Annual fishing and hunting licenses expire Aug. 31, except the Year-From-Purchase All-WaterFishing Package, which goes from the date purchased for one year. Hunting and fishing licenses for the …

For much of my adult life, I have enjoyed learning about shooting and hunting with different sporting arms. Back when I was a young man just starting a family, money was tight and I continued …

I guess most of us outdoor types have equipment that we’ve become fond of throughout the years. For some, it might be an old outboard motor that was acquired years ago that just refuses to …

The summer heat continues. This is a timely discussion on the hazards of heat stress and how to be safe in the sun. Remember, you should seek medical attention if there is any doubt about the …

Yes, it’s August in Texas, and it is hot. One of the best ways to beat the heat is to dip your toes into beautiful Lake Granbury. But when you arrive at the park, you may be seeing more beach …

Understanding climate is clearly more scientific than observational. However, Texas has a native shrub that acts as a fairly reliable wet weather gauge. Often called a barometer plant, the Texas …

The Celebration Capital of Texas has found itself three weeks into a brief respite between its spring-summer suite of events and its fall-winter festivities. “We have about a two-second lull …

I remember watching the classic movie “Home from the Hill,” starring Robert Mitchum, when I was a kid. The movie, filmed a short distance from my home in Red River County, was one of the big …

Another alternative to beat the summer heat and to enjoy some great fishing is to fish at night. The night has other advantages such as generally less wind and no skiers or Jet Skis. A little …

While one alone would make a rarity for any rural county, three Hood County motocross riders qualified for the world’s largest annual motocross race this year. Maya Hidalgo in Granbury, Austin …