Deer Hunting Annual 2012

LONE STAR OUTDOOR NEWS O DEER HUNTING TEXAS ANNUAL 2012 1

RUGER AMERICAN RIFLEAN AMERICAN LEGEND IS BORN PAGE 2

UNDER ARMOUR SCENT CONTROLNEVER DETECTED, ALWAYS LETHAL PAGE 4

YOUR OUTDOOR GEAR CONNECTION PAGE 10

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PROVIDING A TRULY FINE FAMILY EXPERIENCE PAGE 18

TROPHY RIDGE WHITETAILS

GREYSTONE CASTLE SPORTING CLUBNOT JUST FOR WINGSHOOTERS PAGE 20

NIKON SPORT OPTICSM-308 RIFLESCOPE PAGE 22

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so many of Ruger’s new products.The 6 1/4-pound rifl e features the

new Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trig-ger that offers a crisp release with a pull

weight that is user-adjustable between 3 and 5 pounds. Ruger’s patent-pending Power Bedding™ system utilizes stain-less-steel bedding blocks insert-molded into the stock to positively locate the receiver and free-fl oat the barrel. The barrel’s rifl ing is cold hammer forged to exacting tolerances, providing sub-MOA accuracy and an easy-to-clean, mirror-smooth fi nish.

The Ruger American Rifl e’s three-lug, 70-degree bolt utilizes a full diameter bolt body and dual cocking cams for

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locks the trigger. The Ruger American Rifl e is the

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ou’ve invested your time, sweat and resources in preparation for this moment. Why risk it all with a slight change of the wind? As the leader in performance hunting apparel, every product developed by Under Armour has one thing in common — it’s designed to make you a more lethal hunter! New for 2012, Under Armour has unveiled a new system of performance hunting gear featuring UA Scent Control technology. From baselayer to outerwear and accessories, UA has stra-tegically integrated its new UA Scent Control technology throughout the line, providing you with complete coverage in every layer.

What is Under Armour Scent Control?

Under Armour’s innovation team has partnered with industry leaders to cre-ate the best scent control product on the market today. Utilizing an exclusive dual technology, Under Armour Scent Control effectively traps human vapor odor and suppresses odor-causing bacte-rial growth.

How does Under Armour Scent Control work?

With game-changing technology, UA Scent Control employs a custom-engi-neered odor-trapping zeolite carrier, a synthetic lava far superior to carbon, encasing a silver-based antimicrobial to create the ultimate “smart” odor-

control material. UA Scent Control not only captures more of your odor than tradi-tional odor absorbers, it also lasts longer — even after 50 washes, UA Scent Control maintains 99 percent effectiveness, while carbon technology is reduced by up to 50 percent after fi ve washes.

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— but what about your gear? Also new for 2012, Under Armour delivers a total scent control program with the introduction of Under Armour Scent Control Spray. This spray formula contains the same game-changing zeolite technology, designed for use on all the necessary gear associated with the hunt. Use UA Scent Control Spray on items like your bow, tree stand, backpack and footwear.

It’s time to stack the odds in your favor with the most effective scent control tech-nology available: Under Armour Scent Control.

For more information on Under Armour Scent Control products and their complete selection of performance apparel, footwear and accessories, visit UA.com or alwayslethal.com.

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Quail hunting at its fi nest at Wildcat Creek

For quail hunters, it’s never too early to start preparing for the season. And Wildcat Creek Quail Hunting Resort has birds at the ready — where a mem-orable quail hunting adventure awaits.

WCR, a family affair and the vision of Ron and Evonne Parker and their sons, Nick, David and Nathan, sports a new lodge and an atmosphere that

is truly family oriented.“We want the experience to be fi rst-class,

but yet not stuffy,” said Ron Parker.Located in Red River County near Detroit, the

property consists of 1,200-plus acres of well-managed land that will take hunters back in time.

The habitat, birds and dogs are fi rst-rate, with fi elds cleared out of the thick woods by the Parkers, who also own a construction business.

“And we have cleared saplings in two areas to offer hunters a true Georgia-style quail hunt with tough shots through the trees,” Ron said.

“The grass looks great, it’s 2 to 3 feet

high,” Nick said. “And we’ll hunt a lot more in the woods this year. Our customers love it.”

Several fl ight pens allow fl ight training for the pen-raised birds, and the birds are released before the beginning of the season.

“We want the birds to be as wild as possible and explode out of the grass,” Ron said.

And it’s working.“All of our raised birds are banded,”

Nick said. “We are shooting more and more unbanded birds, so some are making it and nesting. And the neighbors called the other day to say they saw some banded birds, so some have made it since last season.”

After the hunt, the food served at WCR may be even more memorable, prepared by son David, a trained chef who has worked at top restaurants.

WCR also offers pheasant and duck hunts and has added a fi ve-stand sporting clay sta-tion for parties and corporate events.

Call (903) 674-2000 for more information.

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amaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is producing the new Tactical Black Grizzly 700 4x4 and Rhino 700 4x4 Special Edition models at its U.S. manufac-

turing facility, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America (YMMC), in Newnan, Ga.

Yamaha’s new SE Grizzly 700 4x4 ATV with Electric Power Steering (MSRP $10,999) and Rhino 700 4x4 Side-by-Side vehicle (SxS) (MSRP $12,999) feature an all-new matte black body and cast aluminum wheels for tacti-cal design and durability.

Yamaha’s 2013 Grizzly 700 4x4 and Rhino 700 4x4, including the new Tactical Black SE models, are the most off-road capable and durable in their classes. Both feature Yamaha’s exclusive Ultramatic automatic trans-mission, the most durable CVT system in the industry, and Yamaha’s On-Command

push-button 2WD, 4WD and 4WD diff-lock system.

