texas’ premier outdoor newspaper inside nowhere to go? · a florida angler landed a 64-pound,...

Michael Bennett of Lincoln,Calif., caught a two-day total ofnine bass weighing 24 pounds, 15ounces to win $1 million in theForrest Wood Cup presented by BPand Castrol on Lake Murray, S.C.The 24-year-old Bennett became

the youngest champion in the his-tory of the Forrest Wood Cup, top-ping Dave Lefebre of Union City,Penn., by more than five poundsto become the sport’s secondinstant millionaire.

PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE

PAIDPLANO, TX

PERMIT 210

INDEXClassifieds Page 20

Crossword 2

Game Warden Blotter Page 10

Fishing Report Page 15

Heroes Page 23Hunting Season Dates Page 22Outdoor Datebook Page 16Products Page 18Weather Page 12Wild in the Kitchen Page 12

INSIDE

www.lonestaroutdoornews.com

Texas’ Premier Outdoor NewspaperAugust 22, 2008 �Volume 5, Issue 1�

HUNTING

FISHING

Elk populations are up in manywestern states this year, andmore than 30 percent higherthan 25 years ago.

Page 5

Horace Gore of Gonzales isentering his 40th season ofscoring deer and other biggame.

Page 6

CONSERVATION

Time Sensitive MaterialDeliver ASAP

Some hunters prefer to waituntil after the rut to target thebig buck on the property,allowing it to breed a few moredoes.

Page 6

A toothy matter

Dentists say no to biting line

Page 8

See BENNETT, Page 25

The Sept. 25 deadline forcoastal guides and chartercaptains to obtain aTransportation WorkersIdentification Credential is fastapproaching.

Page 8

NATIONALA Florida angler landed a 64-pound, 8-ounce blue catfish onthe Choctawhatchee River, astate record.

Page 26

The Red Dot Pier, popular withdrum fishermen, has a new250-foot addition, with plansto expand to 500 feet.

Page 8

NOT TOO LATE: The local chamber of commerce is a good place to look for a last-minute opening day dove hunt. Some outfittersstill have openings, and public land hunts are available. Photo by David J. Sams.

Nowhere to go?Chances to find a last-minute dove hunt still out there

BY CRAIG NYHUS

It’s a week until dove seasonopens in much of the state. Youhave no lease. You have no friendwith a dove field. But staying homefor the annual Texas ritual isn’t onthe wish list.

Don’t give up. Spend some timeon the phone and on the Web.There are opportunities out there— and some good hunting — forthose willing to look.

Option 1: Check with outfitters

The cost per day is usuallyaround $100, and tends to go downafter opening weekend. And theydo the scouting for you, upping theodds of getting more shots.

Many North and Central Texasoutfitters are full for the Sept. 1opener and the following weekend,though, with repeat and earlybooking clients. But some search-ing may turn up a diamond in therough.

“We’re booking dove hunts forthe first time this year,” said BillHorn of the Horn Ranch inEastland County. “We’ve startedcutting strips through the sunflow-ers and there have been lots of birdsaround.”

Brandon Hughes in KaufmanCounty has begun offering day

GOLD RUSH: Katy's Glenn Eller, center, waves from the podium after receiving the goldmedal in Men's Double Trap at the 2008 Olympic Games. Photo by USA Shooting.

Texan shoots way to Olympic gold medalFive other U.S. shooters medal

Glenn Eller of Katy and 19-year-oldVincent Hancock of Eatonton, Ga.,captured gold medals at the 2008Olympic Games in Beijing. Eller set two Olympic records in theMen’s Double Trap competition, andHancock set an Olympic record in thequalification round of Men’s Skeet.

Eller, a member of the U.S. ArmyMarksmanship Unit, who finished12th at the Sydney Games and 17thin Athens, entered the final roundfour targets ahead of Italy’s FrancescoD’ Aniello with a qualification scoreof 145, setting a new Olympic record.

After missing his first pair in thefinal, Eller ended up shooting 45 tar-

gets and finished with a total score of190 targets, setting another Olympicrecord and taking home the gold.

“I was so happy after I won, but Ididn’t know whether to cry, smile orjump up and down,” Eller said.“After my performances in the lasttwo Olympics, I really wanted tocome here and bring home a medalfor the U.S. This is definitely one ofthe greatest moments of my life sofar.”

Hancock, a world champion andworld record-holder in Men’s Skeetwas in first place going into the finalafter hitting 121 out of a possible 125

Bennett wins richest bass tournament

Reels in $1M in Forrest Wood Cup

See DOVE, Page 27

See OLYMPICS, Page 24

� August 22, 2008

August 22, 2008 �

� August 22, 2008

8888 0000 0000 .... 777711116666 .... 5555 4444 0000 2222

August 22, 2008 �

JOIN US TODAY

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY ST. ZIP

EMAIL

PHONE

� MASTER CARD � VISA � AMERICAN EXPRESS

CC# EXP.

SIGNATURE

Get the mostcurrent hunting andfishing informationin print, including

reports, tips,features, product

reviews andconservation newstwo times a month

24 issues

for $25

DELIVERED TO YOUR MAILBOX

FOR ONE YEAR

9304 Forest Lane, Ste. 114 South •Dallas, TX. 75243 • (214) 361-2276


082208

CONSERVATION

ADVERTISING

Call (214) 361-2276 or e-mail editor

@lonestaroutdoornews.com to request a media kit.

SUBSCRIPTION

Order online at www.lonestaroutdoornews.com or call toll-free (866) 361-2276

OFFICE

Phone: (214) 361-2276

Lone Star Outdoor News, a publication of Lone

Star Outdoor News, LLC, publishes twice a

month. A mailed subscription is $25 for 24

issues. Newsstand copies are free, one per per-

son. Copyright 2008 with all rights reserved.

Reproduction and/or use of any photographic

or written material without written permission

by the publisher is prohibited. Subscribers may

send address changes to:

Lone Star Outdoor News, 9304 Forest Lane, Suite

114 South, Dallas, TX 75243 or e-mail them to

[email protected].

Publisher/Editor: CCRRAAIIGG NNYYHHUUSS

Design Editor: DDUUDDLLEEYY GGRREEEENN

Operations Mgr: MMIIKKEE HHUUGGHHSS

Associate Editor: MMAARRKK EENNGGLLAANNDD

Business/Products Editor: MMAARRYY HHEELLEENN AAGGUUIIRRRREE

Advertising Sales: BBOOBB CCOOLLEE

LLEEEE GGRREESSHHAAMM

Accounting: NNAANNCCYY HHAALLPPHHEENN

Web site: BBRRUUCCEE SSOOIILLEEAAUU

Founder & CEO: DDAAVVIIDD JJ.. SSAAMMSS

CONTRIBUTORS

HHAALL BBRROOWWNN

KKYYLLEE CCAARRTTEERR

BBIINNKK GGRRIIMMEESS

BBOOBB HHOOOODD

DDIIAANNAA KKUUNNDDEE

WWIILLBBUURR LLUUNNDDEEEENN

PPEETTEERR MMAATTHHIIEESSEENN

BBIILLLL MMIILLLLEERR

DDAAVVIIDD SSIIKKEESS

BBRRAANNDDOONN SSHHUULLEERR

SSCCOOTTTT SSOOMMMMEERRLLAATTTTEE

KKYYLLEE TTOOMMEEKK

CCHHUUCCKK UUZZZZLLEE

RRAALLPPHH WWIINNIINNGGHHAAMM

DDAANNNNOO WWIISSEE

DISTRIBUTION

BBRRUUCCEE AANNDDRREEEENN,,METROGATE COMMUNICATIONS

BBUUDDGGEETT DDIISSTTRRIIBBUUTTIIOONN SSEERRVVIICCEESS

VVIICCTTOORR CCAANNTTUU,,SOUTH TEXAS CIRCULATION

JJEEFFFF BBUULLPPIINN

PPAAUULL FFLLEETTCCHHEERR

Roland Ward USA announced it ismoving its office fromFredericksburg, Va., to Dallas inAugust. Haskell Stricklen has accept-ed the position of vice president tohead the group’s expansion in thisregion. Stricklen was previously thedeputy director of the Dallas Safari

Club.The Rowland Ward Records Of Big

Game, or The Book (the name bywhich it is known to huntersaround the world), is the acceptedsource that establishes what a tro-phy animal really is, whether inAustralia or Austria, Brazil or

Botswana, China or Czechoslo-vakia. Rowland Ward’s Records ofBig Game was established morethan 100 years ago to set downdetails of game animals as a matterof interest to the sportsman.

— Rowland Ward report.

Hunters will chase wild elk thisfall in almost half the states andprovinces in North America, and acomprehensive hunt forecast hasbeen prepared by the RockyMountain Elk Foundation.

“Elk and elk hunting opportuni-ties are plentiful,” said David Allen,president and CEO of the ElkFoundation. “In fact, nationally, elkpopulations are more than 30 per-cent higher than 25 years ago, so it’sa great time to get out and experi-ence elk country and rediscover theties between good conservation andgood hunting.”

This summer, the Elk Foundationpassed the 5.4 million acre mark forelk habitat conserved or enhanced.

A condensed look at elk numbersfrom the Top 10 states for total elkpopulations is below. The full fore-cast is available at rmef.org.

Colorado•Estimated Elk Population:

292,000•Bull/cow ratio: 26/100

Montana•Estimated Elk Population:

150,000•Bull/cow ratio: varies by unit

Oregon•Estimated elk population:

120,000•Bull/cow ratios: varies by unit

Idaho•Estimated elk population:

115,000

•Bull/cow ratio: varies by zoneWyoming

•Estimated Elk Population: 95,000

•Bull/cow ratio: 15-29/100 for “recreational herds,” 30-40/100

for “special hunts”New Mexico

•Estimated Elk Population: 70,000-90,000

•Bull/cow ratio: 40/100Utah

•Estimated Elk Population: 60,000

•Bull/cow ratio: 30/100

Washington•Estimated Elk Population:

58,000-60,000•Bull/cow ratios: 12-20/100

Arizona•Estimated Elk Population:

15,000-20,000•Bull/cow ratio: 15-25/100

California•Estimated Elk Population:

11,400•Bull/cow ratio: 25/100

— Rocky Mountain Elk Foundationreport.

Roland Ward headquarters moves to Texas

The U.S. Fish and WildlifeService announced it has devel-oped a new tool modeled on apilot program developed at FortHood designed to help federalagencies conserve imperiledspecies on non-federal lands.

A recovery crediting system willgive federal agencies greater flexi-bility to offset impacts to threat-ened and endangered speciescaused by their actions by under-taking conservation efforts onnon-federal lands, with therequirement that there is a netbenefit to recovery of the speciesimpacted.

“The recovery crediting systemserves as an additional coopera-tive conservation tool that willprovide incentives for privatelandowners to conserve endan-gered species,” said Lynn Scarlett,deputy secretary of the Interior.

Federal agencies will be able touse a recovery crediting system tocreate a “bank” of credits accruedthrough beneficial conservationactions undertaken on non-feder-al lands. A federal agency candevelop and store these conserva-

tion credits for use at a later timeto offset the impact of its actions.Credits must be used to benefitthe same species for which theywere accrued.

The pilot program at Fort Hoodinvolved the Service, theDepartment of Defense, the TexasState Department of Agricultureand other agencies. Using therecovery crediting system, the U.S.Army was able to fund habitatconservation and restoration proj-ects with willing local landownerson more than 7,000 acres of pri-vate land surrounding the mili-tary base to benefit wildlife species— including the endangered gold-en-cheeked warbler.

The credits accrued through theoff-base conservation effortsensured that the Army could con-duct mission-critical field trainingat Fort Hood. Fort Hood has alsobeen able to build partnershipsthrough the program that willcontinue to benefit imperiledspecies.

— U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servicereport.

New conservation mechanism developed

for imperiled species

Elk numbers still on the rise

MORE BUGGLING: Conservation efforts have helped the elk populations in the U.S. torise by more than 30 percent over the past 25 years. Photo by RMEF.

� August 22, 2008

HUNTING

Scorer for the ages

Horace Gore to enter 40th year scoring trophies

BY CRAIG NYHUS

In the world of record-keeping tro-phies, no records are kept of who hasscored the most deer in Texas. Butthere is little doubt that Horace Gorewould be the winner of that contest.

Gore has been the senior field edi-tor for the Texas Trophy Hunter’sAssociation responsible for scoringthe groups’ contests for the past 13years.

“I began as a Boone & Crockettscorer in 1969,” Gore said. “My regis-tration number is G014. I don’tknow exactly what it means, but Ithink it means I was the 14th scorerin Texas. Now there are 68.”

Gore has scored all of the big gamespecies, including bear, moose,pronghorn antelope, elk, even

muskox. “I’ve seen a whole lot ofanimals,” he said. “But most of themhave been whitetails, mule deer,proghorn antelope and elk.”

Gore enjoys his position in scor-ing the TTHA awards along withother official scorers. “I was privi-leged to be asked by the club to par-ticipate,” he said. “Now, if there is abig argument on something, I’m theargument settler.”

Gore has some favorites of the ani-mals he has scored over the years. “Iwas fortunate to score the prong-horn that held the world record for along time,” he said. “And I scoredthe Henson buck, a world-recordtypical whitetail that scored 195.”

Some big breeder bucks have beenscored by Gore as well. “I scored STILL GOING STRONG: Horace Gore scores a whitetail at the Texas Trophy Hunter’s Extravaganza in Houston. Gore began a career

as an official Boone & Crockett scorer in 1969. Photo by Craig Nyhus.

NO TIME TO PRACTICETips to down more birds in dove opener

GETTING READY: Gus Wheeler lines up to fire at a clay target thrown from the bed of a pickup before last doveseason, with help from his father, Jim Wheeler. Photo by David J. Sams.

BY RALPH WININGHAM

In the dove field, the differencebetween Sammy Skyblaster and LarryLimiter can often be traced back to a lit-tle preparation and shooting practicebefore the bird season started.

