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Dry Conditions Could Hamper Turkey Production, Hunting Prospects Media Contact: Steve Lightfoot, 512-389-4701, [email protected] March 11, 2009 AUSTIN, Texas — Continued dry range conditions throughout much of the state this spring could have a negative impact on wild turkey production and hunting prospects, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists. If parts of Texas, particular in the south, remain parched there is concern among wildlife officials that Rio Grande turkey breeding activity and nesting effort will be greatly reduced or nonexistent. Since spring turkey hunters rely upon gobbling activity to locate and attract birds, the lack of interest by hens in breeding could make for tough hunting. Rio Grande spring turkey hunting season opens in the North Zone April 4 and runs through May 17. Special youth-only weekends are set for March 28-29 and May 23-24. The South Zone opens March 21 and runs through May 3, with youth-only weekends set for March 14-15 and May 9-10. A special one-gobbler-only Rio Grande spring season is set for April 1-30 in Bastrop, Caldwell, Colorado, Fayette, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee and Milam counties, The spring eastern turkey season is open in 43 East Texas counties from April 1-30. TPWD estimates about 88,000 hunters take part in Texas’ spring turkey season and take about 25,000 gobblers. Most of the state’s spring turkey hunting activity occurs in South Texas and in the Hill Country, where TPWD turkey program leader Jason Hardin noted timely rainfall could give the bird population a boost. "If we can get even a little green-up there will be some breeding activity," Hardin said. "However, right now conditions look bad." The good news for hunters is there should be plenty of two-year-old gobblers out there; birds not wary enough to ignore a hunter’s calls. "There are lots of two year old gobblers out there," said Hardin. According to Alan Cain, TPWD’s district wildlife biologist for South Texas, the northern portion of South Texas is currently experiencing the driest 18 months on record since rainfall data collection began in the area in1871. "The last couple of years we’ve had a poor hatch in this area," Cain noted. "Consequently, there will be few gobblers and jakes available for hunters. Hunters should probably concentrate along the drainages where there might a few green weeds to attract birds and I would assume that as hens start dispersing they will be moving to areas with suitable nesting habitat. Overall, hunting will probably be tough as birds will be concentrated to the more desirable habitat areas this year." The situation deeper in South Texas is not much different. TPWD wildlife biologist Randy Fugate in Falfurrias doesn’t expect to see many jakes in the populations. "There will be some 2-year old birds in some areas," he said. "Hunters should stick close to riparian draws and other water sources." Ballinger-based wildlife biologist Ralph Suarez also agrees that the situation is just too dry to expect very much production at this point. However, he did see a lot of jakes last year and is predicting good spring hunting despite the fact that hens are not in the best condition with the lack of green vegetation and insects. TPWD wildlife biologist Gene T. Miller in the Panhandle is expecting a large number of "hard-gobbling" two-year-old birds along with a few trophy birds. Again, hens are likely to be in poor breeding condition and until spring rains begin to fall Miller does not expect to see much nesting activity. He predicts the latter portions of the season will produce the best hunting. In East Texas, Jasper-based wildlife biologist Gary Calkins reported he is expecting an average year in the Pineywoods. "In the areas we have birds, I think it will be okay," Calkins reported. "The hatch last year appears to have been average but this year’s weather is not going to make for great hunting possibly. We seem to be getting fewer birds concentrated into fewer areas and in some cases more hunters in those spots so it may be a bit crowded in some places." For eastern turkey hunting, Hardin said there are a few hotspots he expects will continue to be productive this spring. "As always, the northern counties along the Red River tend to take an above average number of birds relative to the rest of East Texas," he noted. "There are a few ranches in Red River County that offer package deals. Some good public areas to look into are Cooper Wildlife Management Area, Pat Mayse WMA and Caddo National Grasslands. I feel like all three are underutilized. Areas around the Angelina and Sabine National Forest also harvest a fair number of birds, but these areas are typically well utilized. Hunters should check with the managers of these areas to get more advice." TPWD biologist Scott Mitchell in Victoria indicated turkeys are doing well along rivers and creek bottoms in the Guadalupe River and San Antonio River basins where habitat is not too fragmented. "I predict the birds will be working harder to find ample food and good nesting cover due to lousy range conditions," said Mitchell. "Nest success could be affected due to these conditions, however, overall numbers of birds continue to be on the rise in my area. Less cover and food should equate to easier hunting for many, especially around feeders." Statewide regulations allow the use of shotgun, rifle, handgun, legal archery equipment or crossbow to take Rio Grande turkey; however, individual landowners and public hunting areas may further restrict the devices to be used. The bag limit for Rio Grande turkey is four turkeys per license year. Regulations and bag limits vary by county, so check the county specific rules where you are hunting. Only gobblers are allowed to be harvested during the spring hunting season. Consult the 2008-09 Outdoor Annual for season dates and bag limits in your area. Eastern turkey hunting is limited to shotgun, lawful archery equipment or crossbow, with a one-gobbler bag limit. All harvested eastern turkeys must be taken to a check station within 24 hours. To find the check station nearest you, contact a TPWD field office or call (800) 792-1112. [Hidden Content]=

