Changes Adopted for Texas Hunting and Fishing
from the Houston Chronicle
Come Sept. 1, Texas anglers face more restrictive regulations on flounder and alligator gar; the state’s deer hunters will see a mixed bag — some liberalization, some more conservative — of rules changes for their recreation. The changes were part of an extensive package of regulatory changes adopted last Thursday by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, and cover the 2009-10 regulatory year that begins Sept. 1. More

Texas Bills would Put Distance between Hunters, Homes
from the Dallas Morning News
Two Collin County lawmakers have filed identical bills in the Legislature that would increase the buffer zone between hunting grounds and residential areas. Most cities forbid discharging firearms within city limits, but a 2005 law added an exception for hunters on large tracts at least 150 feet from homes or occupied buildings. More

More Opportunities for Texas Dove Hunting under New Policies
from Austin American-Statesman
Call it a swift turnaround. Call it unbelievable. Call it the most amazing dove news since the expansion of whitewings. Or you could call it all of those things as well as wonderful news for Texas dove hunters, from the Red River to the Rio Grande. Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners approved a Wildlife Division plan to request an expansion of dove hunting days to the maximum of 70 per year, and an increase in the bag limit for Central and South Zone hunters from 12 to 15 birds. More

Modern Archery Equipment Makes Learning Easy
from the North Texas e-News
Back in the day when the author first decided he wanted to begin seriously shooting a bow and hopefully hone my archery skills to the point where I felt comfortable bowhunting for big game, things were a lot different. The compound bow was in its infancy and far from perfected. But Modern day archers have it made. thanks to technologies such as the single cam, learning to shoot has never been easier. More

Catch-A-Dream Group Fulfilling Kids' Wishes
from The Clarion-Ledger
Marty Brunson has had his heart broken more times than he can count the past nine years. He has suffered through the passing of far too many new hunting and fishing friends, all so very young. But for Brunson, and many other volunteers for the Catch-A-Dream Foundation, there is solace in knowing that they provided those dying children one more shining moment. More

ABCs of Turkey Hunting can Help Gobbler Fans Bring Home the Bird
from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Spring turkey hunting can be a humbling experience. Even though they may be armed with a top-of-the-line shotgun, a bag full of vivid calls and the most realistic camouflage on the market, more often than not even the most grizzled of gobbler fanatics will be outfoxed by birds with a brain the size of a walnut. Here's a look at the ABC's of spring turkey hunting, including tips, tactics and regulations for the crafty birds. More

Outdoorsmen have Tough Time Agreeing on Climate Change
from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Put two or more sportsmen around a campfire and debate can be spirited. Crankbait or spinners? Bolt actions or autoloaders? Ford or Chevy? And now there is this: "Global warming — is it real?" There does not appear to be absolute consensus in the outdoors community on climate change, although people with different opinions agree that it’s plenty dry in Texas, and everyone can take steps to help ensure that fish and game survive. More

Down Economy Now Hitting Sportsmen's Wallets
from BusinessWeek
Consumers are tightening their belts as investment portfolios shrink and more Americans find themselves in the unemployment line. Sportsmen are no exception. Hunters who have been known to bid tens of thousands of dollars at auctions for special hunting licenses are holding back, and that means less money for state wildlife managers to spend on habitat restoration projects that benefit deer, elk and other big game. More

Hunter First Black to Qualify as Big Game Professional in Region
from the Namibia Economist
The career of a groundbreaking achiever is history in the making. Registered professional hunter Abiliu Hihuilepi is the first black Namibian to obtain this distinctive qualification, including being rated for the so-called Big Five, or dangerous game including buffalo, elephant and lion. More

College Student Snipes Texas Ram
from the Shelby County Reporter
While many college students head to a crowded beach for spring break, Auburn University freshman and Columbiana native Clint Mooney went west to a 6,000-acre ranch outside San Antonio, Texas. He arrived March 17 with hopes of bagging a good souvenir. He did, a 167-pound Corsican Ram, good enough for the record books. More