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Indexed articles, last 90 days
12
Latest publication
Sep 29, 2026
Outlet visibility, for Wilson County News
Top 5M sites
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Jul 14, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · By John Jefferson

    Good coffee and campfires - Wilson County News (opens the original)

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    This photo was recently taken while helicoptering through a narrow canyon near the Rio Grande, south of Big Bend. By then, the author had acquired better equipment and updated his technique from his first flight, described in the text. Aerial game surveys are exciting and provide TPWD and landowners valuable information in managing deer and setting regulations. Regrettably, the surveyors miss a few deer. COURTESY/John Jefferson Both title subjects are precious traditions to me. I started sipping

  2. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · By John Jefferson

    How Texas’ deer hunting became prominent - Wilson County News (opens the original)

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    South Texas has always had some large antlered buck deer, like this 14-pointer. But the emphasis upon deer management wasn’t common practice throughout the state until wildlife biologists, hunters, and landowners learned some tools. A recent film discusses some of the men that started the tools. COURTESY/John Jefferson Texas has the best deer hunting in America! This isn’t just another Texas Bragg... You must be an active subscriber to access this content! Please Login below or Subscribe!

  3. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · By John Jefferson

    Porcupine facts and myths - Wilson County News (opens the original)

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    Porcupines are nocturnal and live in rough places like rocky areas and wooded tracts where they can find leaves and tree bark to eat. Consequently, there are no population figures available on them. Mythical claims say they can shoot their sharp quills at anything harassing them — but that’s not so. Predators and domestic pets get “quilled” by brushing against their fur or getting slapped by their... You must be an active subscriber to access this content! Please Login below or Subscribe!

  4. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · By John Jefferson

    Fire and firearms — good and bad - Wilson County News (opens the original)

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    Prescribed burns are becoming better known and accepted by the public as a means to reduce the risk of large, devastating wildfires. At the same time, more women are becoming familiar with guns and sportshooting and hunting than ever before. Pictured is a qualified female shooting coach supervising a schoolgirl at a rifle range. COURTESY/John Jefferson This column has a “double-barreled” subject. They’re two ways to look at fire and firearms. There’s good and bad in both. Fire and firearms can b

  5. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · By John Jefferson

    Some game violations can be felonies - Wilson County News (opens the original)

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    Canada geese, pictured, may be hunted in the Eastern Goose Zone of Texas from Sept. 12-27. This overlaps the early Teal Season beginning Sept. 19. The bag limit on Canada geese during this early season is five geese. Check the Outdoor Annual for the county where you hunt. The Early Season was designed to control the population. Canadas increased, and golf courses and other municipal areas complain... You must be an active subscriber to access this content! Please Login below or Subscribe!

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