Texas Shoot-out 2012

[BOBSTER]

Texas Shoot-Out 2012


February 9th , 10th , 11th & 12th

The Texas Shoot-out is being hosted by the Chaparossa Ranch in Zavala County, and located 20 miles south of Uvalde. We will be hunting approx. 50,000 acres of the south Texas brush country. The majority of the brush is stalk able and walk able. Hunters will sign up for their pasture of choice providing that the number of hunters has not exceeded the limit of hunters allowed. You may switch pastures as openings permit by changing your name to the proper list. Should it rain, all motor vehicles will be restricted to the camp area. If you are caught in the rain and it appears it won’t last long, wait it out and give the roads a chance dry before returning to camp.

* DO NOT PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY & CAMP ALONG SIDE THE ROAD. THIS IS A STATE HWY. AND DOES NOT HAVE SERVICE ROADS. IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE THE GATE OPENS, PULL OFF THE HWY. AND PARK AS CLOSE TO THE RIGHT FENCE LINE AS POSSIBE.
* WHILE WAITING TO ENTER THE RANCH, DO NOT RIDE ATV’S, SHOOT BOWS OR BUILD CAMP FIRES.
* REMEMBER THIS IS A STATE HWY. AND YOU CAN BE TICKETED. THIS AREA IS PATROLLED BY THE DPS AND SHERIFFS DEPT.

REGISTRATION

All future hunt notifications will be by email, So if yours changes please advise or if you have a friend or hunting buddy, see if they will let you summit theirs. Send changes to: texasshootout@juno.com

This hunt is PRE REGISTRATION ONLY. For the first 300 adult hunters at $250.00 each. Adult non-hunters and youth 15 and under that are hunting will be $100.00 each. Youth 15 and under not hunting will be free. Everyone entering the ranch will have to be pre-registered and must sign the ranch liability release upon entering. Adults will sign for each minor in their care. (NO PERSONAL or BUSINESS CHECKS). You must have your hunting license in possession in order to enter the ranch past the check in area. 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).

CAMPING & GENERAL INFORMATION

We have one large camp area for all hunters. This area has several roads cut through it. The area along closest to the highway will be for those camping with generators. Near the Hunt store and check-in area is a well with good water. The camp area is totally primitive ( NO SHOWERS). We will have three portable toilets between the store/check-in area and the camp area. If you are planning to attend this hunt, but are unable to camp, may we suggest you make your reservations in advance. Uvalde is approx. 30 miles from the hunt entrance to the ranch off hwy 57. La Pryor is 10 miles from camp.

. Peoples Café (located on hwy 83 approx. ¼ mile north of hwy 57 intersection) We have eaten there a few times and the food was good and we were served cake after the meal.

. L&M Grocery is located in the middle of La Pryor, north side of hwy 57. they have everything you’ll need including a hardware section, You can obtain all hunting licenses there also.
There are three filling stations
* Roberto’s- Gasoline & Diesel * Jerry’s Corner Mart- Gasoline & Diesel * Shell- Gasoline Only

NEARBY TOWNS & ATTRACTIONS

. Uvalde- Approx. 20 miles north on Hwy. 83 from intersection of Hwy #57 and Hwy #83
* Motels, HEB, Shopping for the Ladies.
. Crystal City- Approx. 20 south on Hwy. 83
* No Recommendations
. Garner State Park- is located approx. 20 miles north of Uvalde on Hwy. 83
* Camping, Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Bike Trails, Picnic Area & Playground.

HUNTING 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 get a hunting lic. At L&M Grocery in LaPryor, Texas. 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. 8:00am-5:00pm. To purchase your hunting license over the phone (Charge Card Only) call 1-800-895-4248. You may also pick up the license at any Texas Wal-Mart on the way to the ranch and give the number to the staff at the gate when being checked in.

