Texas Outdoors Network
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3 Essential Safety Tips for Operating a UTV
It’s important to follow proper safety precautions at all times when driving utility vehicles. Here are three essential safety tips for operating a UTV.
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Hunting Dog Training Tip-15-20 Weeks Old
If your pup has no problem with loud noises and .22 gunfire while eating, let’s step it up a notch during our short retrieving sessions. We view the next 5 to 7 weeks as some of the most critical for our pups. This is where we find out just how much drive they have, and…
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The 5 Best Spots for Off-Roading in Texas
In the process of planning your next off-roading adventure? Us too. Here are some Texas favorites that you definitely don’t want to miss out on.
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Hunting Dog Training Tip-Intro to Gunfire
Now that we have our pups crazy about retrieves both on land and in the water, at 12-15 weeks old, we introduce them to gunfire. By now, they are completely settled into our training routine, familiar with their surroundings and the other dogs. We start off in this phase shooting .22 blanks while they are…
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Get Hooked on Kayak Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide
Kayak fishing has grown in popularity significantly over the past decade, and it has even been called the sport of the future because of its accessibility to anglers of all ages and physical abilities. That said, there are some important things you should know before you jump in your kayak and start fishing without any…
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The 5 Best Tactics for Hunting Whitetail Deer
There’s something about whitetail deer that has hunters flocking to the woods every year. Perhaps it’s the thrill of being so close to such an elusive animal, or maybe it’s the natural beauty of the forest and wild life they inhabit. Whatever your reason, there are numerous tactics you can use to increase your chance…
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HUNTING REHBOCK (ROEBUCK) IN GERMANY
In late 1964, while stationed with the US Army in Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany, I decided to complete the requirements for getting a German hunting license. In my job as German American Coordinator for the Armerican troops in Schwaebisch Gmuend, I met many of the German city and county officials in the area. One of these…
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Things To Consider Before Living in a Camper
The idea of living off the grid and traveling from one landscape to another is a reality for many. Here are some things to consider before living in a camper.
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HUNTING FALLOW DEER (DAMHIRSCH) IN GERMANY
In previous articles about big game hunting in the United States, which were posted on the Texas Outdoors Network website, I discussed my successful hunts for Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram and Ewe and Rocky Mountain Goat. All of these hunts took place in Colorado. In this article I will discuss my successful hunt…
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5 of the Best Hobbies for Thrill Seekers
There are plenty of relaxing hobbies in nature, but you may want to consider these extreme options for those aiming for something a little more exciting.
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Seadrift, TX. Sight Casting/Navigational Trip Report; 9/16/22
Took advantage of the calm winds at the beginning of the week and had a lot of fun sight casting with repeat clients. We found fish holding in the same area as the previous week, but a little more scattered out as the water started coming up with the East winds. With the water coming…
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Hunting Dog Training Tip-Intro to Retrieves with Water
Once our 8-10 week old pups are retrieving in the yard with bumpers or feathers without running off or quitting, we introduce them to water. What I mean by that is, we are looking for pups that will not stop no matter how many times you throw a bumper. We are constantly looking for pups…
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