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Article Index Deer season preview ........................................... 5 Youth-only hunting seasons ................................. 6 Cauthen & Sons gun store ............................... 8-9 Jaycee Turkey Shoot .......................................... 10 Wild Game Dinner ....................................... 12-13 Outdoor app ................................................ 14-15 Photo tips, newspaper submission ............. 16-17 Managing white-tailed deer ........................ 18-20 Wild quail population ........................................ 21 Youth hunt in Harper ......................................... 22 Things to do in Fredericksburg ......................... 24 Identify wildlife tracks ........................................ 25 Chronic Wasting Disease ................................... 26 Harper VFD fish fry ............................................ 27 Sunrise/sunset times .......................................... 28 Hunters for the Hungry ..................................... 29 Aging deer ......................................................... 30 Operation Game Thief ................................ 32-33 Take a child hunting weekends ......................... 35 Boerne Wild Game Dinner ................................ 36 Campfire cooking .............................................. 38 *Cover photo by Lisa Treiber-Walter
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OfďŹ cials predict ‘exceptional year’ for deer By Joshua McKinney record amount of rainfall in the spring should make 2015-2016 a solid whitetailed deer hunting season which begins Saturday, Nov. 7 in Gillespie County. Sam Harris, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game warden in Gillespie County, thinks the wet spring helped the quality of deer this season. “I think the prospects look pretty good for this season,â€? Harris said. “A dry spring makes it harder on animals. A dry spring makes it harder for does to raise their young.â€? Alan Cain, TPWD’s white-tailed deer program leader, expects an “exceptional yearâ€? for deer hunting in Texas. “For a wildlife biologist, spring rains and total annual rainfall are critical factors in predictions for the upcoming season,â€? Cain said. “When above average winter and spring rains occur, hunters should expect a great hunting season and 2015 fits the criteria.â€? The Edwards Plateau ecoregion, which includes Gil-
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old age class, I expect a number of hunters to harvest some exceptional bucks this year,â€? Cain said. “The habitat conditions statewide are much better than we’ve seen in years and the abundance of native forage will help bucks maximize antler growth this year.â€? The estimated Gross Boone and Crockett scores, (which measures antler quality) for the Edwards Plateau is 93 for bucks ages 2.5-3.5, 113 for Important dates bucks ages 4.5-5.5 for Gillespie County and 119 for ages 6.5 UĂŠ Ă€VÂ…iÀÞÊ œ˜Â?ÞÊ pĂŠ "VĂŒÂ°ĂŠ and older. 3-Nov. 6, 2015. (Either sex. A lack of rainfall No permit required to hunt during the latter antlerless deer unless MLDP parts of summer permits have been issued and into fall’s beginfor the property.) ning has led to more UĂŠ i˜iĂ€>Â?ĂŠ -i>ĂƒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ pĂŠ ÂœĂ›Â°ĂŠ activity from deer in 7, 2015-Jan. 3, 2016. search of food. UĂŠ >ĂŒiĂŠ Â˜ĂŒiĂ€Â?iĂƒĂƒĂŠ>˜`ĂŠ-ÂŤÂˆÂŽiĂŠ The low amount pĂŠ >Â˜Â°ĂŠ{ࣂ]ĂŠĂ“Ă¤ÂŁĂˆÂ° of precipitation UĂŠ9ÂœĂ•ĂŒÂ…ĂŠ "˜Â?ÞÊ pĂŠ "VĂŒÂ°ĂŠ makes growing food Σ‡ ÂœĂ›Â°ĂŠÂŁĂ†ĂŠ >Â˜Â°ĂŠ{ࣂ]ĂŠĂ“Ă¤ÂŁĂˆÂ° plots difficult, causing deer to go near roadways to find food. “The food supply’s down right now,â€? Harris said. “We’re seeing a lot more deer on the roadways than we’re used to seeing because of it. Hopefully, we’ll see some fall rains to help maintain them through the fall season.â€? Harris also thinks a cold front and the fall of acorns could help settle the Hill Country’s deer population. Bag limits Five deer, no more than two bucks in all seasons combined. No permit is required to hunt antlerless deer unless MLDP antlerless permits have been issued for the tract of land.
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lespie County, sports the highest deer densities in Texas. TPWD’s 2014 survey results show a density of 116 deer per 1,000 acres, or about 2.2 million deer in the ecoregion. The Hill Country’s high concentration of deer should give hunters plenty of opportunity to bag a buck. Antler quality should be “above average� this year, according to Cain. “With a good number of bucks in the in the 5.5 year
Hunting license rules and regulations A hunting license is required of any person, regardless of age, who hunts any animal, bird, frog or turtle in this state (except furbearers, if the hunter possesses a trapper’s license). No license is required for nuisance fur-bearing animals, depredating hogs or coyotes (see below). Non-residents under 17 years of age may purchase and hunt with the Youth Hunting License (Type 169). A resident hunting license is $25. Various endorsement requirements apply. All hunters born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, need to complete a Hunter Education Training Course. An exception to that regulation is for those who are under the age of 17 years who are hunting with a person who is exempt from the rule because of age or who has completed the course. A hunter education deferral is also available for those 17 years of age or older who want to hunt but cannot attend a hunter education course. The deferral costs $10 and is only valid until the end of the current license year. More information about hunting license regulations is available at https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/ hunting-licenses-and-permits.
