Texas Sporting Journal - Outdoors Travel

North America Travel

South Dakota the Right Way!

Step outside the state and enjoy the heart-pounding rush of South Dakota ducks cupped and heading into your spread. Enjoy waterfowl and upland bird hunting the right way, head to Prairie Sky Ranch.

By Steve Lightfoot

Pintail Paradise

There are plenty of bull sprig pintails to go around; picking the drakes from the bunch is the tough part. "At least we don't have some madman at the wheel," I thought as we cruised down the highway from the Harlingen airport toward the Mexican border. It was the beginning of a trip with a couple good friends, and we were headed to Gage's Pintail Lodge in Tamaulipas to take in the last few days of the duck season, while simultaneously escaping responsibilities and some miserable weather.

By Doug Larsen

Yucatan Quail

Amid the harsh terrain can be found an oasis for a quick siesta. Although not a four star eatery, open air restaurants like this one in the small fishing village of San Felipé de Jesús offer uniquely-prepared fresh seafood in a quiet and comfortable setting. Photo by Steve Lightfoot Roy Don Wilson with Texas Best Outfitters has partnered with Yucatán Outfitters and Galo Muñoz to provide Texas hunters with an all-inclusive no hassles package that includes six half-day quail hunts over a four-day period. Meals, drinks and lodging in San Felipe are included, as well as airport pickup and shuttle service to/from Cancún or Merida. Contact Texas Best Outfitters for package pricing and availability at (325) 773-2457 or visit them online at < krro.net >.

By TSJ Staff