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The Leupold Custom Shop

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t’s more than a maker of riflescopes. Leupold & Stevens is a uniquely American icon — and beyond that a company that has defined a culture.

For the first half of the 20th century, Leupold & Stevens had nothing to do with riflescopes. It built instruments that measured new land and flowing water.

After the Second World War, Marcus Leupold struck out on a new venture. A hunting trip had ended badly when his riflescope fogged.

“I could build a better scope than this!” he thundered. Shortly thereafter, Leupold and Stevens became the first American manufacturer to market fogproof riflescopes.

As scope technology advanced, so did the needs of hunters and shooters.

Sometimes, what’s in the box is not the perfect solution. It was this realization that spawned the Leupold Custom Shop in 2005. From simple reticle changes to custom finishes, the Leupold Custom Shop has the tools it takes to deliver its customers the one-of-a-kind scope they are looking for. Sometimes these riflescopes even become part of Leupold’s standard offerings, such as the CDS and variable power scout scopes.

The Leupold Custom Shop is always dreaming up new ways to modify their scopes. Custom reticles are now being offered that match specific cartridge ballistics, or one can choose from a wide array of mil-based or MOA-based styles.

Adjustments may now be changed in order to match the reticle to the adjustment, mil to mil for example, or have bullet-drop compensation dials added.

Scopes can be custom-lasered with names, logos or significant dates for added personalization. And scopes can be custom anodized to complement rifles that don’t come in the standard black or stainless finishes.

Today, Leupold and Stevens, Inc. is the preeminent American-owned optics company that employs hundreds of highly skilled people in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Beaverton, Oregon. Family-owned and operated, Leupold offers products that are sold worldwide to hunters, competitive shooters, military and law enforcement personnel, and wildlife observers.

Leupold (800) LEUPOLD Leupold.com Customshop.leupold.com

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M A K E S HOR T WOR K OF

LONG-RANGE S H OT S

TURN UP YOUR ACCURACY WITH THE LEUPOLD® CUSTOM DIAL SYSTEM® (CDS®). CDS delivers unprecedented accuracy because each CDS dial is laser cut to the specific ballistics of each individual shooter.

Once installed on your Leupold riflescope, simply range the distance to your target, dial to the corresponding yardage, hold dead on, and squeeze the trigger. Extend your range with the Leupold Custom Dial System and shoot with total confidence.

See how easy it is at LEUPOLD.COM/CDS. Get the most from your Leupold CDS riflescope with the fastest and most accurate rangefinder available, the Leupold RX®-1200i with True Ballistic Range® technology. © 2015 Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

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Match speed, payload with Fiocchi steel waterfowl shotshells

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or a balance of performance, patterns and value not common in other brands, turn to Fiocchi steel shotshells. Fiocchi’s ballisticians combined treated pellets, heavy-duty wads, clean, consistent powders and reliable primers to give duck and goose hunters the right shells at the right cost.

Through endless testing, Fiocchi has achieved the best cocktail between spread and pattern, and offers it in heavier and faster loads for different hunters and their preferences.

Whether shooting over decoys or pass-shooting, if you want the right speed with the right payload, use Fiocchi in your duck blind or goose spread and you’ll find what other current Fiocchi shooters have found — success.

New in 2015, the 3-inch, 1 1/5-ounce Warlock Speed Steel Loads package; it has an innovative payload with a totally new wad that will ensure great patterns at a lethal velocity.

Visit a Fiocchi dealer near you to improve your waterfowl shooting and bring home more birds.

“No gimmicks. More limits.”

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The Fiocchi family has been bird hunting We load what we believe is the hunting shotshell that is going to bring your limit home every time.

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Ag-Pro brings its customer service to Texas

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g-Pro Companies recently acquired 11 John Deere dealerships in South Texas to become one of the largest John Deere dealers in the United States.

With the purchase of the South Texas Implement and Tractor City dealerships, Ag-Pro has made a significant geographic expansion that will allow the company to serve a wider base of customers across all market segments, from the consumer to the large corporate farms.

“We are very excited about being part of the great State of Texas,” said Kirt Morris, Ag-Pro’s Texas division president.

“One of the many great benefits is the many opportunities to hunt.”

Ag-Pro is proud to sponsor the hunting and fishing show O’Neill Outside.

