Field Journal

Hunting rifle on wood deck - worst hunting rifles of all time
The Worst Hunting Rifles of All Time
Some hunting rifles became infamous for their unreliability, poor ergonomics, or bad timing — and hunters paid the price. Here's a look at the worst hunting rifles ever made and... Read more...
Whitetail deer herd - antlerless deer hunting regulation changes
Hunters Now Allowed to Hunt More Antlerless Deer in Effort to Curb Growing Population
State wildlife managers are expanding antlerless deer tags in response to a rapidly growing deer population, and hunters can now apply for additional permits in several new units. Here's what... Read more...
Whitetail buck standing in an East Texas pine and hardwood forest
Where to Hunt Whitetail on Public Land in East Texas This Season
East Texas public land holds huntable whitetail deer populations — if you know where to look and how to navigate the timber company land and national forests. Here's a breakdown... Read more...
Kayak angler holding a redfish while sitting on a fishing kayak
Summer Kayak Fishing: How to Stand, Stay Stable, and Catch More
When the heat pushes bass and catfish off the bank, a kayak is the cheapest ticket to them — if you can stand up and fish without tipping. Here's how... Read more...
Angler casting from a boat on a Texas Gulf Coast bay
Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Gear by Bay and Season: The 2026 Kit List
Updated October 30, 2026: Rebuilt as a bay-by-bay and season-by-season kit list, with the 2026-27 bag limits and the November 1 to December 14 flounder closure. The rod-by-rod breakdown now... Read more...
Family opening a hunting and fishing gift box together on the living room couch
Best Hunting and Fishing Gifts for Men (and Women Who Hunt): The Vetted List for 2026
Finding a great hunting or fishing gift is hard — most lists are full of junk that never makes it out of the box. This vetted guide covers budget-friendly to... Read more...
Woman turkey hunter in camo carrying a harvested gobbler and a shotgun
Turkey Hunting Gear: The Complete Kit for Spring Gobblers
Texas spring turkey season demands the right calls, camo, and shotgun setup — and the Rio Grande birds here are a different game than Eastern turkeys. Here's a complete gear... Read more...
Elevated box deer blind on a stand at sunset with a hunter on the ladder, Texas deer season
Texas Deer Season 2026–2027: Dates, Zones, Regulations, and What You Need to Start Planning Now
Here is what the 2026–2027 Texas deer season actually asks of you: five deer, no more than three of them bucks, spread across roughly 254,000 square miles of country that... Read more...
Angler in a white FORLOH UPF sun-protection hoodie and sunglasses on a boat
Best Sun Protection Fishing Shirts for Texas Anglers: What to Wear When the Gulf Sun Is Trying to Kill You
The redfish are not what will end your day on the Texas coast. The sun is. Between the water throwing UV back up under your jaw and a July index... Read more...
Several fishing rods standing in a boat rod holder on a Texas river at sunrise
Best Fishing Rods for Texas: Gulf Coast, Freshwater, and Everything In Between
Texas is the trickiest rod-buying state in the country, and it is not close. In one weekend you might throw a popping cork for speckled trout in Aransas Bay on... Read more...
Five budget hunting knives under the headline A Great Hunting Knife Shouldn't Cost a Fortune
Best Hunting Knives Under $100: Quality Field Blades That Won't Break the Bank or Break Down
Spend a season around hunting camps and you'll hear the same shrug: a good field knife has to cost a fortune. It doesn't. The stretch from about $40 to $110... Read more...
Angler in chest waders fly fishing a clear river below snowy mountains
Best Hunting and Fishing Waders for Texas: Gulf Coast, Duck Marshes, and Wade Fishing Guide
Ask ten Texas outdoorsmen what the best wader is and you will get ten answers, because they are all answering different questions. The problem is not the wader. It is... Read more...