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Does Susie send you infected emails with dirty photos of Nuns? You know the kind, those showing Nuns spreading top soil around the grounds of the Parish. LOL
Colt
LOL, Ksquared...it was there for the taking and you know ol' bashful me...:>) Hell, my motto is go for the gusto ! And #696969 is yours, although I'm not sure how many of us will still be around.
Don't get fired! See you tonight, Class of 69 :>)
Colt
Those small town minor league games are fun to go to. Glad you enjoyed it.
BTW, something is still in conflict with your posts that have music. I've received several PM's about the Rock board which is why I've removed the music. My computer locks up and if I do get it open the music coming from your posts is always garbled. I have no clue as to why?????????
Colt
No, Churak, these viruses are detectable. When I open one of these pornographic emails from you know who (AK, but don't tell anyone), it fills up my 19" Monitor with a Life Size Nude of a Catholic Priest that takes me a whole hour to remove. LOL
Colt
Do you also do Oil Changes, OneBgg? If so, come on down and I'll let you take care of my vehicles as long as there is No Charge.
Colt
LOL, Phil...good ones! e/
LOL, PW...you sure the Commander was doing pushups, with all that heavy breathing? Sounds to me like maybe he was giving you a hint of things to come. LOL
Sorry...dirty minded Colt
P.S. 1,000 pushups in an hour is very good, considering the tricep muscles would be pumped so full of blood. We had a kid down here that held the World Record for both pushups and situps, for a long time. Both are good for the Heart.
Everyone of my pornographic emails came in with a virus. I guess I better do some Deleting. Damn, that Churak and AKvetch, I told them to give their emails and PM's some Antibiotics before sending those unsolicited photos of 'neked' women. I've gotta find a real nasty virus and send it back to them. That'll fix em.
Colt
LOL, Ksquared. Your sister didn't happen to send one about us guys, did she? LOL.
Colt
Ksquared, see if one of your neighbors has a pair you can borrow. I told you it would be obvious. I wish I had either Greg's scope or my old 8" SCT to view it. My f/4.5 doesn't do justice to it. An f/10 is so much better. Glad you got to see where us guys came from! As OneBgg, would say, HARRR!!!
Colt
I grabbed it, Babe! I went for the Gusto and took it for all it was worth.
69Colt69
But, I do Love History! Do you know what would happen to me if my buddies heard you say I was cute? LOL, I'd be, well you know....can't we say cute BUT, rugged? :>) Thanks for the compliment, good looking!
Cute but, Ruff n Tuff, Colt
I'm sorry, Ksquared, but, to me Michigan is a big school and they go by Blue so I naturally call them Big Blue. You know me and my brain lapses...getting old, don'cha know ! :>)
BTW, I like my deal better! <GGG>
OK, Blue it is...Go Longhorns & Blue! I need a college football fix!
Colt
Perry Mason was great. I also enjoy the old b & w's like The Honeymooners, I Love Lucy, The Rifleman, The Lone Ranger (LOL...really, I do), and all of the old John Wayne Westerns made in the 30's & 40's. I have all of his movies on tape and never get tired of him. If The Duke was still alive and was running for President, I'd vote for him and let him singlehandly kick every terrorists BUTT! <ggg> I would have loved riding along side of him any day of the week.
Colt born to late!
You are welcome, Drummerman. About the Gallstone/Kidney stone, don't matter....either one to me would, or at least sounds, painful as hell. Don't they have anything to dissolve them in this day and age of high tech?
About the rest of your post, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Wasn't rambling to me, but two of my favorite singers, Bob Seger and Waylon Jennings have songs called Ramblin' Gamblin' Man (Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band) and I'm a Rambling Man by Waylon. So ramble on, since that is what I do here most of the time anyway.
Colt
YeeeeeeeeHawwwww! I just hit a Damn Home Run! Do I know my rithemeteck or what!
Colt, the #'s runner for da mob....
Not if I have anything to do with it, Ksquared. since America is a Free Country and as long as no one threatens another person/poster. Besides, this is an Off Topic board which means posts can be Off Color! <GGG>
Dirty Minded Colt
Yep! LOL And good for you...in this day and age, it is good for a woman to know how to do that, and if you ever get one of them guys who can't take 'No' for an answer, just call on the posse here. We're ready, willin' and able to help a young lady out of trouble!
