Public Hunting

Dove hunter at Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area taking aim across a wide open green field
October 2025 Issue

Dove Hunting Is Top-Notch at Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area

The South Texas site is best known for white-winged doves.

Story by Russell Roe
Two women in field in south Texas hunting dove with shotguns and a dog
August/September 2025 Issue

Dawn Of The Dove Hunter

A mentored hunt provides the tools for a successful harvest.

Story and photos by Maegan Lanham
Sunset over the fields in Chaparral Wildlife Management Area
July 2025 Issue

Chaparral Wildlife Management Area Captures the Subtle Magic of South Texas Brush Land

"The Chap" is a celebrated destination for hunting, hiking, camping and bird-watching.

Story by Eva Frederick
An older hunter shows a younger hunter the Outdoor Annual app on his smartphone
August/September 2024 Issue

How to Boost Your Odds for a Texas Drawn Hunt

With savvy planning, you can increase your chances of getting chosen.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
Hunters gather at the community pavilion for a chili lunch.
November 2018 Issue

Small-Town Goldthwaite Comes Alive With the Opening of Deer Season

Central Texas town's stores, restaurants and hotels benefit from hunting season.

Story by Whitney Bishop
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