Food

Two people using binoculars to look at wildlife in a canyon at sunset.
December 2025 Issue

One Man’s Quest to Hunt and Eat Texas' Invasive Species

Nutria nachos, anyone? Eating the invaders takes a bite out of an ecological problem.

Story by Brandon Weaver
A Sandhill crane soaring through a blue sky.
December 2025 Issue

Sandhill Crane Is the 'Ribeye of the Sky'

The cranes produce a flavorful dark meat.

Story by Josh Crumpton
mushrooms growing in leaves at Caddo National Grasslands
November 26, 2025

Foraging for Mushrooms Yields a Delicious Reward

Mushroom hunting can seem intimidating, but Texas is home to many tasty edible species.

Story by Eva Frederick
A feild of deer in the fog.
November 14, 2025

Deer to Spare: Hunters for the Hungry Supports Those in Need

Texas’ venison donation program is a win-win for hunters, ranchers, volunteers and people in need.

Story by Eva Frederick
A painting of Spanish colonists and Native Americans having a feast.
November 2025 Issue

Move Over, Massachusetts! Spanish Colonists and Native Americans Shared a Thanksgiving Feast in Texas Long Before the Pilgrims

The historic feast likely featured carne asada, menudo and freshly caught fish.

Story by Shilo Urban
A deer standing at the edge of the woods.
November 2025 Issue

Harvest a Buck Without Spending a Million Bucks at Sam Houston National Forest

Forest land is a bastion for hunters without deep pockets.

Story by Matthew Watson
Native American woman dressed in colorful cultural attire dancing at the annual Powwow.
November 2025 Issue

Austin’s Annual Powwow Brings Color, Connection and Community to the Heart of Texas

The event features vendors, food and traditional dance.

Story by Rachel Caldwell Hill
A group of yucca plants grows toward the sky as a large white cloud rolls across the blue sky
November 2024 Issue

Sotol, Yucca and More: Reconnecting Texans with Their Botanical Roots

Humans have long relied on plants to survive the sometimes harsh landscapes of Texas.

Story by Brandon Weaver
a colorful mural depicts a cowboy and cowgirl standing on either side of a large red heart on a wall in Brady Texas
November 2024 Issue

Brady is a Small Town with a Big Heart

This town draws big crowds for hunting's country music and a goat cookoff.

Story by John H. Ostdick
Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt participants Cyndi and Jimmy Morris pose outside a log building
November 2024 Issue

A Look Back at the 2024 Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

GOSH, it was a fun summer!

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