“Yamaha is more involved in the outdoors than any other ATV manufacturer and has developed the new Tactical Black Special Edition Grizzly and Rhino mod-els based on the fast-growing tactical enthusiast trend,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group marketing manager. “Yamaha is proud to say the most durable and reliable ATV and SxS vehicles are assembled here in the U.S.A.”

Last year, Yamaha moved the production of its top-of-the-line utility ATVs, the Grizzly 700 and Grizzly 550, to YMMC, and this summer, Yamaha is bringing its fi rst sport ATVs to the U.S. factory — the 2013 Raptor 700 models.

The production transfer could result in Yamaha adding

200 or more American jobs at Yamaha’s U.S. factory as well as additional jobs at the com-pany’s 125 North American parts supplier companies.

The new Tactical Black SE models join Yamaha’s com-plete line of award-winning and reliable utility ATVs for 2013, including the Grizzly 700 FI (starting at $8,899) and Grizzly 700 FI EPS (starting at $9,499); Grizzly 550 FI (start-ing at $7,999) and Grizzly 550 FI EPS (starting at $8,699); Grizzly 450 (starting at $6,899) and Grizzly 450 EPS (starting at $7,499)' Grizzly 350 Auto 4x4 (starting at $5,599); Grizzly 300 Auto ($4,199) and Grizzly 125 Auto ($3,699). Most of Yamaha’s utility ATVs come in multiple color options, including Realtree AP HD camo.

Yamaha’s Rhino 700 4x4 SxS continues to be one of the highest quality, most versatile and off-road capable vehicles and for 2013 will be avail-able in red and hunter green ($11,499) and Realtree AP HD camo ($12,049).

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NIKON FIELDSCOPE 50MM ED: Sighting in guns is made a lot easier with this compact, light and angled spotting scope. After sighting in my new .375 H&H before heading to Namibia, friends Waylan Owens and Nick Kohleffel of Owens Outdoor Sales sighted in their muzzleloaders in preparation for their mule deer hunting trip to Utah. I manned the Nikon spotting scope. With both the rifl e and muzzleloader shots, eye-

ing the target and seeing the strike was a breeze, as long as I didn’t fl inch when the rifl e was fi red. Even then, the target strike was easy to spot, even through the cloud of smoke drifting over from the muzzleloaders.

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ANTLERMAX DEER 20: Purina Deer Chow has been nourishing my bred does since March, and now their buck fawns have grown so large they are about to outgrow their mommas. I can’t wait till next year to see the potential. The does must love it, because when I remove the top of the feeder they are usually standing there waiting

for the feeder to be fi lled. The pellets hold up better than any feed I’ve dumped and less dust drifts up my nose. These guys have the patented AntlerMax Technology formula down to grow big antlers. I’ll keep fi lling and let you know the results soon.

— David J. Sams, LSON

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THE TIMER: Stan Chism with West Texas Feeder Supply builds and distributes one of

the easiest timers I have ever plugged in. Out of the box, I looked at the instruction sheet for only a few seconds, then tossed it down

and started pushing buttons. In two minutes, it was set and ready to go. Nothing else on

the market was so easy to set up. Hint: Stan, sell your electronics to the many game cam-era guys; they need your help. If you need to

replace old, worn-out timers or you are buying something new, insist on The Timer.


westtexasfeedersupply.com(888) 876-1927

MINOX ZA 5 2-10 X 40 RIFLE SCOPE #4 RETICLE: I had

the chance to shoot through the ZA 5 on a recent pronghorn hunting trip. The

scope has a nice look and feel and the Schotts glass was clear, which came in handy when I connected

with a 450-yard shot across the prairie. It is waterproof and fi lled with inert argon gas to prevent fogging on inner glass sur-

faces. On the shooting range, I only wish it had a parallax adjustment to make it extra sharp on the target. A Lifetime Total Coverage Warranty comes with the scope, so you can’t go wrong here. The MSRP is $569. Minox is working hard to make a mark in the hunting business, and look out for more good stuff coming in the near future.


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ALL SEASONS ELECTRIC ROAD FEEDER: The All Seasons Road Feeder came straight to

the offi ce by UPS. I spent way to much time modifying the mounting bracket to

my old ATV, but it was kind of fun. When I was fi nished, it looked great sitting on the

rear rack. I have used it to spread millet seed around some of my duck ponds and also regularly feed corn on my deer lease. I know the deer like hearing the ATV com-

ing because they know there will be a nice treat after I pass. Little do they know, half the time

I’m sneaking back to watch them from a couple of hundred yards away. 50-pound All Seasons

Electric Road Feeder, $199.


allseasonsfeeders.com(210) 648-0979

OUTBACK CP REGULATOR FEEDER: Talk about overbuilt. When I drove into the yard to pick

up my 2-ton unit I didn’t think it would fi t on my 5x10 trailer. No problem for Outback. They made it fi t, strapped it down and even

touched up the paint. What service. After a tour of the production line, I was off to

the lease, six hours west. The offl oad was easy with the help of a John Deere and the

feeder was pulled into position. It took about fi ve minutes to set up the battery and timer

and I started adding protein. All of the doors and latches are HD (heavy duty) and even

come with brass clips that will be there for-ever. The spinner drops feed into a lower

hopper with four feed tubes. Gravity takes feed down the tubes to the openings. The timer should really save on feed costs. I’ve set it to go off in the morning because all of

the ranch deer seem to have found the pro-tein cache and hit it all night. So long, old gravity feeder. At 11 p.m., I looked at the feeder and there were deer feeding from it, new paint smell and all. Rick Merritt

knows how to build heavy-duty and long-lasting feeders.


