The 2024-25 general white-tailed deer season kicked off Nov. 2 in Central Texas, and hunters are afield. This season, which runs through Jan. 5, promises a bounty of game as spring rains bolstered deer populations, according to Texas Parks and Read more…
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“Cuddly,” “adorable,” and “cute” are not words used to describe the nutria. More likely, it would be referred to as “gross,” “dirty,” and “destructive.” The raccoon-size rodent is in the spiny rat family native to South America. Considered pests and Read more…
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The drought-resistant Texas persimmon, or Diospyros texana, is a standout plant in the Central Texas landscape for its fruit. After all, diospyros in Greek translates to “divine fruit,” although its description—tiny, black fruit with multiple seeds and a tar-like pulp—doesn’t Read more…
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Fermin Fernandez has been fishing since he could walk. For the past 28 years, the 63-year-old angler has been a professional fishing guide on Lake Buchanan, taking clients on countless angling excursions and reeling in countless freshwater memories. In that Read more…
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In Texas, fall and winter usher in glorious hiking weather, the perfect seasons to take on the Woodland Trail at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet County. The trail is one of the longest and most breathtaking hikes in the Read more…
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Inks Lake State Park in Burnet County lives up to its self-proclaimed title of “Hill Country Gem.” Hugging the eastern shore of its namesake pristine lake among the rugged-yet-beautiful hills of Central Texas, it’s one of the state’s most popular Read more…
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As the sun sets on another Texas summer, hunters across the state are gearing up for what promises to be a record-breaking dove season in 2024-25. Recent surveys by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reveal that the mourning dove Read more…
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If you missed the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, you’ll have to wait 20 years to see another one in the United States. It will be another 400 years before one returns to Central Texas. Turn to the Read more…
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It looks like a stick and acts like a stick, but this native Texan is certainly not a dead tree branch. Giant walkingsticks are insects that seamlessly blend into their treetop surroundings. They don’t bite, sting, make noise, jump, prey Read more…
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The rugged terrain of the Highland Lakes in the Texas Hill Country makes it a prime place to practice extreme pastimes. Whether you’re ascending the gargantuan granite of Enchanted Rock, tearing down Spider Mountain by bike, or riding a wake Read more…
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