Falconry – From Hobby To Small Business
by Don Hervig & Jeff Fincher, Raptor Abatement, LLC I have always been intrigued by the thought of flying, having countless dreams of gliding above the treetops with my arms outstretched. Instead, I tried water ski jumping, which was very challenging and required expensive equipment. I even took hang gliding lessons. Yet, after witnessing two near accidents that were not...
Star of Texas: The Cavender Family
by David Preziosi From their first store in Pittsburg, Texas, which opened in 1965, to 95 stores across 15 states today, Tyler based Cavender’s has grown into an incredibly successful family-run business and a leader in the western wear industry. Their success has always come down to hard work, dedication, and a deep knowledge of their customer’s needs. They pride themselves...
Sustaining Tradition: Metzger’s Meats – A tale of Family, Farming and Bison.
by Edward Black If you ask anyone in Texas or a surrounding state what they know about Canton, Texas, you’re almost guaranteed to hear the words “First Monday.” The small town between Dallas and Tyler has long been known for its famous monthly flea market. But if Cookie Morkel-Kuntzman has her way, it will soon be known for something else...
On the Porch With Barry Corbin
by Kelly Reeves As a kid in the 70s, the only thing more exciting than watching Westerns on television on the weekends, was going outside and playing cowboys and Indians with the neighborhood boys afterward. Sometimes it was lawmen versus the bad guys, readily recognizable by the black cowboy hats and low-slung cap guns they wore. The thing that stayed the...
Waist Deep in Papermouths
by Caleb Hensley, 903 Fishing What’s going on LIFE AND LAND Magazine readers? It’s 903 Fishing here! Stay tuned for an exclusive Spring Issue to showcase how the 903 Fishing channel started, the milestones we achieved along the way, and learn a little about one of my favorite ways to catch crappie. Thank you for reading and God Bless! How It...
Texas Country Royalty WADE BOWEN
by Kelly Reeves In the sprawling musical landscape of Texas, where genres blend and evolve in a stew of culture and rebellion, one name has emerged time and again with a sincerity that transcends trends and touches the soul of anyone who has ever yearned for something real. Wade Bowen, a staple of Texas Country music, is more than just a...
More Than Meets the Eye – Savannah Brooks
by Melissa Fox Savannah grew up living all over the U.S. and later settled near family in East Texas. She always had an interest in the sport of hunting but when she met, and fell in love with, Austin Rohr owner of Superior Outfitters, she subsequently fell in love with hunting as well. What started with her first hunt at the...