Girls Results Event: Shot Put 1 Brown, Teronda Angleton 34'3.75" 2 Payne, Whitney Barbers Hill 33'8.375" 3 Emanuel, B. Dayton 32'3.125" 4 Meeks, T. North Forest 30'9.875" 5 King, Kaitlyn Barbers Hill 30'5.5" 6 Collins, Meagan CE King 30'5.375" Event: Long Jump 1 Roberts, Laques CE King 16'2.5" 2 Wilson, Shameika Pasadena Memorial 15'9" 3 Butler, Chianti Angleton 15'6" 4 Flowers, L. North Forest 15'4" 5 Brown, Phalicidy Angleton 15'2.75" 6 Francis, Tricia Pasadena Memorial 15'0" Event: High Jump 1 Dodd, Haley Crosby 5'0" 2 Haynes, Jakeshia CE King 4'10" 3 Sias, B. Dayton 4'10" 4 Tousant, D. Dayton 4'8" 5 Hogan, Jaylind CE King 4'6" 5 Hill, Nastacia Pasadena Memorial 4'6" Event: 3200M Run 1 Lopez, Dorian Angleton 12:46.03 2 Perez, Paola Pasadena Memorial 12:55.29 3 McManus, Abby Barbers Hill 12:57.15 4 Esparza, Gabby Pasadena Memorial 13:17.98 5 Stouffer, H. Dayton 13:35.14 6 White, Sara Barbers Hill 13:47.98 Event: 800M Run 1 Rios, Larissa Barbers Hill 2:31.08 2 Brewer, Lorna Barbers Hill 2:34.28 3 Corrington, Abby Pasadena Memorial 2:34.92 4 Johnson, Courtney Goose Creek Memorial 2:36.59 5 Reeves, Kelly Pasadena Memorial 2:37.15 6 Hill, Rachel Pasadena Memorial 2:37.32 Event: 100M Dash 1 Roberts, Laques CE King 12.58 2 Odom, M. Dayton 12.64 3 Leopaul, Travone Pasadena Memorial 13.11 4 Hogan, Jaylind CE King 13.18 5 Dewberry, V. North Forest 13.30 6 Wheatley, Tomorrow Goose Creek Memorial 13.31 Event: 400M Dash 1 Pena, Alejandra Pasadena Memorial 1:02.27 2 Chenier, Shavon Galena Park 1:02.57 3 Snell, Lisa Pasadena Memorial 1:03.13 4 Gaston, Bridgette Angleton 1:04.13 5 Rios, Larissa Barbers Hill 1:04.70 6 Brewer, Lorna Barbers Hill 1:05.37 Event: 200M Dash 1 Wilson, Isis Pasadena Memorial 25.76 2 Williams, G. North Forest 27.24 3 Bell, Craignasha Angleton 28.03 4 Leopaul, Travone Pasadena Memorial 28.08 5 Chenier, Shavon Galena Park 28.09 6 Wheatley, Tomorrow Goose Creek Memorial 28.76 Event: 4x400M Relay 1 Snell, Hill, Pena, Wilson Pasadena Memorial 4:09.70 2 Silva, Moore, Rogers, Rios Barbers Hill 4:22.54 3 Buster, Thomas, Gaston, Woodard Angleton 4:26.18 4 Freeman, Guillory, Bailey, Guillory Crosby 4:30.15 5 Moss, Rodriguez, Emanuel, Hill