O’Neill Williams and Travis Johnson host the show and share many great stories of their hunting adventures in Texas.

With Texas hunting in mind, Ag-Pro has put together a tractor package called the Travis Johnson Package.

Here is what Travis had to say about this great package: “I know a thing or two about planting food plots, and when

I need hard-working equipment from John Deere, I turn to Ag-Pro,” Johnson said. “Get the Travis Johnson Tractor Package for only $23,499 with zero per cent financing for 60 months. That’s a John Deere 3032E Compact Utility Tractor, a loader, seed and fertilizer spreader, disk harrow and a trailer!”

When you need equipment that’s strong on performance, visit your local Ag-Pro dealer or go to www.agproco. com. Whether you need a tractor package, Gator, mower or a row crop tractor, when you need equipment that’s strong on performance, visit your local Ag-Pro dealer.

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Food, fun and raising money at Wild Game Supper M

ore than 250 people enjoyed great food and drink, along with great auction items at the Lone Star Outdoor News’ 2015 Wild Game Supper held on October 7.

The Beretta Gallery hosted the event, which raised more than $15,000 for the Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation, and will help create hunters and fishermen for a lifetime.

Wild game, including hog, elk and deer, was provided by Cinnamon Creek Wild Game Processing in Roanoke, while the wine was provided by Cast Wines of Sonoma County, California.

Two members of the Dallas Safari Club Conservation Society, Nick Drayovitch and Brent Karrington, were lucky raffle winners of Beretta Xplor A400 shotguns.

The event’s emcee was radio show host Big Billy Kinder, who aptly auctioned items that included a South African safari, a New Zealand red stag hunt, a Texas deer hunt at the Tolson Ranch and a piece of art from renowned artist Julie Asher Lee.

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Photography by Tim Sharp

Leica’s made-in-America ER 5 riflescopes hit the mark

By David J. Sams, Lone Star Outdoor News

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hree bullets were slung out of the barrel.

Of the 6.5 Creedmoor rounds, none hit the steel boar target 500

yards away.

“Let me see that gun,” Terry Moore said as he took it from my hands.

He took one shot, and got one hit.

“There is nothing wrong with this gun — it is shooting perfectly. It must be the shooter,” Moore said as he handed the gun back to me with a huge grin on his face.

“All you have to do is put the crosshairs on target,” he instructed.

“You told me to hold on the second dot,” I replied.

“I know, I wanted you to miss,” he said.

Everyone else on the firing line was laughing now, apparently all in on the big joke.

I replied, “Oh, I get it now, payback from the deer hunt, where

your shot at 314 yards flew over the target?”

The longtime Leica Sport Optics marketing manager has so much confidence in his new Leica ER 5 scopes that he would play a joke on a media guy testing his new products.

It was all in fun and pretty humbling as well.

Last January, the German company introduced six made-in-America scopes that will interest many Texas hunters.

And Lone Star Outdoor News was along at the Recordbuck Ranch to test them.

At the range, we shot the different models with second focal plane reticles at long-range steel targets. The wide range 5x zoom factor helped with magnification in the foggy weather and the 4-inch eye relief was comfortable. Then we re-zeroed them in for 100 yards on paper and went hunting catalina goats.

On the second morning of the event, I found my old goat on the top of a foggy mesa.

I ranged the animal during a quick break in the fog at 349 yards and held the 2-10x50 scope on the second mil dot in the ballistic reticle as instructed and let the 6.5 Creedmoor fly once again. This time the bullet hit its mark.

When we reached the top of the mesa, the bullet had hit right at the aim point — just a little high on the front shoulder. This time I felt fully confident to hold on the dot as instructed.

Terry Moore was smiling again. His new scope had just done its job with the shooter and the target animal.

The longest shot during the event.

With the new ER 5 riflescopes, Leica offers you a range of first-class glass with uncompromising quality and solid engineering, designed for the Texas hunter and shooter.

Brilliant Performance.

Leica Leica-sportoptics.com

LEICA Ultravid HD-Plus10x32

The Ultravid HD-Plus family of binoculars.

