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Tales from an Outdoorsman – A Christmas List for Outdoor Types

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By Michael Newell

Nearly everyone has an outdoor type on their holiday list.

Over the years my wife has struggled with just what gadget or gizmo I really need to add to my hunting or fishing stock. So I began to make a list, just like when I was a kid, to give her a little help.

Research for my list begins earlier each year. Christmas catalogs from big outdoor companies now arrive before the nights have started to cool off. So lots of study, internet searches and trips to the local hunting and fishing shop are the means by which I compile my list.
If you are struggling to find that perfect gift, then perhaps my list can help you find it.
The Big Gifts

1. If your gift lister does not already have one, then the give the gift that literally keeps on giving. I’m talking about a Texas or Oklahoma Lifetime Hunting or Fishing license. This is guaranteed to make anyone who really loves to hunt or fish very, very happy.
The cost may sound a little expensive, for Texas, a Lifetime Resident Hunting License and Lifetime Resident Fishing License costs $1,000, and the Texas Lifetime Resident Combination Hunting and Fishing License will cost $1,800. For Oklahoma, $625 for the hunting, $225 for the fishing and $775 for the combination, but it is well worth it. If a hunter has the lifetime license, they are exempt from essentially everything but the Federal Waterfowl Stamp and a trapping license (if they duck hunt or trap). Add all the things that are included, and the license could pay for itself in just a few years.

If you want to purchase a lifetime license, start early; it takes a couple of weeks to get the license. You need to somehow get a copy of the person’s driver’s license and Hunter Education Card, (for those under 16 years old a school report card can take the place of the driver’s license) and take it to one of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Offices or visit Texas Parks & Wildlife website at www.tpwd.texas.gov.
County game wardens can also approve the application, so for rural residents, this might be easier. For more information, locations and phone numbers of ODWC offices and county game wardens, go to the department’s website www.wildlifedepartment.com or visit Texas Parks & Wildlife’s website, www.tpwd.texas.gov.

2. While most gifts need to be specialized for the pursuit that the outdoor person prefers, one gift that all outdoor types will enjoy is a really good multi-tool. I prefer the Leatherman tools like the new Coyote Signal model ($109). This is a beefier version of the old Leatherman tool and features 19 tools including needle nose pliers, a 420 stainless steel main blade, wire strippers, serrated edge knife, saw, hammer, ferro rod fire starter, an emergency whistle and much more. While that might seem a little steep for a knife/tool, you really do get what you pay for, so this will be money well spent.

To read more pick up a copy of the December 2018 NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.

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Farm and Ranch Injuries

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By Barry Whitworth, DVM

In January, I attended the Oklahoma Veterinary Conference. While waiting for one of the sessions to start, a classmate of mine commented how many of the attendees walk with a limp, used a cane, and/or have damaged hands. We all agreed that working with animals is hard on the body. In general, anything associated with farming and ranching is dangerous.

Most farmers and ranchers know that agriculture is a dangerous occupation. According to United States Bureau of Statistics, workers involved in agriculture, forestry, and fishing had the highest occupational fatality rate in 2022. The fatality rate of 23.5 per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers for this group is much higher when compared to the overall occupation fatality rate of 3.7 per 100,000 FTE. Most of the agriculture-related fatalities are associated with transportation, such as tractor overturns, and vehicle crashes, but a fair number involve livestock.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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Jesses Jewelz

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By Jesse Kader

Comfy and keep it western. That’s the name of the game this month. It’s hot and who wants clingy clothing? This jumpsuit is perfectly comfortable and relaxed without forfeiting the fashion. Dress it up or keep it casual. See this and more at www.jessesjewelz.com.

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Noble Research Institute Expands New Program Offering Farmers and Ranchers the Essentials of Regenerative Ranch Management 

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The educational program has been expanded to three new locations, empowering ranchers and farmers to monitor and improve the health of their land, livestock and livelihood through regenerative principles.

ARDMORE, OK–September 12, 2023 – Noble Research Institute announced the expansion of Essentials of Regenerative Ranching, a new educational program designed to help ranchers enhance and restore the land, making it more resilient and reaching livestock grazing goals through regenerative management. Essentials of Regenerative Ranching provides producers with practical tools, hands-on experience and guidance to make data-driven decisions to decrease costs and improve profit.

The Essentials of Regenerative Ranching course has been expanded to three new locations in Texas and Oklahoma. Registration is open now at www.noble.org/essentials. Seating is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Texas A&M

College Station, Texas

October 17 – 18

O.D. Butler, Jr. Animal Science Complex

Noble Research Institute

Ardmore, Oklahoma

October 31 – November 1

Pavilion Center

Texas A&M

Kingsville, Texas

November 7-8

Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center

“Program participants gain working knowledge and experience of monitoring and improving the health of their soil, grazing livestock more strategically and making informed financial decisions,” said Hugh Aljoe, Noble Research Institute’s director of ranches, outreach and partnerships. “We use a mix of classroom and field work to send producers home with the tools they need to begin making changes on their ranch.”

Farmers and ranchers navigate uncertainty from weather, fluctuating market prices and escalating costs of inputs. Many producers are seeking new tools that offer greater control and reduce their operational uncertainty. Through this course, ranchers and farmers will calculate their financial situations, determine initial stocking rates, carrying capacity and grazing goals.

“The course is well-suited for ranchers of all experience levels and all types and sizes of operations,” Aljoe added. “No matter your situation, this program will transform the way you think about your ranch.”

The Essentials of Regenerative Ranching program allows producers to overcome obstacles, become more informed problem-solvers and increase the productivity of their grazing lands.  By participating in this program, ranchers join a community of like-minded producers who are shaping the future of ranching and leaving a lasting impact on their land and families. “If I had known what I learned in this course when I started my regenerative journey, I could have avoided some key mistakes,” said Tana McCarter, a rancher, and Essentials attendee. “I left with the tools I needed to monitor my soil health and financial progress. I’ll now have the right data to make informed decisions on how to meet my regenerative goals.”

Noble Research Institute is an independent nonprofit agricultural research organization dedicated to guiding farmers and ranchers in applying regenerative principles that yield healthier soil, more productive grazing land, and business success.

At Noble, researchers, facilitators and ranch staff work together to share with farmers and ranchers the skills and tools to regenerate the land in a profitable manner. Noble is focused on the regenerative management of the nation’s grazing acres, which directly impacts pasture and range environments, wildlife, pecan production, and livestock production. Regenerative management recognizes that each decision made on the ranch impacts the interactions of the soil, plants, