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The Texas Shoot-Out Javelina Bowhunt is held on the Callaghan Ranch, Located in Webb County, and 27 miles north of Laredo. We will be hunting approx. 90,000 acres of the thorny, cactus infested terrain of the South Texas brush country. Hunters are assigned to the pasture of their choice providing that the number of hunters has not exceeded the limit of hunters for that pasture. You may switch pastures as openings permit by changing your name to the proper list. This system is used to insure no overcrowding or undue hunting pressure on any one hunting area. In the event it should rain, all motor vehicles will be restricted to the main ranch road, which is clearly defined on the ranch map provided at the store operation inside the ranch. If you are caught in the rain and it appears that it won’t last long, wait it out and give the roads a chance to dry before returning to camp.
REGISTRATION
Registration can be done two ways: (1) you can register at the gate. The gate fee is $195.00 and opens at 10:00 am February 6th, 2008. ONLY CASH, TRAVELERS CHECKS or MONEY ORDERS will be accepted. NO PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS.
(2) You can pre-register by mail. The Pre-registration fee is $175.00 and must be post marked no later than January 10, 2008. (NO
EXCEPTIONS). If everyone in your vehicle is pre-registered correctly, you will be processed through the main gate much faster. All spaces on the registration form, except rental vehicle information, Out-of-State hunting lic. # (Which can be obtained at any Texas Wal-Mart on the way) and the receipt number we issue, must be completed in order to avoid a possible delay going through the gate. All pre-registered hunters will park on the right side of the road. Everyone in your vehicle must be pre-registered, Free and non-hunters included. BE ADVISED THAT ALL PRE-REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. However, they may be transferred only if you possess the pre-registered hunters receipt or receipt number (NO EXCEPTIONS). All vehicles not pre-registered must park and wait on the left side of the road.
CAMPING
We have one large camp area for all hunters. This area has several roads cut through it. The area along the left fence line will be for those camping with generators. There will be a large fresh water tanker parked inside the camp area gate. The camp area is totally primitive. There is a large trash pit available. Please dispose of all trash in this pit. If you plan to attend this hunt, but are unable to camp, there are several hotels and motels in the Laredo area, approximately 27 miles south of the ranch. May we suggest that you make your reservations in advance to ensure that you have a place to stay?
LICENSE
Texas residents must possess a valid hunting license. Non-residents must obtain a 5-day small game license for $45.00. Obtain your Out-of-State license prior to arrival. You can obtain your Out of State license by mail through the TEXAS PARKS and WILDLIFE DEPT, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744, or by calling 1-800-792-1112 Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-5:00 pm. To purchase your hunting license over the phone (charge card only) call 1-800-895-4248. You can also pick the license up at any Texas Wal-Mart on the way to the ranch and give the number to the staff at the gate.
HUNTING COSTS
Pre-registration……………………………………….…$175.00
Gate registration……………………………………..…..$195.00
Non-hunter with a hunter………………………………… 60.00
Non-hunter without a hunter……………………………..$250.00
15 and under attend and/or hunt…………………………....FREE
BAG LIMIT
Bag limits include: (2) Javelina, (1) Bobcat, (1) Mountain Lion, (1) Badger and all legal varmints. There are no bag limits on Feral Hogs, Coyotes, Rabbits or Rattlesnakes.
HUNTING DATES
The ranch will open Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 8:00 am for pre-registered hunters. Gate registration will start at 10:00 am for non pre-registered hunters. After registration you may set up camp and scout the ranch. Hunters are not to have bows in their possession for any reason on Wednesday (scouting day). The actual hunting dates are February 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2008.
LOCATION
To find the ranch, stay on IH #35 south until you reach exit #24, (Pass exit #27 Callaghan interchange). At this point exit and take the first left over IH #35. Then turn left on east frontage road north bound, proceed to the Callaghan county road or the end of the line, which ever occurs first. The main gate will be manned from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday February 6th until midnight Sunday February 10, 2007. All gates will have thumb or barrel type closures. Pastures directly off the county road will have combo. Locks. All pastures will have numbers to assist you in finding your way around.
