Author Archive
FCS is a growing, dynamic sportsmen’s organization. For the last 12 years (and 15 out of the previous 17 years), we have had more events than there are weeks or as many events as there are weeks in the year. As the hunting seasons for specific animals and birds limit event planning, we frequently have more than one event on the same day.
Events Policies
Information on Frequently-hosted FCS Events
2023 Calendar of Events
(Note that dates are not final until they are announced in our weekly E-Newsletters)
A Note About Contacting Event Coordinators
A Note About FCS Guided and Self-guided Duck Hunts
A Note About FCS Guided Upland Bird Hunts
January
- Saturday, 1/7/23, AM – Self-guided Duck Hunt on Lake Granger (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Sunday, 1/15/23, AM – Self-guided Duck Hunt on Lake Granger (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Thursday, 1/19/23, PM – Sunday, 1/22/23, PM – Self-guided/chartered Coastal Blast and Cast (Duck Hunt and Bay Fishing Trip) at Port O’Connor (Event Coordinator – Wayne Weilnau)
- Friday, 1/20/23, AM – Guided Coastal Duck Hunt near Bayside (Event Coordinator – Wayne Weilnau)
- Saturday, 1/21/23 – ‘Promatic Open’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Sunday, 1/29/23, AM – Self-guided Duck Hunt at a location TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
February
- Saturday, 2/11/23 – ‘Sweetheart Shoot’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Thursday, 2/16/23, 7:00 – 9:30 PM – FCS Meeting (Social Activity), Fish Dinner, Upcoming Events Discussion, Devotional, and DVD at Randy Rowley’s home (1007 Oak Hollow Dr., Leander, contact him at 512-922-2484; Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 2/18/23, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – FCS Sporting Clays Shoot at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Monday, 2/20/23 – Self-chartered Freshwater Fishing Trip on Lake Decker (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
March
- Thursday, 3/2/23, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Guided Upland Bird Hunt with Mike Schumann near Dime Box (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 3/4/23 – ‘Blooming Clays’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament with the Austin Gun Club near Lampasas (Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Wednesday, 3/8/23, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – FCS Officers Meeting at Dos Salsas restaurant (1600 E Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, contact them at 512-260-7494; Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 3/25/23 – ‘March Madness’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
April
- Wednesday, 4/12/23, 7:00 – 9:00 PM – Family Celebration Banquet at La Margarita Restaurante (1530 N. Interstate 35 Frontage Rd., Round Rock, contact them at 512-388-1103); Event Coordinator – Binh Chu)
- Saturday, 4/15/23, 9:00 – 11:30 AM – FCS Sporting Clays Shoot at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Saturday, 4/22/23 – Self-chartered Freshwater Fishing Trip on Lake Somerville (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Tuesday, 4/18/23 – Sunday, 4/23/23 NSCA State Sporting Clays Tournament at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio (Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Friday, 4/28/23 – Sunday, 4/30/23 – Self-guided/chartered Blast and Cast (Hog and Turkey Hunt and Bass Fishing Trip) on Roy Zengerle’s land near Cuero (Event Coordinator – Binh Chu)
May
- Sunday, 5/7/23 – Student Sporting Clays Shoot at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Monday, 5/15/23, 7:00 – 9:30 PM – FCS Meeting (Social Activity), Fajita Dinner, Upcoming Events Discussion, Devotional, and DVD at Randy Rowley’s home (1007 Oak Hollow Dr., Leander, contact him at 512-922-2484); Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 5/27/23 – Self-chartered Freshwater Fishing Trip on Lake Stillhouse Hollow (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
June
- Saturday, 6/3/23, 8:15 AM – 1:15 PM – FCS Open (Two Rounds of Sporting Clays and Luncheon) at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707), followed by lunch at Maxine’s Gumbo House (11007 US 290, Manor, right next to Cafe 290; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Monday, 6/5/23 AM – Chartered White Bass Fishing Trip (CATCH-AND-RELEASE ONLY) with Bob Maindelle of Holding the Line Guide Service on Lake Belton; Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Thursday, 6/8/23 – Sunday, 6/11/23 – Self-Chartered Bay Fishing Trip at Port O’Connor (Event Coordinator – Wayne Weilnau)
- Friday, 6/9/23, AM – Chartered Bay Fishing Trip at Port O’Connor with Captain Marty of Catch of a Lifetime guide service (Event Coordinator – Wayne Weilnau)
