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The article focuses on the decline and comeback or increase of bobwhite quail population in Texas and its impact on quail hunting.

The article discusses the declining number of wild bobwhite quail in northwest Texas. In recent years, Texas Rolling Plains has seen the beginning of a quail decline. Wildlife Division director Clayton Wolf says quail focus areas are the national model for successful bobwhite recovery. Dale Rollins, a wildlife specialist for Texas Cooperative Extension, says within five years he and his team of researchers will discover what's happening to quails.

Describes the fighting behavior of three feral hogs observed at the Texas Rolling Plains. More frequent grunts of the hog while fighting; Competition among the hogs; Battle scars exhibited by the hogs after the fight; Uncertainty on the real reason why they competed with each other.

Provides information about diamondback rattlesnake hunting in Texas. Myths and misconception about rattle snakes; Tools for snake hunting; Behavior of rattlesnake.

The author, in this article, shares his fishing experience. The line zipped from the fly reel with amazing speed. Author's fishing partner, John Wilson, cupped his left hand under the reel to try to slow the fish's hasty retreat but the big red-fish was intent on swimming away. Although it was just a few seconds after Wilson threw a crab-pattern fly into a schooling pod of Matagorda Bay reds, Texas, it seemed like he had been fighting the fish for an eternity. His hand pressed steadily on the reel until the fish began to yield.

Provides tips in recognizing and capturing photographs in November waterfowl shooting and deer hunting in Texas. Migration of ducks in full swing; Importance of enough light to make a photograph; Importance of keeping bird feeders in the backyard to attract songbirds within the camera range.

Provides tips on how to improve shooting ability in photography in Texas. Uses of flash depending on light conditions; Plans for the kinds of images to picture; Preparations needed upon performing a photo shoot.

Relates the author's experience on the use of blinds for the photography of wildlife in Texas. Use of two blinds by the author; Effectiveness of the Game Tracker for photography; Placement of a blind near game trails.