Dayton 4:40.86 6 Johnson, Puente, Williams, Tousant Goose Creek Memorial 4:46.57 Event: Discus 1 Maciukiwicz Pasadena Memorial 107'3" 2 Chorman, Kourtney Tarkington 103'10" 3 Brown, Teronda Angleton 103'5" 4 Lewis, Lori Tarkington 102'6" 5 Chorman, Britteny Tarkington 95'7.5" 6 Payne, Whitney Barbers Hill 91'2" Event: Triple Jump 1 Boston, Taylor CE King 32'11.25" 2 Francis, Tricia Pasadena Memorial 31'10" 3 Stewart, Tinika CE King 31'10" 4 Moore, Macy Barbers Hill 31'1" 5 Wilson, Shameika Goose Creek Memorial 31'1" 6 Woodard, Kadrienn Angleton 30'5" Event: Pole Vault 1 Griffin, Jessica Barbers Hill 9'6" 2 Walker, Callie Crosby 9'6" 3 Robertson, Jasmine Pasadena Memorial 7'6" 4 Hill, E. Dayton 7'0" 5 Odom, M. Dayton 7'0" 6 Event: 4x100M Relay 1 Roberts, Davis, Boston, Hogan CE King 49.67 2 Snelson, Pena, Leopaul, Robertson Pasadena Memorial 49.69 3 Siggers, Guillory, Vondenstein, Freeman Crosby 50.51 4 Williams, Burks, Flowers, Dewberry North Forest 51.77 5 Buster, Bundick, Bell, Butler Angleton 51.79 6 Moss, Sias, Tousant, Emanuel Dayton 51.81 Event: 100M Intermediate Hurdles 1 Snelson, Kirbie Pasadena Memorial 16.63 2 Davis, Nicole CE King 16.68 3 Hill, Nastacia Pasadena Memorial 16.83 4 Siggers, Kiari Crosby 17.13 5 Haertig, Brittain Barbers Hill 17.47 6 Brown, Phalicidy Angleton 17.70 Event: 4x200M Relay 1 Moss, Ramsey, Sias, Hill Dayton 1:50.37 2 Buster, Bundick, Bell, Butler Angleton 1:51.00 3 Williams, Burks, Flowers, Dewberry North Forest 1:51.07 4 Siggers, Guillory, Guillory, Bailey Crosby 1:51.57 5 Puente, Wilson, Wilson, Tousant Goose Creek Memorial 1:53.27 6 Anderson, Garcia, Moore, Rogers Barbers Hill 1:53.47 Event: 300M Low Hurdles 1 Snelson, Kirbie Pasadena Memorial 48.09 2 Hill, Nastacia Pasadena Memorial 49.52 3 Suggs, Courtney Tarkington 51.39 4 Bonner, K. North Forest 51.56 5 Moore, Macy Barbers Hill 52.46 6 Files, Savannah Tarkington 53.66 Event: 1600M Run 1 Lopez, Dorian Angleton 5:50.64 2 Corrington, Abby Pasadena Memorial 5:53.44 3 Perez, Paoia Pasadena Memorial 5:53.48 4 McManus, Abby Barbers Hill 5:55.61 5 Johnson, Courtney Goose Creek Memorial 6:03.52 6 Melchor, Raina Angleton 6:05.66