- Wednesday, 6/14/23, 7:00 – 8:00 PM – FCS Officers Meeting via Zoom; Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 6/17/23 – ‘Capital City Classic’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Saturday, 6/24/23 – Self-chartered Freshwater Fishing Trip on a lake TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Monday, 6/26/23, 7:00 – 9:30 PM – FCS Meeting (Social Activity), Shrimp Boil, Upcoming Events Discussion, Devotional, and DVD at Wayne Weilnau’s home (16100 Fritsch Cove, Austin, contact him at 512-589-4120; Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
July
- July or August 2023 (date TBD when the lady who coordinates with us gets back from maternity leave), 4:30 – 7:30 PM – Ministry Event (Wild Game Dinner) for the residents of the St. George’s Court Apartments (for people who are 62 years old and up and/or who are disabled, contact them at 1443 Coronado Hills Dr., Austin, 512-459-8285; Event Coordinator – Binh Chu)
- Saturday, 7/15/23 – Self-chartered Freshwater Fishing Trip on a lake TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Sunday, 7/16/23 – ‘Firecracker Special’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
August
- Saturday, 8/12/23 – Self-chartered Freshwater Fishing Trip on a lake TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 8/19/23, 8:15 – 10:30 AM – FCS Sporting Clays Shoot at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Monday, 8/21/23, 7:00 – 9:30 PM – FCS Meeting (Social Activity), Steak Dinner, Upcoming Events Discussion, Devotional, and DVD at Flint Deshazo’s home (1806 Walsh Drive (in Brushy Bend Park), Round Rock, contact him at 512-217-0473; Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
September
- Friday, 9/1/23 – Semi-guided Central Zone Dove Hunt near Holland (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
- Saturday, 9/2/23 – Semi-guided Central Zone Dove Hunt near Holland (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
- Saturday, 9/2/23 – ‘Patriot Day’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Saturday, 9/9/23 – Semi-guided Central Zone Dove Hunt near Holland (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
- Friday, 9/15/23 – Sunday, 9/17/23 (Friday is a travel day) – Semi-guided South Zone Dove Hunt at a location TBD (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
- Saturday, 9/16/23 – Guided Teal Hunt with Rayce Jenkins near El Campo (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 9/16/23 – Self-guided Teal Hunt on a lake TBD, but probably Lake Stillhouse Hollow (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 9/23/23 – Semi-guided Central Zone Dove Hunt near Holland (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
- Saturday, 9/30/23 – Semi-guided Central Zone Dove Hunt near Holland (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
October
- Tuesday, 10/3/23, 4:00 – 7:00 PM – Ministry Event (National Night Out Dinner) for the residents of the Pathways at Northgate Apartments (for people who are disabled or involuntarily displaced by a natural disaster or government action), 9120 Northgate Blvd, Austin, contact them at 512-834-9705; Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 10/7/23 – Semi-guided Central Zone Dove Hunt near Holland (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
- Saturday, 10/7/23 – Chartered Largemouth Bass Fishing Trip with Kevin McConnell on Lake Fayette (Event Coordinator Daryl Shipper)
- Saturday, 10/7/23 – ‘Smashing Pumpkins’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Sunday, 10/8/23 – Chartered Largemouth Bass Fishing Trip with Kevin McConnell on Lake Fayette (Event Coordinator Daryl Shipper)
- Monday, 10/9/23 – Chartered Largemouth Bass Fishing Trip with Kevin McConnell on Lake Fayette (Event Coordinator Daryl Shipper)
- Tuesday, 10/10/23 – Chartered Largemouth Bass Fishing Trip with Kevin McConnell on Lake Fayette (Event Coordinator Daryl Shipper)
- Saturday, 10/14/23 – Semi-guided Central Zone Dove Hunt near Holland (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
- Saturday, 10/14/23, 9:00 – 11:30 AM – FCS Sporting Clays Shoot at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Monday, 10/16/23, 7:00 – 9:30 PM – FCS Meeting (Social Activity), Brisket Dinner, Upcoming Events Discussion, Devotional, and DVD at Bruce Crockett’s home (2119 Woodston Dr., Round Rock, contact him at 512-970-7797; Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Thursday, 10/19/23 – Sunday, 10/22/23 – Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trip at Port O’Connor (Event Coordinator – Wayne Weilnau)
- Saturday, 10/21/23 – Semi-guided Central Zone Dove Hunt near Holland (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
- Saturday, 10/21/23 – Sunday, 10/22/23 – NSCA National Sporting Clays Championship (Tournament) at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio (Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Monday, 10/23/23 – Chartered Hybrid/Striped/White Bass Fishing Trip on a lake TBD with a guide(s) TBD (Event Coordinator – Daryl Shipper)
