Food

A person holding a large red snapper.
August/September 2026 Issue

If You Can’t Make the Federal Red Snapper Season, Fishing in State Waters Proves Productive

Hook, Line and Snapper

Story by Anietra Hamper
A feild of deer in the fog.
July 14, 2026

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
Portrait of Evan LeRoy.
May 2026 Issue

He’s Smoked All Kinds of Meat. Now He’s Learning to Hunt Them First

Austin barbecue chef has gone from the grill to the wild.

Story by Evan LeRoy
An alligator floating at the surface of the water.
April 2026 Issue

Hunting Alligators Involves Excitement, Danger and a Lot of Mud

The giant reptiles offer a fulfilling hunt and delicious meat.

Story by Jon Steele
Two people holding up large fish that they caught.
March 2026 Issue

Minutes from San Antonio, Lakes Calaveras and Braunig Offer Trophy Red Drum

Texas fishing’s best-kept secret is half an hour from downtown San Antonio.

Story by Joseph Richards
Hands removing feathers from a bird.
January/February 2026 Issue

Texas Cassoulet Brings the Hunting Seasons Together in One Dish

Meal combines beans, herbs and several types of meat.

Story by Josh Crumpton
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
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 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
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