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Youth to beneďŹ t from special seasons Young hunters get their chance to bag big game during special hunting seasons in fall and winter. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has established statewide YouthOnly open seasons for deer, turkey, squirrel and waterfowl for hunters ages 16 and under in counties across the state, including Gillespie County. The purpose of Youth-Only open seasons is to provide young people with opportunities to learn about wildlife conservation through an enjoyable and memorable outdoor experience and allow parents and mentors to introduce them to safe and responsible hunting, according to a spokesman for the TPWD. The Youth-Only open season hunts are scheduled to occur at times when young outdoorsmen and women are out of school. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department encourages experienced hunters to seek out youth and provide the guidance to make the event both enjoyable and educational for the beginning hunter.
A Youth Hunting License (Type 169) is required to hunt during this season, and costs $7. The license can be purchased at any one of TPWD’s 28 field offices, more than 50 state parks or at over 1,700 retailers across the state. Licenses may be purchased online through the TPWD website at www. tpwd.texas.gov/buy or by phone at 1-800-895-4248. A $5 administrative fee is charged for each phone or online transaction. White-tailed deer The first Youth-Only season runs Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, and another session runs from Jan. 4-17, 2016. The season is open in all counties where there is a general open season for white-tailed deer. All legal hunting means and methods are allowed, except Collin, Dallas, Grayson and Rockwall counties, which are archery only. For much of the state, including Gillespie County and the remainder of
the Hill Country, the bag and permit requirements are the same as for the general season in the county. Turkey Youth hunters also have a chance to bag turkeys during special YouthOnly seasons on Oct. 31-Nov. 1, and Jan. 4-17, 2016. A Youth-Only spring season on March 26-27 and May 21-22 will give young marksmen and archers another chance to hunt turkeys. Only licensed hunters 16 years of age or younger may hunt turkey during this season with the bag limit as specified by the general fall turkey season. The annual bag limit for turkey, in the aggregate for all counties, is four (4), no more than one of which may be an Eastern turkey. For more information on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Youth-Only hunting seasons, as well as other general hunting information, log onto the website: www.tpwd.state. tx.us.
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A Holland & Holland .375 Centenary rests in a pristine case at the J.E. Cauthen & Sons, Ltd. shop. — Standard-Radio Post/Scott Allen
Collecting works of art J.E. Cauthen & Sons, Ltd. at home on Main Street By Scott Allen Jim Cauthen, owner of J.E. Cauthen & Sons, Ltd., is a lifelong collector of guns, knives and Western memorabilia. His business, located at 414 E. Main Street, is a pristine example of what a high-quality gun shop should look like. Three years ago, he and his wife, Brenda, renovated the KlothLudwig home, an 1870 limestone building, and updated the timber and hardwood floor as well as added custom furniture to give it an old-time English gun store feel. Cauthen has an eye for fine items and his passion for Western memorabilia, guns and knives is shown throughout the building. “I’ve been a gun collector my
Flying quail is engraved into the side of a gun at J.E. Cauthen & Sons, Ltd.
whole life and this shop is an example of what it’s evolved into,” Cauthen said. “I like stuff that’s hand made. I appreciate custommade stuff that’s done the old school way.” J.E. Cauthen & Sons, Ltd. has been open only three years, but the place feels as if it belongs and has
been there all along. Cauthen and his wife, an interior decorator, got their inspiration to open the store from their appreciation for European antiques, western and sporting art, and collectables from around the world. The handmade guns Cauthen has acquired represent the finest makers from both England and Italy. “We are an affiliate of Holland & Holland, based in London, England,” Cauthen said. “We’re also a Beretta premium dealer. There’s only about 10 of those in the United States that sell the very highend Beretta shotguns and Beretta is based in Italy.” The collectable antique guns around Cauthen’s shop are historic and give a view into an earlier, simpler time where gun makers
HILL COUNTRY HUNTING took months to create a gun and the custom work is finely and ornately crafted. That is difficult to reproduce with machined pieces. Cauthen’s antique guns are all very collectable, the oldest of which is an 1866 Winchester with a brass frame. “I have quite a few collectable guns,” Cauthen said. “I have stuff that’s historic. I have some Texas Ranger guns and some other historic types of weapons from the old west.” Cauthen offers a wide variety of hunting guns and gear for people going on hunting trips in Africa, Argentina and other shoots in Europe. For the hunter, gun enthusiast or anyone who appreciates fine guns, knives and Western memorabilia, J.E. Cauthen & Sons is a step back into a custommade time.