- Saturday, 10/28/23 – Semi-guided Central Zone Dove Hunt near Holland (Event Coordinator – Mike Walsh)
November
- Saturday, 11/4/23 – ‘Give ’em the Bird’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Saturday, 11/11/23, AM – Self-guided Duck Hunt at a location TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 11/18/23, AM – Self-guided Duck Hunt at a location TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
December
- Friday, 12/1/22, PM – Saturday, 12/2/22, AM (hunting on Saturday) – Guided Duck Hunt with a guide and at a location TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 12/2/22, PM – Sunday, 12/3/22, PM – Self-guided/chartered Blast and Cast (Duck Hunt and Fishing Trip) at a location TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 12/9/23, AM – Self-guided Duck Hunt at a location TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 12/9/23 – ‘Buck ‘n’ Clays’ NSCA Sporting Clays Tournament at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Monday, 12/11/23, 7:00 – 9:30 PM – FCS Meeting (Social Activity), Wild Game Dinner, Upcoming Events Discussion, Devotional, and DVD at Burl Fulenwider’s home (300 North Kings Canyon Dr., Cedar Park, contact him at 512-944-7877; Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
- Saturday, 12/16/23, 9:00 – 11:30 AM – FCS Sporting Clays Shoot at Capital Clays (8707 Lindell Lane, Austin, contact them at 512-272-4707; Event Coordinator – Bruce Crockett)
- Saturday, 12/23/23, AM – Self-guided Duck Hunt at a location TBD (Event Coordinator – Randy Rowley)
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List of Officers Overseeing 2023 Events
Randy Rowley (the Chartered White Bass Fishing Trip (Lake Belton), Guided Upland Bird Hunt, Guided Duck and Teal Hunts (not including Port O’Connor (POC)), Meeting, Self-chartered Freshwater Fishing Trip, Self-chartered/guided Blast and Cast (not including POC), Self-guided Duck and Teal Hunt, and Student Sporting Clays Shoot Czar) will oversee the planning, promotion, and reporting of the following events:
- Chartered White Bass Fishing Trip (Lake Belton) (one event)
- FCS Meetings (six events)
- FCS Officers’ Meetings (two events)
- Guided Duck and Teal Hunts (two events)
- Guided Upland Bird Hunt (one event)
- Self-chartered Freshwater Fishing Trips (6 events)
- Self-chartered/guided Blast and Cast (Duck Hunt and Bay Fishing Trip) to East Texas (one event)
- Self-guided Duck and Teal Hunts (eight events)
- Student Sporting Clays Shoot (one event)
Total = 28 events
Bruce Crockett (the Clay Target Shoot Czar) will oversee the planning and reporting of the following events:
- FCS Sporting Clays Shoots (six events)
- Sporting Clays Tournaments (12 events)
Total = 18 events
Mike Walsh (the Dove Hunt Czar) will oversee the planning and reporting of the following event(s):
- Semi-guided Dove Hunts (10 events)
Total = 10 events
Wayne Weilnau (the POC Blast and Cast (Duck Hunt and Bay Fishing Trip) and Bay Fishing Trip Czar) will oversee the planning and reporting of the following events:
- Chartered Bay Fishing Trip (one event)
- Guided Coastal Duck Hunt (one event)
- Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trip (two events)
- Self-chartered/guided Coastal Blast and Cast (Duck Hunt and Bay Fishing Trip) (one event)
Total = five events
Daryl Shipper (the Chartered Largemouth/Hybrid/Striped/White Bass Fishing Trip Czar) will oversee the planning and reporting of the following event:
- Chartered Hybrid/Striped/White Bass Fishing Trips (one event)
- Chartered Largemouth Bass Fishing Trips (four events)
Total = five events
Binh Chu (the Family Celebration Banquet, Ministry Event, and and Semi-guided Hog Hunt (Cuero) Czar) will oversee the planning and reporting of the following events:
- Family Celebration Banquet (one event)
- Ministry Events (Wild Game Dinners) (two events)
- Blast and Cast (Hog and Turkey Hunt and Bass Fishing Trip)
Total = four events
Raul Pena (the Self-guided and Semi-guided Hog Hunt Czar) will oversee the planning and reporting of the following event(s):
- None (canceled)
Total = no events
Grand Total = 70 events
Events Preparation Grid
| Randy Rowley | |||
| Event | Planning begin date | Contact | Notes |
| Chartered Crappie Fishing Trips | Each February the 1st or September the 1st | Chris Campbell – 512-909-0478 | 1. Reserve a Saturday(s) morning(s)2. Add the event(s) to the Calendar
3. Send an email to the Club at least a month before the event 4. Post a report for each event(s) and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Guided Upland Bird Hunt(s) | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip | Mike Schumann – schubros2hunt@yahoo.com, 979-540-0745, 1009 PR 4531, Dime Box TX, 77853
PayPal deposits go to LRSchumann@hotmail.com |
1. Reserve the date(s)
2. Send an email to the Club at least one month before the event 3. Post a report for the event(s) and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Guided Waterfowl Hunts | Mid-July for teal season; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip
Mid-August for duck, goose, and sandhill crane seasons; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip |
Coastal Prairie Outdoors/Keith Miller (near Brookshire and Eagle Lake; teal, duck, geese, and sandhill crane) – 281-433-7782 – $200Rafter E Outfitters/Ricky Ethridge (primary location is near Marquez (14205 Grassy Lake Rd., Franklin, 77856); teal and duck only) – 830-703-6164 – $125Rayce Jenkins (near El Campo; teal, duck, geese, and sandhill crane) – 979-541-6743 – $225
Jon Mahan (Rockport; duck only) – 361-319-1713 -$? Tenney Creek Outfitters/Jack Chamberland (near McMahan; duck only) – 512-360-7344 – $175 TexasDucknDove/Blake Eckeberger (near Wichita Falls; duck only) – 940-389-0801 – $200 The Drake Plantation (near Winnie; teal, duck, and geese) – Brian Fischer (owner) – 409-656-5765, Spencer Cuniff (owner/guide) – 409-656-6348 – $200 Three Curl Outfitters/Brett Jepsen (near Frost; teal and duck only) – 469-289-1464 – $200 |
1. Reserve a date with a guide
2. Send an email to the Club at least a month before the event 3. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Meetings | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; meeting planning is generally at least two weeks before the meeting | Varies | 1. Send an email to the Club at least the week of the event2. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Officers’ Meetings | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning, or as called by Randy; meeting planning is generally at least two weeks before the meeting | Varies | 1. Send an email to the officers at least two weeks before the event to establish agenda items and a week before the event to distribute the meeting agenda2. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Self-chartered Freshwater Fishing Trips | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least a week before a trip | Self | 1. Send an email to the Club at least the week of the event2. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Self-guided/ chartered Coastal Blasts and Casts to Corpus Christi | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip | Airbnb | 1. Reserve an Airbnb house or townhome.
2. Send an email to the Club at least a month before the event 3. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Self-guided Duck Hunts | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least a week before a trip | Self | 1. Send an email to the Club at least the week of the event2. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Semi-guided Deer Hunts | TBD | TBD | 1. Secure a place to hunt
2. Send an email to the Club at least a month before the event 3. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Semi-guided Hog Hunts | TBD | TBD | 1. Secure a place to hunt
2. Send an email to the Club at least a month before the event 3. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Bruce Crockett | |||
| Event | Planning begin date | Contact | Notes |
| FCS Sporting Clays Shoots | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning | Call Capital Clays at least a week before the shoot (512-272-4707), talk to them in person at the previous shoot or give them our Annual Calendar | 1. Email the Club no later than a week before the event
2. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Sporting Clays Shoot that includes a youth group | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning | Call Capital Clays at least a week before the shoot (512-272-4707), talk to them in person at the previous shoot or give them our Annual Calendar | 1. Choose a youth group
2. Reserve the date with the chosen youth group 3. Send an email to the Club no later than a week before the event 4. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Sporting Clays Tournaments | Capital Clays, Austin Gun Club, The National Shooting Complex, etc., set the dates | No contact is needed – shooters register online. | 1. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Wayne Weilnau | |||
| Event | Planning begin date | Contact | Notes |
| Chartered Bay Fishing Trips | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip | Marty’s Landing – 361-983-FISH | 1. Reserve a date with a guide
2. Send an email to the Club at least a month before the event 3. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Guided Coastal Duck Hunts | Mid-August for duck season; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip | Guide TBD; we’ll stay at Wayne’s house, The Inn at Clark’s (361-983-2300), or an Airbnb | 1. Reserve a date with a guide
2. Send an email to the Club at least a month before the event 3. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trips to Port O’Connor | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip | We’ll stay at Wayne’s house, The Inn at Clark’s (361-983-2300), or an Airbnb | 1. Reserve an Airbnb house or townhome
2. Follow the notification procedures in the Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trip Rotation at least a month before the event 3. Post a report on each event and update the Attendance, Events Statistics, and Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trip Rotation web pages |
| Self-guided/chartered Coastal Blasts and Casts to Port O’Connor | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip | We’ll stay at Wayne’s house, The Inn at Clark’s (361-983-2300), or an Airbnb | 1. Reserve an Airbnb house or townhome
2. Send an email to the Club at least a month before the event 3. Post a report for each event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Binh Chu | |||
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Event |
Planning begin date | Contact | Notes |
| Family Celebration Banquet | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; banquet planning is generally at least two months before a banquet | TBD | 1. Reserve a meeting room at a restaurant
2. Send an email to the Club at least one month before the event; request RSVPs and give a deadline 3. Post a report for the event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Ministry Event (Wild Game Dinner) | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; ministry event planning is generally at least two months before a ministry event
4:30 – 7:30 PM at : St. George’s Court apartments (for people 62 years old and above and/or disabled; 1443 Coronado Hills Drive, Austin) Or Pathways of Northgate apartments (a Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) property for people who are disabled and/or involuntarily displaced by a natural disaster or government action; mostly single mothers and their children; 9120 Northgate Blvd, Austin) |
St. George’s Court apartments – Jennie Son (Family Eldercare) – json@familyeldercare.org – 512-459-1002
Pathways of Northgate apartments – Veronica Riggins – veronicar@hacanet.org – Cell: 512-619-1903, Office: 512-477-4488, Ext. 3407 |
1. Reserve the date with St George’s Court
2. Send an email to the Club at least one month before the event 3. Post a report for the event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Raul Pena | |||
| Event | Planning begin date | Contact | Notes |
| Self-guided hog hunts | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning | Langley Ranch near Centerville | 1. Send an email to the Club at least one month before the event2. Post a report for the event and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Daryl Shipper | |||
| Event | Planning begin date | Contact | Notes |
| Chartered Hybrid/Striped/ White Bass Fishing Trips | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip | Possible guides include:
Fermin Fernandez – 512 755-1007 Kevin McConnell – kmcaustin@gmail.com, 512-428-6315 Max Milam – 325-379-2051 |
1. Reserve a date with a guide
2. Send an email to the Club at least one month before the event 3. Post a report for the event(s) and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Chartered Largemouth Bass Fishing Trips | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip | Kevin McConnell – kmcaustin@gmail.com, 512-428-6315 | 1. Reserve a date with a guide
2. Send an email to the Club at least one month before the event 3. Post a report for the event(s) and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
| Mike Walsh | |||
| Event | Planning begin date | Contact | Notes |
| Semi-guided Dove Hunt(s) | Dates are set each October during our annual Calendar planning; trip planning is generally at least two months before a trip | Central Texas: Leon Carroll
South Texas: Texas Wild 210-683-5444
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1. Send an email to the Club at least one month before the event2. Post a report for the event(s) and update the Attendance and Events Statistics web pages |
2023 Fishing Trips Reports
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Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to the FCS Clay Target Scorecard page! This page contains a spreadsheet that has most Sporting Clays (mainly), Skeet, and 5-Stand scores and 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place finishes from 1993 to the present. Unfortunately, scorecards were not always turned in after every shoot or sometimes for our early shoots they were turned in but we only recorded the scores on those who placed (the first place or top three finishers). However, all but two of the shoots since 6/20/98 show every competitor.
The averages are figured on a round of 50 sporting clays or 5-stand targets basis. Consequently, skeet shoots are not included in each shooters sporting clays/5-stand average as only 25 targets were shot and skeet averages cannot be included with sporting clays averages as skeet’s an easier game.