HUNTING COSTS

Pre-registration...................................... ................$250.00


Non-hunter with a hunter......................................$100.0 0


Non-hunter attending on their own.......................$500.00


15 and under hunting with an adult......................$100.00


15 and under with an adult not hunting..................FREE

BAG LIMITS

Bag limits include: two Javelina, No limit on Feral Hogs, Coyote, Rabbits and Rattlesnakes.
DO NOT KILL: Mountain Lions, Bobcats, Jaguarondis, Ocelots, Badgers, Porcupines or Blue Indigo Snakes.

HUNTING DATES

The registration check-in will open Wednesday Feb. 8th at 7:00 am. Access to scout will open at 10:00am. This gives the majority of the hunters a chance to set up camp and visit the store for corn and/or ice, Caps, T-Shirts etc. Hunters are not to have bows in their possession outside the vehicle for any reason on scouting day. The actual hunting dates are Thurs Feb. 9th through Sunday Feb. 12th . All hunters must be off the ranch no later than Noon Mon. Feb . 13th .

[BOBSTER]

MORE INFORMATION ON THE HUNT.

RANCH LOCATION

The ranch is located at La Pryor, Texas. Take I.H. 35 South to exit 111 exit and continue on Hwy 57 toward Eagle Pass. Travel 62.7 miles and the Check-in gate will be on the left approx. 2 miles past the ranches main entrance (DO NOT FOR ANY REASON ENTER THE MAIN RANCH ENTRANCE). We highly suggest you not arrive early as this is a state hwy without frontage roads and a drop off shoulder not conducive to trailers etc. If you do arrive early, I would suggest finding a place to park in La Pryor (with Permission of course) or going to Uvalde. Remember no one has an edge as this is totally new for all of us. Let’s make this a smooth operation for all of us and the ranch. We do want to continue a great relationship with the ranch.

EQUIPMENT

There is no minimum draw weight any longer in Texas. When packing keep in mind that temperatures in south Texas at this time of the year can range from very cold to real hot. Staff and ranch personnel recommend a good compass or GPS and snake leggings or snake boots. Bring solar shower as we don’t have showers, we do have a water well.

PRIZE DRAWINGS and VENDORS

We will do a Live drawing for varies door prizes as available and post the results at the pasture sign up table.
All prizes must be picked up prior to the end of the hunt. We will have several vendors around the check-in/store area. Bubba & Chris will have the food concession, Woodsey Too Quad pod stands(Ronnie Bradford). Archery County from Austin and Animal Art Taxidermy.

SPECIAL NOTES

1. Drawlocks and Crossbows are not permitted on this hunt. The only exception will be crossbows with a written medical authorization from a medical doctor. If found loaded in camp or in a vehicle your right to use it will be revoked immediately.
2. All corn other than soured will be purchased from the hunt store.

3. No leaving for hunting areas prior to 5:00am.

4. Hunters are permitted to drive any roads within pastures open to this hunt. If you don’t want traffic through your baited area, bait off the roads. This ranch is very conducive to stalk hunting as most of the ranch is easy walking through the brush. Do not try to control more area than you can reasonably hunt (150 Yds). Try to avoid driving between 2:00 pm and dark other than the three road running from the camp area to the pipeline that runs east-west to allow others a better chance at game.

CHAPAROSSA RANCH and SHOOT-OUT RULES

EVERYONE ON THIS HUNT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL RANCH RULES, ANY VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE RANCH (NO REFUNDS), NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED, IF YOUR UNCLEAR ABOUT A RULE ASK FOR CLARIFICATION BEFORE YOU HAVE A PROBLEM.