With the addition of the 32mm models, the Leica Ultravid HD-Plus family is now complete. High-transmission prisms from SCHOTT and lenses coated as part of a special new process guarantee exceptional contrast and optimum light transmission. For brilliant performance, from the earliest dawn through the latest dusk, there’s an Ultravid HD-Plus binocular for you. __ HD technology for exceptional contrast, sharp viewing image, and pure colors lightweight, and compact construction __ models 8x32, 10x32, 7x42, 8x42, 10x42, 8x50, 10x50, and 12x50

Visit your authorized Leica dealer and see for yourself or find out more on the web at www.leica-sportoptics.com. Join the conversation on Facebook at /LeicaHunting.

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LEICA Ultravid HD-Plus10x42

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Whitetails, birds and more in exquisite setting at Greystone Castle

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erched atop a mesa just west of Fort Worth, Greystone Castle is a sight to behold. With four turrets peeking above the tree line, this majestic sight is one to be remembered. From its award-winning wingshooting program, to trophy whitetail, exotics and world-class bass fishing, there is something for everyone at Greystone Castle.

The Gold Medal whitetail deer program offers an all-inclusive package based on the opportunity to hunt the opening weekend of season. This program is not restricted by score. It is an exclusive chance to hunt for the whitetail of your dreams. Last year’s results included a giant 262-inch deer taken by rifle and a 251-inch top 5 SCI buck taken by bow. This year Greystone is looking forward to topping last year’s average of 230 inches.

As the Orvis 2015 Wingshooting Lodge of the Year, Greystone has mastered the art of bird hunting. The ever-popular mixed bag hunt includes quail, pheasant, chukkar and Hungarian partridge. This upland walking hunt allows guests to experience great pointing dogs working over rolling terrain specially farmed for optimal bird habitat. The European pheasant hunt is a great way to get lots of shooting action and watch labradors do what they do best, retrieve birds! The mallard hunts offer a great chance to hone your skills over water while the fastflying dove hunts offer an adrenaline rush every hunter craves.

If you are looking for something different, you will find it in the exotic pasture full of animals from around the world. Species from Africa, Asia, South America and Europe roam the Texas plains and thrive in the Southern

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climate. Breeding herds of axis deer, aoudad sheep, blackbuck antelope, sika and fallow deer mean there are plenty of trophies to be taken. Last year, multiple gold medal scoring animals were taken including a monster red stag and scimitar-horned oryx.

For those looking to relax and enjoy the water, Greystone offers over 120 acres of stocked bass lakes. From small private lakes to the 80-acre Thurber Lake, every type of fishing opportunity exists. From fly-fishing, spin casters or simple hook and bobbers, there is a place for everyone. Kayaks and paddleboards let you go off on your own adventure or pontoon boats sneak you to the honey holes.

What appeals to all visitors to Greystone are its top-of-the-line accommodations and gourmet meals.

Guests enjoy 26 private rooms, gourmet dining from our executive chef, conference facilities and a swimming pool with hot tub, along with the newly constructed 2,600-square-foot pavilion facility with custom bar, large seating areas, 65-inch TVs, carved limestone fireplace, Laser Shot, billiards and an overlook terrace with a custom outdoor fire pit.

The ownership and staff are dedicated to creating one of the finest sporting experiences found anywhere in the world. Long-term habitat improvement and wildlife management has made Greystone an extraordinary hunting venue. This coupled with the unique castle facility and outstanding customer service makes Greystone Castle a destination without equal.

Greystone Castle (800) 399-3006 Greystonecastle.com

Texas Hospitality in an Extraordinary Setting Whether you are looking for world class Bird Hunting, Trophy Whitetail Deer or super Exotic opportunities, Greystone Castle combines luxurious accommodations with Texas hospitality in an extraordinary setting.

Contact us today for more information regarding our rates and packages.

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Steiner GS3 Helps spot game in any environment T

he Steiner GS3 “game sensing” scope utilizes exclusive CAT (color adjusted transmission) lens coatings to amplify contrast in the peak human vision sensitivity range.

The optimized contrast effectively separates game from leafy or shadow-dappled backgrounds, exposing your target to a clean, accurate shot. And the GS3 5x zoom range lets hunters from whitetail country to western big game ranges pair their new scope with their favorite centerfire, rimfire or muzzleloader rifle. And, of course, Steiner’s bedrock reliability will always deliver unfailing performance, whatever firearm or target you prefer.

