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I am slowly learning that, Ksquared. Thanks...LOL e/
And knowing how weird Kalifornia is, it wouldn't surprise me to see Tattoo come back and say, da election, da election.
Actually, Kalifornia deserves RB's jacknorth. LOL
Colt
You did that all on your own. <GGG> e/
Yep, Kalifornia has about 499 idiots running for office and then there is Arnold. He'll grab Kalifornia and give it the ol' Hasta La Vista, Baby...
Have a great day...
Colt
Sorry, Ksquared..I forgot to mention that all Grub prizes are handled by OneBgg. And you know his track record on the R & C boards. LOL (Poor OneBgg gets teased by all of us...glad he is good natured).
Colt
And I'm looking North, Northeast and Northwest. For all I know each may have been thrown by his horse. Although TH and his wife have horses so that'll pretty much leave him out. <g>
Colt
That particular tank is creek fed. We have one that is spring fed but, most are either creek fed or catch basin types. All can be used as skinny dipping holes if you don't mind sharing certain body parts with snappin' turtles and several varieties of snakes. LOL
Colt
Great Grub, Ksquared. Congrats! e/
Didn't he say he was going back to the lake? Not a bad place to be in the summer time. Maybe he is with GP & JB or as we sometimes call them The Three Muskateers (GP-JB-TH).
Colt
Last I heard was GP was pretty busy there in Branson, Mo. body-guarding the FEMALE Stars. And JB was, well I'm not sure since it has been so long. Maybe one of them can send us some smoke signals.
Colt
Yep, Ksquared, and there are how many Kalifornians? 30+ million? And how many Ultra Liberal Left Wingers in America? And about how many terrorists are there worldwide? Just bear with me and I'll rid the world of enough human bodies that the rest of us will have earth to ourselves. LOL
Colt
When do I ever do anything that requires bailing out?
Hmmmmmmmmm, me thinks I will keep quiet on the grounds that anything and everything I say can and will be used against me. Therefore my lips are sealed.
"Hmmm now that I think about it... that photo could have been staged. You Texans gotta stick together." Totally legit...I ain't pc smart enough to know the first thing about doctoring photos. I consider myself doing good just one finger typing on a message board. <g>
This is the little tank the duck was in when we photographed it.
And you're pretty much done...yep, all done except for buying and Paying for 2 new flat screen monitors! LOL
Colt
Thanks, omni. Now could you tell us how to figure out politicians? LOL
Back to the multiple monitors, does the software take care of things when you hook each monitor/video card up? In other words did you get any computer shut downs because of any conflicts?
I'll be back shortly...we have an emergency outside. I think I smell a skunk. LOL
Colt
Would somebody tell that pretty, young waitress over there in the short-shorts to bring our table another round of drinks...Thanks!
Some good DJ'ing tonight! The $1' tip will be found taped under the table! <g>
Colt
jc, the Republik of Kalifornicate is so messed up. Thank goodness they are a foreign country and not a part of America. LOL
Colt
Omni, when you get the time, let us know how you set that up and approximate cost...if that isn't being too personal. I am impressed with that setup. It's one pc with 3 monitors, right? Things like how you get the monitors to act independently? Routing or switching system? TIA
Colt
Yep!
Actually, OneBgg, it is damn hard finding photos of female volleyball players that are worth looking at. Most are 7' tall, no Hooters, and with faces that look more like a man's. LOL
Colt
Tell us how you really feel, OneBgg...HARRRRRR!!! e/ LOL
Yep! LOL
LOL...
Totally agree, MM. If Kobe and his wife were smart, they would have spent the $4 million to help the million or so underprivileged kids in the LA area, building gyms and or doing like David Robinson and setting up scholarships for those who otherwise don't have a snowball's chance in Hell. A ring like that is saying to the jury that he is above the law and is sticking his nose up in the air at them. Kobe has been making a lot of really stupid decisions of late.
Colt
LOL...Yep! I figured we were an Equal Opportunity message board! LOL
Colt
Yep!
Yep!
MM, since Terry is a Univ. of Wisconsin Graduate I hope that the Bucks management gives him a fair shake, i.e., get him the right players and allow him enough time to rebuild the team and have a legitimate chance to win the big one. I for one, am pulling for Terry. He was very popular down here and my only regret is that he wasn't with us this past season when we won the ring. Even if he had only been an assistant coach, his career was such that he deserved a ring.
