Bass Pro Moynagh: A Look Back at 2014 – Part One
Here are some of my more memorable fishing moments during the first half of 2014’s tournament season.
READ MORE ›Adventures: Texas
Long Stalk Leads to Big Texas Muley Buck
I dropped to one knee and pointed the Winchester Model 70 toward the opening in the thicket. I ddn’t wait long.
READ MORE ›Four-Wheelin’ For Texas Pronghorn
The Davis Mountains rose from shimmering plains, and Martin Ross shot his left arm out, and barked “Pronghorn!”
READ MORE ›Bass Fishing Success: It’s In The Genes
Are some fish inherently easier to catch than others are, and could there be a genetic basis for it? New research by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says yes. The results were confirmed by good old-fashioned hook-and-line, backed up by leading-edge science — DNA analysis.
READ MORE ›Growth Rates Same For Catch-And-Release Bass
The benefits of catch-and-release fishing are self-evident — you keep fish, big and small, in the fishery for the next time around. And science has shown proper handling ensures the fish will be there for the next tournament. Next, professors of fisheries science at Texas Tech University, Gene Wilde and Kevin Pope, took the science a step further. They asked: how do largemouth bass growth rates respond to catch-and-release?
READ MORE ›Texas’ Guadalupe Bass
Texans are proud. They grow everything big in their big state — except Guadalupe bass. Though little is known about this agile, spirited fighter, Texans have every reason to be proud of their official state fish.
READ MORE ›Texas Fishing: The Blue Jewel Of The Desert Produces Lunkers
Situated about 150 miles west of San Antonio and 425 miles east of El Paso, Lake Amistad spans the Mexico border about 12 miles northwest of Del Rio. The lake holds some lunker largemough bass and also produces good catches of striped bass and a few smallmouths. Learn more about the Blue Jewel of the Desert!
READ MORE ›Try Your Luck With Catfish!
Catfish are one of the most popular fish to eat
in many states. If you do not believe it, take a look at all of the catfish
restaurants in states such as Texas
and other states that boast high populations of this tasty fish! Here are some tips to catch them.
The Best Places To Hunt Mule Deer
Andy L. from Texas
writes to ask about where to hunt mule deer. “I know this is a whitetail
column, but I have a question on mule deer. Years ago the hot states for mule
deer were Colorado and Utah. Are they still the best? Also,
I’m seeing more and more hunting television shows going for mule deer in Mexico. Why
has that jumped into the picture? Finally, a friend told me that Saskatchewan has great muleys, but why don’t I hear more about that?”