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February 26, 2016

Volume 12, Issue 13

THE RUN IS ON

Sporting goods sales tax money goes to parks

By Mark England

Lone Star Outdoor News Texas state parks are reaping a bonanza this biennium, thanks to a new law that prevents the Legislature from tapping its key funding source: the sales tax on sporting goods (SGST). Fisheries and hunting monies aren’t being short-changed, though, according to officials.

Thanks to House Bill 158, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will receive more than $250 million over the next two years, 2016-2017, for state park operations, capital repairs and local park grants as well as debt service on bonds.

In previous bienniums, the Legislature often withheld SGST funds from TPWD to “balance” the budget or use for other purposes.

TPWD receives the lion’s share of SGST funds, 94 percent. Six percent goes to the Texas Historical Commission. TPWD is restricted to spending its funding on state parks.

Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, the primary author of HB 158, told LSON that SGST funds have always gone to support state parks.

SGST revenue dwarfs the mon-

Fishermen from across the state are beginning their runs to the Coast, and many boats are traveling up and down Texas’ Intracoastal Canal, heading to their favorite spots in search of speckled trout or redfish. It’s not officially spring, but no one told the meteorologists or the fish.

Waders and drift-fishermen at Galveston Bay are having luck over shell reefs on a slower retrieve in the 61-degree water, according to Capt. James Sartor. In both East and West Matagorda Bay, the water temperature in the upper 60s, and anglers are doing well according to the guides at Run-N-Gun Adventures, with the larger trout coming from the west on Skitter Pops and more numbers from the east. Areas near Seadrift are producing good trout, with some personal bests being landed in the 69-degree water, according to guide Trey Prye and Nathan Beabout. Baffin Bay anglers are reporting more of a springtime bite in 71-degree waters, with good numbers of trout and redfish and some days with great quality trout. Photo by David J. Sams, Lone Star Outdoor News.

Otters rebounding, focus on big fish Owners of private ponds may feel impact

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It’s a sinking feeling for a landowner trying to manage a private lake for big bass. Big fish lie on the bank, only the area beneath their heads eaten. Most people don’t realize what they are seeing, or what caused it.

If that happens, it’s usually river otters to blame.

“In the last two to three years, otters are outpacing cormorants in Texas,” said John Jones with Lochow Ranch Lake Management, who helps manage more than 6,000 private lakes in Texas.

“It’s horrific, I’ve seen them wipe out some great lakes.”

Where cormorants can make a big dent in the baitfish, especially in a smaller lake, otters do the opposite.

“Cormorants wipe out your forage,” Jones said. “Otters work the other way — they wipe out the predator fish.”

Otters aren’t often seen by landowners, although duck hunters out in the early morning occasionally get a peak at the mem-

CUTE BUT HUNGRY: River otter numbers are thought to be up in Texas, and the animals will feed on the larger fish in a pond or lake, causing concerns for private lake owners who manage their lakes for big bass. Photo by Ron Gard.

bers of the weasel family. Their range appears to be expanding in Texas, though, according to Gary Calkins, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologist based in

Jasper, who has studied the animals.

“They are hard to track,” Calkins said. “There is no good, scientific way to accurately get

numbers of them.”

Over the last 10 years, Calkins has tracked sightings of otters across the state.

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HUNTING

Elk in Texas

More dove days

West Texas mountains seeing numbers increase.

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New dove, duck season dates proposed.

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FISHING

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HUNTING

West Texas elk hunts increasing

By Shane Jahn

For Lone Star Outdoor News On the Harkins Ranch south of Sanderson, Jeff Henderson of Richardson hunted a species not often discussed in Texas — elk.

Henderson sought his buck for two seasons.

“He was completely nocturnal last season,” he said. “We didn’t have any trail camera pics of him in daylight this year, either.”

Henderson believes the elk are tougher to hunt than whitetails or mule deer.

“They seemed to move only during the twilight hours,” he said.

“If they catch the slightest human scent, they are gone. My son, Hunter, and I had eight hunting days to make it happen.”

On the sixth evening, the bull made his mistake.

“There was less than 10 minutes of shooting light left,” Henderson said.

“It turned out to be the same bull I tried to get last year — it was really special having my son with me.”

When most hunters think of hunting elk, they picture high mountain parks surrounded by evergreen furs, tall pines, and aspens shimmering in their golden coats of fall found in states such as New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho. Many will be TEXAS BULL: Elk numbers are on the rise in the Big Bend region of the state, and some hunters are taking advantage. This bull took a break to feed on some alfalfa on the Harkins Ranch south of Sanderson. Photo by Jeff Henderson.

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Crafton buys Collector’s Covey

By Craig Nyhus

Lone Star Outdoor News A Dallas businessman known for his efforts in conservation, especially in founding two organizations that have raised millions of dollars for quail conservation, Park Cities Quail and the Quail Coalition, has purchased Collector’s Covey, a gallery of sporting art known nationwide.

Joe Crafton completed the purchase earlier this month from longtime owner, Bubba Wood.

“I’ve been a customer of the gallery since moved to Dallas 15 years ago, and always loved it,” Crafton said. “I wanted everything in there.”

Crafton met Wood and the two quickly became friends.

“Bubba Wood was one of the first guys I contacted when we started

Park Cities Quail,” Crafton said. “We quickly became friends, he helped us get the first banquet going. We would talk nearly every day — he taught me a lot about art and about wildlife and introduced my to some amazing people.”

The gallery’s past contributions to conservation was a big reason for Crafton’s purchase.

“Collector’s Covey has been responsible for more than $10 million in conservation monies,” he said. “The main one, the Texas Duck Stamp, has paid royalties of $7.4 million to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department since 1981. It was a reason for a lot of my interest.”

Crafton’s respect for the gallery and its art made him want to continue and expand on the rich tradition.

“When you hunt something and pursue it, you develop a kind of mystical respect for it,” he said. “Art is another way to respect the animal you like to pursue. Collector’s Covey has created a community of hunters and elevated it to an art form — it allows people to decorate their homes and cabins with beautiful art.”

While Crafton and his wife will be the owners, they plan to keep the same team of employees in place.

“Bubba, at 75, assures me he’ll be around for a very long time,” he said.

Please turn to page 15 DEAL BETWEEN FRIENDS: Bubba Wood, left, has sold his popular gallery, Collector’s Covey, to Joe Crafton, right, the founder of Park Cities Quail and Quail Coalition.

Photo by Dale Rollins.

Poaching cases plenty, but not increasing

By Craig Nyhus

Lone Star Outdoor News After reading all of the reports and entries in Lone Star Outdoor News’ Game Warden Blotter, one might think poaching of white-tailed deer is on the upswing in Texas.

Not so, say Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials.

“It is pretty flat,” said Assistant Commander of Wildlife Enforcement Kevin Davis. “We find our fair share of folks, though.”

Davis said he keeps track of the total citations given per year, and while there are plenty of cases, there has not been an increase.

Lt. Lewis Rather, Operation Game Thief

coordinator and veteran game warden, agreed.

“We are seeing the same types of cases and most of them are deer cases,” he said.

“Quite a few of them are at night — it seems pretty steady like in past years.”

Rather said some of the poachers are getting more creative, while others are not.

“I’ve caught fifth-generation poachers,” he said. “Now, it seems like a lot of them are young guys — it’s like they want to see what they can get away with. They are getting more creative, but they aren’t getting much smarter.”

Rather’s game warden experience in Texas spans decades, and he has seen a change in the rationale for illegal behavior.

“It’s not like they are doing it to feed their families,” he said. “In the past, there

were workers living under bridges with their families and they would poach for sustenance. It was still illegal, but more understandable.”

Some of the more complex cases involving numerous people taking numbers of deer do stick out to officials, though.

“It’s not more cases,” Rather said. “But some are elaborate schemes. It’s like they think it’s a game.”

Some of the poaching cases involve opportunities especially when a big buck is standing nearby, that a normally law-abiding person just can’t resist, similar to shoplifters in stores who don’t seem to fit any pattern of age, sex or employment status.

It could be why the deer decoys deployed across the state get so much attention.

“It makes sense,” Rather said. “Poaching

is shoplifting of fish and wildlife.”

Social media has been a big help.

“It helps us solve a lot of cases almost immediately,” Rather said.

There has been a disturbing trend when wardens contact persons who may have committed a violation, though.

“We’re seeing more of a lack of respect for authority,” Rather said. “It might be just a minor violation, but it can escalate from there.”

With hunting seasons over and the deer shedding their antlers, wardens are turning their attention to the water.

“For the next several months, it will be boating and fishing,” Rather said.

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More dove days, shorter duck split proposed Teal Staff recommends a Sept. 10-25 early teal season with a daily bag limit of six birds.

Ducks For the general duck season, the following calendar is proposed: High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Youth: Oct. 22-23; Regular: Oct. 29-30 — Nov. 4-Jan. 29; “Dusky” Duck: Nov. 7- Jan. 29.

North Zone: Youth: Nov. 5-6; Regular: Nov. 12-27 and Dec. 3-Jan. 29; “Dusky” Duck: Nov. 17-27 and Dec. 3-Jan. 29.

South Zone: Youth: Oct. 29-30; Regular: Nov. 5-27 and Dec. 10-Jan. 29; “Dusky” Duck: Nov. 10-27 and Dec. 10-Jan. 29.

Bag Limit: 6/day in the aggregate to include no more than 5 mallards, of which only 2 may be hens, 3 wood ducks, 3 scaup, 2 redheads, 2 pintail , 2 canvasback, 1 “dusky duck” (mottled, black or Mexican-like) after the first 5 days. Mergansers: 5/day with no more than 2 hooded merganser. Coots: 15/day. Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

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The daily bag limit for doves statewide would remain 15 and the possession limit 45.