Hitting more birds is a common goalamong the more than 400,000 hunterswho participate in the annual LoneStar State celebration of dove season.Achieving that goal is not as complicat-ed as some shooters might think.

“The most common problem I seewith people getting ready for dove sea-son is that they don’t know how to usetheir equipment,’’ said P.D. Parker,manager of the San Antonio Gun Club,which conducts an annual “BirdHunters’ League” for more than 100shooters each August.

“They come out here and don’tknow how to load their shotguns, don’tknow how to work the action or don’tremember to take off the safety whenthey are trying to shoot,’’ he said.

Taking a few minutes to re-familiar-ize with the operation and function ofa hunting firearm not only will lead tobetter shooting success, it will keep theshooter and his companions in a safetyzone, Parker said.

Another recurring issue with manydove hunters is attempting to use themost inexpensive ammunition avail-able, according to Benny Lyssy, one ofthe coordinators of the Karnes CountyLonesome Dove Festival that attractsabout 10,000 hunters and their fami-lies for the opening of the South Zonedove season.

“Cheap shells will still go bang, butthey just won’t bring down the birds ifthey are flying high and fast,’’ Lyssysaid. “I couldn’t even guess at the num-ber of semiautomatics that I have seenjam on the cheap shells.”

Even with today’s higher ammuni-tion prices, Lyssy said that spending afew more dollars per box will mean bet-ter patterns down range and more birds

TAKE THE SHOT? Whether it’s a 130-class buck like this one or a 150-plus buck, some huntersprefer to let the buck breed one more season of does before harvesting. Photo by David J. Sams.

When to take the shot at that big buck

See GORE, Page 25

Some deer hunters wait until after rutBY BILL MILLER

A 180-class deer appears within range withantlers sporting dozens of points, includingdrop tines.

If you can hear yourself think over yourpounding heartbeat, the only question nowis, wait for broadside shot or shoot for theneck.

But if you’re really putting some thought toit, you might not be so quick to squeeze thattrigger, at least not until after the rut.

Some ranchers who conduct October huntsfor archers, or early hunts in the ManagedLands Permit program, may not want a trophy

buck harvested until after he has mated foranother season.

“We remove them following the first rutand maybe after the second one,” said MikeFranz of Burnet, a family physician who oper-ates Rock Creek Ranch near Marble Falls.

“The DNA,” he added, “is what I’m interest-ed in. If that mature buck breeds one or twodoes, then that line is carried on, and it hasbeen paying off, actually.”

Franz described one Rock Creek buck whoseshed antlers scored 192 this year.

“We have to decide if this year we’re going totake him or not,” Franz said. “Even though

See PRACTICE, Page 19

See BUCK, Page 19

August 22, 2008 �

www.badboybuggies.com

COMING IN: Texas waterfowl hunters will see little change in the new season dates. Populations of ducks aredown but still above the long-term average.

Waterfowl seasons to mimic last year’sTexas waterfowl hunters will again have the

Hunter’s Choice bag limit during the 2008-09seasons. The Central Flyway, of which Texas isa member, will complete the three-year exper-imental Hunter’s Choice bag limit pilot pro-gram this season despite a decline in canvas-back breeding population numbers that man-

date a conservative harvest federal frame-work.

The Hunter’s Choice allows hunters toshoot five ducks daily, but only one in theaggregate of certain species. In the aggregatecategory, that one bird could be either a pin-tail, or a canvasback, or a “dusky duck” (mot-tled, black duck or Mexican-like duck) or ahen mallard.

All other flyways will see a closed season oncanvasbacks and a more restricted season forscaup.

The general duck season length will be thesame as last year in the North and SouthZones at 74 days and 89 days in the HighPlains Mallard Management Unit.

“In the High Plains, the season will be sevendays shorter than last year because we’re tak-ing advantage of a 16-day teal season,” saidDave Morrison, Texas Parks and WildlifeDepartment waterfowl program leader.

This year’s North American waterfowlspring breeding population survey showedpopulations of the 10 most popular duckspecies were down 9 percent below last year,but remain 11 percent above the long-termaverage with an estimated 37.3 million birds.

— Texas Parks and Wildlife report.

2008-2009 Waterfowl Hunting Season DatesPage 14

� August 22, 2008

FISHING

BY KYLE CARTER

Here’s the scenario: You pull up on a hugeschool of bass, but you don’t have the right lureon your line.

Then comes the decision: bite the line or cutthe line?

If you’re a dentist like Dr. Lynette Ogletree,who works at Smith Dental Care in Tyler, it’s nodecision at all.

“There’s no way I bite that line,” Ogletree said.“I don’t use my teeth to do anything. I don’topen packages, bite my nails — nothing.”

If you’re Matt Reed, an Elite Series angler fromMadisonville, the decision is just as simple.

“I bite it,” Reed said. “I’ve had to switch sidesbecause one side has been dulled down. I haven’thad any work done, but I have asked my dentist ifhe could sharpen my dull teeth. He said no.”

Ogletree said she treats patients all the timewho have abused teeth from biting fishing line.According to her, it wears down the enamel andcreates intensified craze lines (tiny cracks thataffect only the outer enamel of the tooth), whichmakes the tooth easier to chip.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re using your teeth tohold the line, or to cut it,” Ogletree said. “It cre-ates problems and if you don’t treat those prob-lems, it will make your teeth look awful as you getolder.”

Elite Series angler Kevin Short, of Mayflower,Ark., said he gets that same advice from his den-tist, but when hundreds of thousands of dollarsare on the line, it’s hard not to go with the quick-est method.

“My dentist has straight up told me, ‘Do notbite your line anymore,’” Short said. “I try not to,

The line that shouldn’t get bitesTeeth weren’t meant

to cut fishing line

TAKE SCISSORS: Mark Nichols uses his teeth to assist in knot-tying and in cutting fishing line, but dentists say anglers often chip their teeth in theprocess. Photo by David J. Sams.

MORE PAPERWORK: Even inshore fishing guides will be required to obtain a Transportation WorkersIdentification Credential by Sept. 25.

National security at heart of TWIC

Charter captains, guides must get cardBY DAVID SIKES

Anyone holding credentials required to bea U.S. merchant mariner, which includescoastal fishing guides and charter captains,must have a Transportation WorkersIdentification Credential by Sept. 25.

Fishing guides in the Corpus Christi areasay they’re receiving their cards a full threemonths after applying. Longtime CorpusChristi guide Mike Singleterry, who alreadyhas his TWIC card, said he was told they

could present their receipt as proof thatthey’ve applied for the card.

This is known as a TWIC card and it’ll cost$132.50. The cards are available by appoint-ment only at locations throughout the state.To save time, officials recommend pre-enrolling online at www.tsa.gov/ twic or bycalling (866) 347-8942.

A background check is required and it willbe matched against criminal databases, ter-rorist watch lists and immigration status.

More room on popular drum fishing pierBY CRAIG NYHUS

Six years ago, Nancy Noland andFreddie Edgemon bought the Red DotPier at South Padre Island Drive and theHumble Channel. They have beenimproving and expanding ever since.

“We got a permit to build the new pierout 500 feet,” Noland said. “So far, we’vedone about half of that.”

The new pier was finished in July andis bringing in about 100 people eachweekend. “We plan to double it after thedrum season,” she said.

Noland said the old pier at the facilitywas rebuilt a few years ago. “We do it instages,” she said. “It costs a lot.”

For a mere $2 per person plus $1 perrod, an angler can head out all night.Rods and reels are available for rent, andthe store carries bait, tackle, food anddrinks, including beer.

And the fishing? “It’s been good,”Noland said. “Not great yet. They’re

catching speckled trout, some drum,and some fish we weren’t used to gettingbefore the Packery (Channel) openedup. Especially snook and shark.”

Noland said the summer anglers pre-fer trout, and winter anglers preferdrum, and the tourists like anythingbig.

Despite the long hours, Nolandenjoys the people headed out to fish.“Everyone is going fishing,” she said.“They’re pretty excited and usually in agood mood. We hold a lot of contests —the customers like that.”

The downside? “We’re open to thepublic and they sometimes tear thingsup,” she said.

The owners have even more activitiesplanned. “I have a girl coming to runkaraoke in the back so people can have abeer on the back porch,” Noland said.“But we don’t want to be a bar wherepeople stay too long — I don’t want tohave to throw anyone out.”

REACHING OUT: The Red Dot Pier is a popular black drum fishing location near Corpus Christi. The ownersplan to extend the new pier another 250 feet. Photo by David J. Sams.

See BITE, Page 29

See TWIC, Page 29

BY MARY HELEN AGUIRRE

Go ahead and cast the first stone.If Pallatrax had its way, everyone would

be casting stones or rather casting withStonze.

The British manufacturer’s inspired-by-nature Stonzeweights arean environ-mentallyfriendly alter-native to leadweights,which werebanned inGreat Britainin 1987. If aStonze weightbreaks off, noproblem. It’sjust one morerock at thebottom of thelake or river.

The compa-ny’s Stonzeweights haveproven espe-cially popularamong thecountry’s carpfishermen.

The prod-uct created a buzz among retailers at therecent ICAST industry show in July, where itwas named best in the terminal tackle cate-gory.

Pallatrax USA, the Washington-based U.S.subsidiary of the British fishing tackle andbait company, is expected to start shippingthe Stonze weights to nationwide retailers inNovember.

The weights, which will be offered in avariety of sizes, are naturally porous and willtake on and hold attractants. They will beavailable in both swivel and in-line versions.

But, will the Stonze weights fly with Texasfishermen?

Anglers concerned about lead left in ourwaters might go for them.

Dr. Miguel Mora, an expert in wildlifeexotoxicology at Texas A&M University’sDepartment of Wildlife and Fisheries

Sciences, saysthe leadweights canpose a dangerto water birdswho ingest thelead.

Some divingbirds swallowthe smallerlead weightswhen theyscoop up peb-bles from alake or river’sbottom to helpgrind theirfood. Birdsalso can ingestthe lead by eat-ing fish thathave swal-lowed thesinkers.

So far, fourNortheasternstates have

banned lead weights, with some of themspecifically focusing on those under 1ounce.

It’s Bruce Hysmith’s opinion that anyalternative weight system would have to becost-competitive or mandated before fish-ermen get reeled in.

The fisheries biologist for Texas Parks andWildlife works near Lake Texoma, where hesees a lot of fishermen using inexpensivelead weights.

The Stonze weights are expected to carrya price tag of $1.95-$2.25 each.

August 22, 2008 �

HOT SPOT

Trout are good on soft plastics and live bait on the edge of the spoil banks. Trout are good on piggy perch on the edgeof the channel in the Landcut. Pluggers have taken good trout on grass beds and around small rocks. Capt. RhettPrice (361) 779-8655 said the upper and east end of Baffin has been good for trout on live piggees, croaker and Mr.Twister Exudes. "Just target the potholes along the shorelines," he said. "We've been drifting and wading. Wadingseems to be a little better." See full fishing report on Page 15.

Baffin Bay

FLW Outdoors announced its 2009bass tournament details that includeenhancements at every level, startingwith 150-boat fields in all FLW Tour andFLW Series tournaments.

In addition to scaling boat fields from200 to 150, in FLW Tour events pros willno longer be allowed to enter just onetournament. Pros must commit to fish allsix FLW Tour qualifiers.

Top payouts in FLW Tour qualifiers willremain $125,000 for pros and $25,000 forco-anglers, including Ranger Cup bonus-es of $25,000 and $5,000, respectively.

The purse for the 2010 Forrest Wood Cupwill increase from $2 million to $2.5 mil-lion. Every pro who qualifies will earn atleast $7,000.

Stren Series tournaments will be cutfrom four days to three days in an effort tohelp anglers feeling the pressure of higherfuel prices and increased expenses.

The saltwater tours, which include theRedfish Series, Kingfish Tour, KingfishSeries and Striper Series, will be discontin-ued following the 2008 season.

— FLW Outdoors report.

FLW ups purses forSaltwater tours to be discontinued

2009A WEIGHTY MATTERStonze product an alternative to lead

ROCK BOTTOM: Real stones are being modified for use as fishingweights by a British company.

� August 22, 2008

WOMAN WITH FAWN INFORMED OF LIVE GAME LAW

•Reagan County Game WardenMatt Adams made contact witha woman in possession of a livewhite-tailed deer. The womanadmitted to picking the fawn upoff the road and taking it home.Adams informed her of the lawand wrote a warning for posses-sion of a live game animal. Thedeer was transported to the clos-est rehabilitator.

WARDEN ASSISTS WOMAN, CHILD IN ONE-CAR CRASH

•While transporting a BWI vio-lator to the sheriff’s office, ValVerde County Game WardenMarcus Vela witnessed a vehicleswerve off the road, hit a utilitypole guy wire, and finally cometo rest on the railroad tracks run-ning parallel to a highway. Velachecked the vehicle and foundthe woman driver unconsciousand a 4-year-old child standingup in the back seat. He immedi-ately called for EMS and advisedthe dispatcher to notify all trainsthat a vehicle was wrecked onthe tracks. Word was immedi-ately transmitted to an out-bound train, which was able tostop before reaching the scene ofthe accident. Vela returned tothe victim and assisted her andthe child until EMS and policeunits arrived.

LIGHT VIOLATION LEADS TO PUBLIC INTOXICATION CITATION

•A boat on Lake Texoma wasoperating 25 minutes after sun-set without its lights on. WhenGame Warden Dale Moses ap-proached the boat, he noticedthree swimmers approximately50 yards from the boat. Mosestold the swimmers to come backto the boat, and one was sointoxicated that he fell off theladder twice while attempting to

get into the boat. The man final-ly got onto the back of the boatbut lost his balance and fell backinto the water. Moses cited theman for public intoxication andreleased him to the sober driverof the boat. The boat driver wascited for the light violation.

OPERATOR LOSES CONTROL OF PWC, HITS DOCK

•Palo Pinto County GameWarden Bill Jones worked aPWC accident on Palo PintoLake involving an operator wholost control of his boat and hit adock. The passenger was trans-ported by helicopter to FortWorth with a possible headinjury. This was the second timethe operator had driven a PWC,and the first time with a passen-ger.