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BERETTA DT COTTON SAFARI JACKET: I took my daughter, Lili, to the Beretta Gallery in Dallas and gave her every girl’s shopping dream.

“Pick out anything you like,” I told her. Her eyes lit up. She picked the Safari Jacket to wear

on her fi rst African Safari and was very proud of it. Everywhere we went she was asked by other women, “Where did you get that jacket? Are you going on Safari?” Some even had to touch it.

Little did I know it would be such a big hit. I just knew it looked good for photos and that she loved it; the extra attention was a big bonus.

If you want your female hunting companion to look and feel great on your next hunt, stop by the Beretta Gallery and let her shop. $122.50.


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HUNTING CAMPS: Shipping containers can

make a quick, secure and critter-proof deer

camp. Some are used for storage of feed and

four-wheelers. Some deer hunters simply

add some bunks and a table, or combine several units into a camp where everyone has their own place to sleep. And with several models, Square 1 will meet your

needs. Other hunters, though, go all out. Liz Foster hunts near Archer City, and fi tted her container with extra windows, a bedroom with bath, running lights, and a full, albeit small

kitchen with granite countertops. And, if you lose your lease, you can simply haul the container to your new one.


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NIKON FIELDSCOPE 50MM ED: this compact, light and angled spotting scope. After sighting in my new

needs. Other hunters, though, go all out. Liz Foster hunts near Archer City, and fi tted her container with extra windows, a bedroom with bath, running lights, and a full, albeit small

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Purina Deer Chow has been nourishing my bred does since March, and now their buck fawns have grown so large they are about to outgrow their mommas. I can’t wait till next year to see the potential. The does must love it, because when I remove the top of the feeder they are usually standing there waiting




better than any feed I’ve dumped and less dust drifts up my nose. These guys have

this compact, light and angled spotting scope. After sighting in my new .375 H&H before heading to Namibia, friends Waylan Owens and Nick Kohleffel of Owens Outdoor Sales sighted in their muzzleloaders in preparation for their mule deer hunting trip to Utah. I manned the Nikon

ing the target and seeing the strike was a breeze, as long as I didn’t fl inch when the rifl e was fi red. Even then, the target strike was easy to spot, even through the cloud of smoke drifting over from the muzzleloaders.


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NIKON FIELDSCOPE 50MM ED: this compact, light and angled spotting scope. After sighting in my new

Nikon ing the target and seeing the strike was a breeze, as long as I didn’t fl inch

when the rifl e was fi red. Even then, the target strike was easy to spot, even through the cloud of smoke drifting over from the muzzleloaders.

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ne of the fastest growing Internet retailers in outdoor gear doesn’t take itself too seriously — except when it comes to providing the best prices and customer service.

Arlington-based WebyShops.com, established in 2009, tripled in both business and staffi ng last year, “and

we’re set to do it again this year,” said Mirah Bradford, “Goddess of All.”

WebyShops’ mascot, WebyGeek, greets visitors to the Facebook

page and sets the friendly

and fun mood at the company. Like Bradford’s unique title at the offi ce, Goddess of All, other employees are known by their titles like, “Warehouse Warrior” and “Director of Chaos.”

“Only the bosses have tradi-tional names like CEO or some-thing like that,” the Goddess said.

The site currently offers rifl e-scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, fl ashlights, trail cameras, night vision and rangefi nders from all major brands, including Nikon, Bushnell, Leupold, Trijicon, Eotech, Burris and Crimson Trace.

And the customers have responded. WebyShops.com

communicates with cus-tomers in part through its Facebook page, already with an amazing 78,035 fans.

“Based on overwhelm-ing requests from our loyal customers, we continue to expand our product offering with recent additions of categories such as sunglasses and eyewear to dog training collars and beyond,” Bradford said in a corporate tone of voice.

Other new product areas include 5.11 and Sitka clothing, crossbows and smaller accessories for the archery enthusiast.

The Goddess said the combination of low prices, excellent customer service and fast shipping is responsible for the rapid growth.

“We are licensed dealers for the products we sell,” she said. “And most manufactur-ers use MAP (Minimum Advertising Price) that we are able to offer. The manufactur-ers also have promotions, and we work with them to provide special value bundles that allow customers to get more for their hard-earned money.”

The relationship WebyShops.com shares with manufacturers creates opportunities to

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Price matching WebyShops.com knows that price is the most

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There are a few very reasonable restrictions. The other Internet retailer must be an authorized U.S. dealer, the item requested for price-match must be in stock, and, since the other Internet retailer is likely charging for shipping and maybe even handling, shipping charges must be included in the price considered for matching.

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Called “One Click at a Time,” when an online order is placed, the customer is asked to pick a charity at checkout.

“They can choose from a list of charities or type in their own favorite,” Bradford said.

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LONE STAR OUTDOOR NEWS • Conor HarrisonConor Harrison

he afternoon was hot and humid.

Not exactly the kind of weather con-ducive to great deer movement. But we were hunting the 3 Amigos Ranch in Young County, where

a big deer or hog could step out at any moment, regardless of the weather conditions.

I had met ranch owner Frank Marino at his personal ranch about 20 minutes from the 3 Amigos front gate. Frank’s home, where he keeps hunt-ers, is as nice as any hunting lodge, and Arvel Jernigan’s cooking guarantees one thing — regardless of the hunting, you won’t be hungry.