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FEATURES: • 5x zoom range provides sharp resolution at long distances for more accurate shooting in wide-open areas • CAT (color adjusted transmission) amplifies contrast at the peak human vision sensitivity range to spot game in any environment • Steiner Plex S1 and S7 reticles help determine holdover for distance and cascading dots/lines compensate for wind • Short mounting length of just 5.4 inches for mounting on short actions, muzzleloaders or lightweight mountain rifles • Rugged 30mm tube milled from solid aluminum stock so there are no welds or seams, for greater strength and durability • Waterproof/fogproof structure and durable construction you can trust to stand up to any cold or wet weather

THE STEINER GS3 IS AVAILABLE IN 4 DIFFERENT MODELS: • GS3 2-10x42mm that offers a wide field of view, making it easier to find your target • GS3 3-15x50mm for low-light performance that mounts on most rifles without extra-high rings • GS3 3-15x56mm that gives varmint and hog hunters sharp images at night and in dim light • GS3 4-20x50mm that is versatile enough for big game, prairie dogs or bean fields

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Deer season is here!

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he opener of the “General Season,” for most hunters meaning the rifle season, for white-tailed deer is November 7, a date that rivals Thanksgiving and Christmas in priority levels in Texas.

No more talk about putting out protein or corn, planting food plots or what cartridges to buy. And no more talk about deer diseases, high or low fences or whether the deer population was helped by the introduction of breeder deer.

The talk has shifted to what has been seen on the trail cameras, how old certain deer are and what the management plan is for the ranch this season.

Hopefully the blinds have been cleaned out, the lenses of binoculars and scopes have been wiped off with a lens cleaning cloth, the rifles are sighted in and the kids can spend a weekend away from soccer, volleyball or football practice to head to the lease.

Good luck to all Texas deer hunters this season, and don’t forget to bring your camera. Based on reports from the field and from archery hunters, it could be a memorable year!

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Sightmark Photon XT 6.5x50L Digital Night Vision riflescope

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he Sightmark Photon series of digital night-vision riflescopes gives every hunter the advantage to go beyond traditional daylight hunting hours. Delivering a higher magnification, 33 percent longer battery life and 20 percent lighter weight than other digital night-vision riflescopes on the market, the extremely versatile Sightmark Photon XT 6.5x50L features six red/green/white digital reticle options for a vast range of long-distance applications.

Included are two crossbow reticles designed for 320, 350, 370 and 400 fps crossbows; two duplex reticles for hog and varmint hunting; a mil-dot reticle for range finding and holdovers; and a German-style reticle.

The Photon XT’S impressive 6.5x magnification, large 50mm objective lens and higher than average 640x480 resolution allows for optimal brightness and vivid detailing at up to 200 yards.

Shooters have the ability to capture everything seen, day or night, through the video output feature and attach additional accessories to the scope’s integrated weaver rail. The device also utilizes a digital windage and elevation adjustment system for guaranteed precision and an overall streamlined design.

So when the sun sets, you're just getting started with the Sightmark Photon XT 6.5x50L Digital Night Vision Riflescope.

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FALLing in love with the outdoors

By Billy Gerke, ForEverlast

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he leaves are turning and there is a chill in the air, campfires are burning and we’re gathered around in chairs, three generations of hunting in our veins, talking about what might happen on opening day….”

This is the opening line to a tune written by Rhett Akins and recorded for industry favorite Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector album.

With all that fall brings to us by way of hunting seasons and cooler temperatures, it is truly one of the best times of year for someone who cherishes their time in the outdoors. The most refreshing part is the gathering of family and friends around a campfire in the evening to share stories and catch up on time gone by.

When I am in the outdoors, it makes me feel closest to God, as it is there that I realize all we have been given to experience in this life. From the breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains to the coastal waters of Texas, there is nothing like breathing in the fresh air and capturing memories that can never be erased.

From a very young age, I remember my dad toting me down to a piece of property in South Texas where I cut my teeth in the outdoors. The time he invested in me inspired my passion for the outdoors, and ultimately our company and the job I get to do every day.

I encourage you to get outdoors this fall, and while in pursuit of a trophy for your wall, don’t forget about the little things that make the hunt and outdoor experience what it truly is. Take someone new hunting or fishing, so they too can “Fall in love with the outdoors.”