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Jim Cauthen, owner of J.E. Cauthen & Sons, Ltd., examines a Piotti shotgun. — StandardRadio Post/Scott Allen
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Jaycees to host Turkey Shoot Ûi ÌÊÃiÌÊ>ÌÊ/ ÛÞ`> iÊ- Ì }Ê,> }i Hunters will get the opportunity to hone their skills when the Fredericksburg Jaycees host their 64th Annual Fredericksburg Jaycees Turkey Shoot. The Turkey Shoot will be on two days — 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, and then 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 — at the Tivydale Shooting Range, located 15.3 miles from Fredericksburg out FM 2093 (Tivydale Road). Offered at the event will be a live turkey head shoot, a sightin range and a separate archery section to give hunters some practice ahead of the general season’s Nov. 7 start. (No hand guns are allowed.) The Turkey Shoot goes until dusk and also includes food and beverages available for purchase. Chances will also be sold for prizes to be awarded in a paddle
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Wild game, prizes top annual event
A record turnout attended last year’s Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner which benefitted youth and adult agricultural education in the county. In addition to dining on all types of wild game, attendees could browse at vendor booths which featured the latest in hunting equipment. — Standard-Radio Post file photo
Hunters who are looking for some entertainment and a hearty meal after the evening hunt are invited to attend the Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Tickets are $20 which includes food and refreshments. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and food will be served until 8:30 p.m. There are a dozen kinds of wild game, seafood and exotics. Barbecue dinners are available for the nonadventurous eaters. There will be a live auction with over 40 items, including some of the newest and highest quality firearms, world class hunts, vacation trips, a helicopter ride, archery equipment and more. A “Rivalry Bid-Out� will feature Connecticut Firearms DP12 Double Barrel Pump Shot-
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It was a packed crowd at the 2014 Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner, as attendees sampled exotic food, bid in silent and live auctions and tried their luck at game tables. This year’s dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds Exhibition Hall. — StandardRadio Post
guns. Craig Meier, world champion auctioneer, will be showcasing the items. The event will also include a prize drawing with close to 100 items
available, including over 20 guns. There will also be door prizes and hunting, fishing and camping equipment for any outdoor enthusiasts. Over 100 volunteers come togeth-
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Updated TPWD ‘Outdoor Annual’
mobile app a help to hunters Hunters may have an easier time reporting from the field with a new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department mobile app. The “My Texas Hunt Harvest� app was released recently for iPhone and Android. Hunters who use the electronic reporting options will be issued a confirmation number upon completion of the registration process. Hunters still have to tag harvested animals. “We want to keep expanding its offerings,� said Josh Havens, TPWD communications director. “Anything we can do to make it easier on hunters, that’s what we’re shooting for.� This will be the final season that physical check stations will be open as TPWD is transitioning from physical
stations for mandatory harvest reporting to electronic reporting. The new harvest reporting app can be used as a tool for voluntarily reporting and tracking harvests of other resident game species. Hunters can log harvested game animals and view harvest history, including dates and locations of every hunt. The app also has links to easily find a biologist, game warden, public or youth hunts and information on determining the age of deer, wildlife management areas and even alligators. Outdoor Annual app TPWD has updated its official Outdoor Annual Texas hunting and fishing regulations mobile app for the
2015-2016 hunting season. “This is a great app, and we just did a few things to make searches easier and improve the user experience,� Havens said. Outdoor Annual Texas gives sportsmen mobile access to information they can use in the field and on the water. To download the free app, go to www. txoutdoorannual.com/app or visit the App Store or Google Play. Once installed, the app enables access to the summary of the Texas 20152016 hunting and fishing regulations without having to be connected to the Internet. It can also use a device’s GPS capabilities to access location-specific regulations, such as exceptions to fish size and bag limits and county-specific hunting regulations. “Hunters and anglers alike really appreciate the ease and benefits of
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Photo policy updated for deer hunters For the hunters who would like to share photos of their 2015-2016 hunting season harvests with Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post readers, they need to be aware of a few guidelines on how to submit a picture for print. To qualify for free publication, photos must meet the following criteria: x $OO DQLPDOV SLFWXUHG PXVW EH OHJDOO\ harvested following all Texas regulations; x (LWKHU WKH DQLPDO RU WKH KXQWHU PXVW be from Gillespie County; x 2QO\ WKH KXQWHU ZKR VKRW WKH GHHU may appear in the photo with the animal — no exceptions; x (DFK KXQWHU PD\ VXEPLW QR PRUH than one photo per year — no exceptions; x 7KH DQLPDOuV HQWLUH FDUFDVV PXVW EH present and attached to the head. (No caped out or head-only/antler-only photos will be accepted.) x 3LFWXUHV RI GRHV RU VSLNHV ZLOO QRW EH accepted; During regular business hours — Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — available staff photographers will take photos of those stopping in at the newspaper office, 712 West Main Street. (Such images are in digital format and reprints will be made available for purFKDVH WKURXJK WKH QHZVSDSHUuV RQOLQH site, found at: www.fredericksburgstandard.smugmug.com.) Submit a photo x +XQWHUV PD\ VXEPLW FRORU SKRWRgraphs by emailing original, unedited images as separate .jpg attachments to: fbgnews@fredericksburgstandard.com. x 'LJLWDO VXEPLVVLRQV VKRXOG EH pixels per inch or higher in resolution. 3LFWXUHV RI ORZ UHVROXWLRQ RU RWKHUZLVH poor quality in regard to lighting, framing and sharpness will not be accepted. 3KRWRV SULQWHG RQ KRPH SULQWHUV DQG taken with older cell phones are generally not acceptable. Complete and include the following information:
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Tips for taking trophy-worthy photos Capturing quality wildlife photos with a camera can be surprisingly easy for non-professionals, if they follow this list of Top 8 photography tips: 1. Look for interesting combinations of color, light (and shadow) and textures. Nature is full of visually appealing scenes — just provide a channel for them to be seen. 2. Try new perspectives. In other words, get up close or look up ‌ anything to give viewers an interesting angle they won’t see by just standing there. 3. Use the “rule of thirdsâ€? to create visual interest. Place the main subject of the photo in the extreme left, right, top, bottom or even corner of the frame to get a dramatic impact. 4. Get close — as in really close — to a subject so that it fills the frame. It’s easy to be too far away, but hard to get too close. 5. Take a lot of photos. The most serious photographers take many different angles and exposures in order to capture that one true “gem.â€? 6. Use a tripod, especially if using a telephoto lens that is difficult to hold still. Telephotos also cause light loss and so the tripod allows for slower shutter
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Four wildlife management associations in Gillespie County strive to help manage the deer population while also working to pro-
mote good stewardship of the land and improving the quality of white-tailed deer. — Photo by Lisa Treiber Walter
Managing white-tailed deer Striving to promote good stewardship of the land and natural resources while improving the quality of white-tailed deer are four wildlife management associations in Gillespie County. Currently, the four Wildlife Management Associations include Cave Creek, Cherry Spring, Doss and Harper. The associations are under the umbrella of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Gillespie County. Along with their efforts to help manage the deer population, the groups also sponsor youth hunts to
expose children to hunting and the outdoors. In fact, the Cave Creek WMA was the first in the state to offer such a program. Cherry Spring and Harper also offer youth hunts. Following is information on the four groups: Cave Creek WMA With approximately 60 members, the Cave Creek WMA covers the eastern part of Gillespie County. Officers include Sammy Segner, president; Kade Burrow, vice president; Carol Birmingham, secretary,
and Larry Ahrens, treasurer. The organization meets three to four times a year, which includes the annual meeting in August and regular meetings in October, November and February. All meetings are open to the public, and persons wanting more information or to join are encouraged to contact any of the officers. Members conduct three spotlight census surveys in early September and October and collect data for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. By counting the number of
HILL COUNTRY HUNTING females, males and fawns, the organization can get a better idea of the buck-to-doe ratio and the fawn crop, according to Segner. On the Friday night before the opening of deer season, the Cave Creek WMA hosts a meal and social. After the meal, door prizes are given away and an educational program presented. This year, the association is also holding a drawing for a Browning X Bolt White Gold Medallion .30-06 rifle. “This is a beautiful $1,200 rifle anyone would love to have for their collection,” Segner said. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100. The drawing will be held at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Cave Creek School. Tickets for the drawing are being sold at Stroeher and Olfers, Lochte Feed and General Store, Segner’s Jewelers, Stonewall One Stop and Behrends Feed and Fertilizer in Luckenbach. On the first weekend, the group offers to age deer, weigh in and sponsors a big buck and a cull buck contest, which is decided at 8 p.m. Sunday. “This gives a feel for the condition the deer are in and the ages of the deer being harvested,” Segner said. Segner explained that one of the goals of the Cave Creek WMA is to educate landowners and hunters on wildlife management practices and to help create a better outdoor experience for all.
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Helping manage the deer population in Gillespie County are four wildlife management associations, including the Cave Creek, Cherry Spring, Doss and Harper groups. — Photo by Lisa Treiber-Walter
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dinner and presentations by speakers, including representatives from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Members conduct three deer counts in August, September and the first two days of the whitetail hunting season. The association also hosts a youth hunt in January under the leadership of Daniel Sagebiel with voluntary participation by landowners. Members also participate in Kerr and Mason wildlife areas. One of the goals of the group, according to Sagebiel, is to provide guidance in wildlife management and related resources. A reason to join the group, Sagebiel said, is to have the same goals and management practices as one’s neighbors. Doss WMA The Doss WMA was started in the early 1980s by a group of local ranchers, wildlife biologists and Extension agents, and includes northwest Gillespie County/South Central Mason County. Currently, there are 129 members encompassing 95,421 acres. Officers are Trey Dittmar, president; Matt Kordzik, vice president, and Todd Keener, secretary/treasurer. The association holds an annual meeting in late October and a membership sign-up in late July. Meetings are open to the public. Individuals interested in joining are invited to attend the membership sign-up meeting in July, the annual meeting in October or by See WILDLIFE ASSOCIATIONS ▶ 20
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Harper WMA The Harper Wildlife Management Association (HWMA) is one of four wildlife management associations in Gillespie County, committed to successful game management practices, including habitat management, providing population data through various census techniques, recommending harvest levels based on deer censuses, maintaining accurate harvest records and recommending supplemental or enhanced food supplies. Membership is open to any landowner, land manager, hunter or any other interested individuals owning property, operating property, living in or hunting in the area defined by the boundaries of the Harper Independent School District. Cooperation of members is on a voluntary basis in an area-wide effort to achieve the goals of balancing whitetail deer populations with the carrying capacity of the habitat, increasing body weight of white-tailed deer in the area,
improving the overall antler characteristics, increasing fawn survival, promoting ongoing education among members and promoting community interest in wildlife management in general, explained Tompall Glaser, president of the Harper WMA. The Harper WMA holds three meetings annually which are open to members and visitors. Meetings are held in July or August, October and January or February. The Harper WMA will again sponsor its third Annual Youth Hunt in cooperation with the Texas Youth Hunting Program. (See related story.) In addition to Glaser, other officers include Will Krebs, vice president, and Doylene Bode, secretary/ treasurer. Directors are Michael McMahon, Robert Dittmar, Tom Swearingen and Paula Parker. Contact Glaser by email at tglaser2@gmail.com with any questions or comments related to the Harper WMA.
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contacting any of the officers. Annual dues are $20 for a membership, which includes a lease permit. The Doss WMA has eight census lines that perform three separate spotlight counts in September. The census line counts provide data which is used by wildlife biologists to determine harvest recommendations for the fall whitetail hunting season. The group supports predator control associations in both Gillespie and Mason counties, and also sponsors a Big Buck Contest for the member properties only. “Hunting is an important and significant part of the culture and economy of our members,” Dittmar said. “In an effort to sustain this culture and improve the economy in our area, the association strives to promote good stewardship of the land and natural resources, improve the quality of whitetail bucks and optimize overall whitetail herd health through better whitetail deer management.”
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Wild quail making comeback; population lower in Gillespie for which there’s no open Wild quail seem to be season. making a comeback in Becky Ruzicka of the Texas, after having numTexas A&M AgriLife bers low enough for the Extension office said the state to enact conservaquails’ annual production tion measures. is critical, due to their That being said, Gilshort lives and high morlespie County Game Wartality rates. den Sam Harris doesn’t Nesting is key for the expect too much local birds. quail hunting. Among the nesting hab“I don’t think we have itats quail need includes a large population of bunchgrasses such as the quail in the county,” Harbluestem that’s at least ris said. “Quail hunting basketball-sized in diamhasn’t been really big eter and three feet tall. since I’ve been here. The Quail also use prickly drought has hurt the pear and yucca if they population here.” are available. Last fall’s rains, accordRuzicka said quail need ing to state officials, have good habitats: predation helped the population of accounts for more than both bobwhite and scaled 80 percent of nest failor “blue” quail statewide ures. by providing a better Harris said habitat nesting habitat and cover maintenance is probably from predators. the best way to preserve Outside Gillespie CounMore rain and preserving nesting areas are two ways to prethe population. ty, officials believe the serve the quail population, officials say. — Standard-Radio “Quail need a lot of 2015-2016 quail hunting Post file photo cover,” he said. “If you season will be the best get rid of cover by cleanthey’ve seen since at least ing fence lines and 2008. burning extra brush, you take away their habitat. The season runs from Saturday, Oct. 31, until SunThey either move on to other places or die.” day, Feb. 28, 2016. To catch up on the latest in quail management, go In Gillespie County, the daily bag limit is 15, possesto: www.tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/game_managesion limit is 45. ment/quail/ This doesn’t apply to the Mearn’s (Montezuma) Quail,
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Youth hunt in Harper to honor memory of late Jacob Krebs Harper Wildlife Management Association (HWMA), Fredericksburg Salutes Our Wounded Warriors and the Texas Youth Hunting Program will again join forces to sponsor a youth hunt in January in memory of Jacob Krebs. Krebs drowned on March 26, 2013, while training for his Navy SEAL contract. He loved the outdoors and loved his country, according to his mother, Mary Krebs. She said he was adamant about honoring all soldiers, specifically wounded warriors. And that’s why his parents decided to honor all wounded warriors by hosting a special youth hunt weekend for their children ages nine to 17. The hunt is not designed to “just
harvest a deer,” but provide an educational awareness of hunter safety, land management, conservation and stewardship, Mrs. Krebs said. The Texas Youth Hunting Program gives young Texans the opportunity to participate in youth hunting activities safely, legally and ethically, while learning about the valuable role landowners and hunters play in wildlife conservation. Krebs was a volunteer for the Texas Youth Hunting Program and the Texas Wildlife Association (TWA). He participated in many youth hunts and eventually became a Youth Hunter Education Instructor. He was also an Eagle Scout and truly believed in “doing a good turn daily,” his mother
said. Fredericksburg Salutes Our Wounded Warriors provides scholarships to many children and their parents who attend. In 2015, there were 21 total youth who hunted on nine different ranches in the Harper area. “A great bit of gratitude also goes out to the Harper landowners who selflessly allowed the youth to hunt on their land, to the Harper Community Park Board for allowing us to use the Community Hall, and all the volunteers who gave of their time, talents and energy to make these hunts successful,” Mrs. Krebs said. Youth hunts are held under the direction of the Cave Creek Wildlife Management Association and the Cherry Spring Wildlife Management Association.
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Outside the blind... When hunters have harvested their limit, or reached their limit for patience, they should get out of the blind, stretch their legs and enjoy all that Fredericksburg and Gillespie County has to offer. Several special fall events are geared toward hunters, including the Harper Volunteer Fire Department Hunters’ Fish Fry on Nov. 7 and the Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner on Nov. 21. Keep up with local events in the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post. The GoFred mobile app for visitors also has listings of events, festivals, businesses and more. Download it for free on Google Play or the iTunes App Store. Live entertainment Live music of all styles and eras fills the Fredericksburg air every weekend as musicians entertain visitors and locals alike with styles ranging from soothing to upbeat, classical to rock and roll and everything in between. Luckenbach, Silver Creek Café and Crossroads Saloon are just a few of the venues which feature music. On weeknights and week-ends, dozens of clubs, restaurants and dance halls feature live entertainment. There also are special theatre productions, festivals and concerts that happen throughout the year. The Fredericksburg StandardRadio Post features a weekly listing of live music in the “It’s On” section of the newspaper. The list is compiled by the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau. Fredericksburg Theater Company Fredericksburg Theater Company will stage several plays during hunting season, beginning with “Our Town,” in production through Nov. 1. FTC will then host “A Night at the Opry,” at a Nov. 14 fundraiser, and concerts with the Sentimental Journey Orchestra, Nov. 21-22, “Scrooge: The Musical” on Dec. 4, and local band 4 Proches Dec. 5.
Two breweries can be found in Fredericksburg, including the Fredericksburg Brewing Company, located on East Main Street, and the Pedernales Brewing Company. The Hill Country is also home to a large number of wineries and a whiskey distillery. — Standard-Radio Post file photo Hunters also can: UÊ"À`iÀÊÌ i ÀÊà } v V> ÌÊ Ì iÀÊ>Ê ViÊ« iViÊ vÊVÕÃÌ Ê iÜi ÀÞÊ>ÌÊChämpe Jennings, 109 N. Adams St. UÊ >ÌÊ>ÌÊ iÊ vÊÌ iÊÃÌ>Ìi½ÃÊ/ «ÊxäÊL>ÀLiVÕiÊ ÌÃÊ>ÌÊCranky Frank’s, 1679 U.S. 87 South. UÊ/> iÊ>ÊÜ iÊÌ ÕÀÊÜ Ì ÊMajesty Tours]Ê« iÊnÎä®Ê{xÈ £nnΰ UÊ,iÃiÀÛiÊ>Ê E Êv ÀÊ>ÊvÕÌÕÀiÊÛ Ã ÌÊÜ Ì ÊGästehaus Schmidt, 231 W. Main St. UÊ iV Ê ÕÌÊÌ iÊL>ÀLiVÕiÊ« ÌÃÊ>ÌÊHill Country Propane, 1240 Texas 16 South. UÊ À Ê>ÊLiiÀÊ>ÌÊHondo’s on Main, 312 W. Main. UÊ ÊL>V Ê ÊÌ iÊÜ Ì Ê>ÊÛ Ã ÌÊÌ Ê> Êold-time school building, www.historicSchools.org. UÊ*iÀÕÃiÊÌ iÊ« V Õ«ÃÊ>ÌÊCrenwelge Motor Sales]Ên£xÊ7°Ê > Ê-Ì° UÊ iV Ê ÕÌÊ i À ÊÀ v iÃÊ> `Ê ÀiÊ>ÌÊJ.R. Cauthen & Sons, Ltd., 414 E. Main St. UÊ- «Ê>ÊVÀ>vÌÊLÀiÜÊ>ÌÊFredericksburg Brewing Company]ÊÓ{xÊ °Ê > Ê-Ì°]Ê ÀÊ>Ê brewery tour at Pedernales Brewing Company, 97 Hitchin Post Trail.
Small-town favorites will come to the stage for “A Tuna Christmas” on Dec. 11-20. See more or purchase tickets online at www.fredericksburgtheater.org. Rockbox Theater Located “99 steps off Main Street,” the Rockbox Theater is a 392-seat indoor venue at 109 N. Llano St. that offers a wide assort-
ment of live music, bands and tribute shows. Currently, The Blues Brothers are on stage through Oct. 31 (with a Halloween Bash that night). Other shows feature “Garth and Gospel,” Oct. 24-25, and “Crazy ’Bout Christmas!” from Nov. 27-Dec. 27. More information and tickets available at www.rockboxtheater. com.
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Identifying wildlife tracks Recognizing Texas wildlife may be easy face-to-face, but how well can you identify them only by the tracks they leave behind? Some like the rabbit and opossum are easily recognized. Oth-
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Chronic wasting disease now a concern to hunting industry It’s a topic that has deer breeders worried and searching for answers: chronic wasting disease. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) became a hot-button news item in late July when state authorities euthanized 34 deer at Texas Mountain Ranch, a deer breeding facility in Medina County, and fears continue to grow with another positive test confirmed in a Lavaca County facility. The uncertainty of the disease and lack of research makes this disease a contentious subject among those with a stake in white-tailed deer hunting. “It’s been around for a while but not a lot of money has been spent on research to tell the truth,” said Brad Roeder, the agricultural and natural resources agent for the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office in Gillespie County. According to a fact sheet published by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids, any type of hoofed animal from the family Cervidae. Prions are shed from infected animals in saliva, urine, blood, soft-antler materials, feces or from the decomposition of an infected animal that infects the soil and environment of an area. The prions can remain capable of infecting other animals for an undetermined number of years. White-tailed deer are a cervid and are susceptible to a large decline in population because of the disease. “Once it gets into the native heard, it’s nearly impossible to eradicate,” Roeder said. “That’s one of the reasons Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is so concerned.” CWD is spread through the natural movements of deer. TPWD states that deer and other cervids may become infected by either animal-to-animal contact or by animal contact with a contaminated environment. So far, no known cases have appeared in samples of wild deer populations but TPWD continues to ask for samples in an effort to keep CWD under control. Low-fence hunters like Tompall Glaser are “cautiously optimistic” about the containment of the disease. “It seems to be under control,” Glaser said. “I hunt on lowfence property, so I’m not too concerned about it.” Captive deer populations in deer-breeding facilities are vulnerable to CWD because of the contained environment of those facilities. Since TPWD estimates hunting as a $2.2-billion-dollar industry in Texas alone, CWD’s affect on big game hunting could be drastic.
