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		<title>Big Time Texas Hunt Winners Announced</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The winner of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts crown jewel, the Texas Grand Slam hunt package, receives four separate guided hunts for Texas’ most prized big game animals — desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, pronghorn antelope and mule deer.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>News Release<br />
Media Contact: Steve Lightfoot, 512-389-4701, steve.lightfoot@tpwd.state.tx.us</em></p>
<p>Oct. 30, 2009</p>
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — Ty Chumley was due for a bit of luck after losing his home and most of his belongings to Hurricane Ike.</p>
<p>Chumley, a tugboat operator from Nederland, bought one chance in this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts Grand Slam category; it was the first time he’d ever entered. He won.</p>
<p>The winner of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts crown jewel, the Texas Grand Slam hunt package, receives four separate guided hunts for Texas’ most prized big game animals — desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, pronghorn antelope and mule deer.</p>
<p>&#8220;I haven’t hunted deer since I was a kid and I lost most of my guns in the hurricane,&#8221; said Chumley, who will embark on the first of four big game hunts-of-a-lifetime in early December as winner of this year’s Texas Grand Slam special drawn hunt package. &#8220;I’m a fisherman, but this will definitely get me started back into hunting.&#8221;</p>
<p>Chumley joins 16 other lucky sportsmen who are making special plans for hunting season as winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts. The hunters were selected by random computer drawing from applicants in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department program.</p>
<p>All told, hunters bought 72,688 Big Time Texas Hunt entries during this year’s sales period through the Oct. 15 deadline. This generated about $704,507 in gross revenue to support wildlife research, habitat management and public hunting.</p>
<p>Following are the winners of this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Grand Slam</strong> — Ty Chumley, Nederland. </li>
<li><strong>Premium Buck Hunt</strong> — Kelly Nunn, Austin. </li>
<li><strong>Exotic Safari</strong> — Michael Masera, Houston and Jeffrey Pumphrey, Midway, Kentucky. </li>
<li><strong>Whitetail Bonanza</strong> — Lawrence Ringley, McKinney; Gene Finn, Granger; Daniel Boschert, Dallas; Randy Ansley, Forney; Sammy Kelley, San Antonio; Robert Peterson, Temple; John Ehrhart, Highland Village; Charles Salazar, Houston; James Denny, Lockhart; John Massey, Kerrville. </li>
<li><strong>Big Time Bird Hunt</strong> — Phillip Barry, Highland Village. </li>
<li><strong>Waterfowl Adventure</strong> — Donald Tousley, Wichita Falls. </li>
<li><strong>Gator Hunt</strong> — Gregg Slade, Lockhart.</li>
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<p class="note">Article Source: <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20091030a">http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20091030a</a></p>
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		<title>Monster Buck Moments &#8211; Episode 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Opening day of the Georgia Deer Hunting rifle season with Tyler Jordan. Watch as Tyler takes down a giant Georgia buck that scores an unbelievable 162 inches Boone and Crockett. 
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<p>Opening day of the Georgia Deer Hunting rifle season with Tyler Jordan. Watch as Tyler takes down a giant Georgia buck that scores an unbelievable 162 inches Boone and Crockett. </p>
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		<title>TPWD Outlook Average for Quail Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hunting prospects for this year’s quail season are scattered like a busted covey as less-than-ideal range conditions have hampered production for the second straight year.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>News Release<br />
Media Contact: Steve Lightfoot, 512-389-4701, steve.lightfoot@tpwd.state.tx.us</em></p>
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<p>AUSTIN, Texas — Hunting prospects for this year’s quail season are scattered like a busted covey as less-than-ideal range conditions have hampered production for the second straight year.</p>
<p>Bobwhite quail hunting can be hit or miss in Texas considering these birds exist here on the very western edge of their distribution in the U. S. There are still vast expanses of suitable bobwhite habitat in the rangelands of South Texas and in the Rolling Plains, where in some years over a hundred thousand hunters flock to pursue these wary game birds. Bobs are limited in these regions by rainfall, more specifically the lack thereof.</p>
<p>This past winter was the second dry winter in a row. Dry conditions limit the availability of late winter and early spring greens, an important part of the quail diet. Of course some areas fared better than others and proper range management is also a part of the equation. Field reports indicate good carryover in parts of the Rolling Plains and to a lesser degree in northern South Texas.</p>
