Everett Johnson

Everett Johnson

As Luck Would Have It…

It’s February and we’re smack in the middle of trophy trout season, but I have a more serious topic to...

The Fish Are Waiting For You!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2023! Highlights of the fall and early winter months include the Thanksgiving and Christmas...

TPW Commission Steps Up To Conserve Oysters

You may have noticed numerous articles recently discussing oysters in this magazine. If you haven’t, it is also likely you...

Ah Yes, November!

November is here and we have more going on in the Texas outdoors than you can literally shake a graphite...

Celebrating the Change of Seasons

Few things stir the interest of outdoors enthusiasts like the change of seasons. Spring is remarkable in many ways but...

The Power of Hands-On Conservation Efforts

During my travels along the Texas coast I am constantly reminded that our estuarine resources are shrinking. Oh, the bays...

August Will Be Hot But Don’t Let That Hold You Back

Seems like we couldn’t wait for summer and here we are entering the final full month. Temperature records have been...

Celebrating Independence Day…and July Fishing

Before getting into fishing I want to say a few words about Independence Day. My dad was a USMC veteran....

Hooray for June!

The first thing that pops in my mind as June rolls around is the incredible fishing opportunities available to Texas...

Oyster Management: A Conservation Quandary

I have mentioned in this column several times the plight of Texas oysters. Unlike finfish and other species, the task...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Northwoods Fish Fry

We had the pleasure to visit Oak Lake Lodge in western Ontario last August and believe me the experience was...

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

Hashbrown Crusted Crab-Spinach-Egg Casserole

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Reports & Forecasts: December 2025

Factors Influencing Winter Trout Patterns

More Shucks for Your Bucks: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Oyster Restoration Strategies