DRIVER FALLS OUT OF MOVING CAR TRYING TO SHUT PASSENGER DOOR•Anderson County GameWarden David Raybin passed anobject on the shoulder of theroad that looked like a carcass orother debris. Upon returning tothe location, Raybin observedthat the object was a person.After notifying EMS, Raybinfound the man trying to sit up,with road rash but no obvious

life-threatening injuries. Theman had been driving his vehi-cle at 65 mph, noticed a loudnoise coming from the incor-rectly closed passenger door,and opened the passenger doorto close it correctly. He was notwearing a seat belt and wassucked out onto the road. Theman was transported by EMS,and was cited by DPS for the seatbelt violation.

FIVE ARRESTED FOR SHOCKING CATFISH

•Cooke County Game WardenJim Lundberg arrested five localresidents for shocking catfish.The men were shocking fish inFish Creek that runs off the RedRiver. Twelve fish shocking casespending.

FAMILY MEMBERS SEARCHING FOR MISSING BOATERS GET LOST

•Three boaters from SanAntonio were reported strandedand lost on Toledo Bend. SabineCounty Game Warden HenryAlvarado responded. After arriv-ing at the lake, Alvarado learnedthat more of the family hadgone to look for the three miss-ing boaters and now they werelost. At 2 a.m., Alvarado foundboth parties within a mile of

each other and was able to get allreturned to where they started.

WARDENS ASSIST SHERIFF’S OFFICE IN MISSING HUNTER REPORT

•A missing hunter was reportedin a remote area of Polk County.Polk County Game WardenRyan Hall and Tyler CountyGame Wardens Bryan Baronetand Bill Zappe were called toassist the Polk County Sheriff’sOffice. The hunter had wan-dered away from camp at 2 a.m.to go rabbit hunting on foot.Baronet and Zappe located theman at dusk the next day walk-ing along a hunting club road inTyler county, more than 2.5miles from where he had start-ed. The man had been missingfor 20 hours with no water and100-degree daytime tempera-tures.

TIP LEADS TO MAN SELLING WATER HYACINTH ON INTERNET

•Harris County Game WardensJohn Rao, Jennifer Inkster andKelly Newman received a tipthat an individual was sellingthe prohibited exotic specieswater hyacinth on the Internet.The wardens went to the indi-vidual’s residence and foundnumerous small ponds and con-

tainers with the water hyacinthand water lettuce. Both are nox-ious aquatic plants. The wardensseized a sample of the plants andcited the man for possession ofnoxious plants. Cases are pend-ing.

‘THEY TOLD ME THAT THE LEGAL SIZE WAS 12 INCHES FOR BASS’

•Zapata County Game WardenRoy Martinez received a reportof a fisherman in possession ofundersized bass. As Martinezarrived at the location, the fish-erman was loading a cooler intothe trunk of his car. In the cool-er were more than 50 tilapia andthree undersized bass. The fish-erman said, “They told me thatthe legal size was 12 inches forbass.” The fisherman received acitation for possession of under-sized bass.

WARDEN CATCHES BULLY ’GATOR IN STORE PARKING LOT

•An alligator in the parking lotof the Speedy Stop conveniencestore in Lamar was aggressiveand scaring customers away.Aransas County Game WardenDanny Flores captured and relo-cated the angry gator, and onthe way home assisted in catch-ing three men running fromAransas County Sheriff’s dep-uties on Hwy 35. The men wereapprehended and transported tojail.

TWO CITED FOR HUNTING DOVE IN CLOSED SEASON

•Ellis County Game Warden JeffPowell and Dallas County GameWarden Sergio Bazaldua citedtwo men for hunting dove inclosed season. The men weredriving down the road shootingat dove on the power lines. Theyhad five dove in their posses-sion. Multiple citations pend-ing.

•Abilene’s law enforcementoffice received two reports of aman impersonating a game war-den around local lakes. Onereport was from a police officerwho spoke with an individualclaiming to be with Texas Parksand Wildlife. The man waschecking licenses and IDs onyoung people related to alcoholviolations. The same police offi-cer checked the lake area and

talked with young people at thelake and told them to call 911 ifthis person contacted them. Ashort time later, the young peo-ple reported the same situation.Officers responded and made afelony stop of the man. He waswearing a gunbelt with a Glock.40 caliber handgun and hadtwo shotguns and body armorin the truck. The vehicle wasequipped with two sets of red

and blue lights, take downlights, siren, electrical cutoffswitches, long blade knives, andother police/military equip-ment. The man was arrested forimpersonating a public servantand unlawfully carrying ahandgun. The vehicle wasimpounded for evidence.Taylor County Game WardenSteve Medford assisted with theinvestigation.

MAN ARRESTED FOR IMPERSONATING GAME WARDEN

GAME WARDEN BLOTTER

August 22, 2008 �

� August 22, 2008

4 Servings

Ingredients: 4 Trout fillets8 Slices Roma tomatoes1/4 Cup crumbled feta cheese4 Sprigs fresh oregano4 Teaspoons olive oilLemon herb seasoning

Instructions: For each fillet, place in a microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with lemon-herbseasoning and drizzle with oil.Cover dish with plastic wrap, turn-ing back one corner to vent.Microwave on high for 1 1/2 min-utes.

Uncover; arrange 2 tomato slicesand a sprig of basil and oregano onfillet. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon

cheese. Cover and vent; microwaveon high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes oruntil fish flakes easily when testedwith a fork. Repeat with remainingfillets.

— Recipe from The National FisheriesInstitute, aboutseafood.com.

ACROSS1. A popular bait for lake trout5. Trout have the sense to _____7. Name for a brand of ice shelter9. Descibes a trout’s vision

10. Part of ice-fishing gear11. After hatching trout are called

this13. To firm the hook on a strike14. A fly pattern term for steelhead16. The grommet on a fly rod19. Fallen one makes a fish habitat20. A name for the lake trout22. A best of the firewoods23. A group of decoys24. Brand of ice shelter, Sno____26. A method of fishing28. The fishing regulations29. An artificial trout lure30. To construct a fly lure31. Trout will feed in a ____ current33. The hunter’s concealment35. Material in a fly rod handle36. Sterno is a ____ -like fuel for

camp stove37. A saltwater game fish38. A predator of fish41. The expert fisherman43. A baitfish44. Trout are often found in _____

waters45. The female bear47. A type fly lure48. The largest species of trout49. This brings a catch to the boat50. Number of fish allowed to keep

DOWN1. On trout fly rod, this is a tippet2. Trout production through

spawning3. Descibes the mouth of the bass4. A major food of the trout

5. Part of ice-fishing gear6. A trout’s scale can reveal this7. Good boat for lake trout fishing8. A fly-casting contest

12. The rugged method of fishing15. Trout species, ____ brook trout17. The loop in a bowstring18. Cast method for trout, ____

casting19. Salmon, grayling, char family21. The slippery swimmer23. Eggs eaten by all trout25. A type fishhook27. A quick-to-erect type tent31. Fly-casting requires great ____

32. Fish eggs34. Summer trout are found in

____ waters36. A mountain stream trout37. The main fin on a fish39. The fish breathing organ40. Wear for fishing trout streams42. Large trout is classed as a

_____ fish43. Deer will do this to escape

danger44. The camper’s beds46. Sport fish for the bow fishermen

WILD IN THE KITCHENFor crossword puzzle solution, see Page 20

OUTDOOR PUZZLERSpeckled Trout with Herbs and Feta Cheese

WEATHER

Doves in Orange Wine Sauce

Outdoor Puzzler, Wilbur "Wib" Lundeen

Ingredients:8 Doves, breasts only3 Tablespoons flour3 Tablespoons melted butter1 Cup orange juice1/4 Cup dry white wine1/2 Cup water1/4 Cup brown sugar2 Tablespoons grated orange peel

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: Brown doves in small amount ofbutter. Meanwhile, in saucepan,

blend the three tablespoons butterwith the flour. Add orange juice,wine and water. Cook, stirring,until mixture boils and thickens.Add brown sugar and orange peel.Salt to taste. Pour sauce overbrowned doves. Cover and simmergently about 1 hour or until dovesare tender. Turn and baste occa-sionally. Add a little additionalwine or water if gravy becomes toothick.

— Recipe from Cabela’s staff.

August 22, 2008 �

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY ST. ZIP

EMAIL

PHONE

� PLEASE RENEW MY SUBSCRIPTION� MASTER CARD � VISA � AMERICAN EXPRESS

CC# EXP.

SIGNATURE

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY ST. ZIP

SEND A SUBSCRIPTION TO A FRIEND

DELIVERED TO YOUR MAILBOX

FOR ONE YEAR

082208

082208

MAIL TO: Lone Star OutdoorNews,

9304 Forest Lane, Ste. 114South,

Dallas, TX 75243FAX TO: (214) 368-0344

orFor Fastest Service, Call Toll-Free at

(866) 361-2276 or visit www.lonestaroutdoornews.com

Welcome to

Lone Star Outdoor News Texas’ Premier Outdoor Newspaper

We publish twice a month to bring you the very best of theTexas outdoors — the most credible and timely outdoorinformation in print.

Every issue, we’ll bring you some of the state’s best out-door photography and stories. You’ll read about big gamehunting, waterfowling, upland bird hunting, freshwater fish-ing across the state and saltwater fishing all up and downthe Texas Coast. Plus, you’ll get national news … conserva-tion updates … weather report … wild game and fishrecipes … and the latest breaking news from state and fed-eral wildlife agencies.

We Want toDeliver OurNewspaper

to You!

JOIN US TODAY!

24

$25

You won’t want to miss a single issue

ISSUES FOR


Todd Faircloth of Jasper finally missed a top-50, two-day cut on theBassmaster Elite Series this season. And it couldn’t have come at a worsetime for him.

When Faircloth weighed in only 6 pounds, 6 ounces on Day Two ofthe Champion’s Choice at New York’s Oneida Lake, it allowed KevinVanDam to claim the 2008 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Yeartitle.

Separated by only 4 ounces after Day One, VanDam rallied with 13pounds, 1 ounce to make the top-50 cut with a two-day total of 23pounds, 14 ounces, and Faircloth finished in 93rd place with 16 pounds,15 ounces. That was more than enough for VanDam to overcome the21-point lead Faircloth had entering this final event of the season.

Dean Rojas of Lake Havasu, Ariz., used a variety of hollow-bodiedfrogs fished in the grass to win the event with a four-day total of 65pounds, 2 ounces, his first victory since 2001.

Faircloth had made every two-day cut in the previous 10 tournamentsthis season. But the AOY title came down to survival on Oneida Lake.

The 33-year-old Faircloth has admittedly felt like he had the weight ofthe world on his shoulders the last two weeks. It only multiplied overthe last two days.

“It’s just been physically and mentally draining,” Faircloth said. “Iwake up thinking about it. I go to sleep thinking about it.

“I’m glad it’s over with, but I’m sorry I didn’t win it. I feel like I reallyhad a legitimate shot at it this week, and I just didn’t get it done.”

Faircloth felt good about his chances. He’d passed VanDam in thestandings with a sixth-place finish at Lake Erie and entered the finalevent with that 21-point lead in the AOY standings.

During practice at Oneida, Faircloth found some deeply positionedsmallmouth and caught some 3- and 4-pound fish in that area. But oncethe storms rolled in on Day One, they wouldn’t bite — and Fairclothhad to switch to a shallow-water largemouth bass pattern to rally with afive-bass limit in the last two hours.

On Day Two, he couldn’t even find those deep smallmouth on hiselectronics, so enticing them to bite wasn’t an option. Nothing hecaught shallow was big enough to make a difference, even though heweighed in a limit.

“I can’t explain where those fish went,” Faircloth said. “If they wouldhave been there, I think the outcome of this tournament would havebeen a little different.

“Once those deep fish were gone, I was really kind of lost out there. Icouldn’t get comfortable doing anything else I tried.”

— ESPNOutdoors report.

Van Dam wins Angler of the YearTexan Faircloth misses

cut at final event

SO CLOSE: Todd Faircloth ofJasper congratulates Kevin VanDam after Van Dam topped himfor the 2008 Angler of the Yearat the season’s last event. Atleft, Dean Rojas fishes a frog inthe heavy grass at Oneida Laketo win the Champion’s Choiceevent. Photos by ESPNOutdoors.

� August 22, 2008

(Shooting Hours: 1/2 hour beforesunrise to sunset)

DucksDuck Daily Bag Limit: The daily

bag limit shall be 5 ducks with thefollowing species and sex restric-tions — 2 scaup, 2 redhead, 2 woodduck; only 1 from the followingaggregate bag: 1 hen mallard, or 1pintail, or 1 canvasback, or 1 duskyduck (mottled duck, Mexican-likeduck, black duck and their hybrids),all other ducks not listed — 5.Merganser Daily Bag Limit: 5 in theaggregate, to include no more than2 hooded mergansers. PossessionLimit: Twice the daily bag limit.

High Plains MallardManagement Unit

• Youth — Oct. 18–19, 2008;• Regular Gun — Oct. 25–26,

2008; Oct. 31, 2008–Jan. 25, 2009

North Zone• Youth — Oct. 25–26, 2008;• Regular Gun — Nov. 1–30,

2008; Dec. 13, 2008–Jan. 25, 2009• Falconry — Jan. 26–Feb. 9,

2009South Zone

• Youth — Oct. 25–26, 2008;• Regular Gun — Nov. 1–30,

2008; Dec. 13, 2008–Jan. 25, 2009• Falconry — Jan. 26–Feb. 9,

2009Geese

Possession Limit: Twice the dailybag limit for dark geese, no posses-sion limit for light geese.

West ZoneWest Zone Daily Bag Limit: Light

geese — 20 in the aggregate; Darkgeese — 4 Canada and 1 white-fronted goose.