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VOLUNTARY TESTING Recent discoveries of chronic wasting disease in two captive deer breeding facilities in south-central Texas has Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stepping up efforts to sample hunter-harvested deer during the 2015-2016 hunting season. Hunters are encouraged to assist with the statewide monitoring effort by voluntarily submitting samples this fall. TPWD biologists will collect and submit samples to the Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at no cost to the hunter. Tissue samples from the heads of harvested deer must be collected within 24 hours of harvest, up to 48 hours if kept chilled. The deer head should not be frozen. Hunters wishing to submit samples can go online to find their local TPWD biologist, listed by country at tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/land/ technical_guidance/biologists/. The biologist will provide a sample receipt hunters can use to track test results online. TPWD anticipates test results could take three to four weeks to process. In some cases, biologists may request to retain the entire deer head for later sample collection; a resource document will be given to the hunter as proof of sex in those instances. More information about CWD, including safe carcass handling tips and precautions, can be found online at tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/ diseases/cwd/.
Deer breeding falls under state regulations, and actions like TPWD’s deer euthanasia in Medina County has caused concern among breeders and hunters. “There’s a lot of fear with things you had control of that you can’t control now, and the state has a mandate on this (deer breeding),” Glaser said. “This is their livelihood and I’m sure they’re concerned about their bottom line.”
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Harper VFD to serve up fish, prizes Harper Volunteer Fire Department and EMS will host their annual benefit fish fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the HVFD station. Cost for the plate of food, which includes at the trimmings, is by donation. Diners can eat at the fire station or get their food to go. The drive-through take out line will be behind the Baptist church. A prize drawing will follow the meal. Prizes include a Marlin .30-30 rifle custom engraved by master jeweler Terry Theis. Among the many other prizes to be given away that day are a Ruger .22, a camo pump shotgun, jewelry from James Avery, tools, gift baskets, gun case, gift cards and much more. Tickets for the prize drawing are $1 each or six for $5. Tickets will be sold at the event. This year there will also be a live auction. Items include a 1999 C7500 chassis and a 2000 Chevrolet
4x4 pickup. In advance, prize drawing tickets are available from department members as well as at Waldo’s, Bode’s and Dauna’s, all in Harper. Prize drawing tickets are also available in Fredericksburg at Sears and at Bee Creek Communications, located in the Tivydale Business Park. The Ranch Radio will have a live remote during the fish fry sponsored by Security State Bank and Trust.
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Sunrise, sunset times for upcoming hunting season in Gillespie County The times given below are the general times of sunrise and sunset for Gillespie County, Texas, for the general hunting season (in the northern zone) — Nov. 7 through Jan. 3, 2016. Texas is in the Central Standard Time Zone, and hunters should take note that Daylight Savings Time will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. Nov. 7, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016
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Hunters can help fill need for food Hunters who want to help others and not see their sport go to waste this season can donate it to a program that helps the needy. “Hunters for the Hungry� is a statewide program associated with the Texas Food Bank Network. The program helps ease hunger in the state through donated meat. Since its inception more than 20 years ago, the program has provided more than two million pounds of meat — nearly 9.3 million servings — to hungry Texans. The program connects a hunter with participating deer/meat processors and the meet is distributed through food banks. Although it doesn’t donate to individuals, those in need of food should call 211, visit 211texas.org or contact a food assistance provider directly. Gillespie County processors accepting donations for this season are: x 5DENHuV 7DEOH 5HDG\ 0HDWV (FNHUW 5RDG :LOORZ &LW\
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Aging on the hoof A year can make a difference YEARLING BUCK
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Slender neck that meets body at mid-chest Ears normally appear large
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Program takes aim at crimes Operation Game Thief aims to hunt down poachers in Texas. Operation Game Thief (OGT), Texas’ wildlife Crime Stoppers program, offers rewards as high as $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction for wildlife crime. Started in 1981 as a result of laws passed by the 67th Texas Legislature to help curtail poaching, the program, a function of the law enforcement division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, is highly successful and is responsible for the payment of more than $250,000 in rewards.
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fish, including white bass, crappie, striped and hybrid striped bass, catfish, redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum and others are being taken through the use of illegal nets in large quantities, and without regard for size or bag limits. Shrimp and oysters are often harvested in illegal quantities and from areas closed to harvest. The product is then sold, both in and out of state, to select restaurants, wholesale and retail fish dealers, even to individuals from vacant city lots located in high traffic metropolitan areas. Even birds, snakes, turtles, mussels and protected plants fall prey to these unscrupulous operators. Finding a solution What can the citizens of Texas do to help resolve this problem? The answer is simple: Get involved. Alert observation by concerned citizens, followed by immediate
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Operation Orphans to host four ‘Take a Child Hunting’ weekends Four Saturdays have been selected for doe hunts during the upcoming white-tail deer season by the board of directors of Operation Orphans. The first date, Oct. 31, will be an all-girls’ hunt while the remaining hunt dates of Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Jan. 9 will be for boys only. This is the 56th year of the “Take a Child Hunting� program. Operation Orphans has hosted 18,087 youngsters with a total game harvest of 17,772 animals. Interested individuals are encouraged to check the Operation Orphans website at www.operationorphans.org for more informa-
tion and videos of the program. As part of the program, Hill Country landowners allow the children to harvest deer on their property. Ranchers use the “Take a Child Hunting� program as a means to reduce the over population of does and to get buck-to-doe ratios in order, explained Jerry and Lyla Crouch, camp supervisors. Landowners and hunters also participate in this program to help educate youngsters about the outdoors and provide a worthwhile outdoor adventure field trip, they said. Operation Orphans is a non-
profit organization that serves less fortunate youngsters by offering them a positive outdoor experience, she said. Individuals interested in assisting with the “Take a Child Hunting� program should contact the camp supervisors at 325-347-6745, or write Operation Orphans, Inc., P.O. Box 535, Mason, Texas, 76856. They can also send an email to operationorphans@yahoo.com. Persons interested in guiding the youth during the upcoming four hunts is asked to contact director Bob Moore at 903-258-4366 or email him at fiddler22243@juno. com.
