Texas Outdoor News

Bill and Harold recap current political events and the effects on wildlife from winter weather plus, hunting and fishing tactics.

Bill and Harold cover recent and upcoming outdoor shows and look ahead to hunting and fishing opportunities. 

Guest Danny Clark, President of Collectors Firearms, talks about "The Best Darn Gun Shop in the World!"

We introduce Rob McCanna, the new CEO of the Dallas Safari Club, and he previews the 2025 DSC Convention being held in Atlanta, GA January 9 through 12. 

Guest Christina Pittman, President of the Texas Trophy Hunters Association, previews their huge 2025 Outdoors Extravaganza coming to Dallas January 10th through the 12th.

Harold and  Bill have suggestions for Christmas "Stocking Stuffers."

Bill and Harold have large gift suggestions for Christmas.

Texas Outdoors Journal Hunting Editor, Tom Claycomb III., offers up whitetail hunting techniques and knife choices for processing. 

Celebrating 40 years of the Texas Big Game Awards with Matt Hughes, Texas Wildlife Association Director of Hunting Heritage.

Guest Danno Wise, Texas Outdoors Journal Saltwater Fishing Editor, covers how the winter weather will effect Coastal fishing.

Guest John McLaughlin, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Upland Game Bird Program Leader, has the latest information on quail and pheasant populations around the state.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Leader Dean Marquardt in Brownwood covers the propects for Fall hunting in his regions. Bill and Harold offer hints for being prepared for the hunt. 

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Leaders, Eric Garza in Rio Grande City and Mike Miller in Kerrville, give the latest conditions for Fall hunting in their areas.

Guests are Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Leaders, Bobby Eichler based in La Grange and David Veale in Pleasanton, with the prospects for Fall hunting success.

Guests Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Leaders, Rusty Wood in Jasper and James Weaver in Alpine, covering the opportunities in their areas for the Fall hunting seasons. 

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Senior Biologist, Sam Harryman in Lubbock, and District Leader, Ryan Schmidt in San Angelo, update the hunting season conditions in their areas. 

Guests are Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District 6 Leader in Tyler, Mason Conley, and District 8 Leader in Georgetown, Derrick Wolter, reporting on the outlook for the upcoming hunting seasons. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 SUBARU Crosstrek Sport. 

Guest Tom Claycomb III, Texas Outdoors Journal Hunting Editor, covers techniques for early season hunting and the transition toward the rut. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 SUBARU Solterra Touring.

Guest Kevin Mote, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Private Lands Program Leader, discusses opportunities to help improve your private property and the $48.00 Public Hunting Permit giving us hunting access to over one million acres in our state. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2025 SUBARU Forester Premium.

Guest Ryan Gardner with 24 Outfitters reveals great hunting opportunities south of Abilene. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2025 Chevrolet TRAX 2RS.

Guest John Herlitz, owner of Carroll's Gun Shop in Wharton, Texas, covers the latest trends in firearms and ammunition. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 KIA Sorento X-PRO SX-Prestige 2.4T AWD. 

Guest Owen Fitzsimmons, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Webless Migaratory Gamebird Program Leader "The Dove Guy," gives a season preview with bird counts and opportunities for white-winged and mourning doves. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2025 RAM 1500 Crew Cab Tungsten 4X4. 

Guest John Barnes, President of Briley Mfg., known the world over for their shotgun chokes, tube inserts and expertise in gunsmithing. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 FIAT 500e plug-in.

Guest Tom Hewitt, Trustee with Operation Orphans, covers their program that teaches kids hunting and life skills while experiencing the great outdoors. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van.