People who are 18 years of age or older are considered to be adults for purposes of figuring out a person’s share of lodging, gas, etc.  For dividing up food costs minors will be treated on their size or how much they eat.  For example, if a 12-year-old boy eats as much as a full-grown man he will be charged as a man, and not as a child, as the event coordinator or leader will have to buy a full-sized steak (for example) for him (if we’re camping and cooking our food) and not a half-sized one.

A member or guest is free to bring his or her spouse, child, and/or a friend to events that are not full (but RSVP for him, her, or them and pay in advance, if required).  Also, be aware that we have an Event Hierarchy, so it is possible for guests to be bumped by members, prior to an event’s sign-up deadline.

This will be a full day hunt starting at 9:00 AM and ending around 3:00 PM (not counting travel time).  You can choose from 18 quail, 9 chukar, or 6 pheasant, or a mixture of all three (most hunters choose a mixed bag).  As with all ranches in Central Texas, these will be pen raised birds.  The price is $250 per person.  An additional package of birds costs $180.  A 20% tip ($50) is highly recommended.  The hunt includes:

• Kids (15 years old & under) hunt FREE with paid adults
• FREE shooting lessons
• Sporting clays and bird processing included (lunch not included)
• Hunting dogs will be provided (if you would like to bring your well-trained (for upland bird hunting) and well-mannered dog, you can but only one or two dogs can come and we must clear your dog with Mike and the other hunters)

The most that we can take is eight hunters and we currently the following commitments::

1. Mike Pozhenko and 15-year-old guest.
2. Stu Smithson (and 15-year-old Caroline Smithson – she is not counted as a “spot”)
3. Bret Mercer (and 14-year-old guest Drew Landry – not counted as a “spot”)
4. Matt Smith
5. 14-year-old Josh Smith; supervised by Matt Smith
6. Jose Primera

That leaves two spots open.  The Event Hierarchy applies.  An RSVP is required to Steve Fusco at steven.fusco@gmail.com or 512-584-6258.  A $100 deposit is due immediately.  Mike accepts PayPal (recommended) and checks.

3/3/18 Upland Bird Hunt

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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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See https://fishgame.com/2018/03/3-tips-catching-monster-black-drum/.  It’s interesting that they recommend at least a 10/0 hook.

Sportsmen who want to participate must sign, if they have not already, a lifetime FCS Liability Waiver.  You do not have to be an FCS member to be added to the Rotation; however, the Event Hierarchy (pecking order) applies.  Whenever we’re about to have a Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trip the Event Coordinator will send an email to the people on the Rotation.  He or she will let everyone know the dates, location, and other details, including the deadline to respond.

Example (fictional):

The following people are on the Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trip Rotation list for the 2022 season:

1. 1. Tim
   2. Ron
   3. Bob
   4. Roy
   5. Jim
   6. Joe

So, let’s say that Ron, Roy, Jim, and Joe (who are all supporting members) all want to go on a June Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trip that has a limit of three fishermen.  In this case, Ron, Roy, and Jim would get to go, as they are above Joe in the rotation.  After a sportsman goes on a Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trip, the Event Coordinator will move him or her to the bottom of the Rotation.  So, after the June trip, the Rotation would be revised to the below.

1. 1. Tim
   2. Bob
   3. Joe
   4. Ron
   5. Roy
   6. Jim

Whenever a sportsman asks to join the Rotation, the Event Coordinator will start him or her at the bottom of the list.

If someone who is on the Rotation says no, or doesn’t respond, to an offer to go on a trip he or she will never drop in the Rotation.  Just as rotating ensures that everyone on a volleyball team has an opportunity to serve and play by the net, rotating the list of people who want to go on these trips in this manner ensures that everyone eventually will be near the top of the list.

Don’t let your order in the Rotation discourage you.  People who consistently say that they can go when the Event Coordinator sends out Self-chartered Bay Fishing Trip emails often end up going more often than people ahead of them, if the people ahead of them rarely respond.

Read More→

See https://youtu.be/AVqqewtxvIQ.

See https://fishgame.com/2011/06/topwater-redfish-learn-their-cone-of-vision/.

See https://fishgame.com/2020/01/three-tips-for-topwater-tactics/.  For bass fishing you can substitute the saltwater dogwalkers mentioned with Heddon’s Zara Spook, Zara Spook Jr., and Zara Puppy, Xcalibur’s Spittin’ Image, Rapala’s Skitter Rap, etc. and you can substitute the saltwater poppers mentioned with Heddon’s Chuggar Spook or Hula Popper, Storm’s Rattlin’ Chug Bug, Rebel’s Pop-R, etc.