• Light and Dark Geese — Nov. 8,2008–Feb. 8, 2009

• Light Geese (Conservation

Order) — Feb. 9–March 29, 2009East Zone

East Zone Daily Bag Limit: Lightgeese — 20 in the aggregate;

3 Canada geese and 2 White-fronted geese.

• Light Geese, White-frontedGoose, Canada Goose — Nov. 1,2008–Jan. 25, 2009; Nov. 1,2008–Jan. 11, 2009; Nov. 1,2008–Jan. 25, 2009

• Light Geese (ConservationOrder) — Jan. 26–Mar. 29, 2009

Sandhill Crane• Zone A — Nov. 8, 2008–Feb. 8,

2009 — Bag Limits: 3 daily, 6 in pos-session

• Zone B — Nov. 28, 2008–Feb. 8,2009 — Bag Limits: 3 daily, 6 in pos-session

• Zone C — Dec. 20, 2008–Jan. 25,2009 — Bag Limits: 2 daily, 4 in pos-session

Waterfowl Hunting Season Dates2008-2009

Florida team wins

Redfish Cup event

Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish cupanglers Mark Sepe and AndrewBostick won for the second timethis season in Hopedale, La.

With 16.49 pounds on DayThree, Florida’s Sepe and Bostickbested Kevin and “Cajun” PhilBroussard.

Local favorites, the Broussardsfinished the tournament with16.23 ounces. In third place,Stephen Stork of Houston andteammate Terry Thomas ofHuffman put 15.96 pounds on thescale. Bill Faulkner and KevinMihailoff, the tournament leaderson Day One, posted 15.70 poundsto finish fourth and AndyMnichowski of Marrero, La., withteammate Billy Nicholas of SanMarcos caught 15.10 pounds of red-fish to finish in fifth place.

Kevin Broussard was amongthose standing at the front of thewinners’ receiving line after learn-ing his team’s fate moments earlier.

“I’m tired of being the brides-maid,” Broussard said, turning torejoin his father. “I’m tired ofcatching the bouquet.”

Despite forgetting their “lucky”push pole before launch, Sepe andBostick returned to their winningspots and their winning ways bysight-fishing the shallow waters ofthe Louisiana Marsh. The majorityof their catches came on BerkleyGULP! jerkbaits or shrimp fishedweedlessly or with a jighead.

“They were a little spooky today,”Sepe said. “But if you lead the fishjust a little bit and drag it rightacross their nose, they’ll hit it.”

— Redfish Cup report.

LLOONNEE SSTTAARR OOUUTTDDOOOORR

NNEEWWSS RREEAACCHHEESS AA

QQUUAARRTTEERR--MMIILLLLIIOONN

RREEAADDEERRSS AACCRROOSSSS

TTEEXXAASS.. SSHHOOWW TTHHEEMM

YYOOUURR CCLLAASSSSIIFFIIEEDD AADD..

Call (866) 361-2276or e-mail:

[email protected]

Texans finish third, fifth

August 22, 2008 �

AMISTAD: Black bass are good on whitebuzzbaits early and late, midday switch-ing to shad-colored spinnerbaits and darkjigs along timber lines. FORK: Black bass are good on Pop-Rsand Stanley Ribbits early and late, mid-morning switching to spoons, deep-divingcrankbaits, drop shot rigs and Carolinarigs.

CALAVERAS: Striped bass are good onspoons and striper jigs near the dam andthe crappie wall in 15-20 feet. POSSUM KINGDOM: White bass aregood on small silver crankbaits on thenorth end early in the morning or atnight. RAY ROBERTS: White bass are excellenton torpedos and Pop-Rs.TEXOMA: Striped bass are good on liveshad, Storm WildEyes and topwaters.

FALCON: Channel and blue catfish areexcellent on stinkbait. GRANGER: Blue catfish are good driftingcut shad across main lake flats. LBJ: Channel catfish are good on liverand dipbait. Yellow and blue catfish arevery good on trotlines baited with gold-fish and perch.TRAVIS: Channel and blue catfish aregood on nightcrawlers and cut shad in28-35 feet.

BASTROP: Crappie are good on minnowsand white tube jigs.LIVINGSTON: Crappie are good on min-nows over deep brush piles.O.H. IVIE: Crappie are good on minnowsand jigs.

HOUSTON COUNTY: Bream are good onlive worms off piers and near grass beds,and on the south side of the islands.TOLEDO BEND: Bream are good oncrickets and nightcrawlers off docks in 4-5 feet.

CATFISH

HOT BITESALAN HENRY: Water lightly stained; 86 degrees; .79' low. Crappie are goodon minnows and jigs.AMISTAD: Water clear; 80 degrees; 17.91' low. Black bass are very goodon shad colored deep diving jigs, spinnerbaits, and on topwaters early. ATHENS: Water lightly stained, 83-88 degrees; 0.92' low. Black bass aregood on soft plastic frogs and buzzbaits, later switching to 4" Senkos, Texasrigs and Carolina rigs — night fishing is good on a variety of black artificialbaits. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers.BASTROP: Water clear. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp, liver,and nightcrawlers. BELTON: Water clear; 84 degrees; 0.26' low. Hybrid striper are good onlive shad early. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait. BOB SANDLIN: Water fairly clear; 83-89 degrees; 0.8' low. Crappie aregood on minnows and jigs over brush piles and around bridge columns.Catfish are good on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.BRAUNIG: Water stained; 87 degrees. Striped bass are excellent on liverand shad off points, and down rigging silver and gold spoons near the jettyand dam. Redfish are excellent on perch, shad, and silver spoons, anddown rigging spoons near the jetty and dam. Channel catfish are excellenton liver, shrimp, cut bait, and cheesebait near the dam. BRIDGEPORT: Water lightly stained; 82-88 degrees; 3.38' low. Black bassare good on topwaters early, later switching to crankbaits, Carolina rigs andshaky head rigs. White bass and hybrids are good on slabs and topwaters. BROWNWOOD: Water clear; 86 degrees; 4.27' low. Black bass are good onspinnerbaits near the docks, and on shaky heads worms near the docks androcks and over brush piles in 12-15 feet. White bass are good on Li'lFishies and crankbaits off lighted docks at night. BUCHANAN: Water clear; 86 degrees; 6.26' low. Striped bass are good onplastic swim baits and drifting live bait around Lighthouse Point at firstlight on the surface. Yellow and blue catfish are very good on goldfish andperch upriver.CADDO: Water stained; 83-89 degrees; 1.18' low. Black bass are good onfrogs early and late, midday switching to Senkos, chatterbaits and Texasrigs. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows and jigs. White bass are goodon white Road Runnersand minnows. CALAVERAS: Waterstained; 87 degrees.Black bass are good ondark soft plastic worms,spinnerbaits, andcrankbaits over reedbeds and near the dam.Channel and blue catfishare excellent on liver,cheesebait, shrimp, andshad near the railroadtrestle and 181 Cove. CANYON LAKE: Waterclear; 85 degrees; 5.91'low. Black bass are fairto good on topwaters,watermelon WhackySticks, and Texas riggedblue flake worms inflooded bushes andgrass banks. Yellow andblue catfish are good onlive bait.CEDAR CREEK: Waterlightly stained; 83-89degrees; 1.25' low.Black bass are good onPop-Rs, later switchingto Texas rigs, drop shotrigs and shad patterncrankbaits. White bassare good on slabs andtopwaters. Hybrid striperare good on large RoadRunners and swim baits. CHOKE CANYON: Waterlightly stained; 93degrees; 3.19' low.Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits and large soft plastics. Channel andblue catfish are good on punchbait. Yellow catfish are good on live perch.COLEMAN: Water clear; 86 degrees; 3.84' low. Crappie are good on min-nows and green tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbaitand shrimp. CONROE: Water clear; 1.13' low. Black bass are good on watermelon/whiteCarolina rigged soft plastics and Rat-L-Traps. Catfish are good on stinkbait,liver, and shrimp.COOPER: Water lightly stained; 82-88 degrees; 1.77' low. Black bass aregood on topwaters early, later switching to drop shot rigs, Carolina andTexas rigs and Senkos. Crappie are good on jigs and minnows over brushpiles. White bass are good on Rooster Tails and Little Georges. Hybridstriper are good on Sassy Shad and live shad. FALCON: Water stained; 85-90 degrees. Black bass are good flipping softplastics in treetops, deep diving crankbaits over flats and weighted Senkosand flukes in 8-12 feet. FORK: Water lightly stained; 83-89 degrees; 0.15' low. Crappie are goodon jigs and minnows around the bridges and over brush piles. Catfish aregood on nightcrawlers and prepared bait.GRANGER: Water clear; 86 degrees; 1.56' low. Crappie are good on 1/32oz. jigs in 5-15 feet. GRAPEVINE: Water off-color; 83-89 degrees; 2.7' low. Black bass aregood on crawfish pattern jigs, crankbaits, Texas rigs and Carolina rigs.White bass are good on Rooster Tails, topwaters and slabs. Catfish aregood on cut bait and nightcrawlers.GREENBELT: Water lightly stained; 84 degrees; 28.44' low. Black bassare good on topwaters early and late, midday switching to white spinner-baits and Carolina-rigged pumpkin soft plastic lizards around grass lines.Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. White bass are good on live bait.Smallmouth bass are good on live bait, topwaters and crankbaits alonggrass lines.

HOUSTON COUNTY: Water clear; 89 degrees; 0.49' low. Black bass aregood on watermelon/red flake, smoke, and purple/glitter worms, and oncrankbaits near the dam in 8-14 feet. White bass are good along thenortheast shore. Channel and blue catfish are good on shad and on perch.JOE POOL: Water off-color; 83-89 degrees; 1.17' low. Black bass aregood on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs and crankbaits.White bass are good on slabs. LAKE O' THE PINES: Water stained; 84-89 degrees; 1.01' high. Blackbass are fair to good on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs,Carolina rigs and Rat-L-Traps. Crappie are good on minnows over brushpiles. LAVON: Water stained; 84-89 degrees; 2.06' low. Black bass are good onchatterbaits (fished slow), crankbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are good onminnows and jigs over brush piles. Catfish are good on cut shad and pre-pared bait.LBJ: Water stained; 86 degrees; 0.42' low. White bass are fair on Li'lFishies at night. Crappie are good on jigs and live minnows over brushpiles. LEWISVILLE: Water off-color; 83-89 degrees; 2.27' low. White bass arevery good on lead babies and Rooster Tails. Catfish are good on preparedbait and cut shad.LIVINGSTON: Water fairly clear; 88 degrees; 0.52' low. Black bass aregood on soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and crankbaits. White bass are goodon hellbenders, pet spoons, and Charlie slabs. MACKENZIE: Water lightly stained; 80 degrees; 76.06' low. Crappie aregood on minnows and jigs. White bass and striped bass are good on min-nows. MEREDITH: Water lightly stained; 85 degrees; 77.39' low. White bass aregood on live bait and shad-colored crankbaits. Channel catfish are goodon live bait. MONTICELLO: Water fairly clear; 85-95 degrees; 0.28' high. Black bassare good on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs, spinnerbaits andchrome Rat-L-Traps. Crappie are good on minnows. O.H. IVIE: Water lightly stained; 84 degrees; 13.23' low. White bass are

good on live bait.Smallmouth bass aregood on live bait andshad-coloredcrankbaits. Channelcatfish are good on livebait. POSSUM KINGDOM:Water stained 85degrees; 1.75' low.Catfish are very good oncut bait, worms andliver along the riverchannel and underdocks in the RockCreek area.PROCTOR: Waterstained; 88 degrees;2.82' low. Black bassare good on white spin-nerbaits and minnows.Channel and blue cat-fish are good on shrimpand shad. RAY HUBBARD: Wateroff-color; 83-89degrees; 1.3' low.Crappie are good onminnows and jigs overbrush piles, around thebridges and in themarina slips. Whitebass are good on top-waters and slabs.Hybrid striper are goodon Humdingers andSassy Shad. RAY ROBERTS: Waterclear; 84-88 degrees;0.91' low. Black bass

are fair on Carolina-rigged worms. Crappie are good over brush piles andaround isolated trees on minnows. RICHLAND CHAMBERS: Water off-color; 83-89 degrees; 1.86' low. Whitebass are good on slabs. Hybrid striper are fair to good on Sassy Shad andlive shad. SAM RAYBURN: Water lightly stained; 87 degrees; 4.05' low. Black bassare good on black/blue flake soft plastic worms. Catfish are good on trot-lines baited with live bait and cut bait.SOMERVILLE: Water murky; 86 degrees; 1.54' low. Perch are excellenton worms. STILLHOUSE: Water clear; 88 degrees; 1.53' low. Black bass are good oncrankbaits, minnows, and soft plastic worms. TAWAKONI: Water lightly stained; 84-89 degrees; 1.45' low. Black bassare good on buzzbaits and Zell Pops early, later switching to Texas riggedCreatures, white spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and Senkos. White bass aregood on slabs and minnows. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers and pre-pared bait.TEXOMA: Water off-color; 82-88 degrees; 1.87' low. Crappie are good onminnows and jigs over brush piles and around bridge columns. Catfish aregood on cut and live shad.TOLEDO BEND: Water clear; 86 degrees; 3.44' low. Black bass are goodon craw worms early and late. Channel and blue catfish are good on trot-lines baited with live bait, livers, and hearts. TRAVIS: Water clear; 84 degrees; 16.62' low. White bass are good onchrome chuggers and silver spoons in 5-25 feet. WEATHERFORD: Water stained; 80-87 degrees; 3.04' low. Crappie aregood on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs and minnows.WHITNEY: Water clear; 6.27' low. Catfish are good on shrimp and liver.

