hunting

Scoring 163, Heidi Newman’s main frame nine-pointer taken Oct. 3 joins a long list of quality bucks produced by 26 clubs that form the North Neches deer management cooperative in Anderson and Cherokee counties. Since 2015, the co-op has produced 64 free ranging bucks with B&C scores of 150 or more, including two in the 190s and one topping 200 inches. Courtesy/Heidi Newman via Matt Williams

Scoring 163, Heidi Newman’s main frame nine-pointer taken Oct. 3 joins a long list of quality bucks produced by 26 clubs that form the North Neches deer management cooperative in Anderson and Cherokee counties. Since 2015, the co-op has produced 64 free ranging bucks with B&C scores of 150 or more, including two in the 190s and one topping 200 inches. Courtesy/Heidi Newman via Matt Williams

ET Bruisers: Early season whoppers represent letting the young guys walk

Sound deer and habitat management practices coupled with a budding interest in letting young bucks walk continues to pay off with some handsome whitetails for deer hunters across eastern Texas.

Archery, squirrel seasons underway

The 2020-21 statewide Archery Only season for white-tailed deer opened Oct. 3. Folks in the know are saying it should be a good one, thanks to good range conditions and the timely arrival of mild fall weather that has whitetails on the prowl.
Texas dove hunters will need to be sure to have a new 2020-21 hunting license and a valid Texas Migratory Game Bird Stamp in hand when they head to the field next month. New licenses and public hunting permits go on sale Aug. 15. Courtesy/Matt Williams

Texas dove hunters will need to be sure to have a new 2020-21 hunting license and a valid Texas Migratory Game Bird Stamp in hand when they head to the field next month. New licenses and public hunting permits go on sale Aug. 15. Courtesy/Matt Williams

Paying your dues: New hunting/fishing licenses on sale

It’s early August, and the clock is ticking down towards another Sept. 1 dove season opener. Dove season in most of Texas gets underway on a Tuesday this year. It’s not the best timing for working folks, so some may have to sit out opening day.