Shooting Sports

A dog running through a field with a dove in his mouth after a dove hunt.
November 2026 Issue

The Seasons of a Texas Wingshooter

The birds keep their own calendar based on light, weather and habit.

Story by Josh Crumpton
Joe McBride handling a gun at his shop.
November 2026 Issue

It's the End of an Era at McBride’s Guns as Family Sells Store

Store and family have supported the Austin community for decades.

Story by John Jefferson
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
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
Two mourning doves flying in bright blue sky
August/September 2025 Issue

Hamilton Puts on a Festival For the Love of Dove

The Hamilton County Dove Festival provides a rollicking kickoff ot bird hunting season.

Story by Eva Frederick
A group of students take aim at targets with air rifles
April 2024 Issue

Students Take Up Target Shooting With Air Rifles

Schools offer new program on shooting sports.

store guns safely in a green gun safe
January/February 2024 Issue

Store Your Gun Safely

Proper storage keeps guns out of the wrong hands.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
game warden Wei-Wei Lin standing at the base of a rocky hill
January/February 2024 Issue

Ask a Warden: How Can I Get Started in Hunting as an Adult?

Hunter education classes and mentors are good places to start.

Story by Wei-Wei Lin
Green and tan duck coming in for a landing with a blue sky with a couple of clouds.
December 2022 Issue

Waterfowl Offers Worthy Hunt Pursuits

Welcome to Texas’ ‘Other Game’

Story and photos by Russell A. Graves
Large turkey standing on rocky, grassy ground with woods in the background
January/February 2022 Issue

Hunting the Clever Wild Turkey

If you think you’ve outwitted or outwaited a wild turkey, think again.

Story by Megan Radke
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