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Deer tracker Jared Polasek and his Jack Russell Terrier “Scout” with the fruits of their labor. Polasek says one of worst things a hunter can do before calling in a tracking dog is grid searching the area. (Courtesy Photo, Jared Polasek)

Deer tracker Jared Polasek and his Jack Russell Terrier “Scout” with the fruits of their labor. Polasek says one of worst things a hunter can do before calling in a tracking dog is grid searching the area. (Courtesy Photo, Jared Polasek)

The Fall Dogs

Matt Williams
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Outdoors WriterTexas’ Archery Only and Managed Lands Deer seasons got underway Sept. 28. The general season starts Nov. 2, one week after what is sure to be a busy Youth Only hunting weekend that runs Oct. 25-27.

Finding a Tracking Dog

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
In Texas, no more than two dogs may be used to trail a wounded deer in all counties, according to TPWD. However, in Jasper, Newton, Sabine and San Augustine counties, a person may trail a wounded deer with no more than two leashed dogs held by the person in control of the dogs.
The MPHS golf team (L to R) Bradon Lowry, Christian Cruz, Alessandro Greco, Bennett Wall, Kylee Strickland, Kate Ball, Hogan Horn, Coach Benny Blaser and Coach David Zeigler

The MPHS golf team (L to R) Bradon Lowry, Christian Cruz, Alessandro Greco, Bennett Wall, Kylee Strickland, Kate Ball, Hogan Horn, Coach Benny Blaser and Coach David Zeigler

MPHS golf team members place first at Links at Land’s End

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Mount Pleasant High School golf teams continued their fall seasons in Yantis at the Links at Land’s End on Wednesday, October 2. Leading the way for the Lady Tigers, Kylee Strickland shot a 70, winning the tournament championship.
Fishing guides Christian Gladfelter (pictured here) and Brandon Burks say Lake J.B. Thomas continues to crank out armies of big bass to shock the imagination. Gladfelter says his boat has accounted for 20 double-digit bass and more than 250 over eight eight pounds during September alone. Many have been caught at night, including this 11.15 pounder he boated on Sept. 25. (Photo courtesy Christian Gladfelter)

Fishing guides Christian Gladfelter (pictured here) and Brandon Burks say Lake J.B. Thomas continues to crank out armies of big bass to shock the imagination. Gladfelter says his boat has accounted for 20 double-digit bass and more than 250 over eight eight pounds during September alone. Many have been caught at night, including this 11.15 pounder he boated on Sept. 25. (Photo courtesy Christian Gladfelter)

Big Bass Mecca: More giants from JB Thomas

Matt Williams
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Outdoors WriterThe storybook fishing trips continue to unfold at Lake J.B.Thomas near Snyder. To hear Christian Gladfelter and Brandon Burks tell it, it’s been like the Wild, Wild West out there.Both fishing guides are pretty salty with forward-facing sonar.
Hunting around feeders and food plots tends to be best when natural mast is scarce. (Gam Cam, Matt Williams)

Hunting around feeders and food plots tends to be best when natural mast is scarce. (Gam Cam, Matt Williams)

Signs of the Times

Matt Williams
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Outdoors WriterTexas big game hunting’s version of the fall classic is here. And so are the signs of the times.Sept. 28 marked the opening of Texas’ Archery Only and Managed Lands Deer season for whitetails statewide. The start of general season is just around corner, Nov. 2.
(L to R) Hogan Horn, Brandon Carter, Jacob Baker, Alessandro Greco, Bradon Lowry, and Cristian Cruz

(L to R) Hogan Horn, Brandon Carter, Jacob Baker, Alessandro Greco, Bradon Lowry, and Cristian Cruz

MPHS golf tees up season at Tanglewood Golf Club

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Mount Pleasant High School Tiger and Lady Tiger golf played their first tournament of the fall season at the Tanglewood Golf Club in Pottsboro on September 16 and 17.On Monday the 16th, the Tigers finished in 4th place overall with Jacob Baker and Hogan Horn tying for 5th place, both shooting a 77.
BoatCaptainDannyHoldernesswithLoganHolderness

BoatCaptainDannyHoldernesswithLoganHolderness

MPHS Bass Fishing teams kick off season at Lake Palestine

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Mount Pleasant High School Bass Fishing Team got the 2024-2025 regular season underway at the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA) tournament on Lake Palestine Sandlin on Saturday, September 14. MPHS has ten boats competing this year, the most of any season.
CHAAMP Hawks Varsity Volleyball Stumbles

CHAAMP Hawks Varsity Volleyball Stumbles

CHAAMP Hawks Varsity Volleyball Stumbles

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
CHAAMP (Christian Homeschool Athletics Association Mount Pleasant) varsity volleyball team put up a good fight on the court last week, but ended up taking two losses.On Tuesday, September 17, the Hawks took on the Linden-Kildare Tigers.
Shane Watkins (7) and Tanner Marshall (15) combine to make a tackle during the Tigers’ game against Sulphur Springs Friday. Watkins recorded four tackles, while Marshall tallied three tackles.

Shane Watkins (7) and Tanner Marshall (15) combine to make a tackle during the Tigers’ game against Sulphur Springs Friday. Watkins recorded four tackles, while Marshall tallied three tackles.

Tigers fall to Sulphur Springs at home, 24-14

Dj Spencer
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Tigers fell to 0-4 on the season Friday following a 24-14 loss against their longtime rival, the Sulphur Springs Wildcats, at Sam Parker Field. Despite holding a 14-10 at halftime, the Tigers surrendered 14 answered points in the second half, leading to a bitter loss.
Hunting from elevated tree stands is a great way to help beat the whitetail’s keen eyesight and sense of smell, but hunters should always take safety measures to prevent unexpected falls. Wearing a safety harness that is properly attached to a safety line like the Hunter Safety Systems Lifeline is always advised when hunting above ground. (Photo courtesy of Hunter Safety Systems)

Hunting from elevated tree stands is a great way to help beat the whitetail’s keen eyesight and sense of smell, but hunters should always take safety measures to prevent unexpected falls. Wearing a safety harness that is properly attached to a safety line like the Hunter Safety Systems Lifeline is always advised when hunting above ground. (Photo courtesy of Hunter Safety Systems)

For Safety’s Sake

Matt Williams
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Outdoors WriterSeptember is designated as tree stand safety month by the Virginia-based Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation. Be smart about it and never throw caution to the wind when fooling around with tree stands, regardless of what month it is.
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