See https://fishgame.com/2020/01/the-most-dangerous-thing-in-the-woods-is/.  A very good reason to consider carrying while fishing and hunting, even when carrying a shotgun or rifle.  Bird shot isn’t the best defence against 9mm’s.  Neither is a bolt-action rifle.

The Snafu isn’t a rig commonly seen along the Gulf Coast, which is no wonder since it’s main use is for tautog fishing in the northeast Atlantic.  So, why might we be interested in this rig?  See https://fishgame.com/2020/01/crab-baits-with-the-snafu-rig/.

Daryl Shipper commented:  Interesting setup for crab as the only downside is you would lose two hooks when caught up on the bottom when you get snagged.

A good article that includes clips art examples – https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/how-to-net-fish-0/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email

An interesting and accurate read, unfortunately –  see https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/habitat/fading-at-50-why-older-sportsmen-are-spending-less-time-afield?utm_source=MeatEater%20Subscribers&utm_campaign=aefb5f0cdb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_12_04_06_55&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e4b2ec63b4-aefb5f0cdb-67723897&mc_cid=aefb5f0cdb&mc_eid=6921856762

But I have a way to prevent it – go on an FCS event.  We have over 70 to choose from each year.  See our Calendar and Upcoming Events web page for details.

See https://fishgame.com/2019/11/hog-kills-tx-woman-the-truth-needs-to-be-heard/.  It’s another reason to carry a handgun everywhere that you legally can.

See https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/better-popping-cork-styles-and-tactics/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email.

See https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/trout-fishing-texas-gulf-coast-structure/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email.

See https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/soft-plastic-lures/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email.

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is proposing to build a supertanker port at Harbor Island in Port Aransas to service very large crude carriers (VLCCs), each of which holds 2 million gallons and is larger than the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.  Then they’d dredge the ship channel from its current 47 feet to 75-85 feet, generating 56.5 million cubic yards of spoil, risking an oil spill next to a critical estuary, creating congestion in a narrow inlet, and endangering the fishing and tourism industries on which Port Aransas depends. Read More→

See https://www.saltwatersportsman.com/best-baits-for-striped-bass?cmpid=ene20190502&utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&cid=57399&mid=512623697.

This is an interesting article that includes a brine recipe and cooking basics. See
https://www.ducks.org/hunting/waterfowl-recipes-wild-game-cooking/waterfowl-cooking-basics?poe=5-19ENews&utm_campaign=May2019Enews&utm_source=DUNews5-19-sporting-dog-spring-training-retrievers&utm_medium=email.

An interesting article comparing Vortex, Sightron, and Bushnell scopes (although they should have also included Nikon).  See https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/battle-asian-optics/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20190408_BlogDigest_324g&utm_campaign=/digest/battle-asian-optics/.

See https://fishgame.com/2016/05/catching-spring-reds/.

See https://fishgame.com/2016/01/match-the-hatch-for-speckled-trout/.

Dick’s Sporting Goods just sent another loud message that it is anti-gun and anti-hunting. I, Randy Rowley, stopped shopping there when they announced their AR-15 ban. Now, I’m announcing that I will not post any Dick’s sales, events, etc. on this website. They are clearly our enemy. See
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/dicks-will-remove-hunting-rifles-from-125-stores-170829124.html.

See https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/kentucky-man-bags-deer-with-decapitated-buck-head-stuck-in-its-antlers.

See https://thefederalist.com/2018/05/03/springfield-armory-severs-ties-dicks-sporting-goods-gun-control-lobbying/.

See http://www.gpsnauticalcharts.com/main/us/us_tx_fishing_maps-texas-fishing-maps-fishing-maps-folio.html.  

Do you have a group of men you can be ‘rot gut honest‘ about your struggles and needs?  All men are fighting against sin in their lives, and many are losing because they don’t have “Traveling Partners” to share the journey, gain encouragement, and biblical support.  Samson Society is a men’s group that supports men in their Christian discipleship and fight against sin, such as isolation, depression, anger, marital issues, sexual temptations and failures, substance abuse, online gaming, and more.  There are two Samson groups in Austin.  One meets at FM 620 & FM 2222 on Thursday nights and the other meets at Wells Branch (North Austin/RR) on Tuesday nights.  If you want to learn more, call FCS member, Mike Hardcastle at 512-423-8710 or visit their website at:  https://sites.google.com/site/samsonnorthaustin/home.

See http://blog.wildlifejournalist.com/2017/05/feral-monkeys-in-texas-photo-and-more/.

