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Where to Hunt Whitetail on Public Land in East Texas This Season

Sam Houston National Forest holds more public-land whitetail than most Texas hunters realize. Here’s how to find them.

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Largemouth bass caught on fly fishing gear — beginner fly fishing success

Best Fly Fishing Flies for Beginners: The Only 6 You Need to Start

June 20, 2026|The Venator Crew

You don't need a fly box with 200 flies to catch fish. Most beginners overthink it — you need a handful of proven patterns that cover the three basic situations...

Satellite view of Tropical Storm Arthur making landfall near Matagorda Bay, Texas in June 2026

A Tale of Two Texases: What June's Rain Means for the 2026 Hunting Season

June 18, 2026|Aldo Antu

Tropical Storm Arthur just dropped 4–6 inches across southeast and central Texas — and it's quietly setting the table for the 2026 hunting season. Here's what the rain means for...

Summer Kayak Fishing: How to Stand, Stay Stable, and Catch More

June 17, 2026|The Venator Crew

When the heat pushes bass and catfish off the bank, a kayak is the cheapest ticket to them — if you can stand up and fish without tipping. Here's how...

Trail camera photo of deer in the woods — summer scouting with game cameras

The Best Trail Cameras for Summer Scouting — and How We Pick Them

June 15, 2026|The Venator Crew

Hunter-vetted advice for running trail cameras in June and July: where to hang them, why cellular and solar win in the heat, and the exact cameras we stock — with...

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Blue catfish underwater with dollar signs — Maryland invasive fish bounty program

Maryland Offers Rewards For Invasive Fish, Up to $1,500 Per Blue Catfish Charter Trip

June 20, 2026|Wired2Fish

Maryland is doubling down on efforts to combat invasive fish species, offering anglers cash, prizes, and bragging rights.

Texas state flag - cyberattack on hunting fishing license database

3 Million Texans Hit by Cyberattack Tied to Hunting & Fishing Licenses

June 20, 2026|Aldo Antu

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed a massive database breach compromised the personal data of approximately 3 million Texans — including driver license numbers, passport info, phone numbers, and...

Compound bow aimed at cows - Utah guide poaching charges

Utah Hunting Guide Accused of Poaching Also Caught Shooting at Cows With Bow

June 20, 2026|Aldo Antu

Wildlife officials investigating a Utah hunting guide for deer poaching discovered video footage of the same guide shooting at cattle with a compound bow — drawing condemnation from hunters and...

Hunting rifle on wood deck - worst hunting rifles of all time

The Worst Hunting Rifles of All Time

June 20, 2026|Aldo Antu

From the jam-prone Remington 742 "Woodsmaster" to the budget-cursed Remington 770, gunsmiths and hunters have a shortlist of rifles that earned their bad reputations the hard way.Read the full story...

Whitetail deer herd - antlerless deer hunting regulation changes

Hunters Now Allowed to Hunt More Antlerless Deer in Effort to Curb Growing Population

June 20, 2026|Aldo Antu

New York DEC is expanding antlerless deer seasons, implementing an Earn-a-2nd-Buck system, and designating 23 Wildlife Management Units as no-quota zones to manage surging deer populations across the state.Read the...

Maryland Offers Rewards For Invasive Fish, Up to $1,500 Per Blue Catfish Charter Trip

June 20, 2026|Wired2Fish

Maryland is doubling down on efforts to combat invasive fish species, offering anglers cash, prizes, and bragging rights.

3 Million Texans Hit by Cyberattack Tied to Hunting & Fishing Licenses

June 20, 2026|Aldo Antu

Utah Hunting Guide Accused of Poaching Also Caught Shooting at Cows With Bow

June 20, 2026|Aldo Antu

Wildlife officials investigating a Utah hunting guide for deer poaching discovered video footage of the same guide shooting at cattle with a compound bow — drawing condemnation from hunters and...

The Worst Hunting Rifles of All Time

June 20, 2026|Aldo Antu

Hunters Now Allowed to Hunt More Antlerless Deer in Effort to Curb Growing Population

June 20, 2026|Aldo Antu

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Off-Season Hunting Gear Maintenance: The 10 Items You Must Service Before Summer Storage

May 17, 2026|Aldo Antu

Don't lose deer because your gear failed. The 10-item off-season maintenance checklist for rifles, optics, boots, packs, knives, calls, bows, blinds, clothing, and storage so everything is ready opening morning.

When to Start Scouting for Fall: Why Now Might Be Too Early (and How Deer & Elk Patterns Shift Through the Year)

May 15, 2026|Aldo Antu

Is it too early to scout in summer? Yes and no. Here's how deer and elk patterns shift spring to summer to fall, what summer scouting actually tells you, and...

Chasing Silver Kings: A No-Nonsense Guide to Tarpon Fishing (And Why Every Angler Should Try It Once)

May 8, 2026|Aldo Antu

Everything you need to know about tarpon fishing — tackle, technique, locations, and why every serious angler should chase silver kings at least once before they hang up the rod.

Best Hunting Apps of 2026: The Tools Every Serious Hunter Should Have on Their Phone

May 8, 2026|Aldo Antu

The best hunting apps for 2026 — OnX Hunt, BaseMap, and the tools serious hunters use for public land scouting, offline maps, weather, and state regulations. Don't go into the...