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Hunting News Febraury 2001   February 28, 2001:  One of the better parts of hunting is the memories.  I came across this picture of "Fatneck" (center column) and thought I would share it with you.  This was one of the most photogenic deer I have ever seen.  He would have made an excellent trophy. February 27, 2001: Does a deer blind located in in the middle of nowhere work?  Yes!  This is the blind at Rancho Del Zorro, that we were using when we saw so many deer.  The amazing thing is it had been placed here the day before we arrived.  The key to stand placement is not when you put it out, but where you put it.  In order to see deer from your stand, there must be deer in the area.  Scouting prior to stand placement is one of the keys to success. Even the Dogs like to Watch a NHDA Trial More Pictures NHDA February 25, 2001: The National Hunting Dog Association Trial was a lot of fun.  The greatest thing about these trials is the dogs and their handlers.  Anyone that will spend the time necessary to train a dog is a special kind of person.  Together this adds up to a super event.  A special thanks to Mary our hostess from Joshua Creek Ranch and our Judge, Jay Brown for allowing the Texas Deer Hunter camera on the bird field.  There will be some good pictures coming shortly. Jim, Charles Carrtihers & Jett Brady Creek Preserve Pictorial Hunt February 24, 2001:  The wind is blowing hard and it seems that March winds are a little early.  The whitetail buck are still carrying their headgear.  It seems a little late, but this weekend, I will be in the San Antonio area and Robert Hoague is going to Webb County.  Maybe, we can get a better idea of what the deer are doing and their general overall condition.   February  23, 2001:  This weekend, I will be traveling to Boerne, Texas for the  National Hunting Dog Association Trial.  This will give me an opportunity to get some information that might be beneficial to many of you and your dogs.  For more information click on NHDA, look under Trial Dates, Joshua Creek Ranch, Boerne, Texas.  I will have pictures and more the first of next week. February 22, 2001: The hunt at Brady Creek Preserve was great.  There will be more pictures and stories about the fun, we had while hunting at Brady Creek Preserve.  We harvested 12 quail, 8 chukar and 3 pheasant.  Not bad for a few hours in the field. February 20, 2001:  Archie Cox of Gatesville and I are on our way to hunt with Charles Carrithers of Brady Creek Preserve.  We will be hunting chukar, quail and pheasant.  Chukar are a partridge and like the pheasant were imported from China.  The quail is native of North American.  I am really looking forward to this hunt for several reasons.  One of which is Shane of Cast Net Media is going to be the camera man.  Cast Net Media of Gatesville is the production company putting together the Texas Deer Hunter TV series.  This has all of the makings of a good show and an excellent hunt.  Tales to follow. Win ! Win! Win! Hunt with the Texas Deer Hunter TV Show Entry Information Available Soon "Pictorial Pheasant Hunt" "Exotic Pictorial Hunt" February 19, 2001: Tomorrow brings a planned hunt on The Brady Creek Preserve, close to Brady, Texas.   We will be hunting quail, chukar and pheasants on a licensed bird preserve. We all know that quail populations are down and that there are not any native chukar and pheasants in this part of Texas, so this will be a hunt for liberated birds.  There are many varied feelings about the hunting on bird preserves, but my experience with them has been great and I am sure this one will be no different.  I will bring you the  results and pictures as soon as I return. February 18, 2001:The National Wild Turkey Federation is having Texas Superfund Banquets in our area. Click here, for a listing of banquets, you may want to attend. February 17, 2001:  It is almost Spring Turkey season in Texas.   Turkey seas runs, April 7th- May 13th in most counties in the Central Texas area.  Turkey hunting is growing in popularity every year.  This is due in part to increased populations and an increasing desire of hunters to return to the hunting fields. I will try to keep you posted on how the season is looking and try to find you some good places for you to go Turkey hunting.  There are several  NWTF meetings coming up.  TRI-COUNTY LONGBEARDS, TX  Temple - 02/20/2001  Location: Frank W. Mayborn Civic Center, 3303 North 3rd Street  Contact: Jeff Cowen at 254/771-7208  Kerr County Ram February 16, 2001:  The above Ram is one of the exotics available in Texas.  This is a great time to hunt rams and antelope that don't shed their headgear. February 15, 2001:  The National Hunting Dog Association is having a hunting Trial in Boerne, Texas on the 25th of this month.  This is an excellent way to overcome cabin fever and see some good dog work at the same time.  For more information click on NHDA, look under Trial Dates, Joshua Creek Ranch, Boerne, Texas. February 14, 2001:   Happy Valentines Day The Texas Deer Hunter Camera has been invited on a chukar and quail hunt by Charles Carrithers of Brady Creek Preserve at Brady, Texas.  I am really looking forward to this hunt.  We will go just as soon as the weather clears up.  I will let you know how it turns out. February 13, 2001: Very few things can offer the pure beauty of a sunrise or sunset on the hunting lease.  The one below represents others you can see under Hunting Stories: Sunrise, Sunsets. Lance getting out of stand on Nettleton Ranch SW Texas Ultimate Safaris Black Buck See Hunting Stories  My First Black Buck February 12, 2001: I will have some great stories about my recent hunt with Chip Harmon of Ultimate Safaris, but wanted to share a couple of trophies with you.  The pictures above is of my Gold Medal Black Buck Antelope & Trey's Silver Medal Fallow Deer taken while hunting with Chip.  For more information about hunting with Chip, contact Wade Derby at Crosshair Consulting. February 6, 2001: Leaving in the morning to hunt with Chip Harmon of Ultimate Safaris.  By looking at his web page, I think  this is surely going to be an ultimate experience.  Chip offers some 40 different exotics and many of them in the record book class.   I will take a lot of pictures and will have a good story when the Texas Deer Hunter TV cameras return.  Look for next update on Saturday. February 5, 2001: I found this picture while getting my camo ready for my hunt with Chip Harmon.  Mother nature sure has a unique and effective pattern on this Roadrunner.  Thought you might want to see how well natural camo works.                                   It's Hard to beat the real thing!     They must be hard to hunt, I almost didn't find a picture of one. February 4, 2001: I am getting more excited everyday.  I had always felt, when deer season ended, so did hunting.  That is not the case.  Some Texas ranches offer up to 50 different types of Exotics that you can hunt in the off season.   So, we might not be able to afford to hunt all of them, but maybe one or two while waiting for turkey season. Dallas Safari Club Exhibit February 2, 2001: The Black Buck  Antelope hunt is set with Chip Harmon.  We will be hunting a little SW of Junction, Texas , the dates are February 7th-9th and he is trying to talk me into hunting with a handgun.  The Black Buck is from India and the male sports spiral like horns from 8"to 22" tall.  Chip says, the Black buck is an elusive animal, but during our hunt we should see some forty different species of exotics.  I will take a lot of pictures. February 1, 2001: There is light at the end of the tunnel.  Whitetail season is over so let's go hunt exotics.  I am going to be hunting Black Buck Antelope with Chip Harmon, arranged by Wade Derby of  Crosshair Consulting.  I will keep you updated on the times and location, along with pictures and information. Also, the ultimate:  Texas Deer Hunter Hat. Texas Deer Hunter Hat More Hunting News:  [Dec] [Jan] [Feb]