Boys Results Event: Shot Put 1 Fortune Tarkington 52'10" 2 Hill, T. Dayton 42'11.25" 3 Blackwell, Robert Santa Fe 41'4.25" 4 Skrla, Ben Angleton 41'3.5" 5 Wright, D. Dayton 40'11.5" 6 Welborn, Clint GC Memorial 40'9.5" Event: Long Jump 1 Josey, Henry Angleton 22'8.75" 2 Sigers, M. North Forest 22'0.75" 3 Diggs, Qundre Angleton 21'11" 4 Williams, J. CE King 21'7.5" 5 Brown, T. North Forest 21'3.5" 6 LaCour, C. Dayton 20'11.5" Event: High Jump 1 Anderson, AJ Crosby 6'2" 2 LaCour, C. Dayton 6'0" 3 Winn, JaMes Angleton 6'0" 4 Higgins Angleton 6'0" 5 Grisby, M. North Forest 5'8" 6 Event: 3200M Run 1 Rodriguez, Miguel Galena Park 10:30.78 2 Ramsey, Tim Barbers Hill 10:31.90 3 Landeverde, Ariel Angleton 10:40.00 4 Simon, Steven Crosby 10:39.00 5 Morales, Juan Galena Park 10:44.34 6 Sanchez, Daniel Kingwood Park 11:10.49 Event: 800M Run 1 Manning, Harvey Angleton 2:03.86 2 Casey, Chance Crosby 2:03.99 3 Lanier Tarkington 2:08.50 4 Crain, Luke Barbers Hill 2:11.03 5 Leonard, James Crosby 2:11.47 6 Ross, J. Dayton 2:12.50 Event: 100M Dash 1 Alexander, A. CE King 10.66 2 Withers GC Memorial 10.69 3 Sigers, M. North Forest 10.76 4 Smith, Carter Barbers Hill 11.06 5 Diggs, Quandre Angleton 11.33 6 Josey, Henry Angleton 11.50 Event: 400M Dash 1 Bethea, D. Dayton 51.89 2 Winn, James Angleton 52.32 3 Rollor, Nico Kingwood Park 52.72 4 Hollins, J. CE King 53.35 5 Stelly, Jordan Barbers Hill 53.75 6 Event: 200M Dash 1 Franks, Terrance Angleton 22.21 2 Grisby, M. North Forest 22.81 3 Ward, Javon Angleton 23.44 4 Jimmerson, J. CE King 23.47 5 Javois, Greg GC Memorial 23.84 6 Delcour, S. North Forest 24.11 Event: 4x400M Relay 1 Johnson, Stelly, Crain, Brown Barbers Hill 3:32.38 2 Baldwin, Bethae, Ploch, Barton Dayton 3:32.41 3 Hernandez, Rollo, Chandler, Lee Kingwood Park 3:36.25 4 Jimmerson, Hollins, Waller, Guy CE King 3:38.12 5 Manning, Winn, Higgins, Smith Angleton 3:38.49 6 Cook, Erwin, Anderson, Leonard Crosby 3:39.35 Event: Discus 1 Fortune Tarkington 166'4.5" 2 Neff, Jeremy Barbers Hill 149'5" 3 Skrla, Ben Angleton 138'2" 4 Hill, T. Dayton 136'1" 5 Stowe Tarkington 129'11.75" 6 Baker, J. Dayton 127'8.5" Event: Triple Jump 1 Fontenot, Andy GC Memorial 43'4.75" 2 Jones, D. North Forest 41'3" 3 Winn, James Angleton 41'1.5" 4 Waller, D. CE King 41'1" 5 Viverette, Matthew Barbers Hill 40'2" 6 Williams, Q. Dayton 40'2" Event: Pole Vault 1 Peterson, Ethan Kingwood Park 12'0" 2 Lea, Lia Angleton 12'0" 3 Lambright, J. Dayton 11'6" 4 Morton, Jesse Barbers Hill 11'0" 5 Fusiler, T. Dayton 11'0" 6 Akers, Mike Crosby 11'0" Event: 4x100M Relay 1 Delour, Brown, Sigers, Buggs North Forest 41.80 2 Ward, Josey, Franks, Diggs Angleton 42.30 3 Fontenot, Javois, Collins, Withers GC Memorial 42.32 4 Williams, Cox, Kennedy, Alexander CE King 43.67 5 Delasbour, Baldwin, Bethea, Ploch Dayton 44.07 6 Guillory, Casey, St. Romain, Tyler Crosby 44.40 Event: 110M High Hurdles 1 LaCour, C. Dayton 14.02 2 Collins, Keithen GC Memorial 14.99 3 Barton, KJ Dayton 15.02 4 Gilbert, James Galena Park 15.25 5 Johnson, Kevin Barbers Hill 15.55 6 Viverette, Matthew Barbers Hill 15.72 Event: 4x200M Relay 1 Grisby, Brown, Sigers, Buggs North Forest 1:29.56 2 LaCour, Delasbour, Baldwin, Ploch Dayton 1:29.99 3 Ward, Josey, Franks, Diggs Angleton 1:30.32 4 Jimmerson, Kennedy, Guy, Williams CE King 1:31.99 5 Fontenot, Javois, Rogers, Withers GC Memorial 1:32.29 6 Wright, Lawrence, Caveretta, Keniry Tarkington 1:36.03 Event: 300M Intermediate Hurdles 1 LaCour, C. Dayton 40.35 2 Collins, Keithen GC Memorial 40.38 3 Brown, Kyle Barbers Hill 41.32 4 Johnson, Kevin Barbers Hill 41.95 5 Viverette, Matthew Barbers Hill 42.29 6 Walmsley, Chance GC Memorial 42.92 Event: 1600M Run 1 Ramsey, Tim Barbers Hill 4:50.23 2 Morales, Juan Galena Park 4:54.84 3 Evans, Sean Barbers Hill 4:56.00 4 Lanier Tarkington 4:56.67 5 Landeverde, Ariel Angleton 4:58.47 6 Sanchez, Daniel Kingwood Park 4:58.94