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BURG’S CORNER Deer Corn, pick up preserves for your toast and Peach Cider for your early morning breakfast departure to the hunting blind. Pecans and sweets for your quiet time in the blind. Located at 15194 US Hwy. 290 E., Stonewall, TX - 830-644-2604 Winter hours are Friday-Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. NON-HUNTERS WELCOME, Plenty of products for all to choose. Visit us on the internet at www.burgscorner.com.
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Wild game dinner in Boerne Nov. 7 Dinner, auctions, drawings and more will be featured at the annual Boerne Wild Game Dinner sponsored by the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Nov. 7. Set for the Kendall County Fair Grounds, the event begins at 5 p.m.
Admission is $20 per person and includes the food, soft drinks and parking. Over 20 cook teams will be preparing the food. The evening will also include a live auction, silent auction, art exhibit, games and drawings. A grand door prize will also be
given away. For more information, call the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce at 830-249-8000, email boernewildgame@boerne.org or visit www.boerne.org. The Kendall County Fair Grounds is located at 1307 River Road in Boerne.
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Campfire cooking The Dutch oven has been around since the 1700’s. It’s a simple, yet effective cooking wingman that lets anyone enjoy a tasty campfire meal. Most hunters agree that there’s nothing quite like a plate of grub around the campfire to cap off a full day of hunting and camaraderie, and the cast iron Dutch oven is durable enough to handle any hunting trip. The Dutch oven can be used for cooking up stews, baking cakes and cobblers, steaming veggies or making a plate of eggs, pancakes or French toast. Hunters must first recognize that cooking in a Dutch oven isn’t the same as cooking in any other stove. The main difference between cooking game versus store-bought meat lies in the fact that game meat is so lean. Lean meat dries out more quickly, so it’s important to use a moist cooking method and/ or a good marinade. Techniques are up to the chef. Just make sure when starting, there is a good choice of recipes to go off of in case a plan falls through and a backup is needed. Here are some recipes to get started with Dutch oven cooking: Campfire Stew 1 lb. diced meat 1 small onion Garlic salt Other seasonings 1 can vegetable soup In Dutch oven, brown meat with onion, garlic and seasonings. When meat is thoroughly cooked, add canned vegetable soup and simmer until heated through. Venison-Bacon Stew 1 pound bacon 2 pounds cubed venison
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2 medium turnips, cut up 1 large can Veg-All 1 can tomato sauce (16 oz.) 1 onion, diced Salt and pepper Fry the bacon first and then use drippings to brown floured venison. Put browned meat in a slow cooker and pour in the liquid from the Veg-All. Add the tomato sauce and the diced onion. (Add water as needed to obtain desired consistency.) Cook in slow cooker three to four hours until meat is very tender. Add Veg-All vegetables and bacon and cook an additional 15 minutes. Peach and Berry Cobbler Ground cinnamon ѿ cup sugar ½ cup baking mix 2 (16-ounce) cans sliced peaches 1 pint fresh blueberries 2¼ cups baking mix
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¼ cup sugar ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted ½ cup milk Cinnamon sugar (¼ cup sugar combined with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon) Spray a Dutch oven with cooking spray. Drain one can of the peaches. Combine both cans of peaches, including the juice from the undrained can, the blueberries, the baking mix, sugar, and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Place this mixture into the Dutch oven. To make the topping: Combine the baking mix, sugar, butter and milk in a resealable plastic bag. Drop bits of dough, by hand, on top of the peaches. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Place lid on top of Dutch oven. Arrange hot coals on the Dutch oven and heat for 30-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crusty.
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Hunt On Your OWN Property! Loyal Valley Ranch - 441+/acres - A beautiful Hill Country ranch with big views from the top of Meusebach Mountain. Great cover consisting of bee-brush, catclaw, shin oak, live oak, persimmon and mesquite creates a hunter’s utopia. :LWK JRRG FRDVWDO ¿HOGV IRU KRUVHV DQG FDWWOH this ranch has it all. Klein Branch Hunting Ranch - 520+/- acres - Comprised of gently rolling terrain, over 3000’ of spring fed Klein Branch Creek and a 2bdrm2bath Hill Country cottage. Approximately 20 minutes to Kerrville and 25 minutes to Fredericksburg, with native as well as exotic wildlife, this is an amazing hunting ranch.
Kramer Road Ranch - 138+/acres - This property boasts expansive sunset views with a seasonal creek that adds diversity and attracts wildlife. Just two miles outside of town with paved county road frontage. Walking Three Ranch - 6200+/acres - This very scenic ranch has hills creating distant views in every direction, with over 2 miles of Lake Coleman frontage. Deep rugged draws lined with live oak, post oak and elms are scattered throughout the ranch. In addition, there are 17 surface tanks ensuring a good water supply, as well as excellent cover, perfect for livestock and wildlife. It’s an outdoorsman’s paradise.