The Special White-winged Dove Area would be restricted to afternoon only (noon to sunset) hunting the first two full September weekends on Sept. 3-4 and 10-11. Hunting in this area would reopen Sept. 23 and continue through, Nov. 13, and then reopen Dec. 17 through Jan. 19, 2017. During the early two weekends, the daily bag limit would be 15 birds, to in-

clude not more than two mourning dove and two white-tipped dove. Once the general season opens, the aggregate bag limit would be 15 with no more than two whitetipped dove.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved a 90-day Texas dove season, the longest in 80 years.

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Ojo de Agua “Quinn” August 13, 2002 — February 8, 2016

By Craig Nyhus

moved to Aledo, he survived an attack from some neighborhood dogs that almost killed him.”

In early February, the dog’s health declined.

“He was getting sick and probably had a tumor,” Deveny said. “He was failing, he quit eating and couldn’t get up. I scooped him up and drove him to Austin; my wife’s dad is a veterinarian there and took care of him. He put him down and eased him into the next life.”

Lone Star Outdoor News David Deveny, of Aledo, worked in South Texas in the early 2000s.

“I told Tim Strubhart, the manager of the King Ranch at the time and a breeder, that if he had a male chocolate lab, I wanted one,” Deveny said.

A few weeks later, one of Strubhart’s dogs had a litter and he called Deveny.

“He said he had a litter of seven whites and one chocolate and the chocolate was a male,” Deveny said. “I got him eight weeks later.”

Deveny named the dog “Quinn,” and, being single at the time, the pair spent all of their time together.

“We spent about a year down there, I was with him 24/7,” he said. “I trained him, I read the Richard Walters book, ‘Water Dog’ and trained him off of that.”

Like most puppies, Quinn did get into a few things he shouldn’t have.

“I was dating my (now) wife and we woke up in middle of the night — the room was filled with the worst smell ever,” Deveny said. “We put him outside.

In the morning, a rattlesnake rattle was in his droppings — he had eaten a dead rattler.”

Quinn became a natural in the field.

“We dove hunted, duck hunted,” Deveny said.

“And back in ’04 and ’05 when there was quail, we did a lot of that. He would always stay pretty close so he could be a part of the action. When he would start smelling birds, he would get real birdy and almost point. I would send him in there to flush them.”

The dog’s favorite, though, was likely dove hunting.

“I gave him the dove heads as a treat,” Deveny said. “He would eat them like grapes.”

Quinn witnessed a great deal in his 14 years.

“He was there for the birth of all three of our children,” Deveny said. “He always slept at the foot of the bed — he was a big part of our family. When we

Deveny wrote a poem to honor his friend:

BEST FRIENDS: David Deveny gets attention from his chocolate lab, Quinn, on a dove hunt in Comanche County. This photo graced the cover of Lone Star Outdoor News’ Hunting Annual in 2010. Photo by David J. Sams, Lone Star Outdoor News.

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They say it only happens once, And I know in my heart it’s true, Divine appointment, not by chance, God greatly blessed my life with you.

The memories of you and I Will always hold a special place Within a soul that I believe We shared as one by God’s true grace.

We never had to second-guess What occupied each other’s mind.

Your eagerness to please and bless Was of the other-worldly kind.

From puppy days in the King Ranch sun, To family camp-outs throughout the years, From hunts and holidays and fun.

Through every tough time, every tear, You’ve been an anchor firmly tied, Unto our family for so long, Assumed your role with love and pride, But now you’ve gone where you belong.

I’ll be along up there someday, I know you’ll be OK till then, For now it’s adios ol’ buddy, I’m deeply thankful to you, Quinn.

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The 2016 honorees are: Janice Bezanson of Salado For more than 30 years, Bezanson has been at the forefront of Texas conservation efforts, leading to the protection of hundreds of thousands of acres of wildlife habitat. She has been executive director of the Texas Conservation Alliance since 1998, and her wide-ranging efforts have contributed to creation of national wildlife refuges, designation of five wilderness areas in Texas’ national forests and more ecosystem-based management of public lands. She has built support for public parks and refuges that together protect more than 100,000 acres of land. Bezanson has served on advisory boards for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Deborah Clark of Henrietta Clark epitomizes the spirit of conservation using and promoting holistic ranch management techniques. Over the past decade, Clark and her husband, Emry Birdwell, have implemented holistic management on their 14,000 acre North Texas ranch in Clay County. They were honored as the inaugural winner of the University of North Texas Quail Keystone Ranch Award in 2014 due to an unprecedented 452 percent increase in bobwhite quail populations. She is a director for

the Texas Wildlife Association and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. She has been a director of the Texas Wildlife Association’s Bobwhite Brigade and has served as chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Upland Game Bird Advisory Council.

Ann Hamilton of Houston Hamilton has dedicated her entire career to conservation, conservation philanthropy and conservation partnerships that have enhanced the parks and wildlife of Texas. In 1997, she cofounded the Texas Environmental Grant Makers Association to coordinate and maximize efforts among like-minded organizations.

She’s been involved in leadership positions with The Park People, the Houston Park Board and the State Park Advisory Board. In 2010, Hamilton was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Crane Foundation, and she is a board member of The Aransas Project, an alliance fighting for responsible water management of the Guadalupe River Basin to ensure freshwater inflows to protect and enhance the wintering grounds for endangered whooping cranes.

Marty Leonard of Fort Worth Leonard is a major benefactor of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, the Great Plains Restoration Council, the Texas Nature Conservancy, and both the National Audubon Society and Audubon Texas. She was a leading donor in the campaign to construct Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center in Cedar Hill. She has been a member of the Tarrant Regional Water District Board of Directors since 2006. During her tenure on the board, she successfully advocated to increase TRWD’s conservation budget from $100,000 to $1.5 million.

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surprised to learn that far West Texas has a goodsized free-range elk population.

In Texas, elk are listed as nongame, or exotics, although they are arguably native to the state.

Historical evidence suggests elk were likely present in Texas, but by the late 1800s the native elk population was restricted to the rugged Guadalupe Mountains where the large deer took refuge from increasing settlers. Rock art left on cave walls in the form of petroglyphs and pictographs show crude drawings of elk made by Native Americans. Since they are considered exotic, hunting seasons are not regulated, however, elk are generally hunted on Texas ranches in the fall and winter months in the Big Bend region.

With time, the elk have spread throughout the region. Along with the original herds in the Guadalupe Mountains, elk were brought in years ago to private ranches in the Big Bend. They can now be found from the limestone hills around Sanderson to the Glass Mountains located between Alpine and Marathon to the Davis Mountains near Fort NICE BULL: Jeff Henderson shows the elk he Davis. The Chinati Mountains, south of Marfa, harvested after hunting it for two seasons. This and the rugged Sierra Diablo’s near Van Horn, hold year, he was with his son, Hunter. Photo by Jeff Henderson. numbers of elk as well.

Native West Texan Hayes West manages hunting on the Maravillas Ranch south of Marathon in the Del Norte Mountain Range.

“The elk herd here at the Maravillas is growing,” he said. “I estimate our numbers are over 70 cows. I have seen elk from the Big Bend Park to Sanderson, Marfa and Fort Stockton. We have some great bulls here on the ranch; we took a really nice old 7x7 in January.”

Randy Stolte is a traveling hunter and guide who has hunted Texas, numerous western states, Old Mexico, and the famed Santa Rosa Island. Stolte has hunted for himself and guided others to trophy bulls in the rough limestone canyons and hills in Pecos County, north of Sanderson.

Longtime Terrell County resident Bobby Brotherton said that 30 years ago, “the only elk in that part of the country where on the Longfellow Ranch.”

Longfellow is located approximately 20 miles west of Sanderson. Brotherton believes that extensive seismic operations several years ago on the Longfellow and surrounding ranches pushed many of the elk into other areas, further dispersing them.

“I just had to build a fence around the hay supply on a ranch north of Dryden,’ he said. “The elk are so numerous up there that they were eating all of the rancher’s hay.”

The elk populations of far West Texas herds are such that area outfitters are staying busy guiding hunters to the bulls of their dreams, and Charles Turney, who hunted on the Maravillas Ranch near Marathon, fondly recalled his hunt.

“Hunting for elk in the majestic mountainous deserts of Maravillas Ranch is an emotional experience,” he said. The anticipation of the hunt is an adrenaline rush tempered by the respect for the stately beauty of a bull elk.”

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FISHING

Rollover Pass one step closer to closure

By Craig Nyhus

Lone Star Outdoor News Many fishermen from Houston, Galveston and surrounding areas caught their first fish along the banks of Rollover Pass.

Built in 1955, the 200-foot-wide pass on the Bolivar Peninsula connects East Bay and Rollover Bay with the Gulf of Mexico.

Tony Hutson fished the pass this week.

“This is the best fishing in this area,” he said. “You can come here any day during the year and always catch redfish, seatrout or flounder.”

Whether it is nostalgic memories or current success of fishing the pass, both may be a thing of the past, although last-ditch legal efforts are being made in an effort to keep the pass open.

On January 19, the Galveston County Commissioners’ Court voted 4-1 to obtain the 15.87-acre property from its owners, the Gulf Coast Rod, Reel and Gun Club, through eminent domain procedures, close Rollover Pass and build a public park and pier to mitigate for the loss of public recreational opportunities.

The vote follows a five-year-long fight between Texas’ General Land Office and Rollover Pass owners.

Ted Vega, the president of the Gilchrest Community Association, said Galveston County is caught in the middle.