<p>The statewide quail season runs Oct. 31-Feb. 28. The daily bag limit is 15, with 45 in possession. Legal shooting hours for all non-migratory game birds are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The bag limit is the maximum number that may be killed during the legal shooting hours in one day.</p>
<p>Statewide surveys were initiated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1978 to monitor quail populations. This index uses randomly selected, 20-mile roadside survey lines to determine annual quail population trends by ecological region. This trend information helps determine relative quail populations among the regions of Texas. Comparisons can be made between the mean (average) number of quail observed per route this year and the long term mean (LTM) for quail seen within an ecological region. The quail survey was not designed to predict relative abundance for any area smaller than the ecological region.</p>
<p>According to TPWD wildlife biologists, the Rolling Plains region was not as dry this past winter as other areas of the state and scattered mid to late summer rains resulted in substantial production in some areas. Thick vegetation and late broods have likely resulted in an underestimate by TPWD roadside counts. Field reports are across the board this year, indicating localized effects of timely rainfall. Survey results and field staff observations predict a fair to average year. Due to the variation in weather conditions across this region it’s a good idea to scout ahead to be sure hunting areas are holding birds.</p>
<p>The average number of bobwhites observed per route was 6.6 compared to 18.7 last year. This is well below the LTM of 21.9. Despite low counts, enough young birds and coveys have been anecdotally reported that we suspect there will be good bobwhite hunter opportunity, especially in areas under good range management. Public hunting opportunities can be found at the Matador and the Gene Howe Wildlife Management Areas.</p>
<p>Unfortunately winter, spring and summer rains were lacking over most of South Texas, which likely increased over-winter mortality resulting in less carryover and also delayed nesting attempts by those birds that survived the winter. There has been scattered rainfall mid to late summer but not enough to trigger widespread nesting. September rains may spur some pairing and subsequent very late nesting. So there may be less than half grown birds at the beginning of the season. Overall, TPWD surveys predict a poor to fair season for South Texas. There will be fair to good opportunities on well managed sites that were proactive in grazing management decisions during this drought year.</p>
<p>The average number of bobwhites observed per route was 5.2 compared to 6.6 last year. This is well below the LTM of 18.9 and is predictive of a below average hunting season. The Chaparral and the Daughtrey Wildlife Management Areas provide public quail hunting opportunities.</p>
<p>The Trans-Pecos ecological region of Texas received great weather conditions midsummer that spurred scale quail reproduction. Greatly improved numbers have been confirmed by field reports and are reflected in our survey results. Reports from the western edge of the Edwards Plateau (the Stockton Plateau) indicate poorer production than the rest of the region. We expect an average to good scaled quail season out west.</p>
<p>The average number of scaled quail observed per route was 16.9 compared to 6.7 last year. This is very close to the LTM of 17.8. Public hunter opportunities can be found at Elephant Mountain and Black Gap Wildlife Management Areas.</p>
<p>TPWD surveys indicate that bobwhite numbers in Gulf Prairies are down considerably from last year. Hunters should focus on the central and lower coast in native prairie habitats. The Cross Timbers and Edwards Plateau are well below their respective LTM’s. Although there are certainly areas within each region where some quail hunting opportunity remains, this survey is not designed to detect changes in localized populations, especially in fragmented landscapes.</p>
<p class="note">Article Source: <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20091027a">http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20091027a</a></p>
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		<title>Major big game hunting changes could happen in 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The time of year when you can hunt deer and elk in Utah might change in 2011.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>Monday, October 19, 2009</em></p>
<p>The time of year when you can hunt deer and elk in Utah might change in 2011.</p>
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	<p class="wp-caption-text">Some Utah deer hunting seasons might change in 2011. Photo by Brent Stettler</p>
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<p>Several months ago, the Utah Wildlife Board directed the state&#8217;s wildlife agency to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Give big game hunters more hunting options to choose from</li>