But now I will send for many fishermen, declares the Lord, and they will catch them.

After that I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them down on every mountain and hill and from the crevices of the rocks.

Jeremiah 16:16 Family, friends, and the great outdoors, it’s who we are —ForEverlast.

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Maximum comfort and performance in Yamaha’s new Wolverine R-Spec

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t’s tough, agile, and goes where others can’t. The all-new Wolverine R-Spec features an aggressive, compact look and is designed to be the most capable off-road recreation side-by-side. The Wolverine R-Spec offers the perfect blend of suspension, handling, drivetrain and chassis working together to give you the ability to traverse rough terrain with confidence and best-in-class comfort.

Wolverine R-Spec features a class-leading 4-wheel independent suspension with KYB ultra-long-stroke nitrogen gas-charged piggyback shocks that provide a very high quality damping feel, excellent bottoming resistance, and best-in-class adjustments to fit a wide range of riding styles, loads, and terrain.

Comfort is maximized for both the driver and passenger with an automotive-style cab and driving position featuring all-new soft, supportive and secure high-back bucket seats, 3-point seat belts, an adjustable passenger handhold and dedicated floorboards that provide a comfortable and secure driving experience.

The Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec is powered by Yamaha’s newest and most advanced 700-class engine ever with dual overhead cams and fuel injection. The 708cc engine's power character is optimized for smooth, linear, power delivery on the roughest, most technical terrain and open trails.

Wolverine R-Spec features On-Command, the industry’s most capable 4-wheel drive system. With a simple twist of the dial, riders choose 2-wheel drive, 4-wheel limited slip, or 4-wheel full differential lock, enabling the Wolverine R-Spec to claw its way through just about anything.

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Let me take a selfie...

FROM THE DEER BLIND It’s not just young people or those seeking fame who like it. While sitting in a deer blind waiting for deer and other animals to start moving, hunters do various things.

Some peruse the Internet on their phones, while others read a book or take a nap.

During hunts with the Lone Star Outdoor News Foundation, another activity passed the time — deer blind selfies.

Groups sitting in different blinds had one requirement before the action began — share a self-portrait, better known as a selfie, from the blind with the other groups.

Guides, spouses and parents of the hunter enjoyed glancing at the photos as much as the hunter, even the young hunter. And, of course, as many have seen on their smartphone, some got a little goofy.

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Snap Lock Hunting Blinds by Formex

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asy to set up, affordable and durable, the Snap Lock Hunting Blind is a revolutionary twin-sheet plastic blind that can be assembled in less than 15 minutes.

With a total weight of less than 100 pounds, the exciting and new Snap Lock blind can be easily taken down and reassembled in a new location. The twin-sheet technology provides unprecedented rigidity and provides an insulation factor that cools in the summer and heats in the winter.

Features like the 6-foot, 6-inch high ceiling and a full-size door allow for easy movement within the blind as well as easy access, and the unique system of interlocking panels makes setup a breeze without the need for hardware or tools.

The blind is available in a single man 4’x4’ version that retails for $530 as well as a dual person 4’x6’ blind that retails for $700.

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1 Tue 7:00 7:52 2 Wed 7:01 7:51 3 Thu 7:02 7:50 4 Fri 7:02 7:48 5 Sat 7:03 7:47 6 Sun 7:04 7:46 7 Mon 7:04 7:44 8 Tue 7:05 7:43 9 Wed 7:05 7:42 10 Thu 7:06 7:40 11 Fri 7:07 7:39 12 Sat 7:07 7:38 13 Sun 7:08 7:36 14 Mon 7:09 7:35 15 Tue 7:09 7:34 16 Wed 7:10 7:32 17 Thu 7:10 7:31 18 Fri 7:11 7:30 19 Sat 7:12 7:28 20 Sun 7:12 7:27 21 Mon 7:13 7:26 22 Tue 7:13 7:24 23 Wed 7:14 7:23 24 Thu 7:15 7:22 25 Fri 7:15 7:20 26 Sat 7:16 7:19 27 Sun 7:17 7:18 28 Mon 7:17 7:16 29 Tue 7:18 7:15 30 Wed 7:19 7:14

