Time to step up.....

[Monteria]

I just spoke with the USDA Forrest Service, Sam Houston National Forrest operator.

Apparently, the USDA is responsible for habitat management and TP&W is in fact the regulatory agency responsible for wildlife resources.

I was informed that, along with the elimination of dog hunting, feral hog hunting in the forest has been opened up to "year round status".

Officer Scott is the forest LEO and can be reached at (936) 344-6205. He was not available for comment at the time of my inquiry but I anticipate a return phone call. If nothing else, I would like to know the reason for closing "dog season" and contact higher up the chain. That should give the TDHA a good starting point should they choose to pursue.

Steve

[Silverton Boar Dogs]

I am going to be the point man on this for the TDHA. I am also working the phones.

Please share any info that you learn.....

We will find who the person is that we can put some heat on and then have an organized effort aimed at the correct people.


Join the TDHA today.

Paul Teegardin
806 455 1297
pwt_3@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Paul T

[Little Timmy]

is the 25 dollar enrollment fee anual or monthly?

[Eric]

is the 25 dollar enrollment fee anual or monthly?

Anual

[Eric]

I am not a member yet but have been looking into it. Exspecially since some of the regulars from Village Mills has been telling me about it.

You all might be able to tell me, how or who do I contact to see if they can set a booth up at a baying? I had several people ask about it last week.

Any info would be appreciated. 

Shannon

PM Sent, Holler if you need any thing else.

[Little Timmy]

thanks eric

[Silverton Boar Dogs]

TDHA dues are $25.00 per year. You can join on the web-site and pay on-line......

http://thenewtdha.com/tdha/pages/jointdha.htm

[Bump]

This is pretty much what they did at Fort Hood. They have always allowed coon hunting with dogs but do not allow hog hunting.

I was told that whoever traps hogs has convinced the Rod and Gun club on Ft Hood to not allow hog dogging.

[BobbyB]

Everyone should display the bumper sticker with pride as well !!!!!! I've yet to come across one...I'm a member of texasbowhunter.com and I'm starting to see those bumper stickers everywhere. Get one with your membership and lets see were we can spot'em...


A BIG THANKS TO T.D.H.A FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING!

I joined the end of July and I have my sticker on my truck as can be seen in the corner of my back glass. I joined because TDHA supports bird doggers as well as hog doggers and all dog sports.

[Dexter]

Lynne and myself joined
 its a great organization that works for all dog owners and  thier rights
             Dexter

[Eric]

This is pretty much what they did at Fort Hood. They have always allowed coon hunting with dogs but do not allow hog hunting.

I was told that whoever traps hogs has convinced the Rod and Gun club on Ft Hood to not allow hog dogging.

That is what I thought about when I first read this. Some private contractor or a group of people got together and talked them into do this.

[Dexter]

JMO
  ya think someones palms got sweated at ft hood ,,, myself i would just about lay odds on it,,
 but ya know they call a male coon a boar, female a sow ,,,,,, dant it dogs  got the wrong boar and sow hmmmmmmm
 dont coons have a curly tail
 

[stoked]

$25 a year to join and that's it??

that's nothing....especially to join somthing that's going to make a difference in our sport!

ill be a member here real soon.

[Silverton Boar Dogs]

I am making some head way this morning, I spoke to one of the people on the committee that made the decision to stop the dog hunting in the forest.

I am gathering information to forward to him and will be working with him on this issue.

When I have a game plan ready I will let ya'll know and we can make a group effort.

I need some help searching for any studies done on the impact of dog hunting on deer and deer populations. If anyone finds anything send it to me in a PM.

I have got to get some work done but will be working on this steady until I have an action plan we all can take part in.


Thanks,

Paul T 

 

[Circle C]

Paul,

     I know there was some discussion a few months ago on TB about dog hunting and it's effect on deer populations. I think it was all deleted from public view though.  If you can recall anyone who posted the links, I will contact them.  A few names come to mind, I just don't know who posted actual links.

Bryant, Bump, Scdogman, Cantexduck, Mark T   ??

[matt_aggie04]

I just want to make sure I am understanding what are up against here, they believe that the hog dogs are damaging the deer population and we need to show them that it doesn't?

[Silverton Boar Dogs]

It may have been posted by SCdogman, I believe it was someone outside of Texas that started that thread,

Ya'll check around over there and see what you can find...For those of you who don't know I was baned from TB for standing up for the dog hunters, so I can't get on that board anymore.

[got2catchem]

Paul,

Heres a start.

http://www.treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/21359

http://nris.state.mt.us/apps/WildLifeBib/WildLifeBibResults.asp?ID=167

[Silverton Boar Dogs]

Thanks, keep them coming I need all I can get.

[aladatrot]

I know this isn't scientific, but my *pet* hog ate a 6 month old lamb. I can only assume she'd eat a deer if she got the chance.
Cheers
M