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Post by pyledriver on Jan 15, 2004 12:18:40 GMT -5
Hey Guys, I know this is a newbie question but...
How does it work for the calling contests? Is there land set aside that people use or do you have to find your own hunting spots in the vicinity? I've heard of these things for a few years but never knew how they worked...
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 15, 2004 14:30:47 GMT -5
In most contests each team has to find their own spots to hunt. That makes it tough here in Texas. In states with a lot of State and BLM land it is not as big a deal.
Bob
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Post by Byron South on Jan 15, 2004 15:40:02 GMT -5
Pyledriver,
In most cases you hunt your own spots. There is a time period usually 24 or 48 hours. Most I've seen start at noon Sat untill noon Sunday. Some are noon Friday untill noon and Sunday. Predators are given a point value. Each different predator is so many points. Mountain lions 1000, bobcats 100 coyotes, coyotes 50, fox 30, raccons 10 for example. Also each contest usually has a catagory for largest coyote, and bobcat. some are limited to two or three man teams. There are some pretty big contest here in Texas and pay up to several thousand dollars to win them. Grahm for instance pays so well winners are required to pass a poligraph exam in order to collect the money.
Good Hunting
Byron ;D
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Post by pyledriver on Jan 15, 2004 16:05:27 GMT -5
Wow! That sounds like a lot of fun (not to mention work) and a great way to meet people. It may take awhile for me to get up to speed, but maybe one day I'll see y'all out there!!
BTW-didn't you post a pic of your AR from Georgia Precision I think it was?? I was wondering how you like it so far. I have an AR that I got last fall but I haven't really gotten in dialed in well. Right now all I have is an Aimpoint CompML2, which isn't much for long range-but I'm thinking a 3x9x50 is lurking somewhere out there just needing a home! ;D
How can I find out more about contest rules and such?
Thanks!
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 15, 2004 16:39:57 GMT -5
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 15, 2004 21:37:04 GMT -5
Here is some additional info on some west Texas contests that captkb posted a few weeks ago:
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 17, 2004 10:59:35 GMT -5
Here is the info on the upcoming Snyder, TX contest:
P.B.H.C. 3rd Annual Calling Contest
Saturday Feb. 21st
1-4 hunters (must hunt together)
$100 team fee
Reg. begins 11am 21st
26 hour hunt starts 12pm
counts and awards 2pm Sunday
Start and Regis. Timely Finance, 3609 College Ave. Snyder Tx 325/573-9200
More info call 325/574-1779 or 325-573-7906 after 5pm
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Post by pyledriver on Jan 17, 2004 21:30:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Bobcat!
I just picked up 2 new coyote hunting places this week! One near Commerce where they're having trouble, and one up near Pilot Point. The Pilot Point place is shotgun only since they don't want to take any chances with the cattle and expensive horses running around. I'm not sure I'm ready for shotgunning yet, I don't know if I can call well enough to get 'em that close. I know one thing though-I plan on finding out!
When you hear anything about the Bonham contest let me know. Hopefully some of the people from the board will be there-I'd really like to meet some of you guys!
BTW-I'm still wanting to take somebody that has some experience to some of these places... It's a win win for both of us the way I see it! ;D
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 19, 2004 22:47:34 GMT -5
There will be a Predator calling contest starting in Cleburne, Tx on Jan. 31, 2004.
Registration: Saturday Jan. 31st at 2:00pm
Check in Deadline: Sunday Feb. 1st at 10:00am (DON'T BE LATE!)
$100 per team with 4 members maximum. 100% payout.
With the $100 entry each team will be entered automatically in each heavy animal categories.
Heavy Animals Categories: Coyotes, Bobcats, Fox
$100 Entry breakdown of money:
$70 from each $100 goes into Big pot, which will pay 1st and 2nd places.(1st = 60% , 40% = 2nd)
$30 from each $100 will enter each team into Coyote, Bobcat and Fox heavy categories. ($10 per category)
Heavy animal for each category will take all monies for that specific category only.
If no heavy animal for a category is weighed in the monies from that category will be split evenly into the other heavy animal categories.
Rules:
Clock at shop is the official clock.
If you are 1 second late for check in your team is disqualified.
All Federal and State Laws are to be followed.
All team members must stay together at all times.
All teams MUST drive to and from hunting locations.(NO flying or boats)
NO night vision or thermal imaging systems allowed.
A trapper's license is required if the number of furbearers(fox) taken exceeds the daily bag limit of one or possession limit of two.
All winners are subject to a polygraph test.
Judges have final say on ANY disputes.
Directions to location:
Take highway 174 South from Cleburne, approximately 4 miles to Metal Building Systems. Shop is on the west side of highway 174. Watch for signs.
For more information call:
1.) 940-682-5398
2.) 817-517-4541
3.) 817-229-3688
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 20, 2004 9:55:28 GMT -5
Saturday February 7, 2004, test your calling skills against others.
90% Cash prize payout. Rules and format are as follows:
1. One or two person teams------ $50.00 per team (paid on or before Feb. 6th)
2. One-day contest with a 5:15 a.m. check out briefing and 7 p.m. deadline check in.
3. If a.m. briefing is inconvenient, team must be present Feb.6th 6:15pm for special instructions.
4. Team members must travel together in same vehicle, but can call in separate locations.
5. Absolutely no baiting of any kind. This is a calling contest. No Coyote exchanges.
6. All coyotes checked in and will be evaluated by qualified personal or biologist for body temperature results, snaring, trapping, poisoning, baiting, or any other illegal means. Any coyote suspected illegally taken will result in a disqualification of team.
