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Hunters, artists, writers share a common bond
Gillespie Life, Outdoors
Hunters, artists, writers share a common bond
by Gayne C. Young 
July 10, 2024
Outdoors On Edge Ted Schnack Jr. is a hunter, writer and award-winning sculptor. I spoke to him about his art and inspirations. You’ve said you became a sculptor following a buffalo hunt in East Africa. Give us the short and dirty version of that story. Hunting buffalo in Zambia was a running adrena...
South African classic is a hit in Texas
Gillespie Life, Outdoors
South African classic is a hit in Texas
by Gayne C. Young 
July 3, 2024
Outdoors On Edge Brett Petzer didn’t come to the Texas Hill Country specifically to make biltong. But I’m glad he did. Because it’s absolutely delicious. Actually, it’s more like addictive. Biltong is a dried, cured meat from South Africa. It comes from the Afrikaans words bil (buttock) and tong (st...
High-grade Hiking
D: Community, Gillespie Life, ...
High-grade Hiking
January 4, 2024
First-day hike brings visitors from all over to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Recreationalists and hikers came from all over on New Year’s Day to participate in a “First Day Hike” — both guided and unguided — at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The site was part of Texas Parks and Wildlife Dep...
The railroad tale of Jumper and Jack
Outdoors
The railroad tale of Jumper and Jack
OUTDOORS ON END By Gayne C. Young, OUTDOORS ON END By Gayne C. Young 
November 15, 2023
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life takes your legs off at the knees, train a baboon to do your job and tow you around. Or so thought...
Texas hunting, fishing licenses go on sale Aug. 15
Outdoors, Sports
Texas hunting, fishing licenses go on sale Aug. 15
Texas hunting, fishing licenses go on sale Aug. 15
Ken Esten 
August 11, 2023
It’s August, which means kids are back in school and the fall hunting and fishing seasons are quickly approaching. Before packing your favorite tackle...
Agriculture, News, ...
TPWD: Emergency rules adopted for breeder deer movement
Ken Esten 
July 28, 2023
In response to continued positive detections of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer breeding facilities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) ...
Mosquito populations boom after rains
Agriculture, News, ...
Mosquito populations boom after rains
Tips on mosquito types and ways to prevent, control and repel
Adam Russell 
July 12, 2023
A rain event will often soon be followed by an explosion in the mosquito population. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has information on ...
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