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Birding on the Cheap

January 27, 2012
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Birding on the Cheap

If I have learned anything from living in the northern half of the United States is that in order to survive winter with my sanity in tact is that I need to eat a lot of kale, take a daily 20 minute walk (no matter how cold) and plan a trip some place warm...

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Funky Sea Creature

January 21, 2012
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Funky Sea Creature

Rare Sea Creature Appears on Seattle Woman’s Dock LiveScience.com – Fri, Jan 20, 2012 Hey, stranger! This guy must have taken a wrong turn somewhere. CREDIT: LDA. Email 72 Print A Seattle resident recently got a big surprise when she discovered a strange-looking furry visitor on her property. “She woke up and it was lying on her dock,...

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The Mansfield Wild Pets

January 5, 2012
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The Mansfield Wild Pets

  I have to make a trip to Port Mansfield to get a glimpse of the friendly pets that hangout in the area. Every time I see photos visitors make I am amazed at how close you can get to them. Who is ready to join me? Number of View :134

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David’s Buck

January 3, 2012
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David’s Buck

My nephew in law shot this buck at La Isla while hanging out with my niece and brother. I think it scored in the 130′s. Number of View :140

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Watch Your Back

December 19, 2011
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Watch Your Back

A guy in North Dakota shot this elk and used a timer to take a picture…..he freaked out when he checked out the picture later…..is this real? Number of View :221

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Las Islas Buck

December 11, 2011
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lasislas

Here is a nice old buck shot on a wonderfully managed deer lease in deep South Texas. The info came from my brother Pat…Richard Drawe took this buck by bow on Las Islas Ranch on 12-06-11. Definitely old enough (aged at 7.5) and scored 152+.  In case you were wondering, Richard had the cap reversed...

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Plight of the Texas Quail

November 19, 2011
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Check out this special on Bobwhite Quail in Texas and the results the drought has had on their numbers. I saw a nice covey down at El Maso but the numbers seem to be low this year. I can only hope rain will come again soon. Number of View :273

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The Ghost Deer

November 10, 2011
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Enjoy Richard Moore’s video about an elusive “ghost” deer. My cousin has been chasing a nice 14 pt and I hope this ironic video brings him luck finding him. I realize a ghost isn’t the best luck bringer but sometimes when you joke around it can bring you the right mojo just the same....

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Jeep for Sale

October 18, 2011
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Jeep for Sale

ANYONE IN NEED OF A VERY CLEAN JEEP WITH LOW MILES IN PERFECT CONDITION FOR THE LEASE, ISLANDFUN OR KIDS FIRST CAR. 95 JEEP WRANGLER RIO GRANDE EDITION, MINT CONDITION WITH ONLY 58387 MILES. 4 CYLINDER 5 SPEED MANUEL TRANSMISSION. EXTRA SET OF WIDE PROFILE ALLOY WHEELS WITH NITTO TIRES. 956-607-4007 Number of View...

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South Texas Dove Hunt

October 10, 2011
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South Texas Dove Hunt

Headed South for opening weekend and managed to claim a few birds that made it to the grill. Saw plenty of game at El Maso including this Blue Indigo Snake. The stocked tank not only made for some fun fishing but excellent dove bait. They were thirsty to say the least. I will tell...

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Texas Hunting Forecast 2011-12

September 27, 2011
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Texas Hunting Forecast 2011-12

Texas Hunting Forecast — 2011-2012 It’s not all bad news this year, despite the drought. By John Jefferson  You know conditions are bad when this is the best thing you can say about wildlife habitat: The vegetation has died back enough so that game birds can find previously hidden seed on the ground.  And...

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Video from TPWD on Dove Forecast

September 22, 2011
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Check out the video on dove numbers for the state from TPWD. I am headed south to hunt so hopefully the dove will be flying. Adios Number of View :273

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Dove and Teal Forecast by TPWD

August 30, 2011
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Dove and Teal Forecast by TPWD

2011-12 dove and teal hunting forecast. The first two fall hunting seasons opening this month are for the birds — doves and teal, specifically. Other game seasons will be previewed in the October issue.  This may sound like a blinding glimpse of the obvious, but Texas needs rain. Badly. The entire state has been...

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Tarpon Fishing Texas Style

August 14, 2011
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You have to love how this tourist decided to noodle this tarpon on the dock….his arm was a little beat up but I declare him an honorary Texan. Don’t forget to turn down the volume  a bit, his girl gets a little fired up over this feat….watch and enjoy

 

 

 

 

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Wing It

July 28, 2011
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Wing It

Wing It: 2011 Fall/Winter Birding Calendar Take a flight of fancy and watch for the fall migration across Texas. By Shelly Plante and Kinsey Junek In addition to the events listed, Texas state parks host frequent birding activities. Check our regularly updated calendar of all events at Texas Parks and Wildlife facilities, online at...

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