1. All State and Federal Laws will be enforced.
2. WASTE of Game Animal: It is a violation to fail to keep all edible portions of a game animal in an edible condition until it reaches it’s final destination.
3. All gates will be locked or secured at all times unless otherwise noted.
4. Everyone must be preregistered check in and sign the liability release. Adults will sign for minors. (At check in trailer)
5. All hunters are required to sign up for pastures daily and scratch off the list upon returning to camp or changing pastures.
6. All camp sites must be located within the main camp area and kept clean at all times.
7. Bag Limits: 2 Javelina, no limit on Feral Hogs, Coyote, Rabbits and Rattlesnakes.
8. DO NOT SHOOT: Mountain Lion, Bobcats, Jaguarondis, Ocelots, Badger, Porcupines or Blue Indigo Snakes.
9. All game taken must be reported to hunt HQ’s for harvest data. (Exception-Rabbits) Javelina and Feral Hogs must be field dressed only. Rattle snakes must have the head removed before check-in and/or entering camp.
10. Anyone making threats toward another hunter will leave the ranch (with no refund) hunter disagreements should be settled through the Texas Shoot-Out Staff.
11. Wounded animals will not be tracked across a fence (unless in view). If tracking after dark you must have a staff member with you. (No exceptions).
12. Ranch speed limited are 35 MPH, an only 5 MPH through Vendor area and camp area.
13. No driving on wet roads without permission.
14. No off road driving with ANY type motor vehicle.
15. No hunting or cleaning of game within 100 yds. of pens or water containers ( metal or concrete).
16. Earthen Stock Tanks (ponds) are legal hunting areas.
17. No hunting and/or access will be permitted in areas designated by cross hatching as shown on the ranch map, Which includes the main ranch compound , North Big Williams and the Los Hermanitos (Pescoto)
18. No deer or Turkey hunting or fishing during the Texas Shoot-Out.
19. No night hunting or spot lighting by anyone.
20. No Littering ( if you see trash please pick it up and dispose of it properly.
21. Deer skulls or drop antlers must be shown to Chris Huey ( Ranch Biologist) He will decide if you can or cannot keep it.
22. No two or three wheel ATV’s will be permitted on the ranch. All motorized vehicles will have a red light visible from the rear.
23. No Firearms, drawlocks or crossbows permitted (doctors authorization for crossbows only).
24. No Marking material other than the two items issued by Staff will be used. If found after the hunt, that person will be penalized with a 1 years suspension from the next years hunt.
25. When you change hunting spots or pastures, take your marking material with you. (As you only have the two markers)
26. Your name and receipt #must be on both markers to be recognized as marked. Do not mark more than 150 yds per hunter.
27. Do not cut live limbs or trees anywhere on the ranch.

For Further Information:
Call 1-512-914-9096

John W. Michel Home or Fax: 1-512-218-1514 4120 N. Summercrest Loop, Round Rock, Texas 78681
Cell: 1-512-914-9096

Questions dealing with being a vendor contact below:

Don A. Smith Home: 1-512-930-2820 102 Snapper Cove, Georgetown, Texas 78628
Cell: 1-512-966-4244

Ray McRae Home: 1-512-258-7023 209 Big Sur, Cedar Park, Texas 78613
Cell: 1-512-914-8660

TEXAS SHOOT-OUT JAVELINA BOWHUNT 2012

form may be reproduced C/O John W. Michel Receipt #_____________
Cashiers Check #________________________ 4120 N. Summercrest Loop Issued by Staff
Money Order #__________________________ Round Rock, Texas 78681
Please type or print clearly MAKE PAYABLE TO: John W. Michel, Mail to: Name and Address above
Name:__________________________________________Add ress:_________________________________________SSN: 000-00- _ _ _ _
City:____________________________________ State:_____________ Zip:_____________ Telephone # ( ) ________- _________
Texas Hunting Lic.#___________________________________________ Hunting Dates: Feb. 9th to Feb. 12th , 2012
FEE: ____________ Vehicle Yr.____ Make:________Model:_______________ Color__________________ Lic. Plate#______________

TOTAL PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE:Jan. 10th , 2012 if not full prior. 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, HOUSES, WINDMILLS AND OTHER REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY NOW ON THE RANCH, WHICH IS CAUSED BY MYSELF, AND THAT I WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHICH I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RANCH, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS OR TEXAS SHOOT-OUT STAFF ARISING FROM ACTIVITIES ON THE RANCH.
E-Mail Address:__________________________________________ __ Signature:________________________________________ _
LEGABLE Email addresses very important for future hunt notifications
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _________________________________________

[bountyhunter]

Thanks Bob, I might have to consider going this year.