Capitol City Clays (where the vast majority of our shoots have been held) added a hunters course in 2005. This course is easier than their previous masters course, consequently the averages for shooters who just shot the masters course or a combination of the two courses will be lower than shooters who have just shot the hunters course.
The scores can be viewed as follows:
Annual Tab – lists monthly scores, annual scores, and 1st-3rd places of each individual by year.
FCS Summary Tab – summarizes annual scores and 1st-3rd places for each year, and cumulative scores and 1st-3rd places for all years.
Top Shooters Tab – lists top scoring shooters from 1993 to the present.
Click on the link below to view scores of the FCS Clay Target Shoots – wait patiently for a few seconds while it downloads. To exit, hit left arrow instead of hitting “x” (If the Windows Security window pops up, you can hit “X” to view the score sheet).
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Posted by: | CommentsEvent Hierarchy
Posted by: | CommentsFor events where we have a limit on the number of people that we can take, we have an Event Hierarchy (pecking order) as follows:
- Supporting members (current with their dues)
- Spouses and minor children of supporting members
- Members who are not current with their dues
- Spouses and minor children of members who are not current with their dues
- Guests (non-members)
- Minor children of guests
To quote the old American Express TV commercial “Membership has its privileges.” Therefore, being a supporting member ensures that you will not get bumped by a non-supporting member (for example). If you are interested in becoming a current member, see the Membership Info, How to Join, How to Renew, and FCS Release of Liability Waiver/Membership Application web pages.
Books, movies, websites, etc.
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Posted by: | CommentsChoosing a Deer and Hog Rifle Scope by Randy Rowley
Posted by: | CommentsWhen I first started to hunt deer (back in 1976), hunters considered rifle scopes as optional equipment. There was even a segment of hunting society that considered scopes as unsporting, unmanly, and/or cheating. Since that time, scopes have become prominent, and hunters now regard them as standard hunting equipment.
How to post in Facebook
Posted by: | CommentsFCS has a Facebook group page! Anyone can view the page, like posts, and comment on posts. Group members can add posts with the administrator’s (Randy Rowley) permission. This prevents people from posting about wedding dresses, sports apparel, etc. (which has happened).
The primary benefit of this page is we can engage in discussions much easier than we can on the website on a myriad of topics and it exposes the Club to anyone looking for a hunting, fishing, and clay target shooting club on Facebook. Also, younger people communicate more frequently via Facebook than via website discussion forums.
To post your thoughts, pictures, and videos:
- Go to the FCS Facebook page (you’ll need to log on to Facebook; if you don’t have a Facebook account you’ll need to create one).
- Request to join/become a member. Once approved by Randy, you can post.
- At the middle top, it states “write something” – if all you want to do is write something like, “Does anyone know a good place to hunt for squirrels?” type your question or statement in there and click “Post.”
- In the middle (to the right of “Write Post”) is “Upload Photo / Video” If you want to upload a picture or video, click there. Then click “Upload Photos/Video”. If you’re using your computer you’ll be taken to your hard drive. If you’re using your smartphone you’ll be taken to the App that houses your photos and videos. Select the picture(s)/video(s) that you want to share. You can also say something about the photo(s) or video(s) in the “Say something about your photo” section (above the thumbnail of the picture or video that you selected). Click “Post.”
If you have any questions contact Randy at randywrowley@gmail.com (his preference) or 512-922-2484.
Feedback and Testimonials
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Very grateful to have spent time with FCS where people are always safety conscious.
Scott T.
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Randy,
I enjoy the club and all the great members.
Earl P.
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FCS Webmaster:
Thanks for all your work in putting together FCS’s current, past & on-going clays score cards. Your spread sheet is easy to get around & 1st class as is the rest of our FCS website.
Thanks again,
Harold T.
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Randy,
Really nice work on the FCS website page.
James W.
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Randy,
Harrison and I went hunting yesterday am at friends place north of Walburg. Excellent morning and I limited and Harrison got 11 – our shooting much better and lots of dove until about 8:30. Great fun – I even hit 2 birds with one shot!
I got invitation to go back out in afternoon and seriously considered it – I already had the birds in the freezer. But then I thought about one of your talks about this very thing and what influence I might have on Harrison and compromise my values – so, I didn’t go.
Just wanted you to know we do hear some of what you say!
Flint D.
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Randy,
You should take part in a contest for one of the best blogs on the web. I will recommend this site!