Colt
So, OneBgg, how come RR got paid and the rest of us are left holding the bag? <G>
Colt
OK, Rolling Rock, I've put the cutting torch away.........for now, so tell me what the secret is? I've got bills to pay and my creditors balk when I mention the names of OneBgg, Phil and Churak. The exchange rate on dinars.......today??? Hmmmmmmm, that is going to take some serious number crunchin'! LOL
Colt
Let's see...GP and JB are both missing in action. Do they really expect us to believe they are out hunting, when the season hasn't even started yet? I think there is some 'hanky-panky' going on and our two esteemed buddies should fess up and come clean. They may be able to pull the wool over our eyes, but they'd never get away with trying to fool Mother Nature!
Colt
LOL, Ksquared...you said,
"Well, we will die out and then the Earth will be just fine again."
How TRUE that is. The world would be a better place for sure...<GGG>
Colt
Yep, Ksquared...if Mrs. GP gets hold of ol' GP, she'll make them vulture/buzzard's and them FEMALE country music singers in their tight fittin' dresses and/or jeans look like little puddy cats.
GP, come up for air, buddy!
Colt
Thanks, Ksquared...we do love it down here. As to the duck in the tree, it is a strange sight indeed. I felt obligated to come to Justin's rescue before someone on the EXTREME Left OR the EXTREME Right tried to have him, or me for that matter, committed. Hopefully, the photo will dispel any thoughts of evil from the politically INcorrect!
Also, I feel confident that by bailing Justin out, this will insure that Justin won't forget me when that time comes that I may need to be bailed out of trouble, myself. <GGG>
Colt
I agree, Ksquared. e/ Colt
That's just it, Original, we've all been sitting tight and waiting, and waiting, and waiting, and waiting. I think it is time to throw the scoundrels, Churak and OneBgg, overboard and charge the company safe. I've got the cutting torch.
Colt
Leftover Doe/Fawn and Cow/Calf Licenses Sales Start Aug. 15 - Wyoming Game and Fish Department
08/04/03
Leftover reduced price doe/fawn antelope and deer and cow/calf elk licenses go on sale Aug. 15 at license agents in the respective hunt areas with some new rules to make sales more equitable and consistent across Wyoming.
There are doe/fawn antelope licenses available in 88 areas, doe/fawn deer in 60 areas and cow/calf elk licenses in 43 areas.
A new regulation passed by the Game and Fish Commission July 28 requires the licenses to be sold purely first-come, first-served without preference to resident or nonresidents. Customers are allowed to submit applications for up to six hunters.
License agents who accept phone, mail, fax or applications by any other electronic means, cannot do so before noon Aug. 15.
“These new sales regulations will standardize the sale of these licenses across the state,” said Jean Cole, G&F license sales supervisor.
If someone is purchasing doe/fawn licenses for a resident friend, a signed application is needed because a signature is required to verify residency.
Resident doe/fawn licenses are $20; $14 youth. Resident cow/calf elk $30; youth $20. Nonresident doe/fawn $50; youth $30. Nonresident cow/calf $200; youth $100.
For information about doe/fawn and cow/calf license availability and location, call (800) 842-1934 or (307) 777-4600 out of state, or visit the G&F Web site at http://gf.state.wy.us.
Surplus Bear Licenses Available - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
08/04/03
Although there were 20,110 quota area bear licenses available this year in 11 bear permit areas, 5,144 licenses remain for seven of those areas because there were not enough applicants, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The remaining licenses will first be made available to this year's unsuccessful applicants beginning at noon on Monday, Aug. 4. There were only 1,457 unsuccessful applicants, so that will leave a minimum of 3,687 licenses available for nonapplicants. Beginning at noon on Monday, Aug. 11, all remaining licenses will be made available to anyone, whether they previously applied or not. The surplus licenses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at any of more than 1,800 statewide Electronic Licensing System vendors or at the DNR's License Center at 500 Lafayette Road in St. Paul.
"This is the first year that bear permits will be available to anyone, whether or not they submitted a license lottery application," said Lou Cornicelli, DNR Big Game Program coordinator.