“They (the county) don’t want it,” Vega said. “They are doing it for the GLO.” The history of the dispute is complex, but the GLO obtained engineering studies and sought to close the pass due to increased salinity in the bay that may affect species such as oysters, the cost of dredging sand swept through the pass into the Intracoastal Canal, estimated at $500,000-$1 million per year, and erosion on the Bolivar Peninsula beach that studies asserted were contributed to by the pass.

Based on the studies, the GLO obtained a permit to close the pass from the Texas Leg-

SENTIMENTAL SPOT: Rollover Pass on the Bolivar Peninsula has been a popular fishing spot for 60 years where many Houston and Galveston area residents landed their first fish. After recent steps by the Texas General Land Office and Galveston County, the pass will likely be closed and replaced by a park and a pier. Opponents vow to continue efforts to keep the pass open. Photo by Erich Schlegel, for Lone Star Outdoor News.

islature in 2008, and a plan for the closure and building the park and pier was later approved by GLO commissioners. However, the GLO does not have the power of eminent domain.

Galveston County does, though, and entered into an agreement with the GLO to close the pass and build the park.

Fishermen and experts have opinions on both sides of the issue, some believing reduced salinity levels in the bay would improve the system while others, like Vega, disagree.

“Flounder are going to have to come to the pass, turn right and go 25 miles to get to the Gulf,” he said. “That’s too much stress.”

A lawsuit by the owners in federal court failed to stop the effort to close the pass.

Vega is hoping others will step in.

“We still say we can work on the issue,” he said. “It was built 60 years ago, then basically abandoned. Of course it needs maintenance, erosion will occur without maintenance. Salinity monitors could be used and a gate could be built to stop the flow in times of high salinity.”

The closure may appear inevitable, with a final offer being sent to the owners by Galveston County, which was responded to with a counteroffer that requires leaving the pass open. If the parties don’t agree, a lawsuit to order the taking of the land is next.

The property owners suffered from a lack of support from other groups. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Coastal Conservation Association have not taken a

Magnolia man dies in boat crash Lone Star Outdoor News A Magnolia man died after two boats collided during a Lake Conroe fishing tournament Saturday, according to Montgomery County authorities.

Michael Wayne Conaway, 58, died shortly after authorities arrived on scene north of the FM 1097 bridge near the “Scott’s Ridge” Boat Ramp. He was fishing in the Texas Bass Nation Southeast Region tournament.

According to witnesses and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department, the two boats were headed toward TRAGEDY: A popular bass each other and traveling at about 45 mph. The two boats fisherman, Michael Conmaneuvered to avoid each other and appeared to make away of Magnolia, died the same move at the same time, and the boats collided. after two boats collided The force of the collision left a large gash in the side of on Lake Conroe. Boat Conaway’s boat. photo by Montgomery Medics arrived on scene and tended to Conaway, but County Police Reporter. he was pronounced dead shortly after the crash.

Conaway photo by ImRon Gunter, president of Seven Coves Bass Club, knew pulse Fishing Rods.

Conaway well and said the area of the crash may have been a factor.

“Michael was not only a member of our regional circuit, he was also one of the longest-standing Toyota Texas Bass Classic judges,” he said. “That park (Scott’s Ridge) sits out on somewhat of a peninsula — to get around the area, you have to hug the bank and then go south to get around the channel. There are ‘No Wake’ buoys and then timber so it’s a bottleneck area.”

The bass club contributed its side-pot proceeds to Conaway’s family.

Conaway also was a member of the Katy Bassmaster Club, and the Michael Conaway Memorial Fund has been established at GoFundMe.com.

stand on the issue.

It is the GLO’s approach that disappoints Vega the most, though.

“Bush (George P. Bush, GLO chairman) says he wants to protect private property rights along the Red River, but he won’t do the same thing here,” he said.

Vega doesn’t believe a park will benefit his community like the pass does, and questions whether the pier fishing will be good once the flow through the pass stops.

“Tens of thousands of people come down here every year,” he said. “We aren’t giving up. Where a lot of people caught their first fish, now they are bringing their grandkids.

They won’t come to fish a pier, there are piers in Galveston.”

White bass run reaches Colorado Bend Lone Star Outdoor News For fans of Colorado Bend State Park, the anticipation of the white bass run on the Guadalupe River hit a feverish pace this winter, with anglers desperate for the run after years of low water scouting daily to see if the fish are moving.

And they are.

While Valentine’s Day weekend was unproductive for many, the bite turned on shortly thereafter.

Ricky Eliason of Temple had a good day on February 18.

“We caught 42 white bass,” he said. “We’re waiting on the females. They are biting on white roadrunner jigs or silver and black speckled river grubs.”

Kayak anglers love the river, with easy access and majestic views.

Two buddies paddled down the river, trolling Rat-L-Traps.

“All of the fish were caught trolling a very slow troll about 20 yards from the bank,” wrote da_karr on TexasKayakFisherman. com. “It was essentially a slow drift. We caught 31 between the two of us, and over half were fat females.”

Another angler had better luck in the afternoon hours.

“We got in the water about noon and fished until 4:00,” wrote KG68 on the Texas Fishing Forum. “We caught more than 50 and lost count. Our best lure was a 1/8-ounce chartreuse roadrunner jig.

The fish were scattered from the shallow rocks to the first corner downstream of the ramp.”

The state park’s Facebook page posted a photo of a full stringer of white bass, saying, “They’re back! Looks like we may have some fishing this year.”

Fishermen curious about how others are doing need only call the state park number (325) 628-3240 and push “2” for a fishing report. On February 22, the recorded report said “white bass are being caught along the river from the north campground area past the boat ramp area.”

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TEXAS FRESHWATER FISHING REPORT AMISTAD: Water murky; 51– 55 degrees; 24.78’ low. Black bass are good on jerkbaits, spinner baits, crankbaits and swimbaits. Striped and white bass are fair on crankbaits, grubs and slabs. Catfish are fair on cheese bait and chicken livers in 40–60 feet over baited holes.

ATHENS: Water lightly stained; 50–55 degrees; 0.44’ high. Black bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are slow.

BASTROP: Water stained; 48–52 degrees. Black bass are fair on watermelon spinner baits, crankbaits and soft plastics. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on stink bait, shrimp and nightcrawlers.

BELTON: Water murky; 46–50 degrees; 0.49’ high. Black bass are good on green-pumpkin soft plastics and lipless crankbaits in coves. Hybrid striper are good trolling lipless crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows and white riversides. Channel and blue catfish are fair on dough bait and stink bait.

BOB SANDLIN: Water stained; 51–56 degrees; 0.76’ high. Black bass are good on bladed jigs, spinner baits and lipless crankbaits.

Crappie are good on minnows on brush piles. White bass are good on slabs and minnows.

Catfish are good on trotlines and prepared bait.

BONHAM: Water muddy, 50–54 degrees; 0.10’ low.

Black bass and crappie are slow. Catfish are good on drifting cut bait.

BRAUNIG: Water stained.

Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and soft plastic worms in the reeds.

Striped bass are fair on liver and shad at Dead Tree Point and near the pier. Redfish are slow. Channel catfish are good on liver, shrimp, cheese bait and cut bait. Blue catfish are good on cut bait.

BRIDGEPORT: Water stained to lightly stained, 49–54 degrees: 0.05’ low. Black bass are good on medium diving crankbaits and jerkbaits.

Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair on trotlines.

BROWNWOOD: Water murky; 46–50 degrees; 0.05’ low.

Black bass are good on jerkbaits, swimbaits, and on green/brown and green pumpkin soft plastic worms among flooded bushes in 2–7 feet.

White bass are slow. Crappie

are good on minnows and jigs in 8–14 feet. Blue catfish are excellent on juglines baited with cut perch and shad in 5–15 feet.

BUCHANAN: Water murky; 46–50 degrees; 7.18’ low. Black bass are good on Carolina-rigged black lizards, perch-colored Rattlin’ Rogues, and chartreuse jigs in 10–20 feet. Striped bass are fair trolling white/blue jigs. Crappie are good on minnows over brush piles. Catfish are slow.

CADDO: Water murky; 52–56 degrees; 1.45’ high.

Black bass are fair on lipless crankbaits, bladed jigs and spinner baits.

White and yellow bass are slow.

Crappie are good on minnows. Catfish are fair on rod and reel with prepared bait.

CALAVERAS: Water stained. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms, spinner baits, and lipless crankbaits near the dam. Striped bass are fair on slabs and jigs near the dam.

Redfish are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on liver, shrimp and nightcrawlers.

CANYON LAKE: Water murky; 47–51 degrees; 0.17’ low.

Black bass are good on Texasrigged watermelon worms on shaky jigheads along break lines and ledges, and chartreuse hair jigs in 15–20 feet.

Striped bass are fair trolling white/chartreuse jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows upriver.

Catfish are slow.

CEDAR CREEK: Water stained; 49–53 degrees; 0.10’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas-rigged creature baits and spinner baits.

White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs.

Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows.

CHOKE CANYON: Water murky; 46–50 degrees; 23.74’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastic worms and lizards. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stink bait and nightcrawlers.

COLEMAN: Water murky; 45–49 degrees; 4.54’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastics and lipless crankbaits. Hybrid

striper are good on chartreuse striper jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows over brush piles.

Channel catfish are good on stink bait and cut bait.

COLETO CREEK: Water murky; 66 degrees in main lake, 56 at hot water discharge; 0.71’ low. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and soft plastic worms. White bass and crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on live perch in 8–10 feet.

CONROE: Water murky; 46– 50 degrees; 0.11’ low. Black bass are fair on pumpkinseed soft plastics. Striped bass are fair on silver striper jigs and spoons. Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs.