<li>Reduce crowding among hunters who are in the field</li>
</ul>
<p>The ideas the Division of Wildlife Resources has come up with wouldn&#8217;t be implemented until the 2011 hunts. But the changes are big enough that the DWR wants to get the ideas out now so there&#8217;s plenty of time for you to comment.</p>
<p>Rules for the 2011 hunts will not be approved until November 2010.</p>
<p>&#8220;The ideas we&#8217;ve come up with would give hunters some new options,&#8221; says Anis Aoude, big game coordinator for the DWR.</p>
<p class="head16"><strong>Learn more, share your ideas</strong></p>
<p>You can learn more about the DWR&#8217;s ideas and provide your input and suggestions at five Regional Advisory Council meetings held across Utah.</p>
<p>Citizens representing the RACs will share with the Utah Wildlife Board the input received at the meetings.</p>
<p>You can participate and provide your input at any of the following meetings <strong>(two notes: the Southern Region meeting begins at 5 p.m. The Central Region meeting will be held on a Thursday.)</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong class="grey">Southern Region</strong><br />
Nov. 3, 5 p.m.<br />
Richfield High School</p>
<p>510 W. 100 S., Richfield</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong class="grey">Southeastern Region</strong><br />
Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.<br />
John Wesley Powell Museum<br />
1765 E. Main St., Green River</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong class="grey">Northeastern Region</strong><br />
Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.<br />
Western Park, Room #1<br />
302 E. 200 S., Vernal</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong class="grey">Northern Region</strong><br />
Nov. 10, 6 p.m.<br />
Brigham City Community Center<br />
24 N. 300 W., Brigham City</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><strong class="grey">Central Region</strong>Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.<br />
Springville Junior High<br />
165 S. 700 E+., Springville</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>E-mail</strong></p>
<p>You can also provide your comments to your RAC via e-mail. E-mail addresses for your RAC members are available at <a href="http://wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/">wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings</a>.</p>
<p>The group each RAC member represents (sportsman, non-consumptive, etc.) is listed under each person&#8217;s e-mail address. You should direct your e-mail to the people on the RAC who represent your interest.</p>
<p class="head16"><strong>Big game ideas for 2011</strong></p>
<p>The following are among the ideas the DWR is considering. A calendar that shows when the proposed seasons would be held is available at <a href="http://wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/info/09-11-03.pdf">wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/info/09-11-03.pdf</a>.</p>
<p class="head16"><strong>General deer and elk hunts</strong></p>
<p>Four major general-season deer and elk changes could occur in 2011:</p>
<p>&gt;Two general rifle deer hunts</p>
<p>The first idea would keep the number of general rifle buck deer permits the same as it is now (no more than 97,000 permits), but it would split Utah&#8217;s general rifle deer hunt into two hunts.</p>
<p>Each hunt would be nine days long, just like the hunt is now, but hunters could choose to participate in an early hunt or a late hunt.</p>
<p>The early hunt would be held at the start of October. The late hunt would happen at the end of October.</p>
<p>Having two rifle deer hunts would reduce by half the number of hunters in the field at any one time.</p>
<p>&#8220;You&#8217;d still be able to hunt the same number of days you can hunt now, but you&#8217;d have fewer hunters in the field with you,&#8221; Aoude says. &#8220;We think this change would make your rifle hunt even better.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Hunting deer and elk at the same time</strong></p>
<p>Another idea would let you hunt deer and elk at the same time. The DWR is considering holding the general rifle buck deer hunt and the general rifle bull elk hunt on the same days.</p>
<p>&#8220;This change would allow you to hunt deer and elk at the same time,&#8221; Aoude says. &#8220;But you wouldn&#8217;t have to do that. If you wanted, you could obtain a deer permit to hunt during either the early or the late season, and also obtain an elk permit to hunt during the season when you&#8217;re not hunting deer.</p>
<p>&#8220;This change wouldn&#8217;t take anything away from you. But it would give you another option you could take advantage of, if you wanted to.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Hold muzzleloader deer and elk hunts at the same time</strong></p>
<p>In addition to holding the rifle deer and elk hunts at the same time, the DWR is considering holding Utah&#8217;s general muzzleloader deer and muzzleloader elk hunts at the same time too. The general muzzleloader deer and elk season would be held in the middle of October, between the two rifle hunts.</p>
<p>The DWR is also considering adding a second muzzleloader elk hunt a general any-bull elk hunt. That hunt would happen in mid November.</p>
