Backcountry Hunters & Anglers - Texas Chapter

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11

Jul

2023

The Battle of Texas Public Lands

Author: Kyle Mobley
How the growing population of Texas has ignited a fight for more public lands for Texans There’s something special about Texas that draws people here. People have always been magnetically pulled to Texas, with the first mass migration peaking in the 1830s to the present day. From 2020 to 2021, Texas gained over half a million new residents, the most significant population growth of any other state, and currently, an estimated 1,000 people are moving into Texas daily. But this increase in ...
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Jun

2023

Venison Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Author: Chris Smith
This recipe is a great way to switch things up with your ground venison and impress guests with a fancy-looking dish. Venison-stuffed poblano peppers allow you to use your ground venison in something besides chili and burgers. Don't be intimidated by the fancy appearance, as the recipe is easy to make. Give it a try and enjoy something new with your ground venison. Ingredients  - 1 pound of ground elk, deer, or pronghorn - 1 onion (chopped) - 1 tsp of Mexican oregano  - 2 tsp of garlic ...
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Jun

2023

Improving and restoring pronghorn habitat in the Texas Panhandle

Author: Kyle Mobley
2nd Annual Rita Blanca Fence Project and Chapter Campout Dallam County, Texas – The Texas Chapter of BHA held the 2nd Annual Rita Blanca Fence Project and Chapter Campout June 2-4. Initially pioneered by the New Mexico BHA Chapter in 2021 on the Kiowa Grasslands, The Texas BHA Rita Blanca Grasslands project is now in its second year. This project is a habitat restoration effort to help improve habitat connectivity for Texas Pronghorns. Pronghorn must crawl under fences because their body ...
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22

May

2023

Red Snapper Ceviche

Author: Judson Brown
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a refreshing bowl of Red Snapper Ceviche on a hot summer day in Texas. With its bright and zesty flavors, it's the perfect dish to cool you down and satisfy your hunger. The key to making a delicious ceviche is to use the freshest ingredients possible. 1 lb fresh Red Snapper filets (about two medium-sized filets or one large filet) 1-1/2 cups lime juice (about 10-12 small limes) 1/2 large red onion, finely chopped 2 serrano peppers, minced 2 medium ...
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26

Apr

2023

Western Hunting for Texans

Author: Kyle Mobley
The best resources for Texans wanting to get into western hunting: Subscriptions   My first memory with subscriptions for hunting was at Bill’s Barbershop in Archer City, Texas. Part of Bill’s barbershop experience was combing through all the hunting magazines he subscribed to and seeing pictures and articles about heading into the backcountry on horseback after big muleys, igniting the desire to head out west.   The third installment of this article series on helping Texans with western ...
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Apr

2023

TX BHA Cleans Up Grapevine Lake

Author: Kyle Mobley
Grapevine, Texas - The Texas Backcountry Hunters & Anglers chapter held a public land clean-up day on March 11th at Lake Grapevine Wildlife Management Unit (WMA) with nineteen volunteers. Austin Lindsey and Bryce Hamilton, leaders for the North Texas BHA Region, led the clean-up with U.S. Army Core of Engineers (USACE) and Texas Bowhunter members.  Created in 1952, Lake Grapevine is located on Denton Creek, a tributary of the Trinity River in Tarrant and Denton Counties. The area is a go-to ...
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31

Mar

2023

TPWD Passes 2023-24 Hunting Regulations

Author: Kyle Mobley
Austin, Texas – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department approved the 2023-2024 hunting regulations and season dates on March 23, 2022. No significant changes were made regarding bag limits, means, methods, and devices for hunting game animals, upland game birds, migratory game birds, or other listed animals. Some important dates to mark down on your calendar are September 1 – Dove Opener, September 9 - 24 – Early Teal, September 30 – Archery Opener for white-tailed deer, November 4 – General ...
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9

Mar

2023

Field to Table Texas Syle - Venison Quesadillas

Author: Chris Smith
If you need a family-friendly recipe, here’s a dish that your kids will devour, and you’ll enjoy without much hassle in the kitchen.  Venison Quesadillas  Ingredients  - two tablespoons of olive oil  - one yellow onion chopped - one bell pepper (red, yellow, or green) chopped (or two to three jalapeños) - 2 cups of shredded cheese (Mexican blend) - two deer steaks -  8-10 flour tortillas  - fajita seasoning  Instructions  Heat a cast iron or nonstick pan over medium heat and add enough ...
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27

Feb

2023

Texas Spring Spawn Report

Author: Kyle Mobley
March in Texas means white bass (a.k.a. Sand Bass) in Texas. Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. (TPWD) published an article about the white bass run. It said, “Due to the dry summer, some rivers and reservoirs in Texas are currently experiencing low water levels and low flows, which could impact the timing of the white bass run.” So, Texas BHA contacted anglers statewide to get their spawn report for the upcoming spring fishing season. DFW – Nathan Clinkscales is an angler in the DFW area who ...
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Feb

2023

Cowboy Venison Casserole

Author: Chris Smith
This is one of my favorite midweek recipes for ground venison because I can whip it up quickly and it makes enough for leftovers that just get better with time.  Lean venison is preferred, but if you do have fat mixed into your ground, just drain the excess once you have browned the meat.  This works with ground deer, antelope, elk or whatever lean ground meat you have available. Ingredients 1 lb lean ground venison (I have used 1.5 lbs in this recipe as well) 1 can of Ranch Style Beans 1 ...
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