The rare total lunar eclipse and “Super Blood Moon” on September 27 got many people out of their homes to look at the sky. Clouds hampered the view for some, while others had a clear look at the phenomenon. Changes in animal behavior were noticed. In the city, dogs began barking as the eclipse reached its peak. In the pasture, the wild animal behavior also changed. … [Read more...] about Coyotes, dogs react to peak of lunar eclipse
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Chuck Scates, famous fly guide, dies
Coastal fly fishermen and fly-fishing guides lost a friend and mentor on Monday, as well-known guide Chuck Scates lost his battle with cancer. After all of the necessary calls were made, his friends and former co-workers at Redfish Lodge on Copano Bay told the rest of the fishing community of the loss of the lodge’s former general manager on their Facebook post. … [Read more...] about Chuck Scates, famous fly guide, dies
Nikon’s new Prostaff Rimfire II riflescopes
Texas’ rabbit and squirrel hunters, plinkers at the range and those who just like to shoot their .22 long rifle accurately will be happy with two new riflescopes from Nikon. The PROSTAFF RIMFIRE II series, specifically designed and engineered for the .22 Long Rifle caliber, comes in 3-9×40 and 4-12×40 and features Nikon’s BDC 150 reticle. The PROSTAFF RIMFIRE II riflescopes … [Read more...] about Nikon’s new Prostaff Rimfire II riflescopes
Good weekend for teal, dove, fish, even geese
Social media posts poured in Monday morning, with hunters and fishermen gloating over their weekend success. Teal hunters led the way, especially in East Texas and along the coast. At Port Bay Club in Rockport, it was the best in years, but some hunters were afraid to shoot due to an abundance of spoonies (shovelers). Near Matagorda, limits were the norm. At Kent Outfitters, a … [Read more...] about Good weekend for teal, dove, fish, even geese