Licenses remain in the following bear permit areas: Permit Area 51, 1,533; Permit Area 45, 931; Permit Area 24, 735; Permit Area 25, 686; Permit Area 31, 665; Permit Area 13, 432; and Permit Area 22, 162. A map showing the location of these bear permit areas can be found on the DNR Web site at www.dnr.state.mn.us. Bear licenses, with issuing fee, cost $39 for residents and $196 for nonresidents.
Licenses for the No-Quota Area can be purchased directly at any Electronic Licensing System agent beginning July 1. The No-Quota Area is that area of the state outside of the 11 lottery permit areas, where there is no limit on the number of bear licenses issued.
The 2003 Minnesota bear season runs from Sept. 1 through Oct. 12.
Kaibab Archery Hunters Must Purchase a $5 Stamp - Arizona Game and Fish Department
08/04/03
Hunters planning an archery deer hunt on the Kaibab this fall need to add an item to their pre-hunt checklist- a $5 Kaibab archery deer stamp.
The Game and Fish commission established the stamp earlier this year to help fund wildlife habitat projects as well as constructing and improving wildlife water catchments and tanks on the Kaibab. The stamp is available at hunting and fishing license dealers, including all Arizona Game and Fish Department offices.
"For many years Kaibab rifle hunters have contributed funding for important habitat projects on the Kaibab and the commission decided this year that archers should help fund these important projects as well, "says Habitat Program Manager Rick Miller. "The priorities for the additional funding are winter range browse projects and water projects."
The stamp is to be affixed to the back of a current hunting license and signed. It needs to be in possession at all times while a person is hunting. If hunters forget to purchase a stamp before leaving home, there are license dealers located in northern Arizona and southern Utah. Game and Fish Department officers will be checking Kaibab archery hunters to ensure they have the stamp.
Kaibab archery deer hunters are reminded that if they harvest a deer they have to checkout at the Jacob Lake check station. The station is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the season and is open until noon the day after the season ends. The Kaibab archery deer season opens Sept. 5 and closes Sept. 18.
Archery Buck Deer Hunt Begins Aug. 16 - Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
08/04/03
Dry conditions and deer numbers that will be down slightly from last year await hunters when Utah's statewide general archery buck deer hunt begins Aug. 16. The hunt runs through Sept. 12 and permits to participate in it are still available.
Division of Wildlife Resources biologists estimate there were about 280,000 deer in Utah after the 2002 hunts. That's a decrease of about 10 percent from the 310,000 deer that were estimated after the 2001 hunts.
"We're seeing fewer deer fawns make it to adulthood due to range conditions that have deteriorated because of the drought," said Jim Karpowitz, big game coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources.
While the total number of deer is down slightly, buck to doe ratios in all of the DWR's regions are close to or above the objective of 15 bucks per 100 does, so there are good numbers of bucks in the herds.
Karpowitz says the condition of the deer in Utah varies according to where they live. "If you take a map of Utah and draw a line down the middle, dividing the state into a western portion and an eastern portion, you'll get a good idea," he said.
"In the western portion, we had a good, wet spring. The mountains greened up well and the deer are in good shape," he said. "Most of eastern Utah didn't receive much snow or rain this past winter or spring. The severe drought continues there, and lots of important deer winter range and other ranges have been lost."
Despite the dry conditions, DWR Northeastern Region Conservation Outreach Manager Ron Stewart says high elevation summer ranges in the region received some late spring rains and are in good shape.
Hunt water sources
To give themselves the best chance for success, Karpowitz encourages hunters to find water sources and hunt near them.
"The dry, noisy conditions will make spot and stalk hunting almost impossible," he said, "but most archery hunters will tell you these conditions actually improve hunting because they draw deer to water sources. Find springs, seeps and trails and your chances for success will improve."
Fire, off-highway vehicle and game care reminders
Before heading out this year, Karpowitz encourages archery deer hunters to learn fire restrictions and off-highway vehicle regulations by contacting the agency (usually the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management) that manages the land they'll be hunting on.
"Fire danger is extremely high this year. It's vital that hunters know the fire restrictions and follow them," he said.
"It's also important that they protect their OHV riding privilege by learning which roads and trails are open to OHV use, and then keeping their OHVs on those roads and trails," he said. "More than 32,000 acres of important deer summer range in the Henry Mountains were lost recently when someone didn't do that and their OHV caused a spark that ignited a fire."
