Published in his February, 1998 Commentary, here is Jeff Cooper's thought about hunting. I agree with his thinking....
"The big item at this time of year is always the SHOT Show, held this time in Las Vegas again. There is also the Safari Club show at Reno, but I do not normally attend that one, regardless of the many friends I often meet there, because I am philosophically opposed to "tape measure hunting." In my view, big game hunting ought not to be a competitive activity. One does not hunt for the edification of other hunters, but rather for a semi-mystical experience, which is extremely personal. Whether my elk has a greater spread or more points than yours has nothing to do with my skill as a hunter, but is almost entirely a matter of chance. My own record bull elk, taken way back then, was simply happened upon, and I shot him because he was there, not because I thought he was going to break any records. There are exceptions to this thesis, of course, but I think it holds true in the main. One should not look at life through the window of his own soul, but I have hunted all my life for the experience of hunting, neither primarily for meat (though I enjoy venison), nor primarily for trophies (though I have some very nice ones). I hunt because I must, and I cannot explain that to anyone who does not already understand it."
The U.S. Passport Office has implemented new application forms for first-time applicants (DS-11) and renewals by mail (DS-82) as a result of fee changes effective February 1, 2008.
Applicants need to apply in person if applying for a U.S. passport for the first time; if an expired U.S. passport is not in their possession; if a previous U.S. passport has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago; if a previous U.S. passport was issued when under age 16; or if a currently valid U.S. passport has been lost , stolen, altered or damaged.
Renewals by mail are accepted if the most recent passport is available to submit and it is not damaged; the passport was received within the past 15 years; applicant was over age 16 when it was issued; applicant still has the same name, or can legally document a name change.
In addition, applications are now being accepted for the new U.S. Passport Card valid for entry and document processing at U.S. land and sea ports-of-entry when arriving from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. The card may not be used to travel by air. It will otherwise carry the rights and privileges of the U.S. passport book and will be adjudicated to the exact same standards. Passport Cards are expected to be available and mailed to applicants in spring 2008.
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Flying B Ranch offers
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McAlister
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PolarWrap Exchanger
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MAX all-terrain
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Attbar, Inc.
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HUNTING ACCESSORIES
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Magellan GPS
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Outdoor Adventures offers
hunting videos such as "Grunt, Snort, Wheeze" for Whitetail calling.
Ol' Man Treestands --
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The Wildlife Research Center offers a terrific listing of U.S.A. and Canada hunting regulations at http://www.wildlife.com/huntingregulationsforUSACanada.htm.
Sunrise Productions offers a great variety of DVDs to give you the information needed to be a better shotgun hunter.
Internet Hunting Society -- What we do: We are a public service. We try to answer questions, suggest places to find things and help people start or improve their internet hunting businesses. If we can assist you, please call or e-mail us.
Hunting Info USA is a VERY comprehensive site offering a wealth of information for the hunter of ANYTHING located ANYWHERE!
AcuSport has a very helpful page on their site where the hunting regulations for any of the fifty United States may be viewed. Go to their home page and select "Hunting Regs."
WHAT CAN'T BE IMPORTED AND EXPORTED? More than 1,000 species of animals and plants are officially listed under U.S. law as endangered or threatened. With limited exceptions, none may be imported or exported either alive, as parts or products, or as hunting trophies. One of these exceptions is for certain antiques (check with Customs for more details). Other exceptions also may be granted by Federal permit for scientific research, breeding, or similar acceptable purposes that contribute to the species' conservation.
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HUNTING IN GRIZZLY COUNTRY - Facts from the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
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EDUCATION
On-line Hunter Ed courses
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No More Green Deer Eyes
We’ve all seen photos of hunters proudly displaying a buck with blazing green eyes from the use of a camera flash. To eliminate this "green eye" effect, visit a local taxidermist and purchase a pair of taxidermy deer eyes. These half-moon glass eyes can be easily slipped over the animal’s real eyes and they mimic the look of a live deer’s eyes without the green reflection. I’ve used the same eyes for mule deer, whitetails, pronghorns and even elk.
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