Mandatory Hunter Education Certificates

Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course. Minimum age of certification is 9 years of age.

If you were born on or after September 2, 1971 and you are:

under 9 years of age, you must be accompanied*.
age 9 through 16, you must successfully complete a hunter education course, or you must be accompanied*.
age 17 and over, you must successfully complete a hunter education course; or purchase a “Hunter Education Deferral” and you must be accompanied*.
Please note that some federally controlled areas require all hunters using that site to have hunter education certification. In Texas, this includes Corps of Engineers property and most military reservations. Be sure to check with the specific area prior to going hunting.

* Accompanied means:  By a person who is at least 17, who is licensed to hunt in Texas, who has passed hunter education or is exempt (born before Sept. 2, 1971), and you must be within normal voice control. Proof of certification or deferral is required to be on your person while hunting. Note: Certification is not required to purchase a hunting license.

http://tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education

DEER FRIENDS
It is hunting time.  Here is a little information on the regulations and requirements to obtain a General License
Recreational hunting and fishing licenses and stamp endorsements are available at approximately 1,700 locations throughout the state in addition to TPWD offices and parks. These locations include sporting goods stores, gun shops, department stores, discount stores, bait and tackle shops, grocery stores, and many other types of stores. Some commercial hunting and fishing licenses are available ONLY at the Austin Headquarters and Law Enforcement Offices. For added convenience, most recreational licenses may be purchased by phone or through the Internet with approved Visa, Discover, or MasterCard. A $5 administrative fee will be charged for those sales. Many licenses may be purchased for immediate use except where tagging is required, i.e., deer and turkey.

For general license questions, please call TPWD Headquarters in Austin at (800) 792-1112 or (512) 389-4800. Staff is available to help answer questions Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Central Standard Time.

A recreational license or permit authorizes an activity involving wildlife resources that is conducted for sport, hobby, leisure, or other non-economic reasons.

No license is required for nuisance fur-bearing animals, depredating hogs or coyotes.
Non-residents under 17 years of age may purchase and hunt with the Youth Hunting License.
Hunting categories:

How about a two year old roping a puppy, with a one year old wanting to play!  Love the ranch life.  

DEER FRIENDS: LeGrand Headwaters Ranch "Country" Club swimming pool.

This is a west Texas "Country" Club swimming pool 

The weather has been HOT...it is time to enjoy the "County" Club swimming pool at the ranch.  

We are thankful for all the spring rains as we transition into the last of summer and early fall.  The food sources for all animals are still plentiful as we maintain the additional protein feeding for the deer population.  Antler growth is progressing and we are seeing some exciting displays of "buck-hood".  Turkey poults are being seen throughout the ranch due to the great wet spring and early summer.  

With the blessing of spring rains comes the additional hazard of summer fires.  The grasses are dry making for an abundance of fuel.  We take special precautions during this time such as a burn ban on the ranch, no welding near grass, keeping all stock tanks full of water, keeping the firetruck full of water and testing routinely, and ever watching the horizon for plumes of smoke.  

We hope you have enjoyed your summer and we wish you a colorful fall.  Happy days...from all at the LeGrand Headwaters Ranch.

Old-timers-Scent-Mask

In West Texas "cedar" trees are everywhere.  After reading this article, it validated a technique I have used many times.  We do not have the pine leaves, but we do have cedar. (Redberry / Blueberry / Ashe Juniper)
For hunters who need a scent mask in a pinch, or those who can't afford to buy scent killer sprays, there’s a simple solution: cedar trees.

DEER FRIENDS

I need help...I am asking for a VOTE FOR Angelo State University's baseball athlete, DAVID GOGGIN,  2014-15 ELITE 89 WINNER.  Goggin, who will be a senior majoring in the chemistry department at ASU has a 3.97GPA.  He is a true sportsman.  

The Elite 89 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's 89 championships. Your voting has narrowed the field down to 10 finalists. You can vote once per day until 8pm ET on Thursday 7/23, when a winner will be named. The winner will be celebrated from NCAA social media accounts on 7/24! DON'T FORGET TO CLICK SAVE VOTES AT THE TOP OR BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!

Please share with your spouses...and friends.  This young man represents ASU !!!  

#VoteGoggin: on.ncaa.com/Elite89Vote 

AXIS DEER roaring. Another video from the internet. This call has to be one of the most eerie of all animal sounds.