CRAPPIE

WHITE/HYBRID/STRIPER

LARGEMOUTHBASS

NORTH SABINE: Rain and wind has mud-died the middle of the lake and the river.Redfish are good in the marsh on smalltopwaters, and in the middle of the lakeunder birds.SOUTH SABINE: Trout, redfish and jackcrevalle are good around the jetty on livebait. Trout were taken in the surf, but stiffsouth winds have hurt water conditions.BOLIVAR: Trout are fair on the southshoreline on She Pups and Super Spooks.Flounder are fair to good around RolloverPass on jigs tipped with shrimp.TRINITY BAY: Trout are fair to good on theshell for waders tossing plum or limetreuseplastics. Redfish have been schooling ontop when winds allow.EAST GALVESTON BAY: Some trout havebeen under birds during calm conditions.Trout are fair to good around the channelon croakers. Trout are fair to good on shellpads on live shrimp and plastics.WEST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are fair togood in Bastrop Bay on live shrimp undera popping cork. Trout are good off thespoil banks on croaker. Gafftop, sandtrout, trout, redfish, sharks and whiting aregood from the beachfront piers on livebait.TEXAS CITY: Black drum, redfish andgafftop are fair to good around the rockson shrimp. Trout are good at night underthe lights on live shrimp and DOA Shrimp.FREEPORT: Trout, redfish and sand troutare good at SanLuis Pass onlive shrimp andplastics. Trout,sand trout,gafftop and sharks are good along theSurfside Beach on live bait.EAST MATAGORDA: Trout are good forwaders working the mid-bay reefs, but stiffwinds have hampered their efforts. Troutare fair to good while drifting deep shellon live shrimp, Gulps and topwaters.Redfish are good on the west end of thebay on live shrimp.MATAGORDA: Trout and redfish are fair togood on the grass and sand on soft plas-tics. Trout are fair on the edge of thechannel on soft plastics and croakers.Redfish are good on the south shoreline onplastics and live shrimp.PORT O'CONNOR: Trout are fair to goodon the grass beds near Pass Cavallo oncroakers and soft plastics. Redfish are fairto good around on the grass beds alongthe south shoreline of Espiritu Santo Bayon small Super Spooks and Gulps. ROCKPORT: Trout are good on the sandand grass near Mud Island on croakersand piggies. Redfish are fair to good onthe grass on Estes Flats on gold spoonsand mullet. Trout are fair to good at Allyn'sBight on glow/chartreuse plastics.PORT ARANSAS: Redfish, whiting andsand trout are fair to good at the jetty onshrimp. Offshore is good for ling, dorado,amberjack and kingfish.CORPUS CHRISTI: Trout and redfish arefair to goodon liveshrimp andGulps alongthe drop-offs of the spoil banks. Trout are fair togood on piggy perch and croakers on thereefs in Nueces Bay.PORT MANSFIELD: Tarpon are showingalong the beachfront. Redfish are good fordrifters working the potholes on goldspoons, live shrimp and soft plastics. SOUTH PADRE: Trout are good on theedge of the channel along the grass onDOA Shrimp and Gulps. Redfish are fair togood while drifting the flats on plasticsand DOA Shrimp. Fishing has been fair atbest since the hurricane.PORT ISABEL: Trout have been fair alongthe Gas Well Flats on small topwaters onGulps under a rattling cork. Snook are fairin South Bay and around the jetty. Redfishand trout are hanging on the edge of thechannel on soft plastics and live bait.

SALTWATERSCENE

FISHING REPORT

See Hot Spot on Page 9.

BREAM

� August 22, 2008

OUTDOOR DATEBOOKAug. 23-24: Cabela’sin Buda and FortWorth will host itsFall Great OutdoorDays, with a Youth3D Archery Shoot for ages 16 andunder, seminars, prizes and more. Forinformation, call (512) 295-1100(Buda) or (817) 337-2400 (Fort Worth)or visit cabelas.com.

Aug. 23: The 16th Annual Big BrothersBig Sisters Clay Shoot benefiting theOutdoor Mentoring Programs will beheld at Alpine Shooting Range in FortWorth. Call (972) 573-2383 or [email protected] for information.

Aug. 23: The Panhandle Big GameAwards will be held at Fair ParkAuditorium in Childress. Call (210)826-2904 or visitTexasBigGameAwards.com forinformation.

Aug. 26: TheWimberley DUbanquet will be heldat the WimberleyCommunity Center.Call Allan at (512)847-0869 for information.

Aug. 28: The Johnson County DUdinner will be held at the CleburneCivic Center. Contact Doug at (817)905-5049 or [email protected] for

information.

Aug. 28: The Alamo QU dinner will beheld in San Antonio. Call Helen at(210) 332-3560 for information.

Aug. 28: The DallasSafari Club AustinRegional Meeting willbe held. Call (972)980-9800 forinformation.

Aug. 28: The Spring Delta Waterfowldinner will be held at Spring Chateau.Call Dan at (281) 797-5754 forinformation.

Aug. 28: The TomballNWTF dinner will beheld at VFW Post 2427.Contact Jess at (281)806-9066 [email protected] forinformation.

Aug. 29: The Amarillo NWTF dinner willbe held at the Amarillo Civic Center.Contact Gary at (806) 355-3540 forinformation.

Aug. 30: The Cabela’s Fall BBQ Blastcompetition will be held at the FortWorth store. No entry fees. CallStephanie at (817) 337-2400 forinformation.

Aug. 30: The Mexia DU Sporting ClayShoot will be held at the Robinson

Range. Call James at (254) 747-0967for information.

Sept. 4: The Lake Lewisville DU dinnerwill be held at Marine Max inLewisville. Contact Ron at (972) 786-6630 or [email protected] forinformation.

Sept. 5-6: The Dallas Safari ClubMembers Only Dove Hunt will be heldat the Hailey Ranch in Abilene. Call(972) 980-9800 for information.

Sept. 6: The Coastal Prairies Texas BigGame Awards will be held at the SeguinColiseum. Call (210) 826-2904 or visittexasbiggameawards.com forinformation.

Sept. 6: The Gulf Coast Quail Foreverbanquet will be held at the HoustonDistributing Company. Contact Dave at(281) 332-6672 [email protected] forinformation.

Sept. 9: The Stephenville DU dinnerwill be held at City Limites. CallRichard at (254) 965-7680 forinformation.

Sept. 11: The DallasDelta Waterfowl dinnerwill be held at RoyalOaks Country Club.Call Bryan at (214)561-1963 for

information.

Sept. 11: The Dallas Woods and WatersClub monthly meeting will be held at theSheraton North Dallas Hotel. Call (214)570-8700 for information andreservations.

Sept. 11: The Garland/Mesquite DUdinner will be held at The Atrium inGarland. For information, contact Johnat (214) 677-7405 [email protected].

Sept. 12-13: The Hold’em and Hit’emClub Dick Stipanovic Memorial FishingRodeo will be headquartered at RonHoover Marine Center in Seabrook. Forinformation, contact Ken at (281) 451-7769 or [email protected].

Sept. 12-14: The Legends Dove Huntand Concert benefiting HendrickChildren’s Hospital will be held inAbilene. Visit legendsdovehunt.com forinformation.

Sept. 12: The Wise County DU dinnerwill be held at the Wise CountyFairgrounds in Decatur. Contact Justin at(940) 577-2910 [email protected] forinformation.

Sept. 13: The Cross Timbers Texas BigGame Awards will be held at the AbileneCivic Center. Call (210) 826-2904 orvisit texasbiggameawards.com for

information.

Sept. 13: The Paloma Blanca LaredoRotary Club Sporting Clay Shoot will beheld at the Laredo Shooting Complex.Contact Becky at (956) 693-8700 [email protected] forinformation.

Sept. 17: The Doorkeepers Wild Gamedinner will be held at The PrivateMuseum of Wild Game in Houston. Call(713) 921-7520 or visitopedoorhouston.org for information.

Sept. 18: The Lake Grapevine DU dinnerwill be held at the Grapevine ConventionCenter. Contact Fred at (817) 368-7310or [email protected] for information.

Sept. 18: The BeevilleCCA Fish Fry will be heldat the High 5 Ranch inBeeville. Call (713) 626-4222 for information.

Sept. 18: The DallasSafari Club monthly meeting will be heldat Royal Oaks Country Club featuringLarry Weishun. Contact Debi at (972)980-9800 or [email protected] forinformation.

HAVE AN EVENT? E-mail it to

[email protected]

CCA State of Texas Angler’s Rodeo

(STAR)LEADERS AS OF: 8-18-08

STARKIDS DIVISION (AGES 6-10)

FlounderCole Crutchfield, 10, of Danbury

6 lbs. 15 ozs.Sheepshead

Albert Guzman, III, 10, of League City8 lbs. 2 ozs.

GafftopAustin Junot, 9, of Nederland

6 lbs. 7 ozs.

STARTEENS TROUT & INSHORE DIVISIONS

(AGES 11-17)Upper Coast Speckled Trout

Cody Green, 17, of San Augustine6 lbs. 6 oz.

Middle Coast Speckled TroutChandler Faickney, 15, of Lake Jackson

8 lbs.Lower Coast Speckled Trout

Christopher Walls, 15, of New Braunfels8 lbs. 3 ozs. Sheepshead

Brett Green, 16, of Baytown 9 lbs. 5 ozs.

GafftopCody Green, 17 of San Augustine

7 lbs. 3 ozs.Flounder

Andrea Peters, 16, of Porter4 lbs. 9 ozs.

STAR LEADERBOARDUpper Coast Speckled Trout

Jason Lingo of Seabrook8 lbs. 7 ozs.

Middle Coast Speckled TroutRobert A. Daffern of Sargent

8 lbs. 13 ozs.Lower Coast Speckled Trout

Noe Morales of Bishop9 lbs.

FlounderHenry M. Mills of Houston

7 lbs. 3 ozs. Sheepshead

Rick Graham of Friendswood9 lbs. 12 ozs.

KingfishRobert Sanger, Jr. of Corpus Christi

54 lbs. 11 ozs. Dorado

Ryan David Foster of Harlingen65 lbs. 7 ozs.

LingRachel Adams of Pinehurst

74 lbs. 2 ozs.

GafftopTina Guernsey of Beaumont

7 lbs. 5 ozs.

TEXAS FORD DEALERS REDFISH DIVISIONTruck/Boat Package

Seventeen tagged redfish have been caught, 14did not qualify. There have been three winners.Kenneth John Milne of Houston caught a taggedredfish on Aug. 9.

August 22, 2008 �

BIG GAME GUIDE: “Do ItYourself Dream Hunts”(Krause Publications,$21.99) is a resourcefor big game hunterswho want to arrangeaffordable, first-ratehunts. Written by well-traveled hunter MikeSchoby, theguide showsoutdoorsmen onany budget howand where to huntsuch game asRoosevelt elk, RockyMountain elk, moose,sheep, caribou, bear,mountain goats,antelope, mule deer aswell as trophywhitetails. Schoby includes such information as state-by-statelicense costs; choosing the right firearms; accessing publicand leased properties; and roughing it in the back country. Healso tells hunters how they can find the best deals on guidedhunts through cancellations. The 255-page book includesabout 100 color photos. To purchase a signed copy, visitwww.mikeschoby.com.

� August 22, 2008

PRODUCTS

2009 OFF-ROAD MODELS: YamahaMotor Corp.’s Rhino 700 FIAutomatic 4x4 is now atdealerships. The company hasmade the 2009 modelsavailable earlier in the yearfor hunters. The 700 side-by-side off-roadvehicle features anall-new engine,four–wheel hydraulicdisc braking and an overallquieter, smoother ride. Itcomes in Hunter Green,Steel Blue, and Realtree APHD Camouflage (about$10,700 to $11,250). A DucksUnlimited version and otherspecial editions also will be offered.To find a dealer, visitwww.yamahaoutdoors.com.

LIGHTWEIGHTREVOLVER: Taurus’Hip Carry 444 Ultra-Lite HuntingRevolver is a 28-ounce, six-shotmulti-alloy revolver. The.44 magnum handgunfeatures a forgedtitanium double lock-upcylinder, a cushion insert grip that pillowsthe recoil, and high visibility fiber optic sights.In the titanium blue finish, it sells for about$680. For dealers, visit www.taurususa.com or call(305) 624-1115.

NEW CAMO: Many ofWrangler ProGear’shunting pieces arenow available inMossy Oak camo.This upland jeanfeatures a MossyOak Treestand camopattern and darkbrowndenierCordurapanels witha water-repellentTeflon finish. Thepants fit easilyover boots andhave extra deepfront pockets andsuspenderbuttons. Theupland jean costsabout $45. Forretailers, visitwww.wrangler.com(go to WranglerProGear) or call (888)784-8571.

BEST LINE AT ICAST:Berkeley FireLineTracer Braid is madeof Dyneema and,like the originalFireLine, boastsexceptionalstrength andsensitivity. Butthis new linefeatures a radialbraid pattern andalternating colorscheme that providesa point of reference todetect movement underwater. It is available in a variety ofpound tests (from 15/4 to 80/15) and sizes (110-yard,300-yard or 1,100-yard spools). The line costs about $18to $140. For information, visit www.berkley-fishing.com orcall (800) 237-5539.

COMMEMORATIVE RIFLE:Henry Repeating Arms has

released its Henry Golden Boy “BoyScouts of America Centennial Edition licensed

rifle. The 22-caliber lever-action repeater rifle,which commemorates the group’s 100th anniversary

coming up in 2010, is embellished with the Boy Scouts’ logo on thereceiver, a “100 Years of Scouting” logo, the group’s oath and law plusdecorative scroll work and etchings. The rifle features an American walnutstock, adjustable rear and beaded front sights, and a brasslite receiver withbrass buttplate and blued barrel. It sells for about $900. For a brochure,call (866) 200-2354 or visit www.henryrepeating.com.

POCKET-SIZED FIELDGEAR: Cabela’s AlphaSeries Mini-Caller issmall enough to fit ina shirt pocket. Thisequipment weighs 1.5pounds (includingbatteries), yet comeswith the longest-rangeremote control in itscategory, according tothe company. Thecaller features built-incone speaker and amp, external speaker jack, 1 GB memory card,plus more. It includes 100 sounds from its library and plays MP3,WAV and FXP files. The mini-caller costs about $460 atwww.cabelas.com.