Nice, congrats to all of PNG!!

surely you jest.......if not then set the date big boy---we are patient I agree, get it on the books our Class of '14 will be ready. So we should be able to start playing in 2012.

No doubt, I was thinking the same thing. i wish I had all the results to fill in. How hard is it to type a few more kids names in so that everyone gets there recognition. Hey and as far as our JV goes it is probably 90% Freshman. Heck a good percentage of our Varsity track team is Freshman/Sophmore so the JV is definately gonna suffer.

Link to 400m run video on youtube:

Cameron Lacour of Dayton is a Senior but, Jakari Delasbour might be in the running for Dayton next year.

New Scoreboard Pics!

Dayton dominates at Trinity Valley Relays [Hidden Content] By JERRY MICHALSKY Updated: 03.03.09 The Dayton Track teams won both the boys and the girls division of the 58th Annual Trinity Valley Relays this past Friday at Liberty High School. On the girls’ side, it was Dayton scoring 124 points with a first place finish. Splendora took second with 107.5 points while Liberty was close behind with 106. The Dayton boys dominated with 201 points while Tarkington finished second. Cameron LaCour of Dayton finished the event with 46 points to lead the Broncos. High Jump — 1) Briana Sias, Dayton, 5-0; 2) Lauren Cook, Liberty, 4-10; 3) Deanna Tousant, Dayton 4-8. Triple Jump — 2) Hannah Bell, Dayton, 35-5; 3) Michelle Braxton, Liberty, 33-8. Long Jump — 3) Hannah Bell, Dayton, 17-2. Discus — 1) Meredith Taylor, Liberty 104-1. Shot Put — 3) Kirvy Taylor, Liberty 29-6. 3200-Meter Run — 2) Laura Kerr, Liberty, 13:29.75; 3) Anna Stouffer, Dayton, 13:43.91. 4x100 Relay — 1) Dayton, (Candra Moss, Laquisha Radford, Emanuel Bria, Briana Sias), 50.28. 800 Meter — 2) Michelle Braxton, Liberty 2:35.94. 100 Meter Hurdles — 1) Katie Bumgarner, Dayton, 18.11. 100 Meter Dash — 1) Hannah Bell, Dayton, 13.12. 4x200 Relay — 3) Dayton, (Candra Moss, Briana Sias, Alexis Ramsey, Elixus Hill) , 1:51.31. 400 Meter Dash — 2) Michelle Braxton, Liberty, 1:02.24. 300 Meter Hurdles — 3) Katie Bumgarner, Dayton, 55.91. 200 Meter Dash — 2) Briana Sias, Dayton, 27.09. 1600 Meter Run — 3) Laura Kerr, Liberty, 6:10.81 4x400 Relay — 1) Liberty (Lauren Cook, Kelley Avina, Shardy Freeman, Michelle Braxton), 4:21.83. Team Point Totals: 1) Dayton - 124; 2) Splendora - 107.5; 3) Liberty - 106; 4) Silsbee - 90; 5) Tie, New Caney and Anahuac 86. High Jump — 3) Cameron LaCour, Dayton, 5-10. Triple Jump — 3) Quincy Williams, Dayton, 39.9 ½. Long Jump — 1) Cameron LaCour, Dayton, 21.7 ½; 2) Jakari Delasbour, Dayton, 20.95. Discus — 2) Wallace Grant, Dayton, 143.5 ½. Shot Put — 3) Tony Hill, Dayton, 44.6 ¾. 3200 Meter Run — 2) Jonathon Lopez, Liberty, 12:05.00. 4x100 Relay — 1) Dayton, (Xavier Baldwin, Fred Hynson, Jakari Delasbour, Dylan Bethea), 44.02. 800 Meter Run — 3) Jason Ross, Dayton, 2:12.28. 110 Meter Hurdles — 1) Cameron LaCour, Dayton, 14.48; 2) K.J. Barton, Dayton, 15.72. 100 Meter Dash — 1) Cameron LaCour, Dayton, 11.31. 4x200 Relay — 1) Dayton, (Xavier Baldwin, Payton Ploch, Jakari, Delasbour, K.J. Barton), 1:32.90. 400 Meter Dash — 1) Dylan Bethea, Dayton, 51.62. 300 Meter Hurdles — 1) Cameron LaCour, Dayton, 39.46 200 Meter Dash — K.J. Barton, Dayton, 23.65; Jakari Delasbour, Dayton, 24.05. 4x400 Relay — 2) Dayton (Dylan Bethea, Payton Ploch, Xavier Baldwin, Victor Blanco), 3:34.81. Team Point Totals: 1) Dayton - 201; 2) Tarkington - 114.5; 3) New Caney-86; 4) Anahuac - 81; 5) Silsbee - 55.5; 9) Liberty-20.

Did he really say that? I went to a track meet over there last week, he needs to get some lights on that track before he trys to Part the Red Sea.

A little South of Lodges Corner, AR.

With as much change as he's instituting though.... It might be beneficial to let those that can get ahead... do the QB possibilities play baseball??? that would be a major factor IMO. Yes. I know Benoit does. Not sure about Kerr or Doty? Thats an easy one, just cancel Baseball for one season, for the sake of the Football team. ;D

I agree, but thought I would post it. Same thing with teachers but some people see it as their calling.

FYI The young man who won the Long Jump in the Nederland meet was Jakari Delasbour, a freshman. He also won his heat in the 200m.

No doubt, you could see them hit the wall when they came into the last 100 meters.

You always have to wait and see but I expect they will do well. The secondary will be young with the exception of Baldwin. Linebackers should be a force to be reckoned with though.

