While SHOT Shot organizers patted themselves on the back for record-setting attendance and while the attendees marveled at the latest products (myself included), the show did little to prepare for what is about to come. For hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, there’s a storm brewing.

Mother Nature has a special place deep in the heart of Texans, which explains why hunting and fishing not only are longstanding Lone Star traditions, but also significant drivers of the state's economy.

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic will be broadcast nationally on Fox Sports Net on Sunday, November 21 at 6:00 p.m. EST, CST & MST and 4:00 p.m. PST. The event is a one-of-a-kind tournament in the world of professional bass fishing that brings the top 50 anglers in the world, regardless of tour affiliation, together to compete for a world championship.

The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) continues to increase hunting and fishing opportunities for sportsmen across the country.  The newest openings are the latest in a long line as the result of major legislation backed by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance over a decade ago.

Nine of the top bass anglers in the country will sign autographs for fans at three Houston-area Academy Sports + Outdoors Stores, Tuesday, September 28, as part of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic. Fishing legend Kevin VanDam will appear at the Conroe store. Greg Hackney, Mark Davis, Scott Suggs and Ron Shuffield will appear at the Humble store. Mike McClelland, John Crews, Bryan Thrift and Gary Klein will appear at the Tomball location. All appearances will take place on Sept. 28 from 7 - 9 p.m.

Nearly $17 million was awarded to eight state agencies to improve the quality, completeness and accessibility of records available under the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), the U.S. Department of Justice announced.

When it comes to our beloved state, Texans want to cling to myths and ignore inconvenient realities.

Before hunting season began, Don "Dink" Benton set up a motion sensor camera on his east Texas ranch to learn what kind of deer roamed his land along the Oklahoma border. What he saw as he went through the pictures was a shock: a black bear exploring a feeder, then investigating the camera.

Congress is known for having arcane battles, but the biggest fight these days in water law is over a single word — and Texas environmentalists and ranchers are anxiously awaiting the outcome.