Catfish are fair on stink bait and nightcrawlers.

FAIRFIELD: Black bass fishing reported as significantly improved in reed beds and over deep ledges.

FALCON: Water murky; 50–54 degrees; 15.71’ low.

Black bass are good on soft plastics and spinner baits in shallow areas. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on shrimp, stink bait and cut bait.

FAYETTE: Water murky.

Black bass are good on green pumpkin and redbug Carolina-rigged soft plastics and spinner baits off deep points. Channel and blue catfish are slow.

FORK: Water stained; 52– 56 degrees; 0.78’ low. Black bass are good on flipping jigs, drop-shot finesse worms and umbrella rigs. White and yellow bass are good on slabs.

Crappie are good on minnows and white jigs. Catfish are fair on trotlines.

GIBBONS CREEK: Water stained. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastics.

Crappie are fair on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are fair on shrimp and chicken livers.

GRANBURY: Water murky; 45–49 degrees; 0.05’ high. Black bass are good on watermelon soft plastics, spinner baits and crankbaits.

Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are slow.

GRANGER: Water clear; 46–50 degrees; 0.46’ high.

Black bass are fair on jigs and shad crankbaits. White bass are fair on small white jigs and small lipless crankbaits.

Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Blue catfish are fair on prepared

baits, and on juglines baited with shad.

HOUSTON COUNTY: Water stained; 57–61 degrees; 0.16’ high. Black bass are very good on watermelon red soft plastic worms, chartreuse and red spinner baits and crawfish-colored crankbaits.

Crappie are good on live minnows and grubs. Channel and blue catfish are good on chum bait.

HUBBARD CREEK: Water-off color; 47–55 degrees; 14.2’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, lipless crankbaits and jigs. Crappie are fair on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and live shad.

LBJ: Water stained; 46–50 degrees; 0.56’ low.

Black bass are fair on Bleeding Shad lipless crankbaits, buzzbaits and wacky-rigged watermelon stick baits.

Crappie are good on live minnows over brush piles in 10–15 feet. Channel catfish are fair on minnows and shrimp.

LEWISVILLE: Water lightly stained; 50–54 degrees; 0.07’ high. Black bass are fair on suspending jerkbaits and shaky heads. White bass are fair on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs.

LIVINGSTON: Water fairly clear; 48–52 degrees; 0.22’ high. Black bass are good on chartreuse crankbaits, soft plastics and spinner baits.

Striped bass are good but small on spec rigs and troll tubes. White bass are fair on spec rigs and troll tubes in the north end of the lake.

Crappie are good on minnows. Blue catfish are good on shad.

MARTIN CREEK: Water clear; 62-68 degrees; 0.01’ high. Black bass are fair on square-billed crankbaits and hollow-bodied frogs. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair on minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines and cut bait.

MONTICELLO: Water lightly stained; 60–64 degrees; 0.18’ low. Black bass are fair on bladed jigs, flipping jigs and Texas-rigged creature baits. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on trotlines and prepared bait.

NASWORTHY: 43–54 degrees; 1.33’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs and jigs.

Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers.

O.H. IVIE: Water stained; 48–54 degrees; 46.33’ low.

Black bass are fair on Senkos, Texas rigs, jigs and lipless crankbaits. Crappie are fair

to good on minnows and jigs fished shallow. Catfish are fair to good on live bait.

OAK CREEK: Water stained; 44–53 degrees; 15.38’ low.

Black bass are fair on dropshot rigs, Texas rigs and jigs.

Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair on chartreuse nightcrawlers.

PALESTINE: Water stained; 51–54 degrees; 0.18’ high.

Black bass are good on spinner baits, square-billed crankbaits and flipping jigs.

Crappie are good on minnows. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are fair on trotlines and cut shad.

POSSUM KINGDOM: Water off-color; 48–57 degrees; 0.05’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigs, spinner baits, drop-shot rigs and jigs. Crappie are fair on live minnows.

White bass are fair to good on slabs. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are fair to good on live shad and nightcrawlers.

PROCTOR: Water murky; 47–51 degrees; 0.46’ high. Black bass are fair on watermelon crankbaits and soft plastic worms off points. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows over brush piles in 10–20 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on live shad and minnows in 20–25 feet.

RAY HUBBARD: Water slightly stained; 50–54 degrees; 0.05’ high. Black bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Catfish are slow.

RICHLAND CHAMBERS: Water stained; 52–55 degrees; Full pool. Black bass are good on bladed jigs and spinner baits. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs.

Crappie are good on jigs and minnows. Catfish are fair on trotlines and prepared bait.

SAM RAYBURN: Water stained; 49–53 degrees; 0.21’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastics and spinner baits. White bass are fair on live minnows and jigging spoons. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Bream are fair on worms. Catfish are fair on shrimp and stink bait.

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46–50 degrees; 0.10’ high.

Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are fair on silver spoons. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs.

Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait.

STILLHOUSE: Water stained; 45–49 degrees; 0.27’ high. Black bass are fair on chartreuse lipless crankbaits and crankbaits. Hybrid striper are fair on silver striper jigs.

Crappie are fair on minnows and green tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and shrimp.

TEXOMA: Water stained; 50–53 degrees; 2.00’ low.

Black bass are good on suspending jerkbaits and umbrella rigs. Crappie are good on minnows and white jigs on brush piles. Striped bass are fair on slabs. Catfish are slow.

TOLEDO BEND: Water murky; 48–52 degrees; 0.62’ low.

Black bass are fair on dark red soft plastics, spinner baits and crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Bream are fair on worms.

Channel and blue catfish are good on frozen shrimp, cut bait and stink bait.

TRAVIS: Water murky; 46–50 degrees; 3.37’ low.

Black bass are good on chartreuse soft plastic worms and perch-colored crankbaits.

Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and jigs. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs in 25–35 feet. Channel and blue catfish are fair on cut shad in 30–45 feet.

WALTER E. LONG: Water murky. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastics, crankbaits, and lipless crankbaits. White bass are good on minnows and jigging spoons.

Crappie are good on minnows.

Catfish are slow.

WHITNEY: Water murky; 45–49 degrees; 2.06’ low.

Black bass are fair on watermelon spinner baits and lipless crankbaits. Striped bass are fair on silver spoons.

White bass are fair on minnows and jigs. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs. Catfish are fair on liver and stink bait. ­—TPWD

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Big stringers on Toledo Bend If Saturday’s Texas Team Trail event on Toledo Bend Reservoir is an indication, the bass are beginning to move shallow to begin spawning on the reservoir. The winning team, though, fished deep.

James Dutton and Alan Fitts, both of Hemphill, stayed deep and caught the winning stringer — a 32-pound limit of prespawn largemouths.

Weights were strong across the board as nearly 200 teams caught five-bass limits. Dutton and Fitts had their first five keepers in the livewell at 7:45 a.m.

“We put in at Mid Lake Marine and started at our first spot,” Dutton said. “We didn’t catch anything within the first 20 minutes and we noticed another spot we liked was vacant, so we moved.”

The team immediately caught a 5 1/2-pounder and then a 4 1/2-pounder, and 20 minutes later, they boated a 7-pounder followed by a 9.81 pounder, all using football jigs with a green/ pumpkin grub in 17-25 feet of water. The team’s winning total was 32.01 pounds.

For winning the second qualifier of the year, Dutton and Fitts earned a Stratos 189VLO with a 150-horsepower Evinrude outboard. Combined with $3,420 of Anglers Advantage cash, their total prize package was $33,420.

Chris Russell of Montgomery and Mike Power of Conroe finished second with a five-bass limit weighing 28.60 pounds, fishing a shallow point and flipping bushes. Power landed a 10.88-pound bass on his first cast.

The two earned a total paycheck of $10,839.

Andy Gaia of Tomball and Brian Tolley of Katy took third place with a 27.35-pound stringer, earning $7,281 by sight-fishing craw worms after they noticed fish on beds during practice.

In fourth place with 27.34 pounds was Joe Setina and Aaron Walker, who earned $5,598.

Behind them was Jay Sullivan and Douglas Wilkinson, who won $4,267 with 26.85 pounds.

—TxTT

Less than 20 pounds wins on Amistad In the Bass Champs South Region event on February 20, William Blaine of San Angelo and Ross Jewell of Del Rio captured first place and $20,000 with a team total of 19.6 pounds.

The team fished rocks on a point with Carolina rigs.

Second place was just ounces behind. Mike Harman of Bastrop and Rick Scheen of Austin fell just short with 19.18 pounds, using crankbaits and spinner baits. The team earned $2,500.

Derick Kuykendall of Bergheim and Forest Wilson of Bulverde earned $1,750 for third place with 19.07 pounds.

A total of 142 teams competed in the event, with 62 catching five-fish limits.

—Bass Champs

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GAME WARDEN BLOTTER DOE OUTSIDE OF HIGH FENCE SHOT FROM INSIDE Cherokee County Game Wardens Brian Bearden and Eric Collins cited a subject for shooting a doe without a valid permit. The subject was hunting on a high-fenced Managed Lands Deer Permit property and shot through the fence, taking a doe on the outside of the fence on property adjacent to the enclosure.

TAGGING BUCK AS ANTLERLESS DEER Tyler County Game Warden Brandon Mosley noticed that a subject had purchased a replacement hunting license the same day he took a deer tagged as antlerless to a game processor. Fellow warden Roy Eddins spoke to several of the subject’s lease members and they remembered the subject killing a buck.

Mosley interviewed the subject, who admitted to falsely filling out the replacement license form, killing an undersized buck and tagging it with an antlerless tag.

NIGHT HUNTERS CAUGHT Jasper County Game Warden Justin Eddins caught three local subjects hunting deer at night. The trio had already taken one whitetail doe.

LICENSE PURCHASED MORE THAN A FEW WEEKS EARLIER In October, Wharton County Game Warden Chris Byrd made contact with a deer hunter who had harvested a 10-point buck. Byrd noticed the man acting nervously and the buck had not been tagged. The man looked for his hunting license that he said was purchased a few weeks earlier. Byrd determined the last time the subject had purchased a

MAN WITHOUT LICENSE BUSTED ON WAY TO TAXIDERMIST McMullen County Game Warden Noe Gonzales made a traffic stop on a vehicle pulling a trailer for a traffic violation. The driver was hauling several deer located in the trailer and on his way to the taxidermist.

After a conversation with the driver and verifying the

Texas hunting license was in 2013.

An additional set of antlers were in the man’s truck bed, and the subject said a friend had shot the buck on the same property during archery season, but had left the antlers at camp. The friend’s name and phone number were provided. Byrd could not reach the friend, so the antlers were seized. In December, the friend returned the warden’s call, and said he had not killed the deer but the man with the antlers in his truck did and was asking him to cover for him.

Byrd called the original hunter and received a full confession, admitting to killing the two 13-inch bucks without having a license. Cases and civil restitution for both deer is pending.

CLUES INCLUDE CROSSBOW WITH NIGHT VISION, COOLER WITH BACKSTRAPS Harris County Game Warden Gregg Johnson was on patrol and observed a vehicle traveling down a road at a slow rate of speed with its high beams on. After observing the truck travel down several different roads, he was determined that the truck was using its headlights to spotlight deer. Shortly after Johnson initiated

hunting license numbers written on the tags, it was apparent that one individual, a nonresident hunter, did not have the proper license to kill three whitetailed bucks. The deer were seized and citations along with civil restitution are pending.

a traffic stop, he found a cocked crossbow loaded with the arrow and equipped with infrared laser sights and a strobe light. In addition the hunter possessed a rangefinder, night vision and a cooler containing two backstraps.

ILLEGALS TAKE TURKEYS ILLEGALLY A DPS Trooper stopped a truck and observed three concealed Rio Grande turkey and one armadillo in the truck’s bed. The trooper called Atascosa County Game Warden Derek Iden. Iden discovered four long guns and a pistol in the truck.

The four adult males were undocumented aliens from Mexico. Iden questioned the subjects and issued four citations for no hunting license and untagged turkey. The subjects were remanded to the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol and their truck was towed and impounded because the driver did not have a driver’s license or motor vehicle liability insurance.

RANCH GUESTS EXCEED THEIR WELCOME A rancher called Dimmit County Game Warden Gene Fernandez and expressed concerns that guests

had taken too many deer. After the warden inspected several hides and carcasses, it was apparent the guests took more deer than allotted. The guests had left the ranch and Fernandez contacted Titus County Game Warden Jerry Ash for assistance, as one of the guests was from Titus County. Ash contacted the man’s brother and advised him the game wardens needed to make contact with the group. It was eventually learned that three men, one from Texas and the other two from Louisiana, had shot seven deer, six being bucks, with valid hunting licenses. The wardens met with the three men and the deer and antlers were seized.

TWO HUNTING-RELATED ACCIDENTS Two hunting-related accidents, in Kimble and Kerr counties, were investigated by Kimble County Game Warden Cody Buckaloo. The first accident involved two 17-year-old friends who were getting ready for an evening hunt. Inside of the camp house, one was getting dressed while the other was sitting on the bed looking at his firearm. The rifle was loaded and the young man sitting on the bed accidently pressed

the trigger. The victim was hit in the right thigh and the bullet exited his left leg. He underwent multiple surgeries and is expected to make a full recovery. The second accident involved hunters attempting to fill a deer feeder, using a ladder and tractor bucket to bring the corn to the feeder. The tractor shifted due to uneven terrain and struck the ladder on which the hunter was standing, causing it to slide off of the feeder.

While falling, the ladder caught the hunter’s left leg in the ladder rung, and the leg broke in the fall. The man’s wife and friends were trauma nurses and stabilized him. A full recovery is expected.

THREE SHOTS FROM ROADWAY, NO DEER HARMED While parked behind a gate, Frio County Game Warden John Palacios observed a pickup traveling westbound at a slow rate of speed and a passenger working a spotlight in the bar ditch. The truck then pulled over and the passenger discharged a firearm from a public roadway. As Palacios approached, he heard two more shots from the pickup. The two individuals admitted to shooting three times and missing a deer from the roadway. A thorough search of the area resulted in no sign of a deer being killed or injured. Cases pending.

REPORT ILLEGAL HUNTING AND FISHING ACTIVITY FOR A REWARD OF UP TO $1,000.

CALL (800) 792-4263

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Otters like big bass, catfish Continued from page 1

steady range expansion along most of our rivers,” he said. “For example, the Colorado River has seen a heavy increase in sightings — that is farther up the river than what we had originally seen.”

Calkins said otters were trapped in the 1950s and ’60s for the fur.

“Also, poor water quality from new industries was a problem back then,” he said.

Trapping waned in popularity with the loss of CURIOUS CRITTERS: Otters aren’t often seen by landowners, but occasionally their curiosity brings them out value of the furs, and wa- in the open. Photo by Ron Gard. ter quality improved with west. People don’t realize what they are seeing — most more environmental awareness. think the otters are cute and they don’t realize the dev“There was a rebound in crawfish and tadpoles,” astation until it’s too late.”

Calkins said. “The prey base increased.”

Calkins said from a natural resources standpoint, the Can the mammals wipe out the big bass in a small otters create a better habitat, but he understands the pond? frustration of those managing their lakes for lunkers. For “Realistically, yes,” Calkins said. “They like the same those who want to control the animals, he offered some fish we do — they are bigger, slower and lazier. The otrecommendations. ter doesn’t want to work hard for food and the big fish “If they are depredating, you can kill them but you is easy prey.” can’t use the hide,” he said. “They are a furbearer, so Otters won’t wipe out a pond of all fish, though. you must follow furbearer regulations. They are hard to “They have a sense not to destroy a resource they rely find and extremely hard to trap. If you want them gone, on,” Calkins said. “They show up to look for frogs, crawI would suggest using trained trappers.” fish and freshwater mussels and then stumble on big, From a biologist’s standpoint, Calkins likes having the slower fish. In most cases they will eat a lot of bigger otters around. fish, stay a few days and be gone.”

“I used to have rehabilitation permits and raised three The otters travel more than most people think, too. of them that were abandoned,” he said. “Their intelli“I’m five miles from the nearest major water body and gence level is unbelievable — they learned quicker than had them come to my pond,” Calkins said. “Land travel any dog I’ve ever had — and they are super strong for is no problem for them.” their size.”

Jones said it took him awhile to figure out otters were The animal’s curiosity taxed him, though. causing problems on customers lakes.

“They get into everything,” Calkins said. “I don't have “We had a half-dozen lakes where we couldn’t figure the energy to do it again — but they are a pretty neat out why the big fish were gone,” he said. “Every one critter.” of them proved to have otters. We’ve seen them as far north as Wichita Falls and in the Hill Country to the

New gallery owner Continued from page 4

Future plans for the gallery include moving to a larger facility that is twice the size of the current gallery, with better and dedicated parking.

“We will be at the new, larger space on Sherry Lane (in Dallas’ Preston Center) by midsummer,” he said. “A big part of our plan is to have open houses and fundraisers for conservation groups and create a social aspect for them.”

More space also can mean more art, and Crafton plans to expand

into western and estate art, carry more books and furnishings, add an onsite framing facility and obtain a Federal Firearms License to include fine shotguns by this fall.

He also plans to carry more fishing art.

“The fly-fishing guy is just like the wingshooter,” he said. “People will get the feeling this is Texas-type art.”

In addition to founding two quail conservation organizations, Crafton, as an Eagle Scout and vice president of the Boy Scouts of America,

builds sporting clays ranges for the scouts, including the Joe Crafton Sportsman’s Complex at the BSA Summit Bechtel in West Virginia.

The purchase of Collector’s Covey is another example of his dedication to conservation.

“It’s an extension of what I’m trying to do,” he said.

For now, there is one weekend left of the Texas quail season.

“I’ll be headed west that weekend,” he said.

Revenue for parks Continued from page 1

ey TPWD receives for hunting and fishing management via the federal government — where the revenue, similar to the SGST, comes from taxes on sportsmen for the purchase of such things as firearms and ammunition, fishing tackle, fish finders, pleasure craft and motorboat fuel.

Larson, however, stressed that hunting and fishing opportunities in Texas are bolstered by other revenue streams.

“Hunting and fishing license fees (also) support TPWD’s hunting and fishing efforts,” he told LSON. “Over the last two license years, TPWD has averaged about $100 million annually. License Year 14, they brought in $98.81 million and License Year 15, they brought in $100.94 million. In addition to these amounts, TPWD also receives Pittman-Robertson Act (Wildlife) and Dingell Johnson Act (Sportfish) federal funds.”

This current budget year, Texas will receive almost $37 million in P-R funds and more than $17 million in DJ funds.

Despite record funding for state parks, it may take several years for TPWD just to catch up with remedial maintenance given years of neglect, exacerbated by recent flooding that damaged more than half of the state

parks. State officials have put the repair bill at more than $600 million.

Still, there’s a slew of new construction projects, many benefiting anglers.

For instance, new restrooms will be built at Ray Roberts Lake, Inks Lake and the Guadalupe River. Utility upgrades such as installing water lines and renovating electrical systems will be done at Fairfield Lake, Lake Brownwood and Lake Somerville.

