Public of Texas

The highest of highs and the lowest of lows can be felt here. Guadalupe Delta WMA can serve ducks on a silver platter or it can roast you. You gotta go to know. This week, Cody and Taylor look back on the good, the bad, and the ugly of duck hunting Guadalupe Delta WMA. It's really just about the fellowship!

Cody and Taylor are back at it. This week, we discuss how to approach pre-fishing data analyses and planning before hitting the water after a long hiatus. Taylor talks about what he looks at to maximize his odds after not being on the water for a while. Also, we're taking the crew to Port Aransas in January. Join us on this episode of the Public Of Texas Podcast.

It's been a while, hasn't it? We're back on track after a little hiatus. This week we sit down with hunting buddies and fellow boat owners, Matt Hemenway and Beau Boucher. On the docket - deer hunting, meat processing, boat talk, and...flying prairie dogs? Join us on this week's Public of Texas Podcast!

It's that time of year again. Cooling trends are starting to emerge from the north and the birds are starting to fly. By the time you listen to this podcast, it might very well be the start of the early teal season, but that's not the wing creature we're talking about on this week's episode. No, this week is dedicated to the prince of poppers. The king of tailgate fare. We're talking dove season! Listen in as Cody and Taylor discuss all things dove hunting, cooking, and fellowship around the dove field. 

In this episode, Cody and Taylor discuss the rules, tips, tricks, and strategy behind getting a drawn hunt on public land of Texas

We're just floating, so grab your tube and meet Cody and Taylor in central Texas. Join our flotilla as we meander down some beautiful waterways. Come on! It's the Texas thing to do.

Our good buddy Aaron Dugas stopped by, and we went on a tangent. This week we do a duck liver and gizzard taste test, discover where to buy venomous snakes in Texas, catch alligator snapping turtles, and reminisce about nutria gravy. Join us on this weeks episode of the Public of Texas Podcast.

What do you prefer? Pier fishing, wading, drifting, or poling? Cody and Taylor dive into different coastal fishing methods and the positives and negatives of each. Join us on this weeks fishy episode.

We have our very first guest - Chris Castro of Next Level Fishing TV sits down with us to discuss all things kayak fishing. Ever thought about getting into kayak fishing? What about offshore kayak fishing for sailfish? If so, Chris Castro is your man, and Next Level Fishing TV is your guide. Be sure to follow along with Chris' adventures with Next Level Fishing TV on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Wanna to be a fishing guide? Wanna captain massive oil tankers? Just have a genuine interest in the Coast Guard Captain's License system? Well frickin' climb aboard and listen to our certified skipper, Dr. Captain Cody Craig, take you through the process of obtaining your Coast Guard Captain's License. We'll go over the necessary steps on submitting your application and hopefully get you started down the path to becoming a true mariner!

Let's go were relatively few have. A place that's rugged, beautiful, a little spiritual, and even potentially dangerous. Cody and Taylor talk about their experiences in Big Bend and the greater Trans-Pecos region of Texas, and give you the rundown on what to do and see when visiting the Big Bend region for the first time. 

A good ole' Q/A with the best person to talk about our beloved yet underrated state fish. Cody dives deep into the evolution, distribution, life history, and hybridization of Texas' state fish, the Guadalupe Bass!

Taylor and Cody discuss hunting and fishing reports from across the state to help you determine what to pursue this time of year. This includes what hunting seasons are open, and fishing reports from lakes, rivers, bays, and offshore!

Let's talk about spring redfish patterns on the upper Texas coast. Cody and Taylor get specific about where the redfish are and what they're doing right now. We also discuss what makes a good backwater redfish lure. Don't forget about the upcoming CCA Texas Star tournament.

Where do you want to fish before you die? That's the question Cody and Taylor answer for themselves in this deep dive into our top 3 bucket list fishing trips. Join us for a fun, adventurous, and hopefully inspiring episode. 

WE SHOT FOUR TENNESSEE GOBBLERS! Taylor treks to Tennessee for a try at some toms! Listen in on the successes, lessons learned, and general festivities with my buddy Adam Edwards of The American Adventure. Thanks for the opportunity, Adam!

In this episode Cody and Taylor explore the reasons why they choose to pursue outdoor activities. From hunting and fishing, to hiking and paddling, they talk about the underlying motivations that get them on the water and in the woods.

We're talking freshwater and saltwater in this episode. Cody breaks down the largemouth bass spawn and Taylor talks about the spring patterns of coastal species like flounders, spotted seatrout, and redfish. Join us on this deep dive into some fisheries science, some angler experience, and some pure speculation.

We shot our first turkey!!! Cody and Taylor travel to Hondo, Texas, for a spring season turkey hunt. Join us as we share our highs and lows, successes and self-critiques, and a couple of wild turkey recipes on this episode about two turkey novices hunting their first turkey in fair chase fashion.

The white bass are running! Cody and Taylor discuss Cody's white bass trip to the Guadalupe River, and Cody happens upon a mysterious fish, the gray redhorse. Join us as we talk about tips and techniques for white bass fishing, as well as a cool gray redhorse recipe.

Spring turkey season is fast approaching. Cody and Taylor discuss what gear and basic knowledge you need to start turkey hunting. This episode covers turkey calls, turkey chokes, and turkey shot - heck, we even talk about Texas beer for a bit.  

The great Texas freeze! Taylor and Cody talk about potential acute and chronic impacts of the freeze on our coastal fisheries. Spring turkey season is coming in hot and we have no idea what we're doing, but we're all in for this season. Also, our Cajun buddy Aaron made the best wild hog stew we've ever had! Join us on this week's episode of the Public of Texas podcast.

Cody and Taylor discuss fishing tactics for wintertime redfish in Texas. Join us as we talk about specific tips, tricks, and techniques for locating habitat and stalking winter redfish is super shallow water.

Taylor and Cody talk about their successes in a Corpus Christi Blast and Cast, which include limits of Redhead ducks, plenty of fish being caught, and a banded duck!

Today Cody and Taylor go in-depth. From squirrel hunting at Gum Slough near Houston, Texas, to hunting hogs with a compound bow - or crossbow, to the great rifle caliber debate. Let's talk public hunting and fishing, mixed with a little bit of comedy.

In our debut podcast, we talk about a duck that's near and dear to the Texas waterfowl hunter - the redhead. Cody and I go over what we think is the best way to target redheads on the Texas coast. From spread formation, to hunting locations, to redhead recipes, we go in-depth on all things redheads. Come with us on our public hunting and fishing expeditions as we travel throughout Texas to find hidden gems to get wild in.