To ensure good venison to enjoy in the months to come, Karpowitz encourages hunters to skin their deer immediately, place it in a game bag and then hang it where it can cool in the breeze. "If you keep the animal off the ground and follow these procedures, you'll have good meat to enjoy in the coming months," he said.
The following is a look at deer hunting prospects in each of the DWR's five regions:
Northern Region
Deer numbers on the Box Elder and Cache units — the two major public land hunting units in the region — as well as the Ogden unit, are significantly below objective as far as the total number of deer, but the number of bucks on the Box Elder unit is up this year, says Mike Welch, Northern Region wildlife manager.
Welch reminds hunters that most of the Ogden, Morgan-South Rich, East Canyon and Chalk Creek units, and the eastern part of the Box Elder unit, are private property. Hunters must obtain written permission before hunting those areas.
Welch says deer numbers are good on the remaining units in the region, but most of those units are on private property where written permission must be obtained before hunting.
"Because of the drought, hunting conditions in the region should be similar to last year," Welch said. "For the best chance at success, I'd encourage archery hunters to hunt near water."
Welch reminds hunters that the fire danger in the region is high.
For more information, call the Northern Region office at (801) 476-2740.
Central Region
"The deer population throughout the Central Region has experienced a slight reduction due to environmental conditions over the last two years," said Scott Root, conservation outreach manager for the Central Region.
"We lost 30 to 40 percent of the fawns in some areas last year, mostly due to the bitter-cold temperatures of late February 2002," he said. "Statewide, the effects of those cold temperatures coupled with drought conditions produced similar effects on fawn survival last year. Though we are currently at about 70 percent of our region deer population objective, archers should still see good numbers of bucks, especially yearling and some older age classes of bucks.
"The buck to doe ratios for most units within the region are at, or close to, the desired ratio of 15 bucks per 100 does," he said. "Deer within the region appear to be in good physical condition despite the drought, thanks in part to a mild winter and a fairly wet spring."
Root says many of the higher elevation mountain areas still have lush green vegetation. "These greener areas are quickly drying out, however, so hunters should concentrate their efforts near water," he said. "A quick scouting trip will allow you to find the most active game trails in your hunting area, which can truly improve your odds at bagging your buck."
Root says deer are most active in the early morning and evening hours. "Once the sun comes up and temperatures rise, hunters should concentrate on vegetative areas that provide shade. Shade is a valuable commodity to deer during the heat of August," he said. "Deer typically bed down in shade during the heat of the day, to conserve energy and to digest the food they've eaten during the cooler hours."
Tree stands and camouflaged blinds will be good methods for hunting this year, since the ground will be covered with dry, noisy vegetation. "Silence is crucial for a chance at getting a buck," Root said. "Patience is also very important when hunting in dry weather."
Root says the western portion of the Central Region has been impacted the most by the lingering drought. "Several archers may still prefer to hunt this area to get away from the crowds," he said. "Water sources are the key in this arid part of the region. Unless you possess a Vernon unit permit, please be cautious not to hunt within the Vernon limited entry unit, which takes up a considerable portion of this area."
In addition to hanging out in higher elevations, many deer are staying in lower elevation areas, just above civilization, because of easier access to water and vegetation. Hunters are reminded that written permission is required to hunt on private property. "Please obtain written permission now rather than trying to obtain it during the hunt," he said. "It's also important to become familiar with shooting ordinances if hunting near city limits."
Root also reminds archers that those who want to hunt the Wasatch Front extended archery area must now purchase an additional $5 Extended Archery Area Permit. This permit can be purchased on the DWR Web site or at DWR offices.
Wasatch Front extended area archers must also complete an orientation course before hunting this area. The course is required for the Wasatch Front extended area only and is not required for any other extended archery area. The course can be completed online.
When hunting the Wasatch Front extended archery area, archers must have three documents in their possession: a valid deer permit, a completion certificate for the Wasatch Front orientation course and their $5 Extended Archery Area Permit. If the archer is a member of the Dedicated Hunter program, they must also carry their program Certificate of Registration.
For more information, call the Central Region office at (801) 491-5678.
Northeastern Region
"Deer herds in the Northeastern Region are in good shape," said Ron Stewart, Northeastern Region conservation outreach manager. "Herd numbers are at or slightly above the numbers expressed in the unit management plans."