<p><strong>Same start dates every year</strong></p>
<p>A third idea is to start all of Utah&#8217;s big game hunts on the same calendar days every year. For example, if Aug. 21 was chosen as the day to start the general archery elk hunt, the season would start on Aug. 21 every year, even if Aug. 21 didn&#8217;t fall on a Saturday.</p>
<p>The only exception would be if a start date fell on a Sunday. Then the season would probably begin on the proceeding Saturday.</p>
<p>&#8220;This idea would keep the season dates consistent from year to year,&#8221; Aoude says.</p>
<p class="head16"><strong>Limited-entry deer and elk hunts</strong></p>
<p>The DWR also has two ideas for Utah&#8217;s limited-entry deer and elk hunts:</p>
<p><strong>Dates for limited-entry elk hunts</strong></p>
<p>One idea would change the dates of the limited-entry elk hunts. It would also give archers first chance at the elk.</p>
<p>Starting in 2011, biologists would like to start the limited-entry archery elk hunt in early September and end it in mid September. That&#8217;s when the elk are at the peak of their breeding season.</p>
<p>(The breeding season is also known as the rut. During the rut, elk are less wary because they&#8217;re focused on breeding. That makes it easier for hunters to take them.)</p>
<p>After the limited-entry archery hunt ended in mid September, the limited-entry muzzleloader elk hunt would start the next day. Muzzleloader elk hunters would have the elk to themselves for four days. Then the limited-entry rifle hunt would also begin. Both the muzzleloader hunt and the rifle hunt would end on the same day in early October.</p>
<p>&#8220;Because they use rifles, rifle hunters have a better chance at taking an elk than archery or muzzleloader hunters do,&#8221; Aoude says.</p>
<p>&#8220;Even if we move limited-entry rifle hunters to the latter part of the rut, they&#8217;re still going to be successful,&#8221; he says. &#8220;But allowing archery hunters to hunt during the rut would really increase their success. And their success rate would probably still be lower than the success rate rifle hunters find during the rut.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Hold the general and limited-entry rifle deer hunts at the same time</strong></p>
<p>An additional idea is to hold the limited-entry rifle buck deer hunt at the same time the general-season rifle buck deer hunt is held.</p>
<p>The hunt on some limited-entry deer units would happen at the start of October. The hunt on other units would happen at the end of October.</p>
<p>&#8220;Limited-entry deer hunts and general-season deer hunts are held on completely different units,&#8221; Aoude says. &#8220;Holding the hunts at the same time shouldn&#8217;t create any conflicts between limited-entry hunters and general-season hunters. They&#8217;d be hunting on separate units.&#8221;</p>
<p class="head16"><strong>Once-in-a-lifetime hunts</strong></p>
<p><strong>Bull moose season</strong></p>
<p>Utah&#8217;s bull moose season is currently split into two hunts. The DWR is considering combining the two hunts into one hunt. The hunt would be held from late September to mid October.</p>
<p>The bull moose change is the only once-in-a-lifetime species change the DWR is considering for 2011.</p>
<p>&#8220;The ideas we have right now are a starting point to get our biologists and sportsmen talking about possible changes for 2011,&#8221; Aoude says. &#8220;We&#8217;re wide open to the suggestions hunters and other folks have.&#8221;</p>
<p class="note">Article Source: <a href="http://wildlife.utah.gov/news/09-10/2011_biggame.php">http://wildlife.utah.gov/news/09-10/2011_biggame.php</a></p>
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		<title>Oklahoma&#8217;s first black bear season off to good start</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bear hunting in Oklahoma secures future funds for bear conservation efforts, since the Wildlife Department is funded primarily by sportsmen through the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses and federal excise taxes on sporting goods.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>For Immediate Release:  WEEK OF OCTOBER 8, 2009</em></p>
<p>Three firsts came Oct. 1 for Nashoba bowhunter Joe Russell when he became the first Oklahoma hunter to harvest a black bear on the first day of Oklahoma&#8217;s first inaugural bear archery season.</p>
<p>Russell checked in his bear with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on opening morning shortly after harvesting the bear on a private hunting lease in Pushmataha County. The healthy female black bear weighed 170 lbs. field dressed. Wildlife Department biologists collected measurements and other data on the bear, such as a tooth that will be used to determine the bear&#8217;s age.</p>
<p>Russell had been baiting the area for about a month using corn, grease from an area café and sardines. Because bear activity is sometimes difficult to pattern, baiting is a popular and effective way to hunt bears, and Oklahoma bear hunters are permitted to use bait on private land.&#8221; They&#8217;re pretty elusive,&#8221; Russell said.</p>
