Leschper: No shortage of dove hunting opportunities across state of Texas
It’s never too early to start talking about Texas dove hunting, which remains among the most fulfilling outdoor experiences we have in the Lone Star State. And the time spent enjoying the sights and...
View ArticleLeschper: Five invasive species that could alter the Texas wildlife, landscape
Texas is unrivaled in lands and waterways filled with game birds and game animals, offering a wealth of outdoors opportunities.However, with the good also comes the bad — and even the ugly.We’re...
View ArticleLeschper: Texas hunters look forward another strong deer season
The Lone Star State has long had the largest population of white-tailed deer in the country, but the only thing that surpasses the quantity in Texas is the quality, and it again has shaped up to be a...
View ArticleLeschper: Texas hunters see shifts in geese migration, decline in numbers
Goose hunting in Texas has a long and storied history, but in recent seasons the Lone Star State has seen a huge decline in bird and hunter numbers, something that has biologists and wildlife officials...
View ArticleLeschper: Hunters can avoid most accidents by keeping firearms safety in mind
With fall hunting seasons of all varieties set to commence in coming weeks, there are more chances than ever for accidents involving firearms, but most — if not all — can be avoided by erring on the...
View ArticleLeschper: Cut down on snags, misses from topwater lures
The topwater plug barely had time to meander back and forth before it was rocked by a hungry largemouth, which proceeded to rocket below after breaking the early morning silence.While the bass may have...
View ArticleLeschper: As drought lingers, prospects for Texas hunting seasons still look...
It has been at least nine months since most hunters could head out to their favorite spot, but now that Texas hunting seasons again have commenced, it’s time to look at what to expect when it comes to...
View ArticleLeschper: TPWD offers opportunities for access to prime hunting spots
The largest barrier to hunting in our state is the fact that more than 95 percent of it rests in private hands. However, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department again is offering services, drawings...
View ArticleLeschper: Sometimes old-fashioned manners carry most value with landowners
Few things in this world compare with a great hunting lease, but nothing compares with the sucker punch that comes with losing one, especially when you least expect it.Let’s face it: The going rate for...
View ArticleLeschper: Wildlife violations happen, so take care before pulling the trigger
The extended procession sprinkled with tinges of orange guardedly steps among crop stubble as a pair of wiggling pups bashfully scuttle along terrain flocked with patches of white.In an instant, what...
View ArticleLeschper: Learn to protect yourself in the great outdoors
Whether you’re hunting deer or hogs or strolling through the woods to admire the fall landscape, you’re in critter country. However, using common sense about the causes of danger and gaining knowledge...
View ArticleLeschper: Don't fall prey to 'buck fever': How to avoid shooting the wrong...
The misidentification occurred years ago by a teenage hunter, but the mistake still rings true many more seasons into adulthood.Every time I think about the scenario, I still get a sinking feeling, and...
View ArticleLeschper: Hunters urged to help CWD from spreading in Texas
Chronic wasting disease is not prevalent in Texas, having only been discovered in the remote far western reaches of El Paso and Hudspeth counties, but as with other safety issues, deer hunters again...
View ArticleLeschper: Exotic animals offer alternative for hunters
White-tailed deer remain king among wild game during fall and winter, but there are many other options for hunters now and throughout other seasons, setting the stage for inestimable opportunities no...
View ArticleLeschper: Be responsible as crane, mule deer seasons open
Sandhill crane hunting in Texas is a pursuit unlike any other, but for hunters to be legal they must possess a federal permit to hunt the species dubbed the “ribeye in the sky.”read more
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