Best sunglasses at ICAST:Old Harbor Outfitters’ Makosunglasses utilizerevolutionary, triplepolarized “Beneath theSurface” lens technologythat allows anglers to seedeeper into the water. Designedto withstand the harsh elementsexperienced by offshore anglers,these sunglasses include the latestadvancements in ultravioletprotection, anti-reflective, anti-fog, water repellency, oil repellency andframe material technologies. The Mako model features anti-corrosivelightweight frames with a fully adjustable wraparound bridge and NXTlens, which are made from a heavy-grade, bulletproof plastic developedfor military helicopter windows. The Mako sunglasses cost about $150and are available in a variety of frame and lens colors atwww.oldharboroutfitters.com; for information, call (203) 540-5150.

100-PERCENT WATERPROOF:Cocoon your expensivecamera in Aquapac’sSLR Camera Case andyou won’t have toworry about itgetting wetnext timeyou’re on thewater or dusty and grittyout on the field. The case issubmersible up to 15 feet. It ismade of TPU, a material withgreat tensile strength that is soft andmalleable enough to allow users to operatethe camera controls through it. The case includes ahard lens tube and cover for focusing the camera. It comeswith a detachable shoulder strap and five re-usable desiccantsachets that will help absorb condensation. It costs $120 and isavailable at www.aquapac.net; for information, call (516) 628-8486.

August 22, 2008 �

in the game bag at the end of thehunt.

Many Texas dove hunters headout for one short practice session inthe week or two before the doveopener. Some simple target-hittingadvice from National Sporting ClaysAssociation Chief Instructor GaryGreenway may help those with lim-ited or no practice down more birds.

Shoot the birds where they eat,not where they seat. Lead isrequired for any moving target —the shot pattern must be where thetarget is going and not where it is atthe time the trigger is pulled. “Youhave my permission to shoot infront of the target,” is one ofGreenway’s most common piecesof advice. Shooters should focus onthe bird’s head, rather than its mov-ing wings, and put the shotgun bar-rel in front of the dove to achievebetter results.

Get comfortable before youtouch off a shot. A firm, comfort-able foundation is created when ashooter stands with his or her feetsquared up to the target path. If theshooter is off-balance, shotgun con-

trol and shooting success will bothsuffer. “Bad balance restricts move-ment; good balance results in goodtempo and target hits,’’ Greenwaysaid. Try to be in your most com-fortable position when you touchoff a shot attempting to interceptone of those darting doves.

Make the shot count. A finalpiece of advice is offered by MiloAbercrombie, manager of the 74Ranch and Resort in Campbelltonwhere hundreds of hunters testtheir dove-shooting skills each year.

Abercrombie said that particular-ly with shooters using pump-actionor semi-automatic shotguns, he hasobserved a lot of sky-blasting andthrowing lead in the air withoutany bird-downing impact.

“Most hunters (with three poten-tial shots) will waste the first one,knowing they have two more toback it up, or just throw away thelast shot at a bird that is out ofrange,” he said. “In either case, thethird shot is normally just a waste.”

Dumping three shots in the airevery time a bird comes into view isjust not conducive to filling a gamebag, plus it can lead to shootingshoulder shock.

“Make that first shot count, putthat bird in the bag and then moveon to the next shot,’’ Abercrombiesaid.

PracticeContinued from Page 6

“Bad balance restrictsmovement; good balance results in

good tempo and target hits.’’

— Gary Greenway

HELPING HAND: A young shooter is given assistance at the Dallas Safari ClubSummer Blast sporting clays shoot. Photo by David J. Sams.

he’s old, is he necessarily out ofproduction?”

Franz’s Rock Creek Ranch isactually two properties that aremanaged under one umbrella.

The operation also provideshunts on hogs and exotic gamesuch as black buck and axis deer.It’s high fence with aggressive pro-tein feeding programs, Franz said.

But although Franz favors wait-ing on the rut, there are other deerto shoot during the first two thirdsof the season at Rock Creek.

“Not all of our bucks are superbreeders,” he said. “We have alllevels of bucks. The majority ofpeople are happy to shoot a 120-to 130-class deer.”

Franz acknowledged, however,that what works on his HillCountry property in BurnetCounty may not suit anotherrancher’s management goals.

Marko Barrett of San Antoniowaited about five years to finallytake a shot at a massive buck onhis family’s Las Raices Ranch inWebb County.

Patience paid off. The buck scored 268 and 6/8

and was best overall last season inthe 22nd Annual Los Cazadoresand the Texas Trophy HuntersDeer Contests.

But Barrett, who manages theranch, was less concerned abouthis trophy completing one lastmating season.

He was more concerned abouthim dying prematurely, and not toa bullet.

The 7-year-old deer was aknown scrapper; his shed antlersroutinely bore battle scars.

“These deer die all the time tofighting,” Barrett said. “So you risklosing him to that. And, once therut hits, there’s no telling wherehe’s going to go.”

Barrett also noted that a maturedeer tends to breed less, so chanceswere diminished that his trophywould sire any more fawns.

And at age 7, the deer probablyhad already made his mark,Barrett said.

“I reached the pinnacle of ourmanagement program with thatdeer,” Barrett said. “I probably willnever grow another one like him,so we took him.

“We didn’t want to risk him get-ting away from us.

“If you’re shooting a trophy, Ifigure a bird in the hand is betterthan two in the bush.”

For some hunters, when facedwith the buck of a lifetime, thetiming of the rut is the last thingon a hunter’s mind. “If I have per-mission and I get a shot at a buckof a lifetime,” said deer hunterDerek DeWitt of Stockdale,

"I'm shooting it. No doubt."

BuckContinued from Page 6

� August 22, 2008

CLASSIFIEDSBASS

1-4 — $750 EA.5 & Up — $650 EA.

9 Ponds • Room & BoardBoats & Motors

Catch 50-100 Fish/DayFriday Noon - Sunday Noon

BBIILLLL WWHHIITTFFIIEELLDD221100--449944--66442211

WWWWWW..BBIILLLLWWHHIITTFFIIEELLDD..CCOOMM

Visit Web site

The NEW and PATENTED split ring pliersthat thousands of users say “the bestEVER in split ring history.”

Available at your tackle dealer, Cabela’s,Amazon.com, TackleWarehouse.com.

FishingTexasOnline.com&

HuntingTexasOnline.com

“The friendliestforums

in Texas!”

2-acre waterfront onRichland Chambers Lake

The Wilderness, the premier development on Richland Chambers.

Spacious wooded lot already bulkheaded. Lot 74 in Phase 1.

For more information, go towww.the-wilderness.com.

Call Brian at (214) 543-5706 or e-mail: [email protected]

Ready to sell!!!

BARBEQUE RUBS & SEASONINGSTo order:

www.BigAlsTexasRubs.comALAN (BIG AL) VOGEL

214-418-0792

[email protected]

Plano, Texas

Place your classified advertisingin the

Lone Star Outdoor News and experience the results of a new

look. The 2”x 2” classified will get the attention

necessary to say SOLD! $50 per month (two issues).

Call (214) 361-2276 Ask for Mike Hughs or

e-mail ad to [email protected].

L&R Guide ServiceLake Falcon: Zapata, TX

Come catch a Lake FalconTrophy Bass!

Half and Whole days available

For Reservations, call 361-349-1415

www.l-rguideservice.com

Gun Bluing Specialty ShopWe specialize in Hot Caustic,

Rust and Nitre Bluing as well asParkerizing, Stainless Steel Bluing

and Stock Restoration

Mention this ad for 10% discount

244 Cedar Crest Dr Justin, TX 76247

Phone: [email protected]

CUATROESQUINAS

RANCH3 day 2 night guided hunts with

premier lodging, drinks and meals included. Part of

South Texas golden triangle trophy whitetail hunting.

www.cuatroesquinasranch.com Jacob (830)876-6501

Dove Hunting Paradise FOR SALE

320 Acres in Jones County, TXRedhill Ranch has 3 wheat/

sunflower fields, 5 ponds, mesquite trees. Near Lueders

only 2 hours west of Ft. Worth214-616-1305 HRC Broker

www.hrcranch.com

South Texas Hunting RanchLaSalle County

147 acresDeer, Hogs, Quail, Dove

Cabin, Elect, Tank, SenderosPaved FM Road Frontage

$338,951

Call Frank Carter 956 740 4849

www.thorntonranchsales.com

UNIQUE WOOD PRODUCTSKITCHEN WORK CENTERSCLASSIC ROCKING CHAIR

VARIOUS CUTTING BOARDSLAZY SUSANS

PATIO BAR-B-QUE CARTS

www.lswoodworks.comSAWMILL SERVICES

210-508-9844 830-426-2219

GUAJILLO RANCH999+/- Acres Kinney County

REDUCED PRICELas Moras Creek, road frontage,

fenced, house, hunters cabin, well,electricity, minerals. Great

hunting/recreational property.LAS MORAS REALTYBarbara (Bobbie) Voss

1-830-563-5504

CROSSWORD PUZZLE SOLUTION FROMPAGE 12

Corporate RetreatDove, Duck, Camp House

30 min from Dallas$12,500

214-728-6738

Dove Lease!Kaufman CountyOver 200 acres

Sunflowers planted1 Hour From Dallas!

$100/Day

Call Brandon 214-808-7131

Flounder GiggingGuide Service

U.S.C.G.Captain Kent Warren

P.O. Box 1051 Ingleside, TX 78362(361) 776-4913

Port AransasAransas Pass

Rockport

August 22, 2008 �

Offshore and Bay fishing30' Stamas21' Shallowsport

South TexasDeer and TurkeyHunting10,000 Acres

Duck, Goose andDove Hunting

40,000 Acres

Capt. Scott Hickman3218 Coral Ridge Ct.

League City, TX 77573(281) 535-1930

Fax: (281) 535-1935www.circleh.org

PheasantsQuailDeerExcellent

season-longpheasant and quail

huntingJOHN GASPER

OSBORNE, KS785-346-2697

785-346-6342

You-make-the-call hunting lodge • You decide what happens when!www.gasperfarmshunting.com

Now booking fishing trips

It’s easy to advertise on this page — just send us your business card, and let us know how many weeks you want your ad to run. Purchase 6 months ofadvertising and your business will be profiled with a photo in this section. Outfitter Listings: $80 per month. Please include either a check or credit cardbilling information with your order. Mail to Mike Hughs, Lone Star Outdoor News, 9304 Forest Lane, Suite 114 South, Dallas, TX 75243 or call (214) 361-2276. E-mail: [email protected].

PROFILE YOUR BUSINESS

[email protected] • (231)357-9987

Michigan Elk HuntingWhere the bull’s

bugle resonates inyour soul

Hunting hundreds of acres

[email protected]

David & Jody Cassady - Owners Office: 979-863-1143David’s Cell: 979-479-5455

www.FullStringerLodge.com Jody’s Cell: 979-429-1914

Fishing Matagorda Bays Bay & Offshore Fishing

Finest Fishing Lodge in Matagorda

For more information, contact 214-212-9292 or visitwww.3AmigosRanch.com

Quality Wing Shooting and Angling from Mexico to Argentina

Contact Don Turner at: [email protected]

www.viphunts.com

OUTFITTERSAdvertisement

Hill Country Hunts

Summer time Axis specialFully guided hunts, meals and lodging included,

on 3000 acres of prime hill country habitat

tnt-outfitters.comTaylor (830)640-3275

Colorado Big Game HuntsMule deer, Elk, and Black Bear

Hunt 15,000 privatly owed acres, meals, lodging, and guides included.

We have tags available for 2008 season tnt-outfitters.com

Taylor Horton (830)640-3275

Whitetail&

Turkey Hunts

ExoticHunts

10100 CR 4028 Kemp, TX 75143

www.icctrophywhitetailranch.com

Don Turner welcomes clients to Hacienda Don Quixote

Don Turner was invited on his firstMexico white-winged dove hunt to“Paloma Blanca” 21 years ago.Turner, a McAllen resident, wentwith a Houston friend to the SabinasHidalgo resort in Nuevo Leon for hisadventure.

“The rest is history,” Turner said. “Ihad hunted and fished since I was 5years old. But it was there I found mynew passion.”

Turner was fascinated by theMexican culture, lifestyle and thechallenges of providing clients withthe finest in “outdoor adventuretravel.”

He formed The AdventureSporting Group as a managing/mar-keting company to organize the itin-eraries of thousands of guests travel-ling to prime angling and wing-shooting destinations fromArgentina to Costa Rica, from Brazilto Canada and to destinations inbetween.

Turner personally owns HaciendaDon Quixote, a five-star wing shoot-ing and bass fishing resort locatedonly 2 1/2 hours south of McAllen.“Having entertained clients inMexico for more than 20 years, weknow how to create a fantastic trip,”he said.

Hacienda Don Quixote is a 21-room luxury resort designed for thediscriminating sportsman — whe-ther he’s with friends and family orenjoying corporate entertainment.

“And the facilities, meals and serv-ice are second to none,” Turner said.

The resort’s “guest list” includes

Fortune 500 CEO’s, well-known ath-letes and other avid sportsmen fromaround the world who enjoy thefinest in whitewing hunting, quail,ducks, geese and trophy bass fishingat famous Lake Guerrero.

Whitewing hunters can expectexcellent shoots. “If we have gooddove hunting weather — hot and dry— clients will shoot eight-10 boxes ofshells per shoot,” Turner said.

But the main advantage atHacienda Don Quixote is the dis-tance the hunters travel to the hunt-ing areas. “We have the shortest aver-age time to the fields,” Turner said.“We’re close to the Abosolo — themain nesting area of the birds thatmigrate up from Guatamala. It’s fed-erally protected and 30 minutes fromthe lodge. And Lake Guerrero is 15minutes away, which gives us year-round irrigation.”

The whitewing season begins Aug.15 and goes through mid-October.Turner said Mexico has made it quickand easy to obtain licenses and get inand out of the country. “Again thisyear, clients need a photo ID and acopy of their birth certificate,” hesaid. “The requirement of passportshas been delayed another year.”

