Houston Outdoors

Once upon a time in Texas, deer hunting was a simple affair ­- put on whatever drab-color clothing was handy and suited for the weather, slip a pair of work brogans on your feet, retrieve a rifle from the closet, stick a handful of cartridges in a pocket and head afield, where you either slipped quietly through the woods or sat against a tree or rock overlooking a game trail. … [Read more...] about Getting equipped for action

Except for a small percentage who own land holding game or have access to land controlled by family or friends, Texas hunters face three options: hunt public land, become a member of a hunting lease or club, or use the services of a guide or Approximately 97 percent of Texas is privately owned, and the state's landowners long ago learned hunters are willing to pay for access … [Read more...] about Where to hunt in Texas depends on several factors

Texas holds a remarkably strong, vibrant hunting culture, a reflection of the state's diverse wildlife resources and a tradition of outdoor recreation that stretches across, and stitches together, generations of Texans. Many Texans rightfully pride themselves on their hunting-related knowledge and skills. [...] in a state as large as Texas, with its diversity of game animals … [Read more...] about Test your knowledge of Texas hunting

Known for his ninja-warrior moves on the field, the defensive end was named one of the defensive captains of the 2011 squad and responded with a career-high 6 1/2 sacks. Thinking back to his first hunting trip at Eagle Lake with a few friends, Smith said it's still his favorite hunting story. The trial-by-error experience caused more damage than Smith originally intended. … [Read more...] about Texans’ Smith enjoys returning to cowboy roots