EQUIPMENT
State Law requires a minimum draw weight of 40 lbs. When packing, keep in mind that temperatures in south Texas at this time of year can range from the 20’s to the 90’s. Staff and Ranch personnel recommend a good compass or GPS and snake leggings or snake boots.
PRIZES
There will be a drawing Friday evening February 9, 2008 for various door prizes as available. You need not be present to win, however all prizes other than hunts must be picked up prior to the end of the hunt. The Trophy deer hunt will also be awarded at this time. The winner of this hunt will be able to bring along one guest for the three-day hunt.
*** SPECIAL NOTES ***
Draw Locks and Crossbows are not permitted on this hunt. The only exception will be crossbows with written medical authorization from a medical Doctor. If loaded in camp or in a vehicle your right to use them will be revoked immediately.
Hunters are permitted to walk and or drive down any road and or sendero. We do request that each hunter try to respect another hunter’s legally marked area. Legally marked means name and receipt number on each piece of marking. Each hunter will not try to control more than 150 yards at the very most and no hunter will use more than four markers. No hunter can block a sendero or harass another hunter for passing through it. Staff will settle any disagreements and that decision will be final. If you don’t want others driving or walking through your baited area, do your baiting off the roads or senderos. We do request that each hunter try to respect another hunter’s legally marked area. Legally marked means name and receipt number on each piece of marking. No hunter should try to control more than 150 yards at the most. Each hunter should not use more than four markers. No Survey Tape will be used. Marking material must be short term biodegradable such as paper towels, crepe paper etc.
BIG CHANGE: Instead of the Ranch opening on Thursday with the hunting being Friday through Monday. IT WILL NOW open on Wednesday and Hunting will be Thursday through Sunday.
No baiting or marking areas prior to 8:00a.m. Wednesday. If you enter the ranch prior, Its TRESSPASSING and you will leave the hunt. ( NO REFUND)
All corn other than soured will be purchased from the ranch.
All vehicles will maintain the speeds as posted on the ranch and in the rules.
FOOD VENDOR (Bubba & Chris) will be open from Wednesday February 6th thru 10:00 a.m. Sunday February 10th.
DUE TO THE INEFFICIENCIES OF THE POST OFFICE, IT WOULD BE BEST TO REGISTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
ALL CALLS IN REGARDS TO THE TEXAS SHOOT-OUT SHOULD BE MADE TO JOHN W. MICHEL: Him: 1-512-218-1514 thru February 1st, after February 1st call Mobil: 1-512-914-9096. Starting 8:00 a.m. Wednesday February 6th Call the ranch check station @ 1-956-417-4610 or 1-956-948-5555
TEXAS SHOOT-OUT RANCH RULES
**** NO HUNTING WITHIN 200 YARDS OF ANY PROTEIN OR MINERAL FEEDERS (THEY ARE FENCED IN). DO NOT AS MUCH AS TOUCH ANY FEEDERS OR FENCES AROUND ANY TYPE FEEDER OR YOU WILL BE ESCORTED OFF THE RANCH AND WILL NOT EVER BE PERMITTED TO RETURN.
****NO LEAVING CAMP FOR HUNTING AREAS PRIOR TO 5:00 A.M.
EVERY PERSON ON THIS HUNT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL RANCH RULES; ANY VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE RANCH (NO REFUND). NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED, IF YOUR UNCLEAR ABOUT A RULE ASK FOR CLARIFICATION.
1. All State and Federal Laws will be enforced.
Waste of GAME ANIMALS: It is a violation to fail to keep all edible portions of a game animal, game bird or game fish in an edible condition until it reaches its final destination.
All gates will be locked and or secured at all times unless otherwise noted.
Everyone must register upon arrival and departure. EVERYONE DURING THE HUNT MUST SIGN OUT AND IN AT THE CHECK STATION DURING THE ENTIRE HUNT.
All hunters are required to sign up for hunting areas daily and scratch off the list upon returning to camp or changing pastures. NO HUNTING IN AREAS YOU ARE NOT SIGNED INTO.
All campsites must be located within the main camp area (Pasture #2, Rancheria), and kept clean at all times.
Bag Limits: 2 Javelina, 1 Bobcat, 1 Mountain Lion, 1 Badger, No Limit on Feral Hogs, Coyote, Rabbits and Rattlesnakes.
