Come pheasant season, a few towns in the Texas Panhandle open private land to hunters. They don't ask for much - just a donation to the community. Beyond that, they just want you to have fun. Read the story by T. Edward Nickens from the August issue of F&S and check out photo outtakes by Brent Humphreys. Plan a Panhandle Hunt Most community hunts in the Texas Panhandle begin opening weekend, typically the first weekend in December. Get in line early. Reservations start filling up in August, and many are popular enough to maintain waiting lists. I participated in the Nazareth Lions Club (806-945‑2592) and the Hart Lions Club (806-938‑2171) hunts. There are others in communities scattered across the Texas Panhandle. Contact a county extension agent for details. —T.E.N.