Texas Hunting – Page 2 – Jess and the Outdoors

Gnarles Barkley and the Hot Shot

There’s nothing better than knowing you’ve got meat for the freezer and memories forever.

El Chupacabra de Goliad

Imagine our surprise when this strange picture popped up on the trail camera on our next trip to the family ranch! That’s just not something you see every day.

Turkey Chuckles Part 1

As we drove out to the ranch, I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. How was spring turkey season so frustrating and difficult?

Ranch Breakfast: Pan-Seared Venison Tenderloin with Scrambled Eggs

I’ll never forget it; the day after harvesting my first deer, Court made me this meal with breakfast and it completely sealed the deal for me as a hunter. With our freezer restocked, we’ve really enjoyed this hearty, high-protein breakfast or brunch.

Better Late Than Never! 2021 Outdoors Resolutions

Deer season delayed this post, but these are my ultimate hunting and fishing goals for this year! Now that I’ve been hunting and fishing for a few years, it’s time to really get serious. And there are a few things that I’ve been wanting to do that I am finally going to make happen. #1: Harvest a turkey AfterContinue reading “Better Late Than Never! 2021 Outdoors Resolutions”

Redemption: 2020 Deer Season Conclusion

I had always figured hunting one specific deer wouldn’t be easy; nothing is guaranteed in

2020 Deer Season Recap: The Hunt for Big Boy

After an incredible 2019 deer hunting season, I excitedly prepared for an even better one in 2020. Preparation and determination is great, but there’s one thing we cannot forget; Mother Nature is always in control.

Learning Curve: Duck Hunting Take 2

ear! Spoiler alert; we didn’t bring home any ducks, but we brought home some new strategies for our next outing.

Know Your Limits: Duck Hunting Take 1

This moment is when we need to remember that nature can be as dangerous as it is beautiful, and it’s important to always put safety first. No wild game is worth not coming home.

Kicker: The Goliad Buck

They say in hunting that a trophy is what you make it. A trophy to you could be a 180 inch monster; to someone else, it could be a little 80 incher. I don’t have many antlers on the wall just yet, but there is one rack that I’m particularly proud of. He’s a freakishContinue reading “Kicker: The Goliad Buck”