TEXAS SHOOT-OUT 2006

The Texas Shoot-Out Javelina Bowhunt 2006 will be held February 10th through 13th, 2006 on the Callaghan Ranch, Located in Webb County, 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 $180.00 and opens at 10:00 am February 9th, 2006. 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 $160.00 and must be post marked no later than January 10, 2006. (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…………………………………………$160.00
• Gate registration………………………………………..$180.00
• Non-hunter with a hunter……………………………… 50.00
• Non-hunter without a hunter…………………………..$175.00
• 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 Thursday, February 9, 2006 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 Thursday (scouting day). The actual hunting dates are February 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2006.

LOCATION

To find the ranch, stay on IH #35 south until you reach exit marker #27 ( Callaghan interchange). At this point exit and take the first left under IH #35. On the east frontage road turn right and proceed to the Callaghan county road or the end of the line, which ever occurs first. The main gate will be manned until midnight Monday February 13, 2006. 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 Saturday evening February 11, 2006 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.

NOTES

Due to AFLATOXIN PROBLEMS FROM YEAR TO YEAR, The ranch will not allow corn to enter the Ranch. If you sour the corn for Feral Hogs Prior to entering the Ranch that will be acceptable.

It is now legal to hunt with a crossbow or drawlock device in Texas, however we will not allow these two methods on this hunt. The only exception will be their use through written medical authorization from a medical doctor. Make note that if you have the weapon loaded in a vehicle or in camp 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 hunters 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. Any disagreements will be settled by staff 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.

TEXAS SHOOT-OUT RANCH RULES

1. ALL STATE and FEDERAL LAWS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
2. 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.
3. All gates will be locked and or secured at all times unless otherwise noted.
4. Everyone must register upon arrival and departure.
5. All hunters are required to sign up for hunting areas daily and scratch off the list upon returning or changing pastures.
6. No hunting in areas that you are not signed into.
7. All campsites must be located within the main camp area and kept clean at all times.
8. BAG LIMITS: Javelina (2), Bobcats (1), Mountain Lion (1), Badger (1), NO LIMIT on Feral Hogs, Coyotes, Rabbits & Rattlesnakes.
9. All game taken must be reported and weighed-in at Hunt HQ for harvest data. Javelina and Feral Hogs must be field dressed only.
10. Anyone making threats toward another hunter will leave the Ranch ( NO REFUND). Settle disagreements through the Staff.
11. Wounded animals will not be tracked across a fence without a staff member present. ( No Exceptions)
12. Ranch speed limits are 35 MPH during the day, 25 MPH at night, Camp area and HQ/Store area 10MPH at all times.
13. No driving on wet roads without permission.
14. No off road driving with any type motor vehicle.
15. No hunting or cleaning game within 100 yds of pens or water containers (metal or concrete).
16. Earthen stock tanks (ponds) are legal hunting areas.
17. No hunting will be permitted in areas designated by N.H. (NO HUNTING) as shown on the ranch map. This includes the Ranch Hog Pens located across from the Old Ranch HQ’s and the McElroy Property in the Mule Pasture #7.
18. No deer hunting, 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 can be kept after the Hunt Manager photographs and or scores them.
22. No two or three wheel ATV’s or “HUMMERS” are permitted on the Ranch by order of the Ranch Owner.
23. No firearms, drawlocks or crossbows. Drawlocks or crossbows with Doctor’s Authorization Only.
24. The Cabecites #1, Rancheria #2 Camp area pasture ( the only driving will be into and out of camp. The Turkey area #17, Gates Trap #18, Colon Trap #19 & John Deere Trap #24are walk hunting areas that include bicycles. NOTE: The Labor Trap #13, Dry Trap #14 and the Coma Trap #21 are not walk hunt only areas.
25. No hunting within 200 yds of any protein or mineral feeders. (They are fence in)
26. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TAMPER WITH OR ADJUST ANY FEEDERS LOCATED ANYWHERE ON THE RANCH.
27. NO SURVEY TAPE. ALL BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL WILL REQUIRE YOUR NAME & RECEIPT NUMBER ON EACH PIECE YOU USE (Max. 4 pieces per hunter) AND WILL BE REMOVED BY YOU AT THE END OF THE HUNT. Even through you use biodegradable material (paper towls etc.), you still need to remove it when your through hunting.
28. All ATV’s will be loaded prior to entering the Ranch and remain loaded until entering the camp area.

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.

For Further Information:

John W. Michel	Home or Fax: 1-512-218-1514 texasshootout@juno.com	4120 N. Summer crest Loop, Round Rock, Texas 78681
Don A. Smith	Home: 1-512-930-2820 Work: 1-512-836-7566 DASinGT@webtv.net	102 Snapper Cove, Georgetown, Texas, 78628
Ray McRae	Home: 1-512-258-7023 texasshootout3@aol.com	209 Big Sur, Cedar Park, Texas 78613

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TEXAS SHOOT-OUT 2006

FORM MAY BE REPRODUCED

C/O John W. Michel 4120 N. Summer Crest Loop Round Rock, Texas 78681

Receipt #___________ Issued by Staff

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PLEASE TYPE or PRINT CLEARLY

Make Payable To: CALLAGHAN RANCH LTD.

MAIL To: Name and Address Above

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HUNTING DATES: 2/10 – 2/13 , 2006

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS: JANUARY 10, 2006*****************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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