Colt
Them are damn good lyrics, if I say so myself. Thanks for bringing up Rawhide, lately. And yep, my hide has been raw a time or two! LOL
Colt
ROTFLMAO, Ron. That was too funny. e/
OneBgg and M-M .... Kobie better have 12 more $4 million presents to hand out come trial time...LOL I hear that Favorable Jury decisions don't come cheap these days. <ggg>
Colt
Great article, M-M. Man I do like the sound of this coming from Mr. Duncan, "I'm not worried about the Lakers," Tim Duncan says. "Honestly." LOL
I know he hates the thought of going against the Virgin Islands. That's going to be a tough decision for him.
Colt
I could live with that lineup if I owned an NBA team. Hey, OneBgg, loan me about $500 million so I can purchase this team. LOL
Colt
Good article, M-M. Thanks...e/
M-M, like the Lakers, this trade looks good on paper but, time will tell how 4 super egotistical, offensive mind-set, players do at sharing the ball. They still don't have a center or anyone who can stop a guy like Tim Duncan or Shaq.
Nick Van Exel saved many a Mavs victory last season. He accounted for at least 10-15 last minute wins for them and now he's gone. We'll see what happens. Still like my Spurs best...LOL
Colt
Yep, OneBgg...these damn politicians better wake up to what we Americans want, instead of them playing to their own little choir of multi millionaire supporters. Strength is in numbers and one of these A**holes in DC better step up to the plate and talk STRAIGHT!
Colt
More Americans hunt with firearms, enjoy muzzleloading, or participate in various other target shooting activities than play soccer, softball or tennis combined. According to the National Sporting Goods Association’s annual research study, Sports Participation in 2002, some 42 million individuals aged seven years and older enjoyed some form of the shooting sports more than once during the past year. Hunting with firearms, with 19.5 million participants, ranked 16th in popularity out of 43 sports activities surveyed. Target shooting, with 18.9 million participants, ranked 17th. Both sports grew in popularity since the previous year’s study. Hunting participation rose 1.6% from 19.2 million in 2001. Target shooting increased 9.6% from 15.9 million. Muzzleloading sports ranked in the top ten in terms of growth, increasing 11% with 3.6 million participants in 2002, compared with 3 million the year before.
http://www.mynssa.com/
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Colt
More Americans hunt with firearms, enjoy muzzleloading, or participate in various other target shooting activities than play soccer, softball or tennis combined. According to the National Sporting Goods Association’s annual research study, Sports Participation in 2002, some 42 million individuals aged seven years and older enjoyed some form of the shooting sports more than once during the past year. Hunting with firearms, with 19.5 million participants, ranked 16th in popularity out of 43 sports activities surveyed. Target shooting, with 18.9 million participants, ranked 17th. Both sports grew in popularity since the previous year’s study. Hunting participation rose 1.6% from 19.2 million in 2001. Target shooting increased 9.6% from 15.9 million. Muzzleloading sports ranked in the top ten in terms of growth, increasing 11% with 3.6 million participants in 2002, compared with 3 million the year before.
http://www.mynssa.com/
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Colt
SHOOTING SPORTS RANK HIGH AS POPULAR PASTIMES . . .
More Americans hunt with firearms, enjoy muzzleloading, or participate in various other target shooting activities than play soccer, softball or tennis combined. According to the National Sporting Goods Association’s annual research study, Sports Participation in 2002, some 42 million individuals aged seven years and older enjoyed some form of the shooting sports more than once during the past year. Hunting with firearms, with 19.5 million participants, ranked 16th in popularity out of 43 sports activities surveyed. Target shooting, with 18.9 million participants, ranked 17th. Both sports grew in popularity since the previous year’s study. Hunting participation rose 1.6% from 19.2 million in 2001. Target shooting increased 9.6% from 15.9 million. Muzzleloading sports ranked in the top ten in terms of growth, increasing 11% with 3.6 million participants in 2002, compared with 3 million the year before.
http://www.mynssa.com/
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Hand Loading (RELOAD) http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=1790
Colt
Thanks, Greg...will be on the lookout. e/
Deer Hunters Wanted for Special Refuge Hunt - Iowa Department of Natural Resources
08/15/03
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold two special muzzleloader deer hunts at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge this fall. The hunts are scheduled for Oct. 18 to 19, for antlerless deer only, and Dec. 13 to 14, for any deer.