On this afternoon, I was hunting with Van Alsteen hunter Chris Nelson, who was after a big hog after arrowing a nice deer earlier in the day.

We arrived at 3 Amigos Ranch and were soon situated in the roomy blind. The ranch caters to both bow and gun hunters, with blinds situated so that both could be accom-modated. Nelson was hunt-ing with a bow, and we had a feeder 20 yards behind the blind. There also was a feeder 100 yards to the front.

Despite the heat, deer began showing up around 4:15 p.m. First, two fawns came to claim some of the corn on the ground. Then a group of does followed. After that, several good-looking young bucks circled the blind.

As more deer began to fi l-ter through the area, includ-ing a great 9-point with unreal potential, another hog popped out of the brush 100 yards away. The wind was perfect, so we decided to drop out of the blind and try and stalk the pig.

The plan worked to per-fection, and several minutes later, Nelson was in a shoot-ing position as the hog fed unaware 15 yards away.

Light was fading fast when Nelson drew his bow and sent an arrow into the boar’s boiler room. As we searched for the downed pig, I found a shed with 7 points, heavy mass and kickers — a testament to the big bucks still running around the 800-acre ranch.

The next morning we returned to the skinning shed to fi nd another hunter, James “Duke” Johnston Jr., had harvested a huge 171-inch

buck.The deer had everything a

hunter could want in a big buck — great spread, tine length and symmetry.

“I am tickled with this deer,” Johnston said. “It is my biggest buck ever.”

Back at the Marino’s house later in the day, he com-mented on what makes 3 Amigos such a special place.

“I think it’s a paradise,” Marino said. “This is just an amazing place with breathtak-ing views, great elevations and rugged terrain which makes for a very challenging hunt. Three Amigos strives and lives by no disappointments.

“As always, be safe, have fun and laugh a lot … which we do.”


TA hunt at 3 Amigos Ranch will

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exas is a big state.The white-tailed deer rut occurs

in different parts of the state at dif-ferent times — from August along the coast to January in deep South Texas.

Below is a snapshot provided by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for different regions

across Texas.Gulf Prairies and Marshes: The earliest

whitetail breeding in the state occurred in this ecological region. Breeding occurred in the period Aug. 24 to Nov. 25. There were two study areas: the northern study area had a peak date of Sept. 30, while the southern area was a month later with an Oct. 31 peak breed-ing date.

Post Oak Savannah: The conception dates for does in this region ranged from Sept. 30 to Jan.16 during the study period. Two study areas were used. The peak breeding dates for the cen-tral and southern portions were almost identical. The peak dates were Nov. 10 and 11, respectively.

Pineywoods: Most does were bred from Oct. 8 to Dec. 30 in the three years studied. Study areas showed a peak date of Dec. 3 in the north and Nov. 20 in the south.

Edwards Plateau: Conception dates for this region ranged from as early as Oct. 9 to a late date of Jan. 30. The Edwards Plateau, Texas highest deer pro-duction region, was divided into three areas for the study. The eastern part had a peak breeding date of Nov. 7. Peak breeding for the

central portion was Nov. 24, and the western area had a peak date of Dec. 5.

Cross Timbers: Representing the north-central part of the state, conception dates in the Cross Timbers and Prairies were as early as Oct. 13 and extended to Dec. 17. In the northern portion of the region, the average breeding date was Nov. 15.

Trans Pecos: Conception dates in the Trans Pecos ranged from as early as Nov. 4 to as late as Jan. 4 during the three-year study. The peak date of the breeding season was Dec. 8. This ecological region experienced drought conditions during the last two years of the study. The resulting poor nutrition was refl ected in the observed reproductive rates.

South Texas Plains: South Texas had the lat-est rut in the state. Breeding dates ranged from Nov. 9 to Feb. 1 during the three years. In the eastern part of the area, the peak breeding date was Dec. 16, while in the west it was Dec. 24.

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Post Oak Savannah: The conception dates The conception dates for does in this region ranged from Sept. 30 for does in this region ranged from Sept. 30 to Jan.16 during the study period. Two study to Jan.16 during the study period. Two study areas were used. The peak areas were used. The peak breeding dates for the cen-breeding dates for the cen-tral and southern portions tral and southern portions were almost identical. The were almost identical. The peak dates were Nov. 10 and 11, respectively.

Most does Most does were bred from Oct. 8 to were bred from Oct. 8 to Dec. 30 in the

studied. Study areas showed a areas showed a peak date of Dec. 3 peak date of Dec. 3 in the north and Nov. in the north and Nov. 20 in the south.

Edwards Plateau: Conception dates Conception dates for this region ranged from as early for this region ranged from as early as Oct. 9 to a late date of Jan. 30. The as Oct. 9 to a late date of Jan. 30. The Edwards Plateau, TexasEdwards Plateau, Texas highest deer pro- highest deer pro-duction region, was divided into three areas duction region, was divided into three areas for the study. The eastern part had a peak for the study. The eastern part had a peak breeding date of Nov. 7. Peak breeding for the breeding date of Nov. 7. Peak breeding for the

from Nov. 9 to Feb. 1 during the three years. from Nov. 9 to Feb. 1 during the three years. In the eastern part of the area, the peak In the eastern part of the area, the peak breeding date was Dec. 16, while in the west breeding date was Dec. 16, while in the west it was Dec. 24.it was Dec. 24.

