Reid has the privilege of spending an hour talking with singer, songwriter, hunter, and Texas icon Robert Earl Keen. Having retired from the road after 41 prolific years, REK discusses settling into life in the Texas Hill Country, taking a bit more . . .
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Podcast: The Science of Hunting Pressure, with Abe Woodard, Ph.D.
Reid chats with D. Abraham Woodard, Ph.D.–a Range and Wildlife Scientist at the East Foundation in Hebbronville, Texas–about population ecology and sustainable management of game species, with a primary focus on bobwhite quail. Abe is a lead . . .
Read MorePodcast: Protecting What You Love, with Ryan O’Shaughnessy
In this episode, Reid is joined by Ryan O’Shaughnessy of West Texas Quail Outfitters. A regular on the podcast, Ryan brings a strong science background to his guiding and hunting. Ryan and Reid explore . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Clean a Dove
Written by: Jennifer Miller, Greystone Castle
Correctly cleaning and storing your doves means they’ll be delicious on the table.
Photos courtesy Greystone Castle
Dove season is in full swing around most of the country. Now that you have been on your hunt, taken the shots, and made the retrieve; the next step is properly cleaning the birds and . . .
Read MoreOrvis Hunt Book Instagram Photographer II: Pat Fitzpatrick
Talk about a great day to play hooky!
Photo by Pat Fitzpatrick
Our second photographer is Pat Fitzpatrick, from Texas. He notes, “All of the events described below took place on public land in the State of Texas. Texas is known for its lack of public. . .
Read MoreTop 10 Rules for Opening Day of Dove Season
Written by: Jennifer Miller, Greystone Castle
Make sure your hunting dog is fit and ready to work. After a summer off, some might not be as excited to return to the fields as you are!. . .
Read MoreWhat Makes a Great Dove Field?
Written by: Jennifer Miller, Greystone Castle
For many people in the South, dove season is just two months away. To attract birds, a well-planned dove field is a must. There are several key things to look for: . . .
Read MorePhoto Essay: Habitat Maintenance at Greystone Castle
Written by: Jennifer Miller, Greystone Castle
Greystone Castle started burning the hunt fields as soon as the 2014-15 season wrapped up.
Photos courtesy Greystone Castle
Editor’s note: Jennifer Miller—who works at Greystone Castle Sporting Club, in Mingus, Texas—sent in these cool photos that show how such an operation maintains its habitat in the. . .
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