In this episode, I recap the 2024 Total Archery Challenge held in San Antonio, TX.  Once again, I shot some courses with The Salty Yak Outdoors crew.  Had a blast we all made great shots and not so great shots. My good buddy Steve also joined me on the shoot and it was his first-time shooting TAC.  Most of this episode is another great collaboration the Salty Yak Outdoors podcast.  I was able to get with Steve after the fact, and get his take on his experience. If you would like to go to a TAC event this year, check out their website: Total Archery Challenge - The Best 3D A ..read more

It’s spring turkey season again in deep South Texas, time to get out there and chase them long beards. In this episode we take a deeper dive into some key topics for hunting turkey.  Manny and I discuss turkey facts, turkey behavior, judging turkeys, decoy vs no decoy, calling tips and some tips on what to do after the harvest. If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure with Coastal Concepts LLC. Contact Manny Perez, at whtailhtr75@yahoo.com Facebook or Instagram @coastalconceptsllc Listen to So Texas Outdoors Podcast wherever you get your podcasts or listen online at our website htt ..read more

In this Episode we sit down with special guest, Mr. “Gotta have it!” himself, Fred Rodriguez host of the Texas Sportsman TV Show and Publisher of the Texas Sportsman Tracking Outdoors magazine.  Manny took Fred on a recent predator hunt, and we take this time to get Manny’s views on predator hunting and predator control.  We discuss, the sport of it, but also the importance and benefits of predator control.  We also talk about how to get started, strategies, techniques for calling, setups, and more. If you would like to book a fishing trip, be on the TV Show, or advertise with t ..read more

It's "Nilgai Time!"  It's that time of year, where Nilgai hunts are on fire.  In this episode we talk Nilgai topics, such as the Nilgai rut,  Aging or Judging on hoof,  feeding habits, bedding habits, hunt strategies, and tracking Nilgai.  Manny shares a one his dog tracking Nilgai stories.  Listen in to hear some great facts about these amazing animals ..read more

Happy New Year! This is the first episode of 2024 and we are talking shooting sticks.  Manny and go over a wide array of shooting sticks from bi-pods that attach to a rifle, to stand alone tripods, and monopods. We share tips and our experiences using them and pros and cons of each.  We are not sponsored by any of the brands discussed so you will hear an unbiased opinion on each.  This was recorded live on our social media platforms, so If you would like to see the visuals as we talk, check out, the video versions posted @coastalconceptsllc and @Thats_soTXoutdoors on Instagram a ..read more

In this episode, we talk about the moment of truth in hunting, taking the shot. Whether with rifle or bow, there are some basic steps you want to take when you are about to squeeze the trigger or release an arrow.  We talk best practices for shooting, getting steady, taking your time and squeezing.  We also talk about the importance of spotting the shot or if possible, recording the shot.  We talk about evaluating the shot by animal reaction and the kind of sign at point of impact to determine the lethality of the shot.  Then we get into some tracking tips for a successful ..read more

In this episode we have two listeners of the podcast, Renee and Ramon, who recently went on a TX public land hunt here in deep South Texas. They each reached out to Manny to help them scout the area for places to setup.  I myself also recently went on a TX public land hunt on the opposite side of the state. Theses hunts were archery hunts, Renee and Ramon’s primary target game was Nilgai and mine was Mule deer. So, we thought we would do a show recapping our hunts, discussing lessons learned, and tips for others going on these TX public land hunts.  Manny takes the lead as host, with ..read more

A special 75th Episode, deserves a special guest! I sat down with me grandmother, Juanita, a while back to get her story of how it once was and how our family got its start as a hunting family. Although not a hunter herself, was raised on game meat, learned how to cook it and has been around it all her life. She shares an interesting family history describing how our Ancestors hunted for necessity and then later evolved into the strong Escobar family tradition it is today. I am also joined by my cousins, Noe, Adrian, and Andrew who are also hunters and they ask their questions, as well.   ..read more

In this episode, we recap Manny’s fishing season, with some Tarpon and Alligator Gar stories. We talk about tips, setup, and gear for targeting Tarpon and Gar. We also discuss about making the transition from fishing to hunting as it’s time to get ready for South Texas Hunting. We share some common prepping tips to get the deer lease ready for the upcoming deer season. On that note, Manny and I are partnering up this season and we are looking to book some deer and Nilgai hunts. So if you are interested in hunting with us, reach out to us thru social media or email. If you’re looking for an out ..read more

In this Episode we recap our recent Elk hunt in Colorado with my cousins, Noe, Andrew, Luis and Gavin. We recorded pre-hunt then finished the podcast off post hunt. We talk about anticipation and expectations then we recount the variety of events as they occurred thru out the adventure of the hunt.  We had our share of sketchy situations, ups and downs, and just some plain old frustrations of the hunt. Although we did not harvest an elk, we came out of this adventure, with experiences, stories, brotherhood, and deeper appreciation for the outdoors. You will understand as the tales are tol ..read more