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1 Sun 7:43 6:36 2 Mon 6:44 5:35 3 Tue 6:45 5:35 4 Wed 6:45 5:34 5 Thu 6:46 5:33 6 Fri 6:47 5:32 7 Sat 6:48 5:31 8 Sun 6:49 5:30 9 Mon 6:50 5:30 10 Tue 6:51 5:29 11 Wed 6:52 5:28 12 Thu 6:53 5:28 13 Fri 6:54 5:27 14 Sat 6:55 5:26 15 Sun 6:56 5:26 16 Mon 6:57 5:25 17 Tue 6:57 5:25 18 Wed 6:58 5:24 19 Thu 6:59 5:24 20 Fri 7:00 5:23 21 Sat 7:01 5:23 22 Sun 7:02 5:22 23 Mon 7:03 5:22 24 Tue 7:04 5:22 25 Wed 7:05 5:21 26 Thu 7:06 5:21 27 Fri 7:07 5:21 28 Sat 7:08 5:20 29 Sun 7:08 5:20 30 Mon 7:09 5:20

1 Tue 7:10 5:20 2 Wed 7:11 5:20 3 Thu 7:12 5:20 4 Fri 7:13 5:20 5 Sat 7:13 5:20 6 Sun 7:14 5:20 7 Mon 7:15 5:20 8 Tue 7:16 5:20 9 Wed 7:17 5:20 10 Thu 7:17 5:20 11 Fri 7:18 5:20 12 Sat 7:19 5:20 13 Sun 7:19 5:21 14 Mon 7:20 5:21 15 Tue 7:21 5:21 16 Wed 7:21 5:21 17 Thu 7:22 5:22 18 Fri 7:23 5:22 19 Sat 7:23 5:22 20 Sun 7:24 5:23 21 Mon 7:24 5:23 22 Tue 7:25 5:24 23 Wed 7:25 5:24 24 Thu 7:26 5:25 25 Fri 7:26 5:25 26 Sat 7:26 5:26 27 Sun 7:27 5:26 28 Mon 7:27 5:27 29 Tue 7:27 5:28 30 Wed 7:28 5:28 31 Thu 7:28 5:29

1 Fri 7:28 5:30 2 Sat 7:29 5:30 3 Sun 7:29 5:31 4 Mon 7:29 5:32 5 Tue 7:29 5:33 6 Wed 7:29 5:33 7 Thu 7:29 5:34 8 Fri 7:29 5:35 9 Sat 7:29 5:36 10 Sun 7:29 5:37 11 Mon 7:29 5:38 12 Tue 7:29 5:38 13 Wed 7:29 5:39 14 Thu 7:29 5:40 15 Fri 7:29 5:41 16 Sat 7:28 5:42 17 Sun 7:28 5:43 18 Mon 7:28 5:44 19 Tue 7:28 5:45 20 Wed 7:27 5:46 21 Thu 7:27 5:47 22 Fri 7:27 5:48 23 Sat 7:26 5:49 24 Sun 7:26 5:50 25 Mon 7:25 5:51 26 Tue 7:25 5:52 27 Wed 7:24 5:53 28 Thu 7:24 5:53 29 Fri 7:23 5:54 30 Sat 7:23 5:55 31 Sun 7:22 5:56

Abilene . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alpine . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beaumont . . . . . . . . . . .

Corpus Christi. . . . . . . .

Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Del Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . .

El Paso*. . . . . . . . . . . .

165 miles west . . . . . .

405 miles west . . . . . .

160 miles east . . . . . .

35 miles west . . . . . . .

55 miles west . . . . . . .

235 miles west . . . . . .

555 miles west . . . . . .

Times given above are for Dallas. For other locations, subtract 1 minute per 12 miles east of Dallas, and add 1 minute per 12 miles west of Dallas. The table below gives adjustments for some Texas cities.

Information provided is the longitudinal distance from Dallas and the time adjustment for sunrise and sunset.