<p>Having lived in the area and hunted all his life, Russell has seen several bears throughout the years, and said he appreciated the opportunity to hunt them. He had no previous experience hunting black bears, but avidly hunts deer, turkeys and feral hogs.</p>
<p>Biologists with the Wildlife Department have collected more than 15 years of biological data and information from responding to nuisance bear calls, and the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit with Oklahoma State University has conducted additional research projects for the Wildlife Department. Data and research results show that Oklahoma is an ideal state for hosting a limited bear season to address nuisance bear issues while creating new opportunities for sportsmen.</p>
<p>Though black bears have a growing population in southeast Oklahoma and are an important part of the state&#8217;s wildlife diversity today, the future hasn&#8217;t always looked so bright for black bears. Once ranging across North America, including the entire area of what is now Oklahoma, sightings had become rare by the early 1900s. Factors like urban development, unregulated hunting and habitat fragmentation caused black bear numbers to eventually decline drastically.</p>
<p>In the late 1900s, however, black bears began making a comeback in Oklahoma after the successful reintroduction of black bears in the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. That initial relocation of about 250 bears from northern Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada, turned into thousands of bears in the mountains of Arkansas, which then expanded into southwest Missouri and eastern Oklahoma. Viewed as one of the most successful reintroductions of large carnivores in the world, this successful reestablishment of black bears led to a renewed black bear hunting season in Arkansas in 1980.</p>
<p>Bear hunting in Oklahoma also secures future funds for bear conservation efforts, since the Wildlife Department is funded primarily by sportsmen through the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses and federal excise taxes on sporting goods.</p>
<p>Along with Russell&#8217;s black bear, 13 additional bears have been harvested this season in the four-county hunt area of Latimer, LeFlore, Pushmataha and McCurtain counties. The bear archery season will run through Oct. 23 or until the season quota of 20 bears has been met. If the season quota is not met during bear archery season, black bear muzzleloader season will open Oct. 24 and run through Nov. 1 or until the season quota is met. Hunters must check by phone or online at wildlifedepartment.com before hunting each day to see if the quota has been reached. Once the quota of 20 bears is reached, the season will close. The use of dogs is prohibited, and baiting is prohibited on wildlife management areas.</p>
<p class="note">To learn more about wildlife in Oklahoma, log on to: <a href="http://www.wildlifedepartment.com">http://www.wildlifedepartment.com</a></p>
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		<title>Weekly Migratory Bird Hunting Report</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[North Zone Dove: The High Plains are wet from recent rains. An abundance of water in playa lakes has doves scattered around watering sources. Corn, milo and sunflowers continue to produce near Amarillo and Dumas]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>News Release<br />
General Media Contact: Business Hours, 512-389-4406</em></p>
<p>Oct. 7, 2009</p>
<p>Weekly migratory bird hunting reports are posted from early September through early February.</p>
<p><strong>North Zone Dove:</strong> The High Plains are wet from recent rains. An abundance of water in playa lakes has doves scattered around watering sources. Corn, milo and sunflowers continue to produce near Amarillo and Dumas. Abilene and Lubbock hunters have seen the same results. Red River hunters continue to be plagued by rain showers and muddy fields. The region received another three inches over the weekend. This week’s mild forecast should do nothing to prompt new migrants to head to Texas, however, the bright moon might. The season runs through Oct. 25. Prospects are fair to good.</p>
<p><strong>Central Zone Dove:</strong> Showers across Central Texas hurt the dove flight over the weekend. Rains moved across the state from the west and brought much needed rain to San Antonio and Austin. Whitewings continue to find corn and milo fields in and around San Antonio. Much of the rain has moved birds to the high ground and gravel roads. New birds showed last week around Katy, Brookshire and Columbus. Beaumont and Dayton fields saw an influx of mourning doves. Heavy downpours along zone lines near IH-10 east of Houston hurt the flight over the weekend. Stephenville, Brownwood and Waco fields have been good for near-limits. The season runs through Oct. 25. Prospects are fair to good.</p>
