Hunting

Bygone hunting adventures explored

By Murray Montgomery
  -   Staff WriterOnce upon a time, back in the day, I was a hunter.I really wasn’t one of those prolific deer hunters, although I did hunt deer once – I killed two while hunting for several years on a lease at Harper, near Fredericksburg, in the Texas Hill Country.

White-tail deer hunting starts Saturday

The general white-tail deer hunting season begins Saturday with hunters throughout Lavaca County as well as the state taking part in hunting for that trophy buck.The hunting season actually began on Sept. 28 with archery-only hunting season and ends this Friday, Nov. 1.

From hunting deer to chasing cottontails

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
     Staff WriterNow before I start this tale, I want all you seasoned hunters to know that this story happened a long time ago; I’m sure you’ll figure that out when you see the dates.

Waterfowl Seasons Open Soon

From Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. Compiled by Murray Montgomery The regular duck season opens in the South Zone on Sat., Nov. 4 and in the North Zone on Sat., Nov. 11. High Plains Mallard Management Unit opens for hunting Oct. 28-29, then it closes Nov 3.

Shooting sports community announced

BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY Staff writer In a recent bulletin, Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) has announced the creation of a new online community dedicated to recreational shooting as well as, educating people in the use of firearms for self protection.

Dove hunters, are you ready?

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer According to a recent press release from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) the South Zone, which includes Lavaca County, will open its Special White-wing Dove Days beginning at noon this Friday.

Hunting, Fishing Licenses are now available

By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer According to a press release from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), hunting and fishing licenses became available for sale on August 15, 2023. Texans purchase more than 2.

Two new surveillance zones set to test for chronic wasting disease

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launched two new chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance zones located primarily in Gillespie and Limestone counties just before the opening of the 2022 deer hunting season on Nov.

National Hunting & Fishing Day: Texas hunters, anglers should bring a buddy

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 24.

Promising dove season predicted

If you're wondering if the heat has affected the doves, don't worry. Like most Texans, most doves are well-adapted to hot, dry conditions, particularly white-winged doves, and the season looks promising.