Topic
Hunting & Fishing
Hunts, leases, guides and outfitters, blinds and feeders, firearms and archery, fishing and charters, game processing.
Articles
4R Ranch
Guided Quail Hunts in Texas Hill Country
A Shot of Her Own
Kelly Godfrey and Texas Women's Outdoors
Bryant Custom Rifles: Texas Precision Rifles Built by Mike Bryant
A Wheeler, Texas riflesmith known for hand-built precision rifles, hunting rifles, and long-range bolt-actions.
Dove Season Prep: What August Determines
The work put into a field this month is what makes opening weekend worth showing up for.
Jody Horton & Jesse Griffiths
Jesse Griffiths and Jody Horton on wild hogs, creative control, and the Texas collaborations behind The Hog Book and The Turkey Book.
Starting Late Doesn't Mean Starting Behind
The Adult Learn to Hunt Program gave Jeremy Shull his start. A few seasons later he was leading the hunts. Little did he know that his daughter was watching the whole time.
What My Father Taught Me About the Land
Jim Wentrcek grew up hunting, ranching, and learning to care for the land. One river trip, one fence line, one feeder at a time. Now he's passing it on.
Dove Leases: What Opening Weekend Means for Landowners
Before the first shot on September 1, the real decisions about a dove lease already got made.
6 Things to Know Before Buying Land in South Texas Brush Country
From water rights to brush management, ag exemptions, and hunting leases, what buyers should understand about South Texas Brush Country before making an offer.
Directory
Alvarado Archery
Archery sales, tuning, and practice range.
Slovacek's
Slovacek’s offers authentic Czech-style sausages and serves hunters with professional wild game processing. Their products are enjoyed far beyond their Snook location.
J&S Meat Processing and Cattle Company
Meat processing and cattle operation.
Wolf Creek Retrievers
Dog training for hunting and retrieving.
Deer Park Exotics
Breeders of exotic animals for ranching and recreational purposes, including deer, antelope, and specialty wildlife species.
PCG Boer Goats
Dedicated to producing top-quality Boer goats for breeding, showing, and meat production.
The Best Little Gun Shop in Texas
Located in Goliad, Texas, The Best Little Gun Shop in Texas specializes in the sale, purchase, and trade of firearms, ammunition, and offers comprehensive gunsmith services.
Stanton Meats
Stanton Meats, part of Stanton's Shopping Center in Alvin, Texas, offers custom deer and wild game processing services, ensuring each animal is processed to the customer's specifications.
Double B Taxidermy
Double B Taxidermy offers professional taxidermy services, specializing in preserving and mounting game animals for hunting enthusiasts.
Matt's Fishing Adventures
Matt's Fishing Adventures offers guided fishing trips in Rockport, Texas, specializing in Redfish and Trout excursions led by Captain Matthew Valadez.
Mellon Creek Outfitters
Mellon Creek Outfitters provides premier free-range hunting experiences on a vast 110,000-acre ranch in Texas. They offer guided hunts for various game species, ensuring a top-tier outdoor adventure.
Ace In The Hole Guide Service
Offers fishing and hunting guide services in Rockport, Texas, specializing in saltwater fishing and various game hunts.
Gear
RICO Hybrid Compact 3.5x 640 LRF 50mm
iRayUSA (InfiRay Outdoor)
Republic 1911 (5" government, build-your-own)
Republic Forge
Carbon Rifleman, 22 Creedmoor, 20" Texas Mirage
Hill Country Rifles
Backyard Bunker (precast concrete)
Atlas Survival Shelters
Aberdeen Custom Gate & Iron ranch entrance gates
Aberdeen Custom Gate & Iron
Alamo Precision Custom Rifle
Alamo Precision Rifles
Bob Lee Takedown Recurve
Bob Lee Bows
Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL60 thermal riflescope
Pulsar
Tank Blinds 45 sq ft Blind
Tank Blinds
Trails West Grand Entrance
Trails West Gate Company
BrinTough Working Pens
BrinTough Equipment
Cyrious Metal Works custom metal gates
Cyrious Metal Works
Upcoming Events
Texas License To Carry & Shooting Qualification
The Texas License to Carry Shooting Qualification is a firearms training session where participants complete the live-fire proficiency test required to obtain a Texas License to Carry (LTC). During the qualification, shooters demonstrate safe handgun handling and basic marksmanship under the supervision of a certified instructor. Participants typically fire 50 rounds at a silhouette target from distances of 3, 7, and 15 yards and must achieve a minimum passing score to qualify. Successfully completing the test provides the shooting proficiency certification needed as part of the LTC application process.
TWO DAY RIFLE / PISTOL - Wallis, TX
The Two-Day Rifle/Pistol course by Onsight Firearms Training in Wallis, TX, is an intermediate-to-advanced tactical course focused on defensive shooting skills,, priced at $400 + $70 in total range fees. It emphasizes live-fire drills, movement, and rapid engagement, requiring proficiency in safety and concealed holster use.
Freedom on the Fly: Veteran Fly Fishing (OFFSITE)
Freedom on the Fly: Veteran Fly Fishing (Offsite) is a recreational outdoor event designed specifically for military veterans to enjoy fly fishing and connect with others in the veteran community. The outing takes place at Tip’s Turf along the San Marcos River in Martindale, Texas, where participants can fish in the river or the property’s stocked lake. The program is hosted by the nonprofit Freedom on the Fly, which organizes regular events to support veterans’ physical and emotional well-being through the calming and social experience of fly fishing. The event also encourages camaraderie and peer support while giving veterans a chance to spend time outdoors and learn or practice fishing skills.
Texas License To Carry & Shooting Qualification
The Texas License to Carry Shooting Qualification is a firearms training session where participants complete the live-fire proficiency test required to obtain a Texas License to Carry (LTC). During the qualification, shooters demonstrate safe handgun handling and basic marksmanship under the supervision of a certified instructor. Participants typically fire 50 rounds at a silhouette target from distances of 3, 7, and 15 yards and must achieve a minimum passing score to qualify. Successfully completing the test provides the shooting proficiency certification needed as part of the LTC application process.
On-Line License To Carry with Qualification
In this course you will learn about the main topics pertaining to the carrying of handguns in the state of Texas. The overall objective of this course is to educate students on the responsibilities and laws applicable to handgun license holders. Before attending the in-person class, you must complete the assigned eLearning accessible through your USCCA dashboard.