<p><strong>South Zone Dove:</strong> Those who dodged rain showers over the weekend saw better shoots in South Texas over milo, corn and goatweed. Rio Grande Valley hunters have shot limits of whitewings in sunflowers. After rains, doves have headed to high ground where they have hung out around trees and gravel. El Campo, Bay City and Port Lavaca have seen steady flights and an influx of birds, however, weekend rains scattered concentrations and changed flight patterns. Stiff southerly winds forecasted for the coast this week could disperse birds even more. Another round of cooler air is not expected until next week. The season runs through Nov. 3. Prospects are fair to good.</p>
<p><strong>Waterfowl Migration:</strong> The first real sign of specklebellies showed on the heels of last week’s cool front. Specks hit rice fields on the prairie and have been grubbing on waste grain. Another influx of blue-winged teal was noticed on ponds as well. Some outfitters have said they have never seen so many bluewings at this point in the season. Redheads and pintails continue to find the shoalgrass shorelines around Port O’Connor and Rockport. Pintails, shovelers and wigeons have been seen on prairie ponds as well. The coast received lots of rain over the past two weeks which has already helped habitat. Playa lakes in the Panhandle are abundant, too. Northeast Texas lakes, reservoirs and rivers have plenty of water as well. The High Plains Mallard Management Unit duck season runs Oct.24–25 and Oct.30, 2009–Jan. 24, 2010. The North and South zones run Oct.31–Nov.29 and Dec.12–Jan. 24, 2010.</p>
<p class="note">Article Source: <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/hunt/">http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/hunt/</a></p>
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		<title>Entries Available for Big Time Texas Hunts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Texas Grand Slam hunt package, which includes four separate hunts for Texas’ most prized big game animals — the desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, mule deer and pronghorn antelope.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>News Release<br />
Media Contact: Steve Lightfoot, 512-389-4701, steve.lightfoot@tpwd.state.tx.us</em></p>
<p>Aug. 18, 2009</p>
<p>AUSTIN, Texas — The Lone Star State boasts some of the finest hunting anywhere in the country, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Big Time Texas Hunts offer hunters a chance to experience the best of the best.</p>
<p>The Big Time Texas Hunts program offers the opportunity to win one or more top guided hunts with food and lodging provided, as well as taxidermy in some cases. The crown jewel of the program is the Texas Grand Slam hunt package, which includes four separate hunts for Texas’ most prized big game animals — the desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, mule deer and pronghorn antelope. There are several quality whitetail hunt packages available, as well as opportunities to pursue alligator, exotic big game, waterfowl and upland game birds.</p>
<p>Entries for the Big Time Texas Hunt drawings are $10 each and are available wherever hunting licenses are sold or by calling 800-895-4248. They may also be purchased online this year at a discounted price of $9 each. There is no limit to the number of entries an individual may purchase. Purchasers must be 17 years of age or older.</p>
<p>Proceeds from the Big Time Texas Hunts are used to provide more public hunting opportunity and to fund wildlife conservation and research programs in Texas.</p>
<p>Here’s a summary of the Big Time Texas Hunts offerings:</p>
<ul>
<li> <strong>The Texas Grand Slam</strong> — This truly is the hunt of a lifetime. The bighorn sheep hunt is very exclusive; TPWD issues only a handful of permits a year. The bighorn sheep hunt takes place on a West Texas Wildlife Management Area. The other three hunts included in the Texas Grand Slam will be on some of the most exclusive private ranches in the state. The winner may also bring along a non-hunting companion to share in this awesome outdoor adventure.  </li>
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<li> <strong>Texas Whitetail Bonanza</strong> — Ten winners will each get to experience a high-quality white-tailed deer hunt, something legendary to Texas on popular ranches known to produce big bucks. Guide service, food and lodging are provided on these 3-5-day trips. Each winner can also bring along a companion to hunt as well.  </li>
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<li> <strong>Texas Gator Hunt</strong> — One winner and a guest will enjoy a rare and unique three-day trip pursuing alligators at the J. D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area on the Gulf Coast. Each hunter may harvest one alligator. All necessary equipment, expert guides, lodging and gator hide removal are included. The winner and guest will also be treated to an airboat tour of the marsh to view alligators. </li>
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<li> <strong>Texas Waterfowl Adventure</strong> — One winner and as many as three invited guests will win a series of three exciting waterfowl adventures. The hunts are located on some of the best waterfowl areas in Texas. Trips include a Coastal Prairies guided hunt for snows, blues and white-fronted geese; a guided duck hunt in the Coastal Marshes; and an East Texas hunt for wood ducks and mallards.  </li>