With offices in McAllen andMonterrey, Mexico, Turner wel-comes any questions or inquiries youmight have regarding hunting andfishing in Mexico or any of his otherincredible destinations. You mayvisit his Web site atwww.viphunts.com or contact himdirectly at [email protected].

Resort provides top wingshooting 2 1/2 hours south of McAllen

WINGSHOOTER'S PARADISE: The Hacienda Don Quixote offers top white-winged dove shooting with the shortest average timefrom the luxury lodge to the dove fields.

� August 22, 2008

NSSF passes torch of youth program to new foundation

In terms of sheer numbers of participants,the eight-year-old Scholastic Clay TargetProgram has been the most successful youth-oriented program in National ShootingSports Foundation history. Nearly 30,000middle and high school students have partic-ipated in the program, which includes trap,skeet and sporting clays competitions.

With SCTP now of a size and scope beyondthe NSSF’s mission parameters, responsibili-ty for its continuation and development isbeing passed along to the newly formedScholastic Shooting Sports Foundation.

“We are confident that this transfer ofresponsibility to the SSSF will be in the bestinterest of the program to serve its youth par-ticipants and coaches,” commented NSSFPresident Steve Sanetti. “The ScholasticShooting Sports Foundation has the talentand experience to assure the continued suc-cess of this vitally important program. NSSF

is proud to now be included as one of manysponsors of SCTP.”

The new foundation will be responsible forall aspects of SCTP, including participant reg-istration, coaches, state coordinators, stateand national championships, promotion,communications, Web sites, public relationsand growth strategies.

SSSF is headed by Dr. Bill Christy, who hasextensive experience in the organized youthshooting arena. His involvement in youthshooting dates back to the mid-’60s, whenhe was one of the founders of the ground-breaking 4-H Shooting Program. Since then,he has taught hundreds of firearms instruc-tors, and coached a number of youth clay tar-get teams.

SSSF will become the official administratorof SCTP on Jan. 1, 2009.

— NSSF report.

August 22, 2008 �

HEROES

Want to share your greathunting or fishing

photos with the Lone StarOutdoor News family?

E-mail your photo, phoneand caption information

to editor@ lonestarout-doornews.com, or mail to: Heroes, Lone Star Outdoor

News, 9304 Forest Lane,Suite 114 South, Dallas,

TX, 75243.

SHARE AN ADVENTURE

IV WEBB shows his first bass caught fishing with hisdad, TREY, at Lake Travis.

DAVID JONES of Bedford harvested this 8-point buck using a .50 calibermuzzleloader on public land.

MCCALL SAATHOFF, 14, shows catches made flounder giging at thePort Bay Club.

MATT REED, ERIC ROONEY and KELLY JORDON caught this yellowfin tuna off of Port O’Connor. MIKE GINTHER and JIM GARZA hooked these 30- and 35-inch redfish while fishing with Capt. HerbertBode at South Padre Island.

VICTOR MARTINEZ, 10, shot these two Rio Grande gobblers on the last weekend ofthe South Texas spring turkey season within sight of the Rio Grande River.

KONNER SMITH, 10, of Floydada, caught this speckled trout while fishing inMatagorda with his family and fishing guide Jay Huitt.

CASE and FIELD GATLIN, ages 9 and 7, caught two redfish and some trout on afishing trip to Port Aransas.

LANDON EARLY, 12, of Bogata, caught this 35-pound kingfish aboard theDolphin Express at Dolphin Dock.

A.J. HAYSE of Katy caught this 21-pound redsnapper aboard the Capt. John out of Galvestonon his first offshore trip.

� August 22, 2008

targets in the qualification round, a newOlympic record. Hancock shot 24 targets inthe final to finish tied with Norway’s ToreBrovold, who shot a perfect 25, at 145 targets.Both shooters hit their first pair in the firstshoot-off and in the second shoot-off, Brovoldmissed one of his targets, while Hancock hitboth to claim the gold medal.

“I’ve always dreamed of getting gold and nowI’ve got it,” Hancock said. “I like to deal withpressure and now it has paid off.”

Sean McLelland of Mission ended the compe-tition in 11th place overall.

In Women’s Skeet, Kim Rhode of El Monte,Calif., captured the silver medal. Rhode, whowon the gold in Women’s Double Trap in 1996and 2004 as well as the bronze in 2000, also shotin the skeet event at the Sydney and Athens

Olympic Games, but switched to skeet shootingfull-time after the Women’s Double Trap eventwas taken out of Olympic competition in 2004.

“After double trap was eliminated in 2004, itwas a bittersweet win for me,” said Rhode. “Onone hand I won the gold, but on the other handI knew the challenge I faced in completelyswitching to skeet. I couldn’t be happier withwinning a medal today. Gold, silver or bronze, Idon’t think it matters. I am just so glad to beback at the Olympics and representing mycountry.”

In Women’s Trap, 21-year-old Corey Cogdellof Eagle River, Alaska claimed the bronze medalafter an exciting shoot-off.

Cogdell, who has been shootingInternational Trap competitively for a littlemore than two years, entered the final roundwith a qualification score of 69 out of 75 targets.In the 25-target final, Cogdell shot a score of 17and ended the final round in a four-way tie at86. Cogdell drew the fourth spot for the shoot-off and after the first three shooters missed their

targets, Cogdell hit a small piece off her target totake third place and claim the bronze.

“I didn’t expect to do this well after onlyshooting competitively for the past two years,”Cogdell said. “I wasn’t even supposed to get onthe Olympic team. My goal was to be on the2012 Olympic team, so to win a medal at theOlympics at this point in my career is really adream come true.”

Matt Emmons of Browns Mills, N.J., won thesilver in the Men’s 50m Prone Rifle Event.

Emmons, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist inprone, fired a score of 597 out of a possible 600points and entered the final in second placebehind the Ukraine’s Artur Ayvazian. Emmonsshot a final score of 104.7 finishing with a totalof 701.7 to claim the silver medal. Ayvazian heldon to win the gold after shooting a 103.7 in thefinal and a total score of 702.7.

“I had the best match of my life today, but itturned out that someone else shot a little bet-ter,” Emmons said.

Michael Anti of Winterville, N.C., a Major in

the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, finished theprone event in ninth place.

Emmons also finished fourth in the Men’s50m 3 Position Rifle event.

Jason Turner of Rochester, N.Y., was awardeda bronze medal in the 10-meter air pistol eventafter Kim Jong Su from North Korea was dis-qualified for a positive drug test. Turner wasfourth in the competition before Kim’s disqual-ification.

In other events, Jamie Beyerle of Lebanon,Pa., finished fifth in the Women’s 50m 3Position Rifle; Libby Callahan of Columbia,S.C., finished 25th and Beki Snyder 28th in theWomen’s 25m Sport Pistol; Daryl Szarenski ofSaginaw, Mich., finished 14th and Jason Turnerfinished 21st in the Men’s 50m Free Pistol; andU.S. Army Staff Sgt. Keith Sanderson of SanAntonio placed fifth in the Men’s 25m RapidFire Pistol.

— USA Shooting report.

SKEET SKILLS: Vincent Hancock, 19, center, of Eatonton, Ga., took the gold in Men's Skeet at the 2008Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

SHINING SILVER: Kim Rhode, left, of El Monte, Calif., won the silver medal in Women's Skeet at theOlympic games. Photos by USA Shooting.

OlympicsContinued from Page 1

August 22, 2008 �

High Roller, officially the biggestwhitetail in the world,” he said. “Hewas an Amish pen-raised buck thatscored 377 2/8 at 4 years old, and 418before he died.”

Gore also scored Stickers, Texas’biggest buck. “I scored him when hewas 324,” he said.

Gore supervised the scoring ofabout 150 racks scored at each of thethree Texas Trophy Hunter’sExtravaganzas, and he goes toMexico each year to help with the“Los Gigantes” contest that uses the

Boone & Crockett scoring method.The biggest native Texas buck

scored by Gore? “For a typical white-tail, it would be the 193+ ShinerRanch buck shot by BillGlendening,” he said. “And for anontypical, it would be MarkoBarrett’s buck this past season.”

Barrett’s buck scored 275 at LasCasadores after it was shot, and isthought to be the largest native buckever taken in Texas.

“I scored Marko’s buck again atthe TTHA show in San Antonio,”Gore said. “When I got done, itscored 263. So I scored it again and itwas still 263. I knew the buckedscored 275 at Las Casadores, so I wasworried.”

Gore called Mark Barrett, Marko’sfather, to get in touch with Marko totell him the news.

“Marko told me that they sent thehead to Arkansas to have replicasmade,” Gore said. “The deer hadbeen in velvet when it was shot, andthe velvet had been taken off. As itturned out, in Arkansas the antlerswere too rough for the mold andthey shaved it and rubbed and sand-ed it down.”

Could that account for a 12-inchdrop in the buck’s score? “The buckhad 32 points,” Gore said. “If youshave a quarter-inch off of 32 points,you’ll lose 8 or 9 inches.”

And what has been the toughestpart of his lengthy career? “I’vescored a lot of deer that missed thebook by less than one inch,” Goresaid. “I always re-score them to makesure. Some people get really upsetwhen their deer misses the book byone inch or less. Some have asked ifthere was anything they could do,but in 39 years, I never took any-thing to add an inch.”

This season will make it 40 years.

GoreContinued from Page 6

“I’ve scored a lot of deer thatmissed the book by less than

one inch. I always re-score them to make sure.”

— Horace Gore

“This hasn’t sunk in at all,” said Bennett,who became the youngest angler to reach$1 million in career earnings and hasbanked $1.4 million in FLW Outdoorsevents. “I mean, I’m excited and have anunbelievable feeling inside, but overall ithasn’t sunk in. It’s incredible.”

Bennett said he had a solid pattern target-ed in practice, but heavy rains before thetournament began changed his approach.Bennett decided to start the tournament byfishing shallow.

Bennett admitted to “junk fishing,” orfishing without a pattern, although he fine-tuned his approach to fit the situation.Bennett targeted clear, shallow water with apatient retrieve.

The last two days of competition Bennetttargeted specific mid-lake spots featuringstructure or grass.

Bennett’s bait of choice was a Snag ProofFred Frog Custom Color.

Lefebre caught a two-day total of 10 bassweighing 19 pounds, 12 ounces to claimsecond place and $100,000.

Lefebre said he caught every fish he

weighed in during the tournament on a 6-inch Berkley PowerBait Flippin’Tail Worm.He rigged the worm with a 3/16-ounceweight and a 3/0 hook.

“I just wanted one bait that would let mefish everything,” Lefebre said. “Today I wasskipping it in the river around bushes anddocks.

Rounding out the top 5 pros were TerryBolton of Jonesboro, Ark., with 10 basstotaling 19 pounds, 9 ounces; ChrisBaumgardner of Gastonia, N.C., with 9 basstotaling 16 pounds, 9 ounces; and KevinVida of Clare, Mich., with 9 bass totaling 15pounds, 14 ounces.

Bennett’s big purse consisted of $500,000for winning the event plus a $500,000Ranger bonus.

Bud Pruitt of Houston narrowly missedthe cut to 10 anglers after the event’s firsttwo days, finishing 11th but winning$20,000.

David Curtis of Trinity finished 29th,Shinichi Fukae of Mineola 42nd, and ClarkWendlandt of Leander finished 54th.

David Hudson of Jasper, Ala., won the Co-angler Division and $50,000 Saturday withfour bass weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces fol-lowed by Brian Tidwell of Seneca, S.C.

— FLW Outdoors report.

BennettContinued from Page 1

FROGGING TO VICTORY: Bennett used anartificial frog to land many of his fish in takingthe Forrest Wood Cup. Photo by FLW Outdoors.

BIG PAYDAY: Michael Bennett of Lincoln, Calif., won $1million in the Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Murray, S.C.Photo by FLW Outdoors.

Long-time Washington Countyresident James Mitchell caught anew state-record blue catfish lateMonday afternoon on theChoctawhatchee River.

The blue catfish weighed 64pounds, 8 ounces and was 53.5inches long. The fish is threepounds heavier than the previousrecord, a 61-pound, 8-ounce bluecat caught in the Little EscambiaCreek.

Florida Fish and WildlifeConservation Commission fish-eries biologists Chris Paxton andClaire Mangum met with Mitchellin Bonifay and weighed his fish oncertified scales.

The 64-year-old Mitchell, who isdisabled but still enjoys fishing,fished a favorite spot on theChoctawhatchee near Caryville,Fla. He caught the record catfishat sundown but needed the helpof his son and grandson to pull thefish over the side of his boat.

He caught the blue cat on a

hand-sized bluegill, 6-foot rod andbait-caster reel loaded with 50-pound-test line.

“The bigger the bream the bet-ter,” Mitchell said. He catches his

bream using either a fly rod orcane pole.

— Florida Fish and Wildlifereport.

� August 22, 2008

NATIONAL

Group says hunters provide funding for grizzly bears

British Columbia guides and out-fitters stress the importance ofhunting to maintain a healthy griz-zly bear population in theprovince.

According to an independent sci-entific panel, government biolo-gists, and carnivore experts, thepopulation of grizzly bears in BC is17,000 animals and growing. Theannual harvest is 2 percent of thepopulation and the target animalsare older boars past their prime.

Since 1981, the HabitatConservation Trust Fund has raisedin excess of $100 million for morethan 2,000 wildlife management

and habitat enhancement projectsthroughout the province. Morethan 40 percent of this fundingcomes from licenses, tags, fees androyalties paid by non-residents.

The hunting industry con-tributes approximately $350 mil-lion annually to the province.There are 233 guide outfitters in theprovince that employ more than2,000 people in rural communities.The commercial revenue fromguide outfitting is $120 millionannually.

— Guide Outfitter Association ofBC report.

Florida man catches state-record blue catfish

BIG BLUE: James Mitchell’s 64-pound, 8-ounce blue catfish set the Florida staterecord. Photo by FWC.

Increasing pressure frompoaching is driving the decline ofEastern Africa’s wildlife.