7. All calling areas are limited within Southeastern Oklahoma (sorry no Texas dogs)
8. All ties will be broken by heaviest individual coyote weight. (Big dog)
9. All contestants must check out and in, even if they did not kill any coyotes.
10. Cash prize payouts are as follows: 1st place or most Coyotes-------- 40% 2nd place ----------------------- 30% 3rd place ----------------------- 10% 4th place ----------------------- 5% Hard luck cash drawing: 1or no coyote ------ 5%
11. A separate $5 (per team) jackpot for heaviest coyote and bobcat --------- winner takes all.
12. Awards will be presented soon as everybody has checked in.
13. All contestants must follow Oklahoma hunting regulations.
Sign up sheet and check in briefing located at 271 Gun & Archery in Antlers, Oklahoma.
Any questions, concerns or phone entries should be directed to Richard Emmons @ 580-298-0237 or RAEmmons@aol.com . This format is subject to change.
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Post by Jbrad on Jan 20, 2004 19:04:53 GMT -5
Here's one I'm putting on...
Van Alstyne, TX Varmint Calling Contest
Check In and Weigh in @ Squirrel Creek Skeet Ranch
Check In:
Saturday February 28, 2004 3:30 Pm to 4:00 PM
Start:
Saturday February 28, 2004 4:00 Pm
Weigh in:
Sunday February 29, 2004 9:00 Am
( All teams must be entered no later than 4:00 Pm – all entries will close promptly at 4:00 Pm)
Entry Fee:
$100.00 per team ( Maximum 4 members per team) – Enters your team in point totals and three heavy animal pots. (Coyote, Bobcat & Fox )
*Rules:
* All team members must be present at check in
* Clock at Squirrel Creek is official time for start and end of contest
* Weigh in will be at 9:00 Am Sunday using clock at Squirrel Creek,
if you are one minute late or more you will be disqualified, no excuses
* Heaviest animal ( regardless of species ) breaks any ties
* One calling ( hunting ) vehicle per team is allowed
* No pooling of animals between teams
* No frozen animals
* No trapped or snared animals
* No firearm is allowed out of vehicle at check in or weigh in
* Each team is responsible for disposal of their own animals
* All Federal and State laws are to be followed
* No cheating
* Judges decision on any and all matters is final
Points as Follows:
Coyote 32 pts.
Bobcat 23pts.
Fox (red or gray) 11pts.
Directions to Location:
I-75 to Howe, exit FM 902 and drive approximately 1.7 miles west. Turn left onto Farmington Rd. and drive approximately 3.4 miles. Turn right onto Loftice and drive approximately .8 mile. Squirrel Creek Skeet Ranch entrance is on the left.
Call 903-482-0576 or email Justin247tx@aol.com with any questions
***** Any hunter entered in contest must obey all applicable Texas Laws and Regulations. No Alcoholic Beverages permitted during hunt, registration, check in, weigh in, etc… Persons involved in running contest cannot be held legally or monetarily responsible for any situations ( accidents, fines, etc…) which may arise due to entering this contest. It is the hunter’s responsibility to know and abide by all applicable laws and regulations involved in Texas hunting. By entering this contest and paying entry fee, contestant agrees in full to this statement. *****
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Post by onecoyote on Jan 23, 2004 21:04:52 GMT -5
Man, I'd love to compete in one of them predator hunting contest. Note: I did not use the word calling contest. If you go to this address you can find out what a calling contest is lol, and a little of the history of the sport, have fun and Good Hunting www.thevarmintcallers.com |
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Post by Bobcat on Jan 23, 2004 23:12:41 GMT -5
Hey Danny,
I am sure glad you popped back in. Shooooooot, you have WON more contests than most of us will even enter!
Y'all, here is just a taste from what you can find at CA Varmint Callers web-site. It is worth a visit:
"In February 1957, the first "World Varmint Calling Championship" was held in Chandler Arizona. Held out as an event open nationwide, it was composed mainly of varmint hunters from Arizona, Texas, California and a few other states. That calling contest was won by a California caller named Jim Dougherty with F.B. (Rusty) Farrel from Waco, Texas taking second and another Californian, Doug Kittredge taking third. As is generally recognized, it was after that contest that the sport of varmint calling really took off. Varmint hunting became popular enough that you soon found many hunters organizing together and forming varmint calling or predator hunting clubs and chapters. We have heard of the existence of organized groups in Texas, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, California and, we're sure, a bunch more we haven't heard about yet. Beginning sometime in the mid to late 50's in the state where varmint calling got it's start, the first group to organize was the "Texas Wild Animal Callers". Shortly thereafter the "Arizona Varmint Callers" became organized and in 1959, California started it's first varmint hunting club known as the "California Varmint Callers". To my knowledge, the only club still going strong out of these three is the California Varmint Callers. "
Bob
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Post by onecoyote on Jan 24, 2004 13:25:30 GMT -5
Bobcat ty, Some guys from one of the old chapters of the CVCA got the site back up again. It's not up to date, but I thought the guys here would like to see it.
I'm not real sure what predator hunting site was first on the internet, the California site or the Shade Tree site but one of em was, Good Hunting To All.
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Post by songdogger on Jan 30, 2004 19:44:16 GMT -5
sorry Bob, I didn't even see this post in my haste to post the goods on the MW contest. It's down below somewhere. If you'd like to move it, do it to it.
Thanks,
Brad
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