Time to step up.....

[matt_aggie04]

I know this has been discussed before but I would really like to see everyone on here that is a member join TDHA.  I am putting this in the HOG HUNTING section because if we keep losing ground we will not have a HOG HUNTING section or a board for that matter.  Why there is nearly 1300 members here not even half that many members of TDHA is beyond me.  $20-$25 per person is CHEAP when you look at what it will cost you in the long run as they nibble away at what we love to do.  I am asking that each and every member here take the time to join so that we have a larger member base to use as things become tougher in the future.
HERE IS THE LINK..........USE IT!!!!!!!
http://thenewtdha.com/tdha/pages/jointdha.htm
Thanks,
Matt

[Monteria]

Doug keeps letting me walk away without paying up........ I expect him to grab me by the scruff of the neck and shake the $$$$ out of me on Saturday. 

Steve

[wcg89]

I'm a member!  Payed in June I think

[uglydog]

Steve, I will remind him to do that if Julie will get a picture of to post up!   Just joking around

ON SERIOUS NOTE

I used to be a Board member, because it is something I am extremely passionate about, I am still active but now, Only because my plate is too full, can't dedicate as much time. However I still volunteer and have seen this Association come a long, long way, it is still grass roots, and is growing, but it only grows with help and participation from folks that are passionate about hunting with dogs, if that includes YOU then you should be a member too, no excuses.

Don't have $25.00? Everybody has a credit card, pay online, it is a secure payment, you are not at any risk.

You may not "see" what TDHA is doing, but that does not mean they are not busy.
Look for the Scholarship program to be up on the website very soon. 2010 Hunting Contest is being worked on now, and that is a huge project,  so is the TDHA code of conduct, I made a post on the TDHA Message Board, so if you want more details about whats happening please read it there.

[Mike]

And for those of you who don't read the other boards... here's one reason why.

http://www.easttexashogdoggers.com/forum/index.php?topic=7993.0

NO MORE HOG HUNTING WITH DOGS IN THE SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST... and know this hits too close to home for a bunch of members on her.

[mporter]

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!

[Silverton Boar Dogs]

Thanks, Matt

Its as simple as this...Freedom....and many are working hard to take it away.

The TDHA has done alot of good work to keep hunting with dogs and keeping dogs legal. Everyone needs to get joined up and then they can be as active as they want, but we have got to have the numbers. Ya'll can see, if you look around, that dog hunters and hunting/working dog owners are under attack. Ya'll have no idea how close we came to having state wide dog legislation enacted that would have been real close to what happened in Ft.Worth. The TDHA BOD and their lawer spent hours on the phone with the state senator's aid that was writting the proposed law....our input was the main reason that the law was droped and not even brought to a vote. The TDHA is working hard to protect your rights, and we need your help. They are coming for us and they are comming NOW.

Join the good fight, join TDHA today.


Other things the TDHA does for members....

Legal Fund

Crime Stoppers Fund

Scholarships

Brand registery

Code Of Conduct

And it make you feel good to support a good cause. Join us today


Thanks,
Paul T

[Monteria]

Steve, I will remind him to do that if Julie will get a picture of to post up!   Just joking around

She does a pretty good job of photographically documenting my foolishness....... I'm sure that you will get your picture.

Steve

[TexasJ]

Paying annual dues at the TDHA Hunt For The Hungry Contest is pretty convenient.  That's what I maintain my membership.

[Bump]

I just joined for the first time....glad you posted the thread Matt!

I have had my reasons for not joining...but as long as ETHD supports TDHA...I will as well. There are other hog hunting website that I hate to see TDHA having any involvement.

[cantexduck]

I just joined for the first time....glad you posted the thread Matt!

I have had my reasons for not joining...but as long as ETHD supports TDHA...I will as well. There are other hog hunting website that I hate to see TDHA having any involvement.

 


 I hate to hear about the NF shutting it down.

    Anyone have a friend at TPWD that can get the names of the dogs hunters who hunt there? I am sure most arnt members of TDHA and will join the fight when they find out.

[Circle C]

Mike,

     There is not a list of dog hunters per se.  In order to dog hunt there, you just have to have an APH - public lands hunting permit that you purchase along with your hunting license. They don't differentiate between dog hunters and rifle/ bow hunters with regards to the licensing.

    The real kicker is it looks like dog hunters are still welcome to hunt squirrel, rabbit, etc. Just not hogs

[challacombe]

I signed up today....

[cantexduck]

 Chris,

   I wonder if the gun hunters spoke up agenst running dogs............??  I use to always buy my APH to duck hunt in my area. I would get a servey with my name on it to fill out. It asked where I hunted,what I hunted and what I killed. That info is somewhere in Austin.

[Lockedon]

Just Signed Up!

[Mike]

Chris,

   I wonder if the gun hunters spoke up agenst running dogs............??  I use to always buy my APH to duck hunt in my area. I would get a servey with my name on it to fill out. It asked where I hunted,what I hunted and what I killed. That info is somewhere in Austin.

The hog/dog season has always been January thru March... after the gun hunters have left the woods.

[ards77656]

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

[Bump]

Who is in charge of the park? I assume not TPWD since it is a national forest?

I know Joe Carter at TPWD. He is the Captain in charge of internal affairs and oversees the park rangers and complaints. I have taking him hog hunting a few times. Dont mind giving his email and sending one myself but if TPWD doesnt oversee the SNF...then I doubt that would be of any help.

[Monteria]

I would assume the US National Parks Service... http://www.nps.gov/index.htm

But a little further research indicates that its the USDA Forest Service... http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/texas/recreation/sam_houston/samhouston_gen_info.shtml

Steve

[leifbarnes]

Joined 2 weeks ago...