Fueled by an expansion of thecommercial trade in bushmeat —a term applied to any wild gamehunted for food — illegal huntingis decimating the populations ofhippopotamus, wildebeest, zebra,and many other species.

The threat is not just to wildlifebut to a tourist industry that isalso one of the continent’s biggestemployers. The pressure is over-whelming the capacity of wildlifeagencies to address the issue thatincludes a demand for bushmeatfrom urban markets and fromAfrican immigrants living in theUnited States.

As part of a larger effort to raiseawareness, build conservationcapacity and take direct action inEastern Africa, the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service recently launch-ed an new fellowship program atthe College of African WildlifeManagement in Mweka, Tan-zania.

The MENTOR FellowshipProgram (Mentoring forEnvironmental Training inOutreach and Resource conserva-tion) is aimed at training wildlifeprofessionals from four EasternAfrican countries (Kenya,Southern Sudan, Tanzania andUganda) in the skills required toaddress the illegal bushmeattrade.

The MENTOR fellowship pro-gram is funded through an agree-ment signed by the USFWS, theCollege of African WildlifeManagement, and the AfricaBiodiversity Collaborative Group,(a consortium of the AfricanWildlife Foundation, Conserva-tion International, the JaneGoodall Institute, the NatureConservancy, Wildlife Conserva-tion Society, World ResourcesInstitute, the World ConservationUnion, and the World WildlifeFund).


Bushmeat trade threatens East African wildlife

Subway cars to hit bottom on Cape May Reef

In August, 50 stainless steelsubway cars will be deployed onthe Cape May Reef site as part ofNew Jersey’s Artificial ReefProgram. Also located on theCape May Reef are Redbird sub-way cars, concrete, reef balls,army tanks and various vessels,all of which total just under104,000 cubic yards of reefmaterial.

A total of 600 decommis-sioned stainless steel subwaycars are to be deployed, all beinggiven to the reef program by theNew York Metropolitan TransitAuthority. Each car is approxi-mately 60 feet in length, 10 feetin width and 11 feet in height.The average weight of an indi-vidual subway car is 18 tons.

Prior to the deployment eachcar is stripped of all plastic,degradable materials and greaseto avoid contamination to the

marine ecosystem.

— New Jersey Division of Fishand Wildlife report.

Bowfisher arrows state record bighead carp A 70-pound fish on the end of

bowfishing line conjures tales ofthe Amazon or maybe Africa.Greg Mitchell’s tale comes fromArkansas County.

Mitchell, of Roe, Ark., got adraw on a 70-pound, 8-ounce big-

head carp July 31 and managed toland it near Wilson Bridge onWilson Road. His fish — 51 inchesfrom nose to tail — is the state-record bighead carp taken withunrestricted tackle.

Wilson weighed the fish at the

Stuttgart Post Office and it wasverified by an Arkansas Game andFish Commission fisheries biolo-gist.

— Arkansas Game and FishCommission report.

Duck harvest up last year, goose unchanged

DOWN THEY GO: Decommissioned subway cars are used to create artificialreefs in New Jersey. Photo by N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife.

More than 14.5 million duckswere harvested in the United Statesduring the 2007-2008 waterfowlhunting season, according to pre-liminary estimates by the U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service. This is upfrom 13.8 million ducks harvestedthe previous season. Hunters har-vested almost 3.7 million geese,similar to the 2006-7 estimate.

In the Central Flyway, huntersbagged nearly 2.7 million duckslast season, an increase of 200,000birds. The harvest of more than

900,000 geese was similar to lastseason.

Mallards were the most preva-lent duck bagged by hunters in theUnited States, with approximately4.9 million birds harvested.

Canada geese were the mostprevalent geese harvested, withalmost 2.7 million birds taken. Anestimated 560,000 snow geese wereharvested.


August 22, 2008 �

hunts on more than 200 acres of sun-flowers, and has room for more. “Thesunflowers are looking real good, andthe birds are still here after the rains,”he said.

Another property opening its doorsto dove hunters for the first time is S&Bhunting in San Saba. “We still haveroom for eight on opening weekend fortwo-day hunts,” said J. D. Smart.“There’s plenty of grain, water andbirds.”

Other outfitters encouraged huntersto book for later weeks. “We’re prettymuch sold out for the opener,” saidAlan Schaffner of Lone Star Hunts inHenrietta. “But there’s room in thelater weekends, and the prices godown.”

Option 2: Call or visit the chamber

The chamber of commerce, that is.Many have a list of hunting opportuni-ties close to home, with or without out-fitters.

For example, the Coleman County

chamber’s Web site lists at least 29places offering day or weekend dovehunts. The Breckenridge chamber’s sitelists seven. Beeville’s — more than adozen. With some time and effort,chances are an opening can be found.

Option 3: Go public Texas has been trying for years to

allow hunters access to public huntinggrounds that actually hold doves, andthe available acreage keeps growing.There are more than 1.1 million acres ofpublic hunting lands in the state in 66counties. Add to the list 140 areas offer-ing dove and other small game hunt-ing.

When a hunter buys a $48 AnnualPublic Hunting Permit, he or she gets asupplement called the Public DoveHunting Areas and other Small GameLeases. After buying the APH Permit, acopy of the public dove hunting areassupplement and Public Hunting LandsMap Booklet are mailed to you. If it’s toolate to wait on the mail, the areas areavailable for viewing on the Texas Parksand Wildlife Web site.

Scouting on the public lands is amust, but some good hunts can be had,and the price is right.

DoveContinued from Page 1

OUTFITTERSBrandon Hughes, Kaufman (214) 808-7131H.O.T. Guided Hunts, Waco (254) 717-2946Lone Star Hunts, Wichita Falls (940) 636-1990Dale Bestwina’s Guide Service, North Texas (214) 668-6421B’wana’s Guide Services, Ellis County (972) 875-2217Horn Ranch, Eastland (817) 929-3951Hailey Ranch, Abilene (325) 548-2383Texas Best Outfitters, Stamford (325) 773-2457Flying P Outdoors, Hico (888) 796-40434B Ranch, Tuscola (325) 668-5030S&B Ranch, San Saba (512) 633-5163Green's Outfitters, Graham (940) 549-4898Executive Outfitters, Coleman (325) 625-4111

Briley Outfitting, San Angelo (325) 651-6072Roewe Outfitters, Haskell (940) 864-6147Mark Roberts Dove Hunting, Uvalde (830) 261-9467Nooner Ranch, Hondo (830) 741-8614Texas Dove Hunts, San Antonio (866) 514-6166Picosa Ranch, Floresville (830) 393-9262Rocking L Outfitters, Falfurias (832) 476-8498La Media Lodge, Linn (956) 845-6600Tule Creek Outfitters, Lubbock (806) 441-4868Moody Ranch, Anderson (936) 825-2119

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCEColeman County: (325) 625-2163Breckenridge: (254) 559-2301Three Rivers: (361) 786-4330George West: (361) 449-2033Bee County: (361) 358-3267Winters: (325) 754-5210

The Department of Agricultureadopted a final rule regarding road-less areas on National Forest Systemlands. The rule prohibits new roadconstruction and reconstruction onNational Forest lands, with suchexceptions as protecting publichealth and safety in cases of flood orfire, or where a road is needed inconjunction with the continua-tion, extension or renewal of a min-eral lease.

The rule requires governors topetition the federal government toprotect roadless areas in their state.

The previous rule was enacted in2001. But a federal judge inWyoming overturned the Clinton-era ban on road construction innearly 60 million acres of nationalforest, extending a long-runningdispute over U.S. Forest Service rulesfor large sections of undevelopedland.

U.S. District Judge ClarenceBrimmer issued a permanentinjunction, saying that the ban wasenacted in violation of the NationalEnvironmental Policy Act and theWilderness Act.

Wyoming Attorney GeneralBruce Salzburg, who supported theinjunction, cited concerns over bee-tle infestation and forest fires innational forests.

Idaho and Colorado are submit-ting their draft rules for their states’roadless backcountry.

Public meetings are scheduled onColorado’s plan. "Colorado's hunt-ing and fishing traditions could becompromised unless this roadlessplan is fixed," said Joel Webster ofthe Theodore Roosevelt Conserva-tion Partnership.

Trout Unlimited opposes thedecision and the new rule.“Hunters and anglers acrossColorado and the West want peopleto listen to what the real experts onfish and wildlife habitat have rec-ommended, and that’s to leaveroadless lands intact,” said TU’sDave Peterson.

–Staff reports.

Roadless rule concerns

conservation groups

Want to see morenews? Visit

lsonews.com

� August 22, 2008

To advertise in this section, please contact Mike Hughs at (214) 361-2276 or [email protected].

BBlliinnddss •• TToowweerrss •• FFeeeeddeerrss •• HHoogg TTrraappss

916 N. Needmore Street, Athens, Texas 75751

CCaallll FFoorr aa DDeeaalleerr NNeeaarr YYoouu

(903) 677-3141 • www.dillonmanuf.com

August 22, 2008 �

but sometimes you get in a hurryand it’s just so much faster.”

Ogletree said there’s no shortageof Shorts in the world. She said shetreats repeat offenders all the time.

“It’s pretty common in ouroffice,” she said. “The symptomsare similar to those of nail biters, soI’ll start running through somequestions.

“If they say they don’t bite theirnails and it’s a male, I’ll go straightto the fishing question. If it’s afemale, I ask if she sews becausethey get a lot of the same stuff fromhaving the thread in their mouth.”

One professional angler who hasretired his teeth from the tacklebox is 2008 BASS Angler of the Yearrunner-up Todd Faircloth. He cites

one of the side effects Ogletreementioned as his reason for stop-ping.

“I don’t bite my line anymorebecause my teeth have becomereally sensitive,” Faircloth said.

But that hasn’t stopped Reed. He

said he has biting the line down toan art, and even knows which lineis tougher on the teeth.

“I can’t bite anything 25 pound[test] and above,” Reed said. “I alsocan’t get through braided line nomatter how hard I try. It doesn’thurt the teeth but it just flattensand spreads out and you can’t getthrough it.

“My dentist tells me all the timeto stop, but I just can’t. I just don’twant to take the time to get the pli-ers.”

Ogletree said Reed, 46, will oneday pay, both physically and mon-etarily for his dental sins of today.

“If you keep biting that line itcould undo some of the work inyour mouth and create a lot ofexpensive problems,” Ogletreesaid. “And as you age, it makes youlook even older because of theoversized craze lines.

“It’s not worth it.”

Applicants who owe child supportare advised to settle up before apply-ing. Most felons need not apply, butthen felons also are prohibited frombecoming a legal fishing guide.

After the initial visit, applicantsmust return in four to six weeks tothe enrollment center to pick uptheir high-tech biometrics cardthat’ll be valid for five years. Toreceive the card, applicants musthave a photo ID.

Federal law requires that guideskeep their TWIC cards with themon the water. Guides will not beallowed to renew their Coast Guardlicenses without presenting thecard.

Applicants without a passport orcurrent merchant mariner docu-ment must bring two of the follow-ing: driver’s license, military ID,voter registration card, birth certifi-cate or certified copy. For a full list of

requirements, visit www.tsa.gov/twic.

The process also will include fin-gerprinting each fingertip. Thisinformation will be embedded elec-tronically into the card, along witha digital photograph of the holder.

The card is being touted as a wayto guard against people who mightpose a threat by gaining unescortedaccess to secure facilities or vessels.This was prompted by the Sept. 11,2001 terrorist attacks. It’s one ofmany security programs ordered byCongress as part of the MaritimeTransportation Act of 2002.

So far, the program has cost about$61 million. And according toreports, about 750,000 cards will beissued. Cardholders will includetruck drivers, ferry operators, portindustry employees, dock workersand, oddly enough, fishing guides.

The program is administered bythe Transportation SecurityAdministration, but the U.S. CoastGuard is helping get the word out.

Texas coastal fishing guides alsomust hold a state guide’s license

from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Thefee for this is $200 annually.

And they must have a saltwaterfishing license. And they’re requiredto possess a federal guide’s licenseissued by the Coast Guard, whichrequires a physical. The fee for thisdocument is $145 every five years.

Most professional guides alsohave paid a $900 tuition fee for a rig-orous course that prepares them forthe required Coast Guard test onmaritime regulations, boating safe-ty and such. This course alsoincludes CPR instruction, whichcosts an additional $85.

And then once on the job, theymust be enrolled in a random drug-screening program, which carries afee anywhere from $45 to $100 ayear. And most fishing guides payabout $1,000 annually for a$350,000 liability insurance policyon their business, which is requiredto launch from or fish within anyfederal facility such as Padre IslandNational Seashore.

Such is the price of making a liv-ing off a public resource.

New paddling trail is first in DFW Metroplex

City and state officials dedicat-ed the new 10.9-mile LakeArlington Paddling Trail on Aug.14 at Richard W. Simpson Park inArlington. The trail is the firstTexas Paddling Trail on a lake andthe first in Dallas/Fort Worth orany other urban area.

All other paddling trails to datein the state have involved sectionsof rivers or bays, and all have beenlocated outside of major metro-politan areas.

Since 2006, TPW has partneredwith cities, counties, river author-ities and other partners to createTexas Paddling Trails. There arenow seven coastal paddling trailsand seven inland paddling trailsin Texas.

Paddlers can put in and takeout water craft at the followingthree points along the shore:Eugene McCray Park, RichardSimpson Park and BowmanSprings Park. Between these

points, the paddling trail hugs thelake shoreline north, west andsouth.

The Lake Arlington PaddlingTrail will be open to the publicfrom dawn to dusk, seven days aweek. A lake pass is $5 per day or$25 per year and $12 per year forseniors. Paddle time on the trailwill range from three to six hours.

—Texas Parks and Wildlifereport.

BiteContinued from Page 8

“My dentist tells meall the time to stop,but I just can’t. I justdon’t want to takethe time to get the

pliers.”— Matt Reed

TWICContinued from Page 8

� August 22, 2008

August 22, 2008 �

� August 22, 2008

texas’ premier outdoor newspaper inside nowhere to go? · a florida angler landed a 64-pound,...

Documents