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<li> <strong>Texas Exotic Safari</strong> — Two winners will experience the thrill of hunting African exotic game right here in Texas on the Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area in the Texas Hill Country. Each winner can take two exotic species, including sable antelope, gemsbok oryx, scimitar-horned oryx or common waterbuck. Hunters may choose to shoot modern rifle, muzzleloader, archery or crossbow. Winners can also bring along a companion to hunt a management exotic. Food and lodging will be provided at the scenic Mason Mountain WMA lodge. Taxidermy service will be provided for the two winners. Proceeds go to benefit wildlife conservation and research on Mason Mountain WMA.  </li>
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<li> <strong>Texas Big Time Bird Hunt</strong> — One winner along with as many as three hunting buddies will enjoy a unique package of upland game bird hunts: two days of quail, two days of pheasant hunting in the Panhandle and two afternoons of dove hunting. There will also be a two-day guided spring turkey hunt for two included in the package. Food, guide service and lodging are included on all bird hunts, and pointing dogs are provided for quail and pheasant hunts.  </li>
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<li> <strong>Texas Premium Buck Hunt</strong> — This is the ultimate deer hunting experience-an opportunity to harvest a trophy white-tailed buck in the rugged South Texas brush country. One winner and a guest will enjoy the finest deer hunting trip that Texas can offer. Professional guide service, food and high quality accommodations are included to provide each hunter comfort as well as great hunting. </li>
</ul>
<p>The deadline to apply for this year’s Big Time Texas Hunts is Oct. 15. Winners will be announced in November.</p>
<p class="note">Article Source: <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20090818a">http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20090818a</a></p>
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		<title>How to Build Your Own Custom Mauser</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After watching this course you will be able to convert a Mauser from an ugly old beater into a beautiful hunting rifle that you will be proud to show off. AGI Master Gunsmith Gene Shuey will show you each step from removing old parts to installing and head spacing a new barrel. In this epic [...]]]></description>
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<p>After watching this course you will be able to convert a Mauser from an ugly old beater into a beautiful hunting rifle that you will be proud to show off. AGI Master Gunsmith Gene Shuey will show you each step from removing old parts to installing and head spacing a new barrel. In this epic production you will see a solid old military 98 transformed into a classic hunting rifle. We start with two identical guns and then go through every single conversion step in detail. First we provide you with a thorough discussion and identification of Mauser Actions. Then we teach you each of the following steps:</p>
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<li>Selecting Actions</li>
<li>Removing The Old Hardware And Barrel</li>
<li>From The Action Using A Barrel Vise</li>
<li>Selecting Barrels, Considerations</li>
<li>Installing, Reaming And Headspacing A Barrel</li>
<li>Muzzle Brake Installation</li>
<li>Custom Floor Plate Installation</li>
<li>Bolt Handle Modifications</li>
<li>Installing Sights And Soldering</li>
<li>Selecting A Stock</li>
<li>Inletting And Contouring The Stock</li>
<li>Basic Checkering Concepts</li>
<li>Stock Refinishing Concepts</li>
<li>And Much, Much More</li>
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<p>Actions, triggers, barrels, stocks, mounts, slings, sights and custom accessories are covered in extensive detail. Over 7 hours contained on the full 2 disk DVD set <a href="http://smartflix.com/store/video/783/Build-Your-Own-Custom-Mauser?ct=af251327">Build Your Own Custom Mauser</a> at Smartflix.</p>
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		<title>Deer Hunting in Ohio</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deer hunting in Ohio with Outdoor Insights Pro staff Member, Nate Cline. Nate takes down a huge 11 point buck that grosses 165 3/8, with his compound bow.]]></description>
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<p>Deer hunting in Ohio with Outdoor Insights Pro staff Member, Nate Cline. Nate takes down a huge 11 point buck that grosses 165 3/8, with his compound bow.</p>
<p class="alert">Be sure you know the <strong><a href="http://www.huntingregulations.org/ohio-hunting-regulations">Ohio Hunting Regulations</a></strong> prior to going Deer hunting in Ohio</p>
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		<title>Deer gets revenge on hunter</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While being hunted, this big buck decides that he&#8217;s not going to take it anymore and goes buck wild.
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<p>While being hunted, this big buck decides that he&#8217;s not going to take it anymore and goes buck wild.</p>
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