Bass Pro Shops, recently named as one of the "Top 10 Hottest Brands in America" by Advertising Age magazine, will celebrate its 58th store's Grand Opening Thursday, November 17th through Sunday, November 20th.

Near the southern tip of Texas, at the lower end of the Rio Grande Valley, the city of Harlingen is an exciting blend of South Texas hospitality and the rich, colorful traditions of Mexico.

OSP (Optimum Shotgun Performance) Shooting School announces the partnership with American Shooting Centers (ASC) in Houston, Texas and the hosting of FREE instructional seminars in a new ASC program called ""Come Out2Shoot."

Weather experts around the nation are predicting that this year's mosquito season could be "worse than normal" due to heavy rains and warm weather. While this may cause you to reach for the nearest Environmental Protection Agency recommended DEET insect repellent product, newest studies on DEET reveal some new information on DEET(an insect repelling chemical found in 90% of insect repellents on the market) that consumers should be aware of.

Join Whitetail Properties, airing this week on The Sportsman Channel, as they travel to the heart of the South Texas Brush Country to bow hunt on the Pasture of the Cameron Ranch, one of the finest hunting ranches in all of Texas.

Nature-based fun abounds for Texas families, from diverse and outstanding state parks to programs and workshops that teach fishing, camping, paddling and much more. But alongside this good news, a growing body of books and studies reveals a serious issue: today's kids are losing touch with nature and that's taking a toll.

TPWD is inviting journalists to cover the Big Bend Ranch State Park Fiesta on May 2, when the park is waiving entrance fees for the public, there will be a free BBQ lunch and free tours, mountain bike and horse rides, live music and other activities.

Collegiate anglers will have the opportunity to win up to $1,000 in Cabela's gift cards at bass tournaments held nationwide during 2009. The BoatU.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship and regional events sanctioned by the Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) will qualify.

Tune to The Sportsman Channel this week and watch the information packed episode of Yamaha Fishing Club Journal. Bass pro Karen Savik jumps at the opportunity to head to the Texas coast and fish reds for the first time. Dr. Hal Schramm weighs in on water turbidity. Plus, Buzz Ramsey has some thoughts on tipping your lures. Yamaha's Fishing Club Journal airs on The Sportsman Channel Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Thursday at 3:30 a.m., and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. All show times listed are EST. For a complete listing of shows and times, visit http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com