Then turn west and follow Babcock Road about 7 miles. There will be signs the day of the event.
Second Annual World Predator and Wild Hog Expo and
Florida Holds Python Hunt ... a rather unusual varmint
About 800 people signed up for the
state’s fi rst Burmese python hunt, held on public lands in the state. This hunt came about because the
pythons are an invasive species that state offi cals say are decimating native wildlife in the Florida Everglades. Many people who bought the snakes discovered they are not good pets so they released the pythons into the Everglades. Since the snakes are predators, they did what was natural and began eating small animals ... including pet cats and dogs. Such behavior, though natural to
the snakes, did not endear them to the pet owners. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission then stepped in and held a hunt for them, called the “Python Challenge.” Despite the fairly large number of
hunters who signed up, only 50 snakes were killed. A spokesman for the state said, “You can argue it’s not a huge number, but it is 50 pythons not in the ecosystem causing havoc.” The largest python taken was 17.5
feet long and weighed 164 pounds ... a rather big varmint in our view! We wish the state’s varmint hunters
better luck next year if another python hunt is held.
Wolf Precision’s Long Range
Shooting School 2013 Classes For three full days, the Long Range
Shooting School will jump start you on your way to learning the art of long range shooting. Whether for an upcoming hunt, competitive shooting, or law enforcement agencies, they teach you the basics and fundamentals that will set you up for success both on target and in the fi eld. This is a precision shooting class covering a variety of subjects, both in the classroom and and in the fi eld under real world shooting conditions. Some of these subject are advanced topics that every shooter should know and understand. A printed book is provided that has all class
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subjects, materials and formulas that you can take home with you.
Class Calendar
Johnstown, PA - Gander Mountain April 26 - 28 May 3 - 5
May 31 - June2 June 7 - 9
September 27 - 29 October 4 - 6
Swainsboro, GA - Cool Acres Sporting Camp March 15-17
September 13-15
Volborg, MT - Big Sky Outfi tters May 23-26 August 8-11
Pierre, SD - Varmint Hunters HQ June 21-23
August 16-18
Fifth Annual Wall, South Dakota, Fun Gun Shoot
Deep Creek Outfi tters is hosting
their 5th annual Tactical Rifl e Matches on June 29, 2013, at Wall, South Dakota, sponsored by Lane Silencers. There will be a 1,000+ Yard Precision Rifl e Match and a Tactical Carbine/Handgun Match. The Precision Rifl e Match uses all
reactive targets at known and unknown distance stages. Forty to fi fty rounds per competitor. Prizes to top shooters. The Tactical Carbine/Handgun
Match is a fast-paced 3D course of fi re with reactive targets, fi red while moving and from cover. Entry fee is $60.00 for one match
and $100.00 for both matches. To register, contact Matt Eisen-
braun, Deep Creek Outfi tters LLC. Phone 605-457-2532, or deepcreekhunts@
gmail.com. To register online, go to: www.FUNGUNSHOOT. The match will be held 25 miles north of Wall, South Dakota, at the club range. Travel north from Wall, SD, on Creighton Road about 19 miles until you reach the intersection of Creighton Road and Babcock Road.
Modern Sporting Arms Expo These combined events will be held
in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Waco Conven- tion Center April 19-21, 2013. This is the only sporting event exclusively dedicated to predator and wild hog hunting, as well as the modern sporting arms and ac- cessory enthusiast. Feature events will include the World Predator Calling Com- petition and the World Predator Hunter Calling Competition. Exhibitors/Exhibi- tions include Modern Sporting Arms & Accessories, Predator Hunting, Hog Dog Hunting, Nuisance Hog Control, Predator & Pig Rig Hunting Truck Competition, World Predator and Wild Hog Taxidermy Competition, and educational seminars and panel discussions. For more informa- tion, contact Jeff Scurry at 404-732-5399 or
jeff@scurryoutdoorssouth.com
Wyoming Wolves Now Delisted As of September 30, 2012, wolves
in Wyoming have been removed from the federal endangered species list. The FWS approved Wyoming’s manage- ment plan to maintain 150 wolves and 15 breeding pairs within the state. The state will manage wolves in the northwest portion of Wyoming, home of the vast majority of the state’s wolf population, as trophy game animals. Approximately ten percent of Wyoming’s wolf population lives outside the state’s Trophy Area and these wolves will be designated as preda- tors. The state has authorized a harvest of 52 wolves in the Trophy Area.
Texas Hunters Can Now Use Suppressors While Pursuing Game Animals
On September 1, 2012, a new
regulation allowing hunters in the state of Texas to use suppressors while pursuing game animals went into effect. These devices were already legal for exotic ani- mals and there was no reason to prohibit these devices for hunting alligators, game animals or game birds.
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