Also, boat ramp repairs are scheduled at Choke Canyon Reservoir, Inks Lake, Ray Roberts Lake and Fort Parker Lake. The Huntsville CCC Boathouse, built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, will be revamped, too.

David Sikes of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, and a frequent LSON contributor, applauded the good fortune of state parks in one of his outdoors columns.

While Texas state parks are not, on the whole, hunting and fishing meccas, Sikes noted that they serve as a starting point for countless outdoor enthusiasts providing “the only wilderness exposure many families enjoy in a state that is more than 96 percent privately owned.”

He concluded, “State parks are necessary investments as perpetual recruitment tools for each generation’s conservationists.”

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McKinzee Orsag, 11, of New Braunfels, hunting with her father, harvested her first hog after four years of hunting in Bee County.

She made the shot at 120 yards.

15-year-old Emily Pape caught this 31 1/2-inch trout while fishing with her dad, Edward Pape, and Capt. Doug Rives.

Phillip Lamb landed these largemouth bass on Lady Bird Lake while fishing with guide Charles Whited of Barefoot Fishing Tours.

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Will Liardon, 13, a fifth-generation hunter, took this mature buck after 10 hours in the field on the ranch in Bosque County that has been in the family more than 100 years.

Justin Mendonca of Brady shot this axis at Champion Ranch.

Proposed seasons Continued from page 5

tion order Jan. 30-Mar. 19, 2017.

Bag Limit after the Early Canada Goose: 5 dark geese, to include no more than 2 white-fronted geese, 20 light geese (no possession limit).

• West Zone: Nov. 5-Feb. 5, 2017; conservation order Feb. 6-Mar. 19, 2017.

Bag Limit: 5 dark geese, to include no more than 2 white-fronted geese, 20 light geese (no possession limit).

Sandhill crane • Zone A: Oct. 29-Jan. 29, 2017.

Bag Limit: 3, possession limit 9.

• Zone B: Nov. 18-Jan. 29, 2017.

Bag Limit: 3, possession limit 9.

• Zone C: Dec. 17-Jan. 22, 2017.

Bag Limit: 2, possession limit 6.

Snipe • Oct. 29-Feb. 12 with a daily bag of 8 and possession limit of 24 Woodcock • Dec. 18-Jan. 31, 2017 with a daily bag limit of 3 and possession limit of 9.

Falconry • Statewide: dove Nov. 19-Dec. 5; ducks Jan. 30-Feb. 12, 2017.

Public comment on any of the proposed regulation changes may be made in person at upcoming public meetings, during a live webinar March 3 at 7 p.m. or online at tpwd.texas.gov until March 24.

Public meetings • March 1 Emory — Emory City Center • March 2 Beaumont — Jefferson County Courthouse Ennis — Ellis County Sub Courthouse • March 7 Tahoka — City Hall Meeting Room • March 8 Groesbeck — Groesbeck Convention Center • March 9 Cameron — Bea’s Kitchen —TPWD

Texan earns NWTF award Robert Linder of Marble Falls received one of five Roger M. Latham Sportsman Wild Turkey Service Awards at the National Wild Turkey Federation national convention.

Linder has been an ambassador for the National Wild Turkey Federation for more than 25 years.

The awards are given to NWTF members who are not employed as professional wildlife managers, but have made significant contributions to wild turkey conservation.

Linder was instrumental in the creation and success of the Houston NWTF chapter, where he served for 17 years as president. He also organized the first Texas State Turkey Calling Championship and has worked for the past six years as a judge and emcee for the NWTF Grand National Calling Championships.

Currently, Linder serves as the political liason for the Texas state chapters’ board of directors and is chairman of the Texas Outdoor Partners, a coalition of fish and wildlife organizations dedicated to conserving and enhancing wildlife habitat.

—NWTF

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Kroenke is the owner of the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League, the Denver Nuggets in the National Basketball Association and the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League.

“This is an incredible opportunity and an even greater responsibility,” Kroenke said in a statement. “We are honored to assume ownership of the Waggoner — a true Texas and American landmark — and are deeply committed to continuing the proud legacy of W.T. “Tom” Waggoner, his family and his descendants.”

A dispute over selling the ranch began in 1991 among the descendants of founder Dan Waggoner and had been in litigation ever since.

—Staff report

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26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Sun 29 Mon 01 Tue 02 Wed 03 Thu 04 Fri 05 Sat 06 Sun 07 Mon 08 Tue 09 Wed 10 Thu 11 Fri

7:48 1:37 8:36 2:25 9:24 3:13 10:12 4:01 11:01 4:49 11:49 5:37 12:12 6:25 1:00 7:13 1:48 8:01 2:36 8:50 3:26 9:40 4:18 10:32 5:13 10:55 6:11 11:53 7:12 12:58

8:09 1:58 8:57 2:46 9:46 3:35 10:35 4:24 11:25 5:13 ----- 6:02 12:38 6:51 1:26 7:40 2:15 8:29 3:04 9:18 3:54 10:08 4:46 11:00 5:41 ----6:39 12:25 7:40 1:26

06:50 06:49 06:48 06:47 06:46 06:45 06:44 06:43 06:42 06:40 06:39 06:38 06:37 06:36 06:35

06:17 06:18 06:19 06:19 06:20 06:21 06:21 06:22 06:23 06:23 06:24 06:25 06:25 06:26 06:26

9:55p 9:02a 10:47p 9:37a 11:39p 10:13a NoMoon 10:52a 12:31a 11:33a 1:24a 12:19p 2:16a 1:10p 3:07a 2:05p 3:57a 3:04p 4:46a 4:07p 5:33a 5:12p 6:18a 6:18p 7:02a 7:25p 7:46a 8:32p 8:31a 9:38p

7:53 1:42 8:41 2:30 9:30 3:19 10:18 4:07 11:07 4:55 11:55 5:43 12:18 6:31 1:05 7:19 1:53 8:07 2:42 8:56 3:32 9:46 4:24 10:38 5:19 11:01 6:17 12:03 7:18 1:04

8:15 2:04 9:03 2:52 9:52 3:41 10:41 4:30 11:30 5:19 ----- 6:08 12:44 6:56 1:32 7:45 2:21 8:34 3:10 9:23 4:00 10:14 4:52 11:06 5:46 ----6:44 12:31 7:45 1:31

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10:03p 9:06a 10:56p 9:40a 11:49p 10:15a NoMoon 10:53a 12:42a 11:34a 1:35a 12:20p 2:27a 1:10p 3:19a 2:05p 4:08a 3:06p 4:56a 4:09p 5:42a 5:16p 6:25a 6:23p 7:08a 7:31p 7:51a 8:39p 8:34a 9:47p

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8:22 9:10 9:59 10:48 11:37 12:02 12:51 1:39 2:28 3:17 4:07 4:59 5:54 6:52 7:52

2:11 2:59 3:48 4:37 5:26 6:15 7:04 7:52 8:41 9:30 10:21 11:13 ----12:38 1:38

07:03 07:02 07:00 06:59 06:58 06:57 06:56 06:55 06:54 06:53 06:52 06:51 06:50 06:48 06:47

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10:27p 9:26a 11:20p 9:59a NoMoon 10:33a 12:14a 11:10a 1:08a 11:50a 2:01a 12:35p 2:54a 1:26p 3:45a 2:22p 4:34a 3:22p 5:21a 4:27p 6:05a 5:34p 6:48a 6:43p 7:30a 7:53p 8:11a 9:02p 8:53a 10:11p

Legend: Major=2 hours. Minor=1 hour. Times centered on the major-minor window. For other locations, subtract 1 minute per 12 miles east of a location, and add 1 minute per 12 miles west of a location.

Sabine Pass, north Date Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Feb 29 Mar 1 Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9 Mar 10 Mar 11

Time 5:29 AM 12:08 AM 12:57 AM 1:51 AM 2:49 AM 3:48 AM 4:45 AM 5:39 AM 6:29 AM 12:08 AM 1:08 AM 2:06 AM 3:04 AM 4:05 AM 5:09 AM

Port O’Connor Height 1.1H 0.3L 0.2L 0.2L 0.1L 0.0L -0.1L -0.2L -0.3L 1.3H 1.4H 1.5H 1.6H 1.6H 1.6H

Time 11:31 AM 6:28 AM 7:43 AM 9:22 AM 11:09 AM 12:24 PM 1:09 PM 1:42 PM 2:11 PM 7:18 AM 8:05 AM 8:51 AM 9:37 AM 10:24 AM 11:13 AM

Height 0.4L 1.0H 1.0H 1.0H 1.1H 1.2H 1.3H 1.3H 1.4H -0.3L -0.3L -0.2L -0.1L 0.1L 0.4L

Time 5:54 PM 12:06 PM 12:46 PM 1:35 PM 2:51 PM 4:47 PM 5:59 PM 6:32 PM 7:05 PM 2:39 PM 3:07 PM 3:35 PM 4:04 PM 4:35 PM 5:07 PM

Height 1.1H 0.6L 0.7L 0.9L 1.0L 1.1L 1.1L 1.0L 1.0L 1.4H 1.4H 1.4H 1.4H 1.4H 1.4H

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Galveston Bay entrance, north jetty Time 6:22 AM 12:28 AM 1:08 AM 1:46 AM 2:27 AM 3:26 AM 4:50 AM 5:45 AM 6:30 AM 7:17 AM 12:53 AM 2:30 AM 3:38 AM 4:33 AM 5:43 AM

Height 1.0H 0.2L 0.2L 0.1L 0.0L 0.0L -0.1L -0.2L -0.3L -0.3L 1.3H 1.4H 1.5H 1.5H 1.5H

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INDUSTRY New VP at BRP Krista Spakes was named the vice president of sales of BRP’s Marine Propulsion System division. Evinrude Outboard Engines is a division of BRP.