That stinks, he is an excellent athlete. Hope everything works out for him.

A beautiful piebald whitetail buck sold to Cabelas? by Bow Staff 18. January 2009 05:43 [Hidden Content]

2009 TPWD Statewide Public Hearings Geographic Distribution of 2009 Statewide Public Hearings **All meetings begin at 7 p.m. (List edited to show only local locations) City Date Location Crockett February 17, 2009 District Courtroom; 401 E. Houston, Crockett, TX 75835 Port Arthur February 18, 2009 Port Arthur Public Library, 4615 9th Avenue, Port Arthur, TX North Houston February 19, 2009 Baytown Wetland Center, 1724 Market, Baytown,TX Palestine February 19, 2009 Ben E Keith Bldg; 2019 W. Oak, Palestine, TX 75801 Jasper February 23, 2009 District Courtroom; 124 N. Austin, Jasper, TX 75951 Woodville February 25, 2009 District Courtroom, Rm 202, 100 W. Bluff, Woodville, TX 75979 Lufkin February 26, 2009 District Courtroom, 215 E. Lufkin Ave., Lufkin, TX 75901 Kountze March 3, 2009 Hardin County Courthouse, West Wing Courtroom, 300 West Monroe, Kountze, TX Huntsville March 4, 2009 Walker County Courthouse, 1100 University Ave, Suite 201, Huntsville, TX 77340 Liberty March 5, 2009 Liberty Library, 1710 Sam Houston, Liberty, TX Henderson March 11, 2009 Extension Office Meeting Room, 115 E Fordall, Henderson, TX Full list Link: [Hidden Content]

News Release Media Contact: Tom Harvey, 512-389-4453, [email protected] Jan. 27, 2009 Applicants Sought for Game Warden Academy AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking qualified applicants for a game warden cadet class scheduled to start Nov. 1. Applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 2 through April 30. More than 400 people applied for the 55 positions in the current cadet class that will graduate in June. Applicants must be 21 years old on or before Nov. 1 and have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. The degree requirement must be met prior to Sep.1. To be accepted, applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements and successfully complete a regional interview, a physical readiness test, and an extensive background investigation. Applicants must successfully complete each step before advancing to the next step. After graduation, the new game wardens will be assigned to vacant stations throughout Texas with the responsibility of protecting the state’s natural resources. Game wardens also protect lives by enforcing the Water Safety Act and conducting standard peace officer duties. More information on game warden cadet requirements may be obtained on the Law Enforcement Career Opportunities page on the TPWD Web site or at TPWD Law Enforcement offices. For additional information, contact Texas Game Warden Recruiter Royce Wells via e-mail at [email protected] or toll-free by phone at (877) 229-2733. [Hidden Content]=

Injured deer stumbles into Ohio vet clinic Associated Press Feb. 10, 2009, 10:06AM ROSSFORD, Ohio — Workers at an Ohio pet shop are used to worried pet owners bringing their animals in to be treated in the store’s clinic. But an unaccompanied visit Saturday by a deer to the PetSmart in Rossfield was a first for the store. Manager Trudi Urie says the wounded doe was hanging out behind the store and then ran through an open door into a stockroom. Staff members made sure the animal couldn’t enter the shop area and called police and a veterinarian. Agustin Cuesta had the deer brought into the clinic and closed a wound on its hind leg with dissolvable stitches as assistants held it down. He says he couldn’t tell how the animal got hurt. The door was reopened and the animal ran back into the wild. [Hidden Content]

Just for good measure I got Dylan Bethea's Final Stats today for the 2008 season. Dylan Bethea Safety - Dayton 86 solos 47 assists 3 tackles for loss 1 caused fumble 2 ints 2 pass break ups

No kidding. They are taking the right to hunt away form people that don't care about the lawful right to hunt. I am sure after they are caught 3 or 4 more times they might see some time behind bars.

You gotta love that guy, ole Coach Stewart he really likes to sugar coat things. ;D