Ryan
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Randy,
I was at GHBC for a Tres Dias meeting 2 or 3 years ago when I signed up on your email list. I have enjoyed following you guys and if I ever move to your area count me in. I live in Ft. Worth now. God bless your ministry!
Luke
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Hi Randy,
Glad to know who did the cooking. Just want to say how much I enjoyed it. You guys did a great job. Glad to hear that you’ll be cooking next time, too.
Jo Ann O.
President’s note: this is in reference to the 3/31/11 Wild Game Dinner.
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Hi Randy!
Thanks again for keeping me on the FCS email list. I really do enjoy it and appreciate your dedication and hard work.
Keep up the good work!
Rod W.
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Thank you Randy for all your hard work with this ministry, FCS needs to have a booth at Global Impact Celebration next year.
Larry D.
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Dear Randy,
You have no idea what the corn & meat & butter means to residents of St. George’s. Recently the food bank has been cut out. In the past once a month the Social Worker would go to the Food Pantry & bring food in.
Last month it was hot dogs & buns.
I have been bringing bread home from Mission Possible.
You have no idea of the excitement. Two ladies regrouped the corn so all could receive.
Bless you!
Patsy M.
President’s note: we donated the left-overs from the 3/31/11 Wild Game Dinner to the residents of St. George’s Court, a low-income housing project for elderly and the handicapped. One of the residents wrote the following note.
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Sirs,
Becky and I had a great time shooting with you all!
Thank you, Randy for setting it up for us to participate in this event!
WHAT A DEAL – all the instruction and clays we could ask for!
The instructors were great. I heard basically the same advice form different instructors in sometimes different ways – which to us reinforced the instruction.
Becky and I got good results.
That was a great end to a near perfect day. Perfect as a close miss followed by breaking many more in a row!
That you all for including us in this event, being fellow sports people, trying to follow His trail.
Harold T.
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Hey Randy,
I had a great time last night! What fun! What a great group of guys that showed up.. I think i may have made some new buddies.. I appreciate you running the club and leading from the front to see things happen and get done! Thank you for your dedication to the kingdom and have a great weekend!
Phil N.
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Hey Randy,
I had a great time getting to know everyone that made it out to Cutchen’s place! I appreciate you helping me feel welcome with the group and look forward to the shooting range… Also thanks for the shot gun cleaning kit… Have a great week and look forward to being apart of the club more and we’ll see you sooner than later!
Phil N.
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Had a great time last nite and some good eats. Appreciate the word given.
Mark M.
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Randy,
Thanks for a wonderful and fun day. It was good to be out there and meet some of the members, not to mention great shooting among us. I can’t wait till the next round to do this again.
Robby W.
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I had a good time visiting too!
Good Bible study, sent the link to some friends.
Thomas P.
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Hi Randy – I have been meaning to send you a message since Thursday, and I suppose I forgot. I just wanted to say thank you for having me out, I really enjoyed the group. I look forward to getting to know you all better, and I am really looking forward to meeting up with you all at the shooting range as soon as possible. I know I will have a little bit of a struggle on some Saturdays getting someone to watch the kids, but it is definitely possible. At any rate, thanks again, and we will see you soon!
Paul I.
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2019 Hunting Trips Reports
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Posted by: | Comments2018 – Shoots Reports
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Posted by: | CommentsMistaken Identity by Randy Rowley 12/11/18 ©
Posted by: | CommentsOn the Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving, I put my safety harness, light jacket, and backpack on, grabbed my Winchester Super X4 (SX4) 12 gauge shotgun, and walked towards the west side ladder stand on a small property near Round Rock. I was hunting with a shotgun as the property was too small to hunt with a rifle safely. As I neared the creek, a doe ran out, followed shortly by an eight-point buck.
He was in range, but I had two problems. For starters, my binoculars were in my backpack. I couldn’t tell with my naked eye if he was a legal buck for Williamson County, which requires bucks with branched antlers to have a 13-inch minimum inside spread. Secondly, my shotgun wasn’t loaded yet, as I would soon have to climb the stand’s ladder. Read More→
2018 Hunting Trips Reports
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Posted by: | Comments2016 Hunting Trips Reports
Posted by: | CommentsWe decided to post this story on the FCS website as a warning to our group concerning the potential dangers to hunters and fishermen of wearing waders without a life jacket or wading belt.
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