Stewart says conditions in the higher country (summer range) have been good overall. "Even though the yearly moisture indicates a drought, late spring rains and snowfall created good growth conditions for most of the grasses and shrubs," he said. "Conditions on the winter ranges remain extremely dry, however."
Stewart encourages hunters to scout hunting areas before the season and to get out of their vehicles and into the backcountry where the deer are found. "Keep four-wheeling to the roads," Stewart reminds hunters. "Going off road looks like fun but causes considerable habitat damage and may result in loss of privileges as areas are closed to vehicles."
For more information, call the Northeastern Region office at (435) 781-WILD (9453).
Southeastern Region
Archery hunters in the Southeastern Region will find hunting conditions similar to last year's. "Each unit remains well below objective in terms of total population numbers," said Brad Crompton, wildlife biologist in the Southeastern Region. "They've been that way the past several years."
The number of bucks per 100 does is good, however, with buck to doe ratios stable throughout the region and at or near the management objective of 15 bucks per 100 does.
Crompton encourages hunters to do some pre-season scouting to locate water sources and to evaluate how frequently they're visited. "In general, we expect dry conditions, which will impede successful stalking and still-hunting," he said.
Crompton recommends looking for deer where the vegetation remains green and succulent in the vicinity of water. In addition, he suggests using a blind or tree stand to avoid alarming the deer with noisy walking. Put the stand or blind in a closed canopy location, which will be cooler and provide protection from the sun.
For more information, call the Southeastern Region office at (435) 636-0260.
Southern Region
Archery deer hunting in the Southern Region may be a little slower than last year, says Lynn Chamberlain, Southern Region conservation outreach manager.
"The drought that has gripped the state has had a negative effect on deer herds regionwide," he said. "Hunt units are down slightly in virtually every category, including bucks per 100 does, fawns per 100 does, and total numbers of deer.
"However, even with the numbers down slightly, there are still plenty of deer out there to be hunted," Chamberlain said. "There's still green grass in many of the higher elevation areas and that's where many of the deer will be."
Hunters can improve their chance for success by hunting near waterways and ponds. "With the short supply of drinking water, it's unlikely deer will venture very far from these water sources," he said.
Chamberlain reminds archers to be careful with fire and to obey all fire restrictions.
For more information, call the Southern Region office at (435) 865-6100.
Deer and Elk CWD Free, More Fall Tests Planned
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
08/04/03
Washington deer and elk remain free of chronic wasting disease (CWD), recently completed tests on tissue samples from nearly 1,000 animals indicate.
The tests were conducted primarily on animals harvested during 2002 fall hunts. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to continue monitoring by collecting another 1,000 samples from deer and elk this year.
The state began targeted surveillance for CWD in 1995 and initiated more intensive tests of hunter-killed animals two years ago when the disease began appearing in deer and elk in other states outside its previously known range. To date, the fatal illness of deer and elk has been detected in a dozen other states and Canada.
A total of 1,557 tissue samples from Washington deer and elk have been tested for CWD in the past two years, with 898 samples taken last year and 659 collected in 2001.
"For 2003, our strategy will be to focus our sampling effort in areas that have been previously under-represented in terms of geography and proportion of deer harvest," said Kristin Mansfield, a WDFW wildlife veterinarian who is directing the state’s CWD monitoring.
Currently, CWD tests require the removal of a section of brain-stem tissue from a recently killed animal. Because live animal tests are not yet feasible, most samples are collected at hunter check stations or from meat lockers that process game, with some additional samples taken from road-killed animals.
"Hunter cooperation will be vital to our continued CWD monitoring efforts," said Mansfield.
The 2002 samples included 113 from elk, 290 from blacktail deer, 296 from mule deer, 188 from whitetail deer, 11 from deer of unrecorded species, and. An additional 117 samples collected in 2002 and 127 samples from 2001 could not be accurately tested, generally because the tissue was too decomposed at the time of collection, Mansfield said.
Chronic wasting disease, a progressive, fatal illness of the central nervous system that affects deer and elk, has been detected in animals in 12 other states (Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Utah) and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Chronic wasting disease was first identified in captive deer in Colorado in 1967. The mode of transmission is unknown at this time. To date, there have been no confirmed cases of CWD being transmitted to humans or passed to domestic animals or livestock.
More information on the disease and monitoring efforts here is available at
http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/wlm/cwd/index.htm on the WDFW website.