New president at Cabela’s

New CEO at Brunswick Mark Schwabero will take over as chairman and CEO of the Brunswick Corp., including the Mercury Motors division, succeeding Dustan E. McCoy.

Acquisition for MOJO

Scott K. Williams, previously the executive vice president and chief commercial officer for Cabela’s, was named the new president of the company.

MOJO Outdoors completed the acquisition of HammerTime Wildlife Attractants, a product line of agricultural meals and special attracting aroma.

New CFO at Crosman

New directors at MDF

Crosman Corporation named Robert Beckwith its chief financial officer. He joined the company in 1999 and has served as the vice president of Finance since 2001.

The Mule Deer Foundation added Andrew McKean, Chad Schearer and Rob Weekes to its board of directors.

Garmin buys satellite tracking company Garmin Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of DeLorme, a privately-held company that designs and markets consumerbased satellite tracking devices with two-way communication and navigational capabilities.

Plano retains F-3 Media Plano Synergy has partnered with F-3 Media for its digital and social media marketing efforts across all brands.

RMEF seeking regional director The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation seeks a regional director in Michigan to engage and manage volunteer activities and fundraising.

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TEXAS SALTWATER FISHING REPORT NORTH SABINE: Trout are fair to good in the river on live shad. Redfish are good in the marsh on small topwaters and Stanley Ribbits.

SOUTH SABINE: Sheepshead and black drum are good at the jetty on live shrimp. Trout are fair around the Reef on live shrimp.

BOLIVAR: Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on soft plastics and plugs.

Black drum and redfish are good at Rollover Pass.

TRINITY BAY: Redfish are good at the spillway on crabs and mullet. Trout are fair in 6–8 feet of water on soft plastics.

EAST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are good while drifting shell and mud on dark–colored plastics. Trout are good on the south shoreline on Soft–Dines and Corkies.

Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp.

WEST GALVESTON BAY: Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp.

Black drum are good in the channel on blue crabs. Trout are fair to good for waders on the south shoreline on Corkies.

TEXAS CITY: Sheepshead and sand trout are good around the piers on shrimp. Redfish are fair to good on shrimp and crabs in Moses Lake.

FREEPORT: Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs. Black drum are good at San Luis pass on cracked blue crabs.

EAST MATAGORDA BAY: Trout are fair to good for drifters on live shrimp and scented plastics under rattling corks over scattered shell.

Redfish are fair to good in the middle of the bay.

WEST MATAGORDA BAY: Redfish are fair on the edge of the Intracoastal on shrimp.

Trout are fair on shell and grass on soft plastics and top-waters.

OUTDOOR PUZZLER ACROSS 1. Fish cut up into chunks and strips 4. Method of showing lure to more fish 10. The strength of a line 11. Drifting with the tide while fishing 12. Snakelike fish 15. Term for casting for practice 16. This species is black, blue and white 17. Species of salmon 18. The total catch 19. Ship equipped for largest catch 23. A method of fishing 26. Spool for the fish line 27. Boat docking and storage facility

Tandoori-roasted Texas quail

FOR THE TABLE

*email LSON your favorite recipe to news@lonestaroutdoornews.com.

6 Texas quail, washed well and dried 3 tsps. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. minced ginger 1 tsp. minced Serrano chilies 1 tsp. garam masala 2 lbs. Cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp. black cumin seeds 1/4 cup white wine 1/4 cup pine nuts 16 fresh or dried figs, finely chopped 1/4 cup organic molasses 1/2 cup plain organic yogurt 1/4 cup organic sour cream 2 ozs. butter Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: Rub pepper and salt on quail and inside the cavities. Rest quail at room temperature for 5-10

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minutes. Combine olive oil, garlic, ginger, chilies, garam masala, yogurt, sour cream and salt in a large mixing bowl. Marinade quail in this mixture for 2 hours in refrigerator.

In a heavy-duty pan, heat butter and add cumin. When cumin starts spattering, add onions. Sauté until onions are light pink. Add mushrooms and cook until all the liquid from mushrooms is dried.

Deglaze pan with white wine. Add salt. At this stage, add figs and molasses. Bring to room temperature and add pine nuts. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove quail from marinade. Stuff quail with mushroom and fig mixture. Bake quail in a nonstick pan, which has been glazed with butter, for a half-hour.

Before serving, keep quail under broiler for 3-4 minutes to give skin a crisp finish.

—gotexan.com

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PORT O’CONNOR: Trout and redfish are good on Corkies over soft mud in waist–deep water in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the mouths and drains of the back lakes with live shrimp.

ROCKPORT: Black drum are good in the Lydia Ann Channel on crabs. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Redfish are fair on the Estes Flats on crabs and mullet.

PORT ARANSAS: Black drum are fair to good over reefs on the incoming tide. Redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp.

CORPUS CHRISTI: Redfish are fair to good around Shamrock Cove on small topwaters and spoons. Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on scented plastics and live shrimp.

BAFFIN BAY: Trout are fair to good on Bass Assassins, Gamblers and Corkies around the rocks. Trout are fair to good on the King Ranch shoreline on Corkies and top-waters.

PORT MANSFIELD: Trout are fair to good on top-waters around sand and grass holes. Redfish are fair to good while drifting potholes on shrimp and scented plastics.

SOUTH PADRE: Black drum, redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp. Trout and redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal on aritificial shrimp and scented plastics. Sheepshead are fair on shrimp around the rocks.

PORT ISABEL: Trout and redfish are fair to good in South Bay on live shrimp. Sheepshead and mangrove snapper are fair around the causeway on shrimp. Redfish are fair in Cullen Bay on scented plastics and jigs tipped with shrimp and gold spoons.

—TPWD

By Wilbur “Wib” Lundeen Solution on Page 22

A toothy freshwater fish A fishing association Dead fish will _____ up Commonly called the brookie A type of casting outfit Southern fish, comes close to beach, pier Fisherman’s gear The best fish are usually _____ The bait A method of fishing

DOWN 1. Area to catch certain fish 2. Where to catch redfish 3. Popular catch around Florida Everglades 5. A trout species 6. To prop up a boat is to ____

it up 7. A method of fishing 8. Term for a guide or helper 9. A run of fish in one place 13. Term for fishing from shore 14. Of a fly 17. Sometimes used for bait 20. Fishing rig without pole or rod 21. A large family of bottom fish 22. A type of bait or lure 23. A productive method of fishing 24. A species of perch 25. Basket used to carry fish 32. Term for a hookless lure 33. Weight to hold the bait down 35. To dip water out of the boat 37. A fish with large pectoral fins 38. To construct a fly 39. A type of fly

Steamed flounder fillets with white wine sauce 6 medium flounder fillets 1 cup chopped fresh parsley salt freshly ground black pepper Sprinkle fillets with parsley, salt and pepper. Place, in single layer on oiled steamer rack above boiling water. Steam for 6 to 8 minutes, or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Serve with white wine sauce.

White Wine Sauce 6 tbsps. margarine 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 cups fish or chicken broth 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper 4 tbsps. all-purpose flour 2 cups heavy cream 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Melt 1 tbsp. margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat.

Add mushrooms and shallots and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add wine, 1/2 cup broth, salt and pepper. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Melt 3 tbsps. margarine in small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, stirring with a wire whisk. Mix well, then add remaining broth. Blend well, bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add to mushroom mixture, stir and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cream and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add lemon juice and remaining margarine. Serve over steamed fish.

—aboutseafood.com

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NATIONAL Culberson receives NSSF award The National Shooting Sports Foundation is honoring U.S. Rep. John A. Culberson (RTexas) as NSSF’s 2015 Legislator of the Year.

The award will be presented this spring at the organization’s annual dinner in Washington, D.C., during the firearms industry’s annual Congressional Fly-In.

Michigan approves hunting with suppressors

RAUL FLORES JR., A POLICE OFFIC ER IN HARLINGEN, WAS THE ONLY HU NTER WHO WENT O UT IN COLD AND WET CONDITIONS ON DECEMBER 2 8, 2015 ON THE EL SA BINO RANCH IN WIL LACY COUNTY THAT IS OWNED BY A FRIEND. EXPECTING TO BE OUT ALL DAY, HE SHOT THIS 1 0-POINT BUCK BEFORE HE COULD FINISH HIS BREAKFAST TA CO.

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The Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted to approve the Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 1, repealing the long-standing state ban on hunting with suppressors. Michigan is the 38th state where hunting with suppressed firearms is legal.

—Michigan NRC

Former TV host gets prison time Clark Dixon, former host of the Sportsman Channel hunting show Syndicate Hunting, was sentenced in Anchorage federal court to 16 months in prison for poaching in Noatak National Preserve in Northwest Alaska.

U.S. District Judge Ralph Beistline sentenced Dixon to serve time for two felony violations of the Lacey Act. Dixon was ordered to pay a fine of $75,000 and forfeit 17 animals that were killed and turned into trophies while he falsely claimed Alaska residency. An aircraft valued at $200,000 also was forfeited.

Dixon and four others who participated in the poaching pleaded guilty to federal violations in November. Prosecutors had indicted nine people two months earlier, and two production companies were cited for footage that aired on the TV show.

As part of his plea deal, Dixon admitted to breaking state and federal hunting laws: hunting and taking game the same day he flew to a remote camp, hunting big game without a state-licensed guide, hunting without the proper tags and permits, and unlawfully guiding nonresidents on hunts in Noatak preserve. Some of those illegal hunts were featured on Syndicate Hunting.