Deer hunters interested in either special hunt must send in or drop off a 3x5 postcard with their name, address and day and night time phone number to the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, 1434 316th Lane, Missouri Valley, IA 51555. Hunters must submit separate cards for each hunt.
A random drawing for the first hunt will be held at the DeSoto Visitor Center at 3 p.m., Sept. 5. A random drawing for the second hunt will be held at 3 p.m., Oct. 31, at the same location. Postcards will be accepted until 3 p.m. on the day of the drawing.
A total of 35 Iowa hunters will be selected for each hunt and will be notified by the refuge staff. Refuge specific regulations will apply to the hunts.
Archery hunters may hunt in the refuge from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. The archery season closes during the firearms season on the Nebraska side from Nov. 15 to 23. Archery hunters are required to possess a refuge hunt brochure, available for free at the refuge, while hunting on refuge land. The brochure outlines specific refuge regulations. There is no special license for the refuge archery hunt needed.
Hunters may hunt on either Nebraska or Iowa ground during any of the special hunts.
For more information, contact Mindy Sheets, DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, at 712-642-4121.
NDOW Range Day is September 6th - Nevada Division of Wildlife
08/15/03
Las Vegas area hunters and shooters should mark Saturday, September 6, on their calendars for Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Range Day. In its fifth year, NDOW Range Day was started for hunters who do not have a place to safely and legally sight in their firearms for the upcoming big game seasons.
Desert Sportsman’s Rifle and Pistol Club, 12201 W. Charleston Blvd., will again co-host the event. The club has reserved their 300-yard range for the day. Range officers and NDOW Hunter Education instructors will be standing by to insure safety and to provide personalized instruction.
Range time and targets are provided free of charge. Shooting starts at 8 a.m. and runs through 5 p.m. There will be a maximum of 20 shooters per hour with each shooter able to reserve at least one hour of range time.
Interested sportsmen should call the NDOW southern region office at (702) 486-5127 to reserve a time.
DFG Announces New Regulation to Avoid CWD Spread - California Department of Fish and Game
08/15/03
California hunters who plan to hunt deer and elk out- of-state must follow strict new guidelines to minimize the chance of spreading Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to California elk and deer herds.
Unlike the emergency regulation adopted last year, the new permanent regulation, adopted by the Fish and Game Commission in April, will not allow whole carcasses and heads to be brought into California. Only the following body parts will be allowed:
boned-out meat and commercially processed cuts of meat portions of meat with no part of the spinal column or head attached
hides with no heads attached
clean skull plates (no meat or tissue attached) with antlers attached
antlers with no meat or tissue attached
finished taxidermy heads
upper canine teeth (buglers, whistlers, ivories)
Although much has been learned about CWD, it is unknown how it is transmitted from one animal to another. Since the disease agent is present in nervous tissue, not allowing brain or spinal cord tissue to be brought into the state will minimize the risk of introducing CWD. Other states have either adopted similar regulations or are strongly recommending similar procedures to their hunters.
CWD is a neurological disease that is fatal to deer and elk. It has been found in wild deer and elk in limited areas of Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. CWD has also been identified in farmed elk in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Disease experts believe CWD is passed through direct animal-to-animal contact and possibly by indirect contact with the highly resistant CWD prion, the suspected disease agent, in a contaminated environment.
CWD has not been found in California deer and elk. California is considered a "low risk" state because of its long-term ban on the importation of live elk, prohibition on elk farming, and its strict monitoring of live deer importations. Nevertheless, the DFG has been conducting a CWD surveillance program since 1999 and will continue to monitor wild deer populations.
Currently, there is no evidence that CWD is naturally transmissible to humans or to animals other than deer and elk. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta states that "although it is generally prudent to avoid consuming food derived from any animal with evidence with CWD, to date, there is no evidence that CWD has been transmitted or can be transmitted to humans under natural conditions." It is suggested that hunters follow simple precautions when hunting:
Wear rubber gloves when field dressing carcasses; Bone out meat from the animal;
Minimize the handling of brain and spinal cord, eyes, spleen and lymph nodes and avoid consuming these tissues;
Wash hands and instruments thoroughly after field dressing is completed.
CWD is related to mad cow disease and to scrapie, which affects sheep. Ongoing studies suggest that CWD is unlikely to naturally infect species other than deer or elk.