See https://www.youtube.com/embed/tSiAnJBGc7w?wmode=transparent&fs=1&hl=en&modestbranding=1&iv_load_policy=3&showsearch=0&rel=0&theme=dark&hd=1&blocked=true.

The State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sent a letter to a home/landowner asking for permission to access a creek on his property to document the decline in a certain species of unheard of frogs. 

The property owners’ response in the second letter is EPIC.

Original Letter from Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife: Read More→

Why not to go duck hunting or fishing when high winds are expected – http://www.click2houston.com/news/coast-guard-searching-for-3-missing-houston-area-hunters-near-corpus-christi-bay

We 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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(Sung to the tune of The 12 Days of Christmas)

As a FCS Club member, I will pledge to thee,

                To burp and poot at every opportunity!

As a FCS Club member, I will pledge to thee,

To never say excuse me,

and to burp and poot at every opportunity! Read More→

See http://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20141202a.

See http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/remington-fix-triggers-model-700-rifles/.

FCS has an FCS Google Group (email distribution list) for future members. Whenever we receive urgent prayer requests or we need to change an imminent event, we let everyone in the Google Group know ASAP. For less important changes, we usually send out a weekly “FCS News” email (this is a quick way to find out what is going on with FCS). Frequently updated pages include our Calendar, Past Events, Photo Gallery, and Upcoming Events. We also send out news of interest to sportsmen (e.g., DU banquets, CHL classes, etc.) and occasional polls. There is no charge for this service and you can unsubscribe at any time. If you would like to be added to the future members Google Group please email Randy Rowley at randywrowley@gmail.com.

See:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9gz65pjx6M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1nyIClLvYU

Holy Smoke LLC will, for a price, load cremated human ash into shotgun shells and rifle and pistol cartridges.  For $850 they will load one pound of ash into 250 shotgun shells, mixing the ash into the cups that hold the shot.  The same amount of ash will fill the bullets of 100 standard caliber center-fire rifle rounds or 250 pistol rounds.  The put the ash in the tips of hollow point bullets and seal the cavity with wax.  Tim Godwin, a Montgomery, Alabama landscaping company owner and avid hunter, says he sees no problem with the practice.  “People have had their ashes sprinkled in rivers and the ocean, there have been ashes spread out of airplanes,” he said.  “If you love hunting or the outdoors, this really isn’t much different.”  For more information see www.myholysmoke.com.

See http://guide.sportsmansguide.com/teaching-kids-shoot-guns-make-safer/?ecid=Email-gdowk25&em_id=s.l.marlow@centurytel.net&utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email-gdo&utm_campaign=gdowk25.

Randy’s article Hog Hunting Basics was published in the current issue (#5) of Sixthday Sportsmen Magazine.

Eric Liu’s story of his first deer hunt with Bret Mercer last November at Bret’s parents-in-law’s ranch near Comanche has been published in “The Truth About Guns” (a great news gathering site about all things gun).  The story is about God’s goodness, Christian fellowship, and the joys of hunting.  One commenter noted, as you said, that my hunting career goes all downhill from here on out.  See:

See http://www.youtube.com/embed/0sujnvIV4g4.

allrecipies.com – Game Meats – http://allrecipes.com/recipes/meat-and-poultry/game-meats/

Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Recipes – http://www.ducks.org/hunting/recipes

Field & Stream Cook Wild Game – http://www.cookwildgame.com/

Food.com Wild Game Recipes – http://www.food.com/recipes/wild-game

Hunter Angler Gardener Cook – http://honest-food.net/wild-game/

Hunt Fish Cook – http://www.huntfishcook.com/index.php?option=com_ricettario&Itemid=48

Just Game Recipes – http://www.justgamerecipes.com/

Taste of Home – http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/course/dinner-recipes/wild-game-recipes

See http://fishgame.com/2014/03/pipe-bombs-for-pigs/?utm_source=TF%26G+Newsletter+for+Wednesday+March+26&utm_campaign=March+26%2C+2014+Newsletter&utm_medium=email.

Ingredients

• Three bags of corn ($25.47; Academy’s price – $8.49/40-lb. bag)
• Five bags of “Hog Wild Wild Beast Attractant” ($39.95; Academy’s price – $7.99/5-lb. bag)
• 20 two-Liter bottles of Big Red or equivalent ($20.00)

Makes five five-gallon buckets of hog bait (total cost = $85.42/$17.08 a bucket) Read More→

Randy’s article Striped Bass Mania was published in the current issue (#4) of Sixthday Sportsmen Magazine.