—Staff repot

Auctioned mule deer hunt brings $410K A mule deer hunt auctioned at the 10th annual Western Hunting and Conservation Expo brought $410,000, a record for the most money paid for a mule deer hunt.

The hunt at Antelope Island State Park in Utah topped the amount paid a year ago, when the same hunter, Troy Lorenz of British Columbia, bought the permit for $390,000.

Antelope Island is known for its genetically “pure” herd of about 700 bison, but is also home to about 130 bighorn sheep and about 500 buck mule deer — many of which are world-class and the main reason the permit sells for so much.

Revenue from the auctions is used to pay for renovation of water springs and the planting of vegetation on the island. This year, there are plans to build a water spring that will hold 100,000 gallons.

Last year, Lorenz harvested a 231-inch mule deer buck at the island.

—Staff report

CCA honors Rep. Graves The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana will honor U.S. Rep. Garret Graves with the 2016 Jerry Stone Conservationist of the Year. The award, to be presented during the CCA Louisiana State Convention on February 26, is the highest conservation award

given by the organization each year.

As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Graves introduced the Gulf States Red Snapper Management Authority Act in 2015, legislation that would transfer management of Gulf red snapper away from the federal government to the five Gulf States.

—CCA

Famous lake for sale The estate known as Legacy Lakes, the creation of outdoor icon Ray Scott, founder of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, is for sale. Known as Legacy Lakes, the 55-acre fishery was named the best bass lake in America by Outdoor Life in 2010.

The lake has been been fished by two presidents — George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush on multiple occasions as well as by First Lady Barbara Bush. Four-time Bassmaster Classic champion Rick Clunn caught his personal best bass on the lake – a 13-pound, 15-ounce lunker.

—B.A.S.S.

Fatal boating accident on Louisiana side of Toledo Bend A boating incident resulted in the death of David McManus, 74 of Iowa.

On February 19 at Toledo Bend Reservoir in Sabine Parish, two vessels were leaving from a camp in the early morning. According to witnesses, when the lead boat got on plane it left a wake causing the second boat to pitch violently, ejecting McManus and a passenger into the water. The lead vessel circled back and retrieved McManus, who was unresponsive. Another fisherman retrieved the passenger. McManus was pronounced dead on the shore, and the passenger was airlifted to a hospital and is in stable condition.

—LDWF

Record Delaware bass A 10-pound bass is a big deal in Texas, but not unheard of. When it’s a northern strain largemouth in Delaware, it’s another story.

AJ Klein of New Castle, Delaware landed a 11.10-pound bass from Wagamons Pond that has been certified as the new Delaware state record largemouth bass. The fish broke the previous record of 10 pounds, 10 ounces, also caught at Wagamons Pond, in 2012.

Klein slow-rolled a Strike King Bleeding Shad Spinnerbait when the big bass hit, according to Wired2Fish.com.

Klein had the fish weighed at Bill’s Bait and Tackle and verified by Sgt. Troy Trimmer of the Delaware Fish and Wildlife’s Natural Resource Police. After the fish was certified, Klein released it back into Wagamons Pond.

—Wired2Fish.com

SCI convention raises millions The 44th Safari Club International Hunters’ Convention in Las Vegas, February 3-6, 2016, brought together hunters from around the world to support conservation and celebrate hunting.

Attendees topped 2015 totals with more than 20,000 SCI members from 100 countries represented.

The sale of a .275 Rigby rifle, a tribute to Jim Corbett’s legendary rifle, by John Rigby & Co., brought a record-breaking $250,000, the highest selling bolt-action rifle in SCI’s history.

The convention is SCI’s largest fundraiser and total revenue grossed more than $15.5 million.

—SCI

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NEED AMMO? Largest selection in Central Texas Lampassas (512) 556-5444

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Jim: (952) 292-4660 QUAIL HUNTING Wildcat Creek has some of the finest quail hunting in North Texas.

Also pheasants and sporting clays.

Full and half day hunts. Great restaurant!

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Let the Texas Wildlife Nutrition Group take care of your Deer feed needs. Pasture and Breeder rations available for all programs. All feeds are Scientifically designed for deer to reach their full potential.

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Well, elect., Cabin #13 $2250 P/AC PIONEER REAL ESTATE Shirley Shandley, Broker hillcountryrealestate.net (830) 232-6422

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TROPHY WHITETAIL BUCK HUNTS Intensive Management Program.

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MISC. ARROWHEADS AND ARTIFACTS I buy and sell authentic Texas artifacts. Please call Nick.

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DECOYS WANTED WOODEN Duck and Goose. Top prices paid. Ask for David.

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JOBS NEWS REPORTER WANTED Lone Star Outdoor News is seeking a reporter for a full-time position at its Dallas office. Journalism degree required. Candidates must have a passion for hunting and fishing and experience with both. Experience with social media, web, Adobe and InDesign a plus. Join our team and write about the Texas outdoors. Send resumes to EDITOR@LONESTAROUTDOORNEWS.COM AD SALES POSITION Lone Star Outdoor News is looking for an entry-level ad sales person for its growing advertising business. Position will be based in its Dallas office. Must have hunting and fishing experience.

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TURKEY HUNTING WEST OF DFW 3 day 2 nights Lodge, meals and guide included (800) 399-3006 EASTERN TURKEY HUNT Near the Red River Call Mike (214) 802-4184

FISHING SABINE LAKE FISHING Trout, flounder, reds.

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Check for specials at www.fishsabine.com (409) 719-6067

SOUTH PADRE FISHING Reds, Trout, Flounder, Snook. Everything supplied but food and licenses.

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PORT MANSFIELD Get away from the crowds Trout and red fishing at its finest.

Great lodge, Great food, Great guides.

Dove hunts during fall, book now for best dates.

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VEHICLES HUNTING FOR TRUCKS? New Ford and used trucks below.

2014 Ford F-150 XL - Power Windows - Power Locks - Cruise - Sync SuperCrew Cab V-8. Mileage : 12,355 Miles Stock # : Eke92739 2015 Ford F-250 XL - Power Equipment Group - FX4 4X4 6.2L V8 - Super Duty Truck Crew Cab V-8. Mileage : 4,161 Miles Stock # : Fec96300 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor - 6.2L V8 - Leather - Navigation Moon Roof SuperCrew Cab V-8. Mileage : 41,689 Stock # : Cfa36976 2011 Ram 1500 Laramie - 5.7L V8 Hemi - 4X4 - Laramie - Leather - Truck Crew Cab V-8 Mileage : 58,870 Miles Stock # : Bs540544 2015 Toyota Tacoma Tacoma - 4.0L V6 - 4X4 - Automatic Back-Up Camera, Double Cab V-6 Exterior Color : Black Interior Color : Graphite Mileage : 13,956 Miles Stock # : Fx132298 Call Bobby I’m in the DFW area (214) 632-7963

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All Valley Boat Show McAllen Convention Center Allvalleyboatshow.com

FEBRUARY 27

Safari Club International El Paso Safari Nights Gala El Maida Shrine (915) 478-8505 scielpaso.org Mule Deer Foundation Parker County Chapter Banquet (817) 565-7121 muledeer.org Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Texas Hill Country Big Game Banquet Georgetown Community Center (512) 771-6190 rmef.org Ducks Unlimited Kerrville Banquet Hill Country Shooting Sports Center (830) 377-2838 ducks.org/Texas

MARCH 3

Park Cities Quail Dinner Frontiers of Flight Museum, Dallas Parkcitiesquail.org Houston Safari Club Monthly Meeting The Hess Club (713) 623-8492 houstonsafariclub.org National Wild Turkey Federation San Antonio Banquet Alzafar Shrine Center (210) 408-7407 nwtf.org

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Coastal Conservation Association Brazos Center, Bryan (713) 626-4222 ccatexas.org

MARCH 4-6

Exotic Wildlife Association Annual Membership Meeting YO Resort Hotel, Kerrville (830) 367-7761 myewa.org

MARCH 4

Delta Waterfowl Abilene Banquet Taylor County Expo Center (650) 465-3190 deltawaterfowl.org Ducks Unlimited Conroe Banquet Horseshoe Club, Montgomery County Fairgrounds (936) 537-1561 ducks.org/Texas National Wild Turkey Federation Cross Timber Chapter Banquet Decatur Civic Center (940) 393-8908 nwtf.org Ducks Unlimited Hunt County Dinner National Guard Armory, Greenville (903) 456-5266 ducks.org/Texas

MARCH 5

Great East Texas Outdoor Festival Sabine County Rodeo Arena (409) 787-3388 getof.net Texas Dove Hunter’s Association Shooting for Scholarships National Shooting Complex, San Antonio (210) 764-1189 texasdovehunters.com

Bass Champs Central Division Tournament Temple Lake Park, Lake Belton (817) 439-3317 basschamps.com Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Greater Texas Hill Country Banquet Gillespie County Farm Bureau (830) 864-5400 rmef.org

MARCH 10

National Wild Turkey Federation Highland Lakes Banquet Lakeside Pavilion, Marble Falls (830) 693-9515 ntwf.org Coastal Conservation Association Corpus Christi Banquet American Bank Center (713) 626-4222 ccatexas.org National Wild Turkey Federation Williamson County Banquet Georgetown Community Center (512) 818-0415 nwtf.org Texas Gun & Knife Show Amarillo Civic Center (830) 285-0575 texasgunandknifeshows.com

MARCH 11-12

Texas Deer Association Spring Deer Sale Embassy Suites Outdoor World, Grapevine (512) 499-0466 texasdeerassociation.com

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