Texas Outdoor News Radio

Guest Bill Kinney, CCA Texas STAR Tournament Director, previews this year's outstanding event. 

Harold and Bill cover the weather-related transitions for hunting and fishing from May in to the summer.

Texas Outdoors Journal Hunting Editor, Tom Claycomb III, covers spring hunting and fishing opportunities in the Texas Hill Country.

Guest Kerry O'Day, Texas Outdoors Journal Shooting Editor, talks about the first three firearms a new shooter should have and compares old and new cartridges. 

Guest James Franks, Franks Manufacturing and makers of The Blynd, covers their popular deer blind lineup, cotton seed feeders, accessories and more.

Brian Hughes, Texas Outdoors Journal North Texas Editor, gives a tour of overlooked waterways and why sometimes we should fish old style.

Guest Natalie Goldstrohm, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ShareLunker Coordinator, covers this year's successful big bass program.

Guest, Texas Outdoors Journal Freshwater Editor Matt Williams, has inland fishing tactics during the transitions from winter to spring. 

Guest Shane Jahn, Texas Outdoors Journal Hunting Editor, covers a recent handgun hunting adventure in Africa.

John Herlitz, owner of Carroll's Guns in Wharton, Texas, provides a retailers perspective from the 2025 SHOT Show. 

Guest, World Champion Game Caller Al Morris, teaches calling for coyotes, bobcats, gray fox and other critters. 

Guest Capt. Tommy Countz covers the transition from winter to spring Gulf Coast fishing.

Shane Jahn, Texas Outdoors Journal Contributing Editor, reports on products and innovations seen at the 2025 SHOT Show. 

Tom Claycomb III, Texas Outdoors Journal Hunting Editor, reports on new products and innovations seen at the 2025 SHOT Show. 

Bill and Harold recap current political events and the effects on wildlife from winter weather plus, hunting and fishing tactics.

Bill and Harold cover recent and upcoming outdoor shows and look ahead to hunting and fishing opportunities. 

Guest Danny Clark, President of Collectors Firearms, talks about "The Best Darn Gun Shop in the World!"

Guest Fred Lester, Red Wing Boats, provides his annual State of the Boating Industry update.

We introduce Rob McCanna, the new CEO of the Dallas Safari Club, and he previews the 2025 DSC Convention being held in Atlanta, GA January 9 through 12. 

Guest Christina Pittman, President of the Texas Trophy Hunters Association, previews their huge 2025 Outdoors Extravaganza coming to Dallas on January 10-12.

Harold and  Bill have suggestions for Christmas "Stocking Stuffers."

Bill and Harold have large gift suggestions for Christmas.

Texas Outdoors Journal Hunting Editor, Tom Claycomb III., offers up whitetail hunting techniques and knife choices for processing. 

Celebrating 40 years of the Texas Big Game Awards with Matt Hughes, Texas Wildlife Association Director of Hunting Heritage.

Guest Danno Wise, Texas Outdoors Journal Saltwater Fishing Editor, covers how the winter weather will effect Coastal fishing.

Guest John McLaughlin, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Upland Game Bird Program Leader, has the latest information on quail and pheasant populations around the state.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Leader Dean Marquardt in Brownwood covers the propects for Fall hunting in his regions. Bill and Harold offer hints for being prepared for the hunt. 

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Leaders, Eric Garza in Rio Grande City and Mike Miller in Kerrville, give the latest conditions for Fall hunting in their areas.

 Guests are Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Leaders, Bobby Eichler based in La Grange and David Veale in Pleasonton, with the prospects for Fall hunting success.

Guests Texas Parks and Wildlife Department District Leaders, Rusty Wood in Jasper and James Weaver in Alpine, covering the opportunities in their areas for the Fall hunting seasons. 

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Senior Biologist, Sam Harryman in Lubbock, and District Leader,  Ryan Schmidt in San Angelo, update the hunting season conditions in their areas.

Guests are Texas Parks and Wildlife Departement District 6 Leader in Tyler, Mason Conley, and District 8 Leader in Georgetown, Derrick Wolter, reporting on the outlook for the upcoming hunting seasons. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 SUBARU Crosstrek Sport.   

Guest Tom Claycomb III, Texas Outdoors Journal Hunting Editor, covers techniques for early season hunting and the transition toward the rut. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 SUBARU Solterra Touring.

Guest Kevin Mote, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Private Lands Program Leader, discusses opportunities to help improve your private property and the $ 48.00 Public Hunting Permit giving us hunting access to over one million acres in our state. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2025 SUBARU Forester Premium.

Guest Ryan Gardner with 24 Outfitters reveals great hunting opportunities south of Abilene. This week's "On 'R Off ther Road" is the 2025 Chevrolet TRAX 2RS.

Guest John Herlitz, owner of Carroll's Gun Shop in Wharton, Texas, covers the latest trends in firearms and ammunition. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 KIA Sorento X-PRO SX-Prestige 2.4T AWD. 

Guest Owen Fitzsimmons, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Webless Migaratory Gamebird Program Leader "The Dove Guy," gives a season preview with bird counts and opportunities for white-winged and mourning doves. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2025 RAM 1500 Crew Cab Tungsten 4X4. 

Guest John Barnes, President of Briley Mfg., known the world over for their shotgun chokes, tube inserts and expertise in gunsmithing. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 FIAT 500e plug-in. 

Guest Tom Hewitt, Trustee with Operation Orphans, covers their program that teaches kids hunting and life skills while experiencing the great outdoors. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van. 

Guest Bob Zaiglin, Texas Outdoors Journal Whitetail Editor, offers up pre-whitetail deer season scouting hints. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2025 MAZDA CX-70 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus.

Guest Christina Pittman, President & CEO of Texas Trophy Hunters Association-SCI, previews the upcoming Hunters Extravaganzas in Houston, Ft. Worth and Dallas. This week's "On 'R Off ther Road" is the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SE.

Guest Kerry O'Day, M-G Arms, Inc., talks prepping you and your shotgun for dove season. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 LEXUS LC 500 Convertible. 

Guest Steve Hall, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Hunter Education Coordinator, covers their many course opportunities for youth and adult students. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the  2024 TOYOTA Tacoma TRD OffRoad 4x4 Double Cab.

Guest Tom Williams, promoter of the God and the Outdoors Expo, describes the additions to this greatly expanded event. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 HONDA Ridgeline AWD TrailSport.

Texas Outdoors Journal Saltwater Editor, Danno Wise, covers finding fish in challenging waters. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 INFINITI QX60 Autograph AWD. 

Harold and Bill have tips for pre-hunting season preparation. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 Range Rover Defender 130 Outbound. 

Guest is Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wildlife Division Director John Silovsky covering the current status of Chronic Wasting Disease and other pressing issues facing the department.  This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 SUBARU WRX AWD.

Bill and Harold offer up outdoor options to beat the holiday weekend crowds. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE.

Bill Kinney, CCA TEXAS S.T.A.R. Tournament Director, previews this year's great summer long fishing tournament open to all. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 INFINITI QX55 SENSORY AWD. 

Guest Matt Williams, Texas Outdoors Journal Freshwater Fishing Editor, covers the impact of the recent heavy rains on fishing. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 Sierra 2500 4WD Crew Cab AT4X.

Guest Kerry O'Day, head of MG ARMS, Inc. and Texas Outdoors Journal Magazine Shooting Editor, has pre-season firearms tune-up hints. This week's "On 'R Off the Road" is the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD Z71 Crew Cab.