All game taken must be reported to hunt HQ’s for Harvest data. Javelina and Feral Hogs must be field dressed only.
Anyone making threats to another hunter will leave the Ranch (No Refund) settle disagreements through the staff.
Wounded animals will not be tracked across a fence or after dark without a staff member present. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Ranch Speed Limits are 35 MPH during the day and 25 MPH at night. Camp area and HQ/Store area is 10 MPH at all times.
No Driving on wet roads without permission.
No off road driving with any type motor vehicle.
No hunting or cleaning game within 100 yards of pens or water containers. (Metal or Concrete)
Earthen stock tanks (ponds) are legal hunting areas.
No hunting will be permitted in areas designated by N.H. (No Hunting) as shown on the Ranch map. ( Which includes the Ranch Hog Pens located across from the Old Ranch HQ’s and the McElroy property in the Mule pasture #7.
No Deer, Turkey hunting or Fishing during the Texas Shoot-Out.
No night hunting or spot lighting by anyone.
No Littering ( if you see trash, please pick it up and dispose of it properly.
Deer skulls or drop antlers may be kept at the ranch owners discretion.
No two or three wheeled ATV’s or Hummers I or II’s will be permitted on the Rnch by order of the Ranch Owner. The only exception will be to pull campers or trailers into the camp area only. All motorized vehicles will have a red light visible from the rear.
No Firearms, Drawlocks or Crossbows. (Doctor’s Authorization for crossbows only.
The Cabecites #1 and Rancheria #2 will have limited vehicle Access. Turkey Area #17, Gates Trap #18, Colon Trap #19 and John Deere Trap #24 are Walk hunting only areas that include bicycles.
NO SURVEY TAPE. ( biodegradable survey tape lasts 6 to 24 months-to long) use only short term biodegradable materials such as paper towels, toilet paper ( markings to be accepted must contain your name and receipt number on each piece (four pieces per person)
All ATV’s will be loaded prior to entering the Ranch and remain loaded until entering the camp areas.
For Further Information:
John W. Michel Home or Fax: 1-512-218-1514 4120 N. Summer crest Loop, Round Rock, Texas 78681
Mobil: 1-512-914-9096
[email protected]Don A. Smith Home: 1-512-930-2820 102 Snapper Cove, Georgetown, Texas, 78628
Work: 1-512-836-7566
Mobil: 1-512-844-8951
[email protected][email protected] Ray McRae Home: 1-512-258-7023 209 Big Sur, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Mobil: 1-512-914-8660
[email protected] TEXAS SHOOT-OUT "2008"
FORM MAY BE REPRODUCED C/O John W. Michel Receipt #___________
4120 N. Summer Crest Loop Issued by Staff
Money Order # ________________________________ Round Rock, Texas 78681
Cashiers Check#_______________________________
PLEASE TYPE or PRINT CLEARLY Make Payable To: CALLAGHAN RANCH LTD. Mail to Name and Address Above
NAME:__________________________________ ADDRESS:__________________________________________ _SSN:________________________
CITY:______________________________ STATE:_______ ZIP:______________ PHONE NUMBER (________) _________-_________________
HUNTING LICENSE NUMBER: ________________________________________________ HUNTING DATES: 2/7 – 2/10, 2008
HUNT FEE:___________ VEHICLE YEAR: ____ MAKE/MODEL:____________________ COLOR:_______________ LIC. PLATE: _________
E-Mail Address: __________________________________________________ ________________________
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS: JANUARY 10, 2008*****************NO PERSONAL or BUSINESS CHECKS***************
I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING A COPY OF THE RANCH RULES AND AGREE TO CONDUCT MY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS KNOWING THAT ANY VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE RANCH. IT IS SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTOOD THAT I WILL BE LIABLE FOR ALL DAMAGES TO CATTLE, HORSES, HOUSES, WINDMILLS AND OTHER REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY NOW ON THE RANCH, WHICH IS CAUSED BY MYSELF, AND THAT I WAVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHICH I MAY HEREBY HAVE AGAINST THE RANCH, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR PARTNERS ARISING FROM ACTIVITIES ON THE RANCH. Signature: __________________________________________________ __
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