DOW Meetings Set to Discuss Western Slope Poaching - Colorado Division of Wildlife
08/15/03
Western Colorado is home to the nation’s premiere deer, elk and antelope herds, yet the quality of these herds is in jeopardy due to increased pressure from flagrant poaching. In the last year, more than 62 illegally-killed animals were documented between San Miguel and Moffat counties, mostly taken after all legal hunting seasons had ended. Many of these deer, elk and antelope were shot and left to rot, with some having only trophy parts removed.
“The poachers killing these animals come from various locations and backgrounds,” said Steve Yamashita, northwest assistant regional manager. “Some may live just down the street from you while others travel to Colorado from other states seeking illegal trophies worth thousands of dollars. One thing they all have in common, their poaching activities are criminal, and they’re impacting our state’s wildlife resources.”
Colorado’s eight DOW wildlife officers assigned to patrol the counties along the Utah- Colorado border where most of the poaching has occurred have an enormous area to cover. Because of this, the DOW is asking for the public’s help.
The DOW is holding meetings in three communities along the Utah-Colorado border to solicit assistance and ideas from the public on how best to combat this problem. Anyone interested in helping stop the theft of Colorado’s wildlife is encouraged to attend one of the following meetings:
Public Meetings:
Rangely – Aug. 14, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Chevron O&M building, 100 Chevron Road, (3 miles west of Rangely on Highway 64 at approximately mile marker 14).
Grand Junction - Aug. 15, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Northwest Region Hunter Education Building, 711 Independent Ave.
Redvale – Sept. 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Redvale Community Center (across from the Redvale Post Office).
Man Found Guilty of Illegal Oryx Hunting - New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
08/15/03
A Santa Fe man will pay $2,102 and may be permanently banned from entering White Sands Missile Range as a result of convictions for illegal oryx hunting at the range.
Stephen Vargas, 44, of Santa Fe was convicted in Socorro Magistrate Court June 26 on two counts of unlawful hunting. Chad James, Datil district conservation officer, charged Vargas with hunting oryx in a closed area and shooting at oryx across a county road. James found Vargas hunting oryx inside White Sands Missile Range Jan. 26. Vargas had an off-range license for oryx and walked into the missile range to hunt, but did not kill an oryx.
Vargas was fined $2,102 by Judge Jim Naranjo and received enhanced sentences on both counts, due to a prior conviction for hunting with aid of artificial light. State game laws impose higher fines on individuals who have previous game law convictions.
Had Vargas taken an oryx in the closed area, fines and civil penalties could have been up to $4,000 higher, said Chris Neary, Socorro district wildlife supervisor.
White Sands Missile Range is expected to take administrative action against Vargas, barring him and his companion from entering the missile range permanently.
Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Upstate Deer Limits
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
08/15/03
The Wildlife Management Section of the S.C. Carolina Department of Natural Resources has scheduled five meetings to receive input from hunters concerning the limit on buck deer in the upstate of South Carolina.
Hunters have been encouraging the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to pursue this plan for some time. However, the agency would like to attempt to measure public opinion prior to considering any changes. Each meeting will include a presentation by DNR on the background and data related to the proposal, as well as, public comment and questions. DNR will also take the opportunity to discuss other deer related issues in the upstate.
The current proposal is related only to Game Zones 1, 2 and 4, which encompass the 18-county upstate region. (Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Lancaster, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties.) The outcome of the meetings will not affect the upcoming deer season.
All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and the dates and locations are as follows:
Thursday, Aug. 28-Greenwood, Piedmont Technical College Auditorium, 620 North Emerald Road.
Tuesday, Sept. 2-Clemson, Ramada Inn, intersection of SC 123 and US 76.
Thursday, Sept. 4-Union, University of South Carolina-Union, Auditorium in Main Building, 401 East Main St. (Business SC 49).
Tuesday, Sept. 9-Lancaster, University of South Carolina-Lancaster, Stevens Auditorium, 476 Hubbard Drive.
Thursday, Sept. 11-Columbia, Riverbanks Zoo Auditorium, From I-126 take Greystone Blvd. exit and follow signs to Riverbanks Zoo.
"For several years, (DNR) biologists and conservation officers have received numerous contacts from upstate hunters indicating their desire to see the buck limit reduced from the current limit of five per season," said Charles Ruth, DNR Deer Project leader. "Some hunters indicate that they would support a reduced buck limit because they would like to see some of the harvest pressure taken off of bucks, particularly young bucks, in order to increase their chances of seeing and harvesting mature bucks."