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December

Date-Day Rise Set

February

March

April

May

Date-Day Rise Set 1 Mon 7:21 5:57 2 Tue 7:21 5:58 3 Wed 7:20 5:59 4 Thu 7:19 6:00 5 Fri 7:19 6:01 6 Sat 7:18 6:02 7 Sun 7:17 6:03 8 Mon 7:16 6:04 9 Tue 7:15 6:05 10 Wed 7:15 6:06 11 Thu 7:14 6:07 12 Fri 7:13 6:08 13 Sat 7:12 6:09 14 Sun 7:11 6:10 15 Mon 7:10 6:11 16 Tue 7:09 6:12 17 Wed 7:08 6:12 18 Thu 7:07 6:13 19 Fri 7:06 6:14 20 Sat 7:05 6:15 21 Sun 7:04 6:16 22 Mon 7:03 6:17 23 Tue 7:02 6:18 24 Wed 7:01 6:19 25 Thu 6:59 6:19 26 Fri 6:58 6:20 27 Sat 6:57 6:21 28 Sun 6:56 6:22 29 Mon 6:55 6:23

Date-Day Rise Set 1 Tue 6:54 6:23 2 Wed 6:52 6:24 3 Thu 6:51 6:25 4 Fri 6:50 6:26 5 Sat 6:49 6:27 6 Sun 6:48 6:27 7 Mon 6:46 6:28 8 Tue 6:45 6:29 9 Wed 6:44 6:30 10 Thu 6:43 6:30 11 Fri 6:41 6:31 12 Sat 6:40 6:32 13 Sun 7:39 7:33 14 Mon 7:37 7:33 15 Tue 7:36 7:34 16 Wed 7:35 7:35 17 Thu 7:34 7:35 18 Fri 7:32 7:36 19 Sat 7:31 7:37 20 Sun 7:30 7:38 21 Mon 7:28 7:38 22 Tue 7:27 7:39 23 Wed 7:26 7:40 24 Thu 7:24 7:40 25 Fri 7:23 7:41 26 Sat 7:22 7:42 27 Sun 7:21 7:42 28 Mon 7:19 7:43 29 Tue 7:18 7:44 30 Wed 7:17 7:44 31 Thu 7:15 7:45

Date-Day Rise Set 1 Fri 7:15 7:48 2 Sat 7:13 7:48 3 Sun 7:12 7:49 4 Mon 7:11 7:50 5 Tue 7:09 7:51 6 Wed 7:08 7:51 7 Thu 7:07 7:52 8 Fri 7:06 7:53 9 Sat 7:04 7:53 10 Sun 7:03 7:54 11 Mon 7:02 7:55 12 Tue 7:01 7:56 13 Wed 6:59 7:56 14 Thu 6:58 7:57 15 Fri 6:57 7:58 16 Sat 6:56 7:58 17 Sun 6:55 7:59 18 Mon 6:53 8:00 19 Tue 6:52 8:01 20 Wed 6:51 8:01 21 Thu 6:50 8:02 22 Fri 6:49 8:03 23 Sat 6:48 8:04 24 Sun 6:47 8:04 25 Mon 6:46 8:05 26 Tue 6:45 8:06 27 Wed 6:44 8:06 28 Thu 6:42 8:07 29 Fri 6:41 8:08 30 Sat 6:40 8:09

Date-Day Rise Set 1 Sun 6:40 8:09 2 Mon 6:39 8:10 3 Tue 6:38 8:11 4 Wed 6:37 8:12 5 Thu 6:36 8:12 6 Fri 6:35 8:13 7 Sat 6:34 8:14 8 Sun 6:33 8:15 9 Mon 6:32 8:15 10 Tue 6:32 8:16 11 Wed 6:31 8:17 12 Thu 6:30 8:17 13 Fri 6:29 8:18 14 Sat 6:29 8:19 15 Sun 6:28 8:20 16 Mon 6:27 8:20 17 Tue 6:27 8:21 18 Wed 6:26 8:22 19 Thu 6:25 8:22 20 Fri 6:25 8:23 21 Sat 6:24 8:24 22 Sun 6:24 8:24 23 Mon 6:23 8:25 24 Tue 6:23 8:26 25 Wed 6:22 8:26 26 Thu 6:22 8:27 27 Fri 6:22 8:28 28 Sat 6:21 8:28 29 Sun 6:21 8:29 30 Mon 6:20 8:29 31 Tue 6:20 8:30

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Houston . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laredo . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lubbock . . . . . . . . . . . .

San Angelo. . . . . . . . . .

San Antonio . . . . . . . . .

Tyler . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

170 miles east . . . . . .

160 miles west . . . . . .

280 miles west . . . . . .

215 miles west . . . . . .

