Over the past couple of weeks, I have been concentrating on ideas for this article. I knew what I needed to write about, but I have been avoiding it. I have endless stories to share of the outdoors, and I enjoy doing so, but the truth is, I feel I owe it to myself and … Read more
With September around the corner, I am starting to let dove hunting creep back into my mind. Dove season comes about the same time as our peak exhaustion from the south Texas summer heat. The real dog days of summer.. The kind of heat that even a dip in my swimming pool won’t take my … Read more
I set my alarm for 4:30 am, knowing I will wake up with excitement before it even goes off. Then, the boat ramp anxiety sets in a bit. But all of this is so familiar to me that the love of this sport outweighs the stresses. It’s been almost 8 years now since we met … Read more
After a three hour drive, we arrive at an old 1960’s South Texas ranch house. Pulling in, you immediately notice the other trucks carrying kayaks parked around the barn, guys sitting in lawn chairs in the shade, and the Texas flag flying over the Pila. Grabbing my overnight bag, I head into Marlene’s house to … Read more
I am going to take two steps forward and one back with this article. I know I just got done talking to you about the transition from hunting season to spring fishing. But, there is one last hunting opportunity here in Texas that comes at the same transitional time. Spring turkey season! I am not … Read more
Fishing the Guadalupe River with Jed Mazour For the avid outdoorsman, February is a slow time of year. Hunting season is wrapped up and it’s too cold to fish most waters. This leaves most of us packing away our camo, cleaning the blood off of our tailgates, and planning our next adventures for early spring. … Read more