TEXAS REGIONS

1-Pineywoods

2-Gulf Prairies & Marshes

3-Post Oak Savannah

5-Cross Timbers

6-South Texas Plains

7-Edwards Plateau

8-Rolling Plains

10-Trans Pecos

Eco Areas not sampled


oe and Joey Musacchio of Syracuse Custom Meats knew what they were get-ting into when Lone Star Outdoor News and Beretta Gallery held their second annual Wild Game Supper fundraiser Oct. 11 at the gallery in Dallas.

Many friends of LSON and Beretta showed up to enjoy the food and live music and help support the Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation, which provides opportunities for those who normally wouldn’t have a chance to hunt or fi sh.

Manager of the Beretta Gallery, Ian Harrison, said it was a great turnout and one of the best events to take place at the store.

Lone Star Outdoor News'Wild Game Supper

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Jerome Watts

Joe Laakman, Cheryl Laakman, Hank Laakman

Trey Burrow, Brian Cyphers, Jim Adams Nora Momdjian

Ian Harrison Ginger Hoolan, Mimi SamsSyracuse's Custom Meats

Beretta Gallery, Dallas


Ginger Hoolan, Mimi Sams


Times given above are for Dallas. For other locations, subtract 1 minute per 12 miles east of Dallas, and add 1 minute per 12 miles west of Dallas. The table below gives adjustments for some Texas cities. Information provided is the longitudinal distance from Dallas and the time adjustment for sunrise and sunset.

Abilene . . . . . . . . . . . .165 miles west . . . . . add 14 minutesAlpine . . . . . . . . . . . . .405 miles west . . . . . add 24 minutesBeaumont . . . . . . . . . .160 miles east . . . . . subtract 13 minutesCorpus Christi . . . . . . .35 miles west . . . . . . add 3 minutesAustin . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 miles west . . . . . . add 5 minutesDel Rio. . . . . . . . . . . . .235 miles west . . . . . add 20 minutesEl Paso* . . . . . . . . . . .555 miles west . . . . . subtract 23 minutes

Houston . . . . . . . . . . . .170 miles east . . . . . subtract 5 minutesLaredo . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 miles west . . . . . add 14 minutesLubbock. . . . . . . . . . . .280 miles west . . . . . add 24 minutesSan Angelo . . . . . . . . .215 miles west . . . . . add 18 minutesSan Antonio . . . . . . . . .95 miles west . . . . . . add 8 minutesTyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 miles east . . . . . . subtract 6 minutes*El Paso is in Mountain Time Zone.

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1 Sat 7:01 7:512 Sun 7:01 7:503 Mon 7:02 7:494 Tue 7:03 7:475 Wed 7:03 7:466 Thu 7:04 7:457 Fri 7:04 7:438 Sat 7:05 7:429 Sun 7:06 7:4110 Mon 7:06 7:3911 Tue 7:07 7:3812 Wed 7:08 7:3713 Thu 7:08 7:3514 Fri 7:09 7:3415 Sat 7:09 7:3316 Sun 7:10 7:3117 Mon 7:11 7:3018 Tue 7:11 7:29 19 Wed 7:12 7:2720 Thu 7:13 7:2621 Fri 7:13 7:2522 Sat 7:14 7:2323 Sun 7:14 7:2224 Mon 7:15 7:2125 Tue 7:16 7:1926 Wed 7:16 7:1827 Thu 7:17 7:1728 Fri 7:18 7:1529 Sat 7:18 7:1430 Sun 7:19 7:13

1 Mon 7:20 7:112 Tue 7:20 7:10 3 Wed 7:21 7:094 Thu 7:22 7:075 Fri 7:22 7:066 Sat 7:23 7:057 Sun 7:24 7:038 Mon 7:24 7:029 Tue 7:25 7:0110 Wed 7:26 7:00 11 Thu 7:27 6:5812 Fri 7:27 6:57 13 Sat 7:28 6:5614 Sun 7:29 6:55 15 Mon 7:30 6:53 16 Tue 7:30 6:5217 Wed 7:31 6:5118 Thu 7:32 6:5019 Fri 7:33 6:49 20 Sat 7:33 6:4821 Sun 7:34 6:4622 Mon 7:35 6:4523 Tue 7:36 6:4424 Wed 7:37 6:43 25 Thu 7:38 6:4226 Fri 7:38 6:4127 Sat 7:39 6:40 28 Sun 7:40 6:39 29 Mon 7:41 6:38 30 Tue 7:42 6:3731 Wed 7:43 6:36

1 Thu 7:44 6:352 Fri 7:45 6:343 Sat 7:45 6:33 4 Sun 6:46 5:335 Mon 6:47 5:326 Tue 6:48 5:317 Wed 6:49 5:308 Thu 6:50 5:299 Fri 6:51 5:2910 Sat 6:52 5:2811 Sun 6:53 5:2712 Mon 6:54 5:2713 Tue 6:55 5:26 14 Wed 6:56 5:2515 Thu 6:57 5:2516 Fri 6:57 5:2417 Sat 6:58 5:2418 Sun 6:59 5:2319 Mon 7:00 5:2320 Tue 7:01 5:2221 Wed 7:02 5:2222 Thu 7:03 5:2123 Fri 7:04 5:2124 Sat 7:05 5:2125 Sun 7:06 5:2026 Mon 7:07 5:2027 Tue 7:08 5:2028 Wed 7:09 5:2029 Thu 7:09 5:20 30 Fri 7:10 5:19

