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TPW Magazine–Venison Do-It-Yourself

Monday, September 27th, 2010

This is Passport to Texas

The October issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine has hunting on the menu, as well as a story about cooking wild game… by yours truly. Editor Louie Bond.

The next step after hunting, of course, is preparing the meat for the table, which is, of course, my favorite part of the season. And, we have a great article well, by you Cecilia Nasti, this month on how to get that venison from the field to the table in the most delicious way possible. Can you tell us something about it?

Jesse Griffiths is a great chef here in the Central Texas area. And he taught a class of six people—both hunters and non-hunters—how to deconstruct a deer after you get it, and how to make that game taste absolutely delicious and not gamey at all.

You know, Cecilia, you’re a well-known foodie around these parts. And I know you’re into natural food, and especially local food, and so this is a perfect combination of these passions for you. I

’m very concerned about the quality of food: what goes into it how is it produced. It’s one thing to get food in a hermetically sealed package. It’s another to go out there and actually harvest it yourself. So, yeah, I mean, it was a whole, new eye-opening experience for me.

Well, I have a feeling, Cecilia, when you and I sit down at the table this fall, it’s just going to be a whole different experience for us.

You’ve got that right, Louie.

That’s our show… we receive support from the Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program…For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

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TPW Magazine September Preview

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

This is Passport to Texas

The fall hunting forecast and feral hogs are two stories that loom large in the September issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine. Editor Louie Bond says another story not to be missed deals with some scary characters.

We have a great story this month from Mike Cox, who talks about cryptids; it’s a term for legendary and mythical creatures. Of course, usually we talk about real science here, and I must stress, this is probably more imaginary than anything else. But we do get a lot of calls about some of these creatures.

One of the earliest was the wild woman of the Navidad, whose sightings were first reported in the 1830s. It eventually wound up in print in 1924 in a volume edited by J. Frank Dobie, of a gigantic woman with a large club who wondered through the woods. Sort of a Bigfoot, but a female version.

The one we get the most calls about here is the office is the chupacabra. And, of course, we interview our own mammalogist, John Young, to find out—what are these animals that people keep finding. And his theory is basically is that they’re foxes or coyotes with mange. But we do get photos and lots of phone calls about these creatures.

I learned about a new creature in this story called the Lechuza, which is found in South Texas—or supposedly found, I should say—part bird, part bruja, or witch. So, there’s a lot of really cool creatures, which hopefully you won’t encounter on your hunting trip.

The September issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine is on newsstands now.

That’s our show… For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

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TPW Magazine August Preview

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

This is Passport to Texas

Learn what happens when a couple of middle-aged men challenge themselves to experience Big Bend Ranch State park on foot, bike, raft and horseback. It’s in the August issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine; Editor, Louie Bond.

Last August we had a great adventure, and it was so much fun that we decided to repeat it again this year. So we’ve sent two of the state’s top talents—photographer Laurence Parent and writer Joe Nick Patoski off on another great adventure.

Last year they walked the spine of the Franklin Mountains in one day, which was quite grueling, and a great armchair adventure for all of us. This year, they’ve taken on Big Bend Ranch State Park, the largest state park in the state, and probably the most rugged.

So, they’ve taken on Big Bend Ranch State Park by hiking, by mountain biking, by raft, and much against their will, on horseback. And, over the course of a few days, they logged, 13 miles on bicycles, 6 miles hiking, 5 miles on horseback, and 8 miles paddled on a very still river.

It’s a great read, and a lot of fun, and I think our readers will enjoy it.

The August issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine is on newsstands now. Or you can subscribe. Find out how at passporttotexas.org.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

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TPW Magazine–The Water Issue

Friday, June 18th, 2010

This is a Passport to Texas

Just as swallows return to San Juan Capistrano, California, and buzzards return to Hinckley, Ohio, water issues return to the July edition of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine. Editor, Louie Bond.

Well, we dip ourselves into the cool water in July and study water—just water in general in Texas. It’s the most important issue for us, for you, for everyone. Without water we’ve got nothing.

So, each year we try to look at the most important water issues facing Texans. This year. We’re taking it from your own backyard, from the urban creek and the little critters that dwell there. I know that was my first experience with sticking my toes in the water and becoming fascinated. I think that will resonate with a lot of readers.

We’d like to know how are those streams doing….are those critters still living there…are there healthy streams for our kids to play in. And then we take it through urban partnerships and watershed protection, all the way down to the coast where we’ll look at sea level rise and see how that’s going to impact the Texas coast in the future. So, join us in July to find out what the state of water is this year.

Thanks Louie.

The Texas parks and Wildlife magazine’s water issue is on newsstands now.

That’s our show … For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

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TPW Magazine–Going Coastal

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

This is Passport to Texas

Memorial Day weekend is the gateway to summer, and when we start thinking seriously about how to fully enjoy time away from school and work. Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine editor, Louie Bond, says the June issue may provide just the inspiration you need.

Well, in June, the sun’s shining down so beautifully, and we’re not really tired of the heat yet, and for me, the perfect place to go in June is the beach. You, know, the sea breezes, and the wonderful ocean to play with. So, in June we’re going to focus several articles on saltwater fishing.

And, one of my favorites is called “Pier Pressure”—p-i-e-r- pressure. And it’s about all those wonderful people who hand out on piers. They don’t want to go out on boats. They’ve got their spot, they’ve got their friends on the pier, they’ve got their ice chest full of goodies and their chairs. This is where they hang out. It’s a whole other culture; it’s a great bunch of characters, and the fishing there has its own unique style as well.

In addition, we’ll be introducing you to a very unusual Legend and Lore character named Billy Sandifer who’s a Vietnam vet, who has found quite a bit of relief living out there on the beach, and guiding tours, and has become one of the best saltwater guides in the state. So, pack your best beach togs and head down south and join us on the beach.

Thanks, Louie

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.

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