Advocates of the proposal also feel that increased law enforcement measures should be implemented as well to ensure that the plan would have the desired effect. This could take the form of hunters receiving a set of buck tags and/or checking harvested deer using a toll-free telephone check-in system.
This grass roots effort originally began in fall 2000 when a group of deer hunters in Saluda County approached DNR officials about reducing the buck limit in their county, according to Ruth. Since that time, DNR wildlife management biologists have collected data and discussed the merits of the plan. Although hunters see the plan as increasing their chances of encountering more mature bucks, biologists believe that it may lead to increased harvests of doe deer, which is the main factor in managing the state's deer population. DNR has significantly liberalized antlerless deer harvest opportunities over the years; however, many hunters repeatedly harvest young bucks even when they have the opportunity to harvest a legal doe.
Although this proposal will not prevent hunters from harvesting young bucks it would limit the total number of bucks that they can take, which should shift harvest pressure to females. This in turn could lead not only to a better overall deer management situation, but to a moderation in the social costs associated with the deer population like damage to agriculture and deer-vehicle collisions.
"Will the plan work?" Ruth asks. "Harvest data collected by DNR biologists over the last six years suggest that it will. If the current upstate buck limit of five were reduced to two or three then 20 to 30 percent fewer bucks could be harvested annually. Most hunters can appreciate the possibility of having that many more bucks available for the next hunting season, particularly since most of these bucks would be more mature. Also, if buck harvest pressure shifts to does then it is a win-win situation."
Currently, about 70 percent of bucks taken annually are less than 2 years old, however, exceptional body weights and antler development do not typically occur until a buck is 3.5 years old or older.
Before any decision is made related to this idea, DNR staff would like to fully evaluate the pros and cons of the proposal by receiving information from the public.
September 13th Rifle Sight In - Idaho Department of Fish and Game
08/15/03
With hunting seasons just around the corner, big game hunters around the region are asking themselves the same question: does my rifle shoot straight?
That question can be positively answered on Saturday, September 13 at the annual Sight In event, to be held at Black's Creek Rifle Range, 2420 E. Kuna-Mora Road east of Boise. From 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, qualified experts will help participants get their favorite hunting rifle(s) (centerfire or black powder) and/or hunting handguns zeroed in on the bullseye.
Cost per shooter is $5, and shooters may bring as many firearms as need to be sighted in. There is no cost for non-shooters.
The Sight In event is sponsored by the Treasure Valley Chapter of the Idaho Hunter Education Association and serves as the Chapter's primary fund raising event for the year.
For more information, contact Chapter President Gary Gillespie at 327-0507.
Send Archery Deer Apps By August 29th - South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
08/15/03
South Dakota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 27, and if archers want to have their archery deer license by that date, state Game, Fish and Parks officials say archers need to submit their application no later than Friday, Aug. 29.
"The archery deer season is quickly approaching," said Al Jockheck, supervisor of the license office in Pierre. "To allow time for processing and return mailing, archery deer paper applications and electronic applications must be submitted no later than Friday, Aug. 29 to guarantee delivery by opening day, Sept 27."
To apply online, applicants should visit the GFP website, and look under the subheading "popular shortcuts" for the link "Apply Online for Limited Licenses." To print an application, look for the associated link under the same subheading. Applications are also available at GFP offices and most license agents.
Permit Required to Import Canadian Hunter-Harvested Game Meat
U.S. Department of Agriculture
08/08/03
Hunters can immediately begin bringing wild ruminant meat products intended for their personal use into the United States, but will need a “Veterinary Services Special Permit for the Importation of Hunter-Harvested Wild Ruminant Meat,” along with one of the following: a valid Canadian export certificate for game meat, or a copy of a valid hunting license or a valid hunting tag. The permit can be downloaded from http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/issues/bse/bse.html or obtained by calling the APHIS National Center for Import and Export at (301) 734-3277.
Certain other previously banned ruminant meat products may be imported with a “United States Veterinary Permit for Importation and Transportation of Controlled Material.” The application can be completed on line at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/import_export.htm or can be downloaded from http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ncie, or can be obtained by calling (301) 734-3277.
On May 20, 2003 Secretary Veneman temporarily halted imports of live ruminants and most ruminant products from Canada after a cow in Alberta was found to have Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Today’s announcement comes after a close review of the international standards set by the International Office of Epizootics (OIE)—the standard-setting organization for animal health for 164 member nations; an exhaustive epidemiological investigation into the case by Canada, during which no other animals were found to be infected; and additional risk mitigation measures put in place by Canada in response to a review of their investigation by an independent expert panel.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses Go on Sale Aug. 15 - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
08/08/03
New hunting and fishing licenses for 2003-04 will be available beginning Aug. 15, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging customers to buy early and avoid the Labor Day Weekend rush heading into the dove hunting season. All current annual hunting and fishing licenses expire on Sunday, Aug. 31.
"If you wait to renew your license the weekend before dove season opens (Monday, Sept. 1 for North and Central zones), you will be competing with about 300,000 other hunters and anglers that are expected to race to the stores during the holiday weekend," said Mary Fields, Chief Financial Officer at TPWD.
Texas issues 3.2 million hunting and fishing licenses annually through 28 TPWD field offices, more than 100 state parks and at many retailers across Texas.
Hunters and anglers can also purchase licenses by calling (800) 895-4248. The phone license operation serves both Texans and non-residents, enabling hunters and anglers to buy licenses by phone using a major credit card. Call center hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday — Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. A license confirmation number is issued at the time of purchase, and the physical license is mailed separately. Confirmation numbers will verify that a license has been purchased but will not allow hunters to take fish or wildlife that requires a tag. A $5 fee is charged for ordering by phone.
The state is working on an Internet-based system whereby hunting and fishing licenses could be purchased online in future years.
Bill Addison, TPWD license section manager, noted that for the first time in a few years, nothing has changed in the license format or feel. "License buyers will easily recognize the new license this fall since it is unchanged. Hunters will note the same familiar game log on the back of their license. In addition to tagging a harvested animal, hunters will need to fill out harvest record information on their license."
Customers will notice an increase in the cost of their licenses this year. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Commission voted this year to increase most hunting and fishing license and boat registration fees. The cost of senior and youth license types did not increase.
Annual resident hunting and fishing licenses increased to $23 each and a combination hunting and fishing license increased to $42. For the avid outdoor enthusiast, the Super Combo license includes resident combination hunting and fishing licenses plus all seven state hunting and fishing endorsements/stamps for $59. Sold separately, the face value of the Super Combo package is $99. Seniors can purchase the discounted Senior Super Combo license for $25 or pay $10 for a senior combination hunting and fishing license.
Anyone planning to hunt migratory game birds such as dove and waterfowl this year must be certified under the Harvest Information Program (HIP). Migratory game bird hunters (doves and migratory game birds) are urged to check their new license at the time of sale; HIP certification will be printed on the license at the time of sale only after the purchaser answers a few brief migratory bird questions. Lifetime license holders must also be HIP-certified to hunt migratory birds.
Wherever licenses are sold, several other items for the 2003-04 season are also available, including Annual Public Hunting Permits and entries in Big Time Texas Hunt drawings.
The Big Time Texas Hunts program offers the opportunity to win one or more guided hunts with food and lodging provided. Proceeds are dedicated to providing more public hunting opportunities and funding wildlife conservation and/or research programs in Texas. Entries in the Big Time Texas Hunt drawings are $10 each. There is no limit to the number of entries an individual may purchase, and entries may be purchased as gifts for others. Purchasers must be 17 years old or older. Information about the Big Time Texas Hunts and an entry form is available on the Web http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/hunt/pubhunt/bigtime.htm
The entry deadline on all categories is midnight Nov. 1, 2003. Entries may be purchased year-round, but entries received after the deadline will be entered in the drawing for the following year.
The Reel Texas Adventure Saltwater Slam and the Big Bass Bonanza drawings have been eliminated, so there are no more Reel Texas Adventure sales. See the License Information web pages on the TPWD Web site http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us for the latest information.
The $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit allows hunters access to more than a million acres of public hunting lands, including more than 160 units leased exclusively for hunting dove, pheasant, waterfowl and other small game. Youths younger than age 17 may hunt on public hunting lands without the permit if they have the $6 Special Resident Hunting license and are hunting with a permitted adult. A Public Hunting Lands map booklet and supplement of dove lease maps will be mailed within a week of purchase of the permit at retail outlets; however, the map booklet and supplement can be obtained immediately by purchasing the permit at a TPWD law enforcement office.
TPW magazine subscriptions will continue to be sold through the license system at rates of $19.95 for one year and $32.95 for two years.