1 Sat 7:11 5:192 Sun 7:12 5:193 Mon 7:13 5:194 Tue 7:14 5:195 Wed 7:14 5:196 Thu 7:15 5:197 Fri 7:16 5:198 Sat 7:17 5:199 Sun 7:17 5:1910 Mon 7:18 5:20 11 Tue 7:19 5:2012 Wed 7:20 5:2013 Thu 7:20 5:2014 Fri 7:21 5:2015 Sat 7:22 5:2116 Sun 7:22 5:2117 Mon 7:23 5:2118 Tue 7:23 5:2219 Wed 7:24 5:2220 Thu 7:24 5:2321 Fri 7:25 5:2322 Sat 7:25 5:24 23 Sun 7:26 5:2424 Mon 7:26 5:2525 Tue 7:27 5:2526 Wed 7:27 5:2627 Thu 7:27 5:2628 Fri 7:28 5:27 29 Sat 7:28 5:28 30 Sun 7:28 5:2831 Mon 7:29 5:29

1 Tue 7:29 5:302 Wed 7:29 5:30 3 Thu 7:29 5:314 Fri 7:29 5:325 Sat 7:29 5:336 Sun 7:29 5:337 Mon 7:29 5:348 Tue 7:30 5:359 Wed 7:29 5:3610 Thu 7:29 5:3711 Fri 7:29 5:3812 Sat 7:29 5:3913 Sun 7:29 5:3914 Mon 7:29 5:4015 Tue 7:29 5:4116 Wed 7:29 5:4217 Thu 7:28 5:4318 Fri 7:28 5:4419 Sat 7:28 5:4520 Sun 7:27 5:4621 Mon 7:27 5:4722 Tue 7:27 5:4823 Wed 7:26 5:4924 Thu 7:26 5:5025 Fri 7:25 5:5126 Sat 7:25 5:5227 Sun 7:24 5:5328 Mon 7:24 5:5429 Tue 7:23 5:5530 Wed 7:22 5:5631 Thu 7:22 5:57

1 Fri 7:21 5:582 Sat 7:20 5:593 Sun 7:20 6:004 Mon 7:19 6:015 Tue 7:18 6:026 Wed 7:17 6:037 Thu 7:17 6:038 Fri 7:16 6:049 Sat 7:15 6:0510 Sun 7:14 6:0611 Mon 7:13 6:0712 Tue 7:12 6:0813 Wed 7:11 6:0914 Thu 7:10 6:1015 Fri 7:09 6:1116 Sat 7:08 6:1217 Sun 7:07 6:1318 Mon 7:06 6:1419 Tue 7:05 6:1520 Wed 7:04 6:1521 Thu 7:03 6:1622 Fri 7:02 6:1723 Sat 7:01 6:1824 Sun 7:00 6:1925 Mon 6:59 6:2026 Tue 6:58 6:2127 Wed 6:56 6:2128 Thu 6:55 6:22

1 Fri 6:54 6:232 Sat 6:53 6:243 Sun 6:52 6:254 Mon 6:50 6:255 Tue 6:49 6:266 Wed 6:48 6:277 Thu 6:47 6:288 Fri 6:45 6:289 Sat 6:44 6:2910 Sun 7:43 7:3011 Mon 7:42 7:3112 Tue 7:40 7:3113 Wed 7:39 7:3214 Thu 7:38 7:3315 Fri 7:36 7:3416 Sat 7:35 7:3417 Sun 7:34 7:3518 Mon 7:33 7:3619 Tue 7:31 7:3620 Wed 7:30 7:3721 Thu 7:29 7:3822 Fri 7:27 7:3923 Sat 7:26 7:3924 Sun 7:25 7:4025 Mon 7:23 7:4126 Tue 7:22 7:4127 Wed 7:21 7:4228 Thu 7:19 7:4329 Fri 7:18 7:4330 Sat 7:17 7:4431 Sun 7:15 7:45

1 Mon 7:14 7:462 Tue 7:13 7:463 Wed 7:12 7:474 Thu 7:10 7:485 Fri 7:09 7:486 Sat 7:08 7:497 Sun 7:06 7:508 Mon 7:05 7:509 Tue 7:04 7:5110 Wed 7:03 7:5211 Thu 7:01 7:5312 Fri 7:00 7:5313 Sat 6:59 7:5414 Sun 6:58 7:5515 Mon 6:57 7:5516 Tue 6:55 7:5617 Wed 6:54 7:5718 Thu 6:53 7:5819 Fri 6:52 7:5820 Sat 6:51 7:5921 Sun 6:50 8:0022 Mon 6:49 8:0023 Tue 6:47 8:0124 Wed 6:46 8:0225 Thu 6:45 8:0326 Fri 6:44 8:0327 Sat 6:43 8:0428 Sun 6:42 8:0529 Mon 6:41 8:0630 Tue 6:40 8:06

1 Wed 6:39 8:072 Thu 6:38 8:083 Fri 6:37 8:094 Sat 6:36 8:095 Sun 6:35 8:106 Mon 6:35 8:117 Tue 6:34 8:128 Wed 6:33 8:129 Thu 6:32 8:1310 Fri 6:31 8:1411 Sat 6:30 8:1512 Sun 6:30 8:1513 Mon 6:29 8:1614 Tue 6:28 8:1715 Wed 6:28 8:1816 Thu 6:27 8:1817 Fri 6:26 8:1918 Sat 6:26 8:2019 Sun 6:25 8:2120 Mon 6:24 8:2121 Tue 6:24 8:2222 Wed 6:23 8:2323 Thu 6:23 8:2324 Fri 6:22 8:2425 Sat 6:22 8:2526 Sun 6:21 8:2527 Mon 6:21 8:2628 Tue 6:21 8:2629 Wed 6:20 8:2730 Thu 6:20 8:2831 Fri 6:20 8:28

January February March April MayDecemberNovemberOctoberSeptember

September 2012 toMay 2013

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DOVE North Zone and Central Zone Sept. 1-Oct. 24 and Dec. 22-Jan. 6South Zone Sept. 21-Oct. 28 and Dec. 22-Jan. 22

Bag limit: 15 birds and not more than two white-tipped doves.Special White-winged Dove Area Sept. 1-2, 8-9, Sept. 21-Oct. 28 and Dec. 22-Jan. 18

The daily bag limit in the SWWDA during the fi rst two weekends is 15 doves in the aggregate, to include no more than 4 mourning doves and 2 white-tipped doves. Once the general season opens, the aggregate bag limit will be 15.

