing debate amongst bird hunters across the country and each camp has strong opinions. There are pros and cons to each but it’s more complex than it may seem on the surface. If you’re looking to get into dove hunting then you have some decisions to make...
You might’ve heard your buddies talk about that opening weekend of dove season back in ‘15 and how they had an absolute blast even though they only bagged 3 birds. Or maybe your uncle was telling the story about the one time he limited out in under an hour saying “You just had to be there”. To me th...
Dove hunting in Texas constantly evolves as new technology and methodology change the game for hunters all over the state. The one thing that stays the same is the etiquette with which hunters treat each other and the sport itself.
It could be that you haven’t been hunting for long and you feel...
(Austin, TX) – Captain Experiences (Captain), the Texas-based outdoor sports booking platform, today announced its rebranded visual identity and expansion in fishing trip offerings across the United States and beyond. Captain’s rebrand includes an updated logo, alt logos, color suite, and a refreshe...
When my grandparents called to tell me they were going to be escaping the Wisconsin winter and spending a few weeks at a resort in sunny Orlando, FL—and I was welcome to join—I wasn’t going to miss the chance. I also knew I wasn’t going to be right next door to our damn good bass and alligator guide...
“The first thing you’ll want to worry about are the crocodiles - they can lunge about 2 meters out of the water and will chase your fish in when you’re on. You also want to make sure you don’t get between a hippo and the water; they’ll steamroll you. Watch out for any bull elephant and d...
Check out this recap of our talk with TJ and Cody Ryan Greaney of The Outdoor Zone on 104.9 The Horn, Austin's #1 Sports Radio. We cover the story behind Captain Experiences and some of great Texas fishing trips!
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