95 miles west . . . . . . .

75 miles east . . . . . . .

*El Paso is in Mountain Time Zone.

subtract 5 minutes add 14 minutes add 24 minutes add 18 minutes add 8 minutes subtract 6 minutes

At Wildcat Creek, it’s a quail and pheasant hunting adventure

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uail and pheasant hunters need not travel far to experience a memorable hunt, luxurious facilities and fabulous food. Wildcat Creek Quail Hunting Resort has birds at the ready — where a memorable quail or pheasant hunting adventure awaits.

For wingshooters who favor the pheasant, full pheasant hunts are being offered this year.

WCR, a family affair and the vision of Ron and Evonne Parker and their sons, sports a new lodge and an atmosphere that is truly family-oriented.

“We want the experience to be first-class but yet not stuffy,” said owner Ron Parker.

Located in Red River County near Detroit, the property consists of 1,200-plus acres of well-managed land that will take hunters back in time.

The habitat, birds and dogs are first-rate, with fields cleared out of the thick woods

by Parker, who also owns a construction business.

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

Wingshooters may want to get their hunts booked, though, as the word is getting out about Wildcat Creek, where 10 weekends are already fully booked for the upcoming season.

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

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

After the hunt, the new lodge and the food served at WCR may be even more memorable.

WCR also has added competition-style sporting clay stations for parties and corporate events.

Wildcat Creek Quail Hunting Resort (903) 674-2000 Wcrquailhunting.com

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Nikon’s new riflescopes with BDC Distance Lock technology

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ikon Sport Optics has released six new riflescopes with a BDC Distance Lock function located in the first focal plane, allowing the riflescope to maintain its scale and distance proportion on a target throughout the entire zoom range. The greatest benefit of these new BDC Distance Lock-equipped riflescopes will be for those who use Nikon’s Spot On Ballistic Program and BDC reticles to compensate for bullet drop at extended ranges.

Up until now, all of Nikon’s riflescopes have been in the second focal plane, which means that, as shooters zoom from the lowest magnification to the highest, the reticle appears the same size in their field-of-view but is changing size in relation to their target. For Spot On users, this has meant that the aiming points provided by the popular ballistic app have been specific to one magnification (typically the highest power).

With the new BDC Distance Lock function that keeps • MONARCH 3 everything in 3-12x42, 3 4-16x42 the first foand 3 4-16x50SF cal plane, the aiming points FFP Matte BDC provided by the Distance Lock Spot On application will be • PROSTAFF 5 3.5the same, regardless of the 14x40, 5 3.5-14x50 magnification and 5 4.5-18x40SF setting. This is FFP Matte BDC made possible because with a Distance Lock first focal plane riflescope, the reticle stays the same size in relation to your target.

Each of the riflescopes features Nikon’s Fully Multilayer Coated lenses that deliver superior light transmission for bright, clear images with balanced color.

They are built with 1-inch main body tubes, generous eye relief and a quickfocus eyepiece for extremely easy adjustment.

The elevation and windage adjustments are made in clickable increments of 1/4-inch at 100 yards. The turrets all have a Spring-Loaded Instant ZeroReset feature that enables users to lift the turret and return to the “zero” mark after sighting in. This function not only simplifies adjustments in the field, it also makes it easier to relocate one’s zero, should the turrets get accidentally turned.

These riflescopes also have a side-focus knob for parallax adjustment. The side-focus knob has distances inscribed on it, making it easy to quickly focus the scope from a particular vantage point.

Like all Nikon riflescopes, the MONARCH 3 and PROSTAFF 5 BDC Distance Lock riflescopes are optimized for use with Spot On Ballistic Match Technology. The Spot On program provides users with exact aiming points on the BDC reticle for any load or ammunition at a specified range. Spot On is free online at NikonSportOptics.com/SpotOn and is now free for mobile devices, including the iPhone, iPad and Android platforms.

The MONARCH 3 and PROSTAFF 5 riflescopes are waterproof, fogproof and shockproof for exceptional performance under diverse conditions. They are backed by Nikon’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and Nikon’s No-Fault Repair/Replacement Policy for binoculars, riflescopes and fieldscopes.

Nikon’s new riflescopes with the BDC Distance Lock function include:

Nikon Nikonsportoptics.com

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