DUCKS High Plains Mallard Management Unit Regular Gun Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 2-Jan. 27North Zone and South Zone Youth Waterfowl Oct. 27-28 Regular Gun Nov. 3-25 and Dec. 8-Jan. 27

GOOSE West Light and Dark Geese Nov. 3-Feb. 3East Light Geese Nov. 3-Jan. 27 White-fronted Geese Nov. 3-Jan. 13 Canada Geese Nov. 3-Jan. 27

SANDHILL CRANE Zone A Nov. 3-Feb. 3Zone B Nov. 23-Feb. 3Zone C Dec. 22-Jan. 27

WHITE-TAILED DEERArchery-Only Season Sept. 29-Nov. 2Special Youth Season* Oct. 27-28, Jan. 7-20General Season North Texas (212 counties) Nov. 3-Jan. 6 South Texas (30 counties) Nov. 3-Jan. 20Late Antlerless and Spike North Texas (106 counties) Jan. 7-20 South Texas (30 counties) Jan. 21-Feb. 3Muzzleloader (57 counties) Jan. 7-20

MULE DEER Archery-Only Season Sept. 29-Nov. 2General Season Panhandle (39 counties) Nov. 17-Dec. 2 SW Panhandle (11 counties) Nov. 17-25 Trans Pecos (19 counties) Nov. 23-Dec. 9

JAVELINANorthern (43 counties) Oct. 1-Feb. 24Southern (50 counties) No closed season

PHEASANTPanhandle (37 counties) Dec. 1-30

SQUIRREL Special Youth Season** Sept. 29-30East Texas (51 counties) Oct. 1-Feb. 3, May 1-31Other Open counties No closed season

QUAILStatewide (all counties) Oct. 27-Feb. 24

RIO GRANDE TURKEYArchery-Only Season Sept. 29-Nov. 2Fall Season Special Youth Season* Oct. 27-28, Jan. 19-20 North Zone (123 counties) Nov. 3-Jan. 6 South Zone (26 counties) Nov. 3-Jan. 20 Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg, & Willacy counties Nov. 3-Feb. 24Spring Season North Zone (101 counties) Mar. 30-May 12 Special Youth Season* Mar. 23-24, May 18-19 South Zone (54 counties) Mar. 16-Apr. 28 Special Youth Season* Mar. 9-10, May 4-5 1-Turkey Bag Limit (8 counties) Apr. 1-30

EASTERN TURKEY+Spring-Only Season East Texas (28 counties) Apr. 15-May 14

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2012-13 Season Dates

In addition to a hunting license, a migratory game bird stamp endorsement ($7) is required to hunt any migratory game bird, including mourning dove (a Federal Sandhill Crane Permit also is required to hunt sandhill crane). An upland game bird stamp endorsement ($7) is required to hunt turkey, quail, pheasant or chachalacas. See County Listings in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual for spe-cifi c county regulations and more detailed information.*In all counties that have an open season for those species.** In all counties that have an October 1-February 4 and May 1-31 Open Squirrel Season.+ Rio Grande and Eastern Turkey may be hunted in these counties.

Trophy Ridge Whitetails

Ethics inside the high fence

rophy Ridge Whitetails sits near Saint Jo in Montague County, and consists of 1,100 acres — 800 inside a high fence.

Is it fair chase hunting?Dick Cain, a former professor at Texas A&M and the owner of the ranch,

said a recent customer said it best.“The hunter said, ‘If anyone doesn’t consider this fair chase hunting, I

don’t know what is,’” Cain said.Cain also is aware of opinions threading through the hunting community.“A caller said she saw we had 800 acres of high fence and asked if we

offered fair chase hunting,” he said.Cain said the answer to the question is clear.“You can’t put an acreage on fair chase hunting,” he said. “If it’s solid woods and the

animals are wild and wary, it certainly is.“The whole issue comes down to ethics, and you can’t legislate ethics.”Trophy Ridge Whitetails is dedicated to ethical hunting and the proper manage-

ment of white-tailed deer. Cain, an offi cer with the Texas Deer Association, insists on a strict code of ethics, and the TDA has adopted the following Hunting Ranch Code of Ethics for its members.

THunting Ranch Code of Ethics

PURPOSE — To enhance and promote wildlife conservation and the practice of wildlife management and hunting of big game species on privately owned or leased hunting ranches in Texas. Hunting ranches must maintain a safe hunting envi-ronment. Additionally, hunting ranches must promote and provide high standards of ethical conduct while promoting responsible management practices and communication of its code of ethics to clients, guests and other key constituents.GOAL — To provide an ethical, positive and safe hunting expe-

rience while ensuring the welfare of the wildlife.1 – The personal safety of owners, guides and the clients

visiting the ranch is of paramount importance. All weap-ons, ammunition and hunting equipment should be maintained and stored appropriately and in a safe man-ner at all times.

2 – The facilities provided and the management action undertaken should ensure and maintain the health and welfare of the wildlife within the ranch.

3 – The hunting ranch should only offer hunts in a fair-chase hunting environment defi ned as hunting in any area by any appropriate and legal method, which provides the hunted wildlife a reasonable chance and opportunity to escape or elude the hunter.

4 – The method of hunting employed on hunting ranches should ensure that wildlife is hunted in a responsible and ethical manner, and should take every precaution as is reasonable to ensure that the meat and products of any game is fully utilized, in accordance with applicable law.

5 – The hunting ranch should maintain appropriate records and follow all state and federal laws applicable to that operator and operation.

6 – Hunting ranches should accurately represent the hunt-ing opportunities offered to the client. It is not ethical to advertise photographs or images of specifi c game animals with an express or implied guarantee of success in harvesting the specifi c animal.

7 – All advertising and promotional materials prepared for dis-tribution, circulated or provided by the hunting ranch oper-ator or on his or her behalf should responsibly convey a pos-itive image consistent with the ethical hunting of wildlife.

8 – Hunting ranch operators should take every opportunity to promote a positive image to the general public.

9 – The hunting ranch operator, guide and hunter should exhibit personal actions and ethics that are consistent with or promote the preservation of our hunting heritage and responsible conservation and wildlife management practices.

10 – Practice a wildlife habitat manage plan consistent with the goals of the overall ranch management plan.


TROPHY RIDGE WHITETAILS • trophyridgewhitetails.com



Greystone Castle:

Not Just for Wingshooters

ince 1995, travelers on I-20 have been wondering what it is they see as they approach the Thurber exit about 70 miles west of Fort Worth. They’ve noticed the big English-style castle that looms atop one of the majestic mesas … but have still questioned what it is. However, for avid wingshooters and sportsmen across Texas and the rest of the country — they know it’s Greystone Castle Sporting Club.

For more than a decade, Greystone Castle has been part of the Orvis family as one of their premier wingshooting destinations. In fact, their name has become synonymous with quality in the hunting industry.

Although wingshooting has certainly been Greystone’s forte for many years now, one aspect of their management expertise that has sometimes been overlooked is their success in producing trophy white-tailed deer. Last year, their hunters harvested more than 25 trophy whitetails, including two in the top 5 of the SCI Record Book. This success has continued already this year with their hunters taking numerous deer over 150 inches, including three over 200 inches. With that type of success just in October, the remaining part of the season promises to be one for the record books.

And that’s what is so unique and compelling about Greystone Castle. It can be so many things to so many different sportsmen. To the upland gunner, large fi elds of sorghum, millet and switch grass bring memories of great gun dogs, fl ushing pheas-ants, bobwhite covey rises and days in the fi eld with friends.

For the big game hunter, it’s more than 6,000 acres that offer some of the best whitetail hunting in the country and more than 40 species of exotic game. For the clay shooter, it’s the great sporting clays and pyramid fi ve-stand courses that will test the best of shooters. And for the avid angler, their trophy bass lakes present year-round opportunities for tight lines on largemouth and hybrid stripers.

What appeals to all visitors at Greystone are its top-of-the-line accommodations and gourmet meals. There are fi ve elegantly decorated suites capable of hosting more than 30 guests, a dining room complete with a full-time executive chef, spa-cious conference facilities, a swimming pool with hot tub, and just outside the castle walls, a scenic lookout affords a breathtaking view of the entire estate.

The ownership and staff have been dedicated to creating one of the fi nest sport-ing destinations found anywhere in the world. Long-term habitat improvement and wildlife management has made Greystone an extraordinary hunting destination. This coupled with the unique castle facility and outstanding customer service makes Greystone Castle a place without equal.


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For the tableGrilled venison with peppercorn sauce

Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onions and cook until they get clear. Add parsley, garlic and peppercorns. Add pep-percorn seasoning and stir until smooth. Add wine, water and bring to a boil. Add half and half. Stir over low heat until smooth and thick. Pour over venison imme-diately before serving.

For venison, cut into bite-sized pieces and remove silver skin. Season venison to taste, cover and refrigerate for several hours.

Grill venison to medium rare. Remove from grill and thinly slice meat on the bias 3/4 of the way through. Serve with green peppercorn sauce over the top.

— Joshua Creek

INGREDIENTSVenison backstrapSalt, pepper, garlic to tasteGreen peppercorn sauce:1/2 cup butter1/2 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tsps. minced garlic2 tsps. green peppercorns1 1/2 packs Knorr peppercorn seasoning2/3 cup red wine1 1/2 cups water1 cup half and half

Vivacious venison loafINGREDIENTS2 lbs. ground venison3/4 sleeve saltine crackers1/3 cup ranch dressing

2/3 cup fi nely chopped onion1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce1 tsp. salt1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder1/2 tsp. pepper1 egg1/3 cup ketchup

Crumble the crackers into fi ne pieces. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the ketchup. Mix well. Place in a loaf pan and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 90 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Spread the ketchup on top of the loaf and bake another 10 minutes.

— Backwoodsbound.com

Tender and tasty deer chops

In a large bowl, mix the water and soup together and set aside. Season the chops to taste with garlic powder, Creole seasoning, salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the chops. Cook until browned on all sides. Pour in soup mix, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer two hours. Place in a Dutch oven or crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

— Backwoodsbound.com

INGREDIENTS1 venison backstrap, cut into 1/2-inch thick chops3 tbsps. butterGarlic powderCreole seasoningSeasoning saltPepper1 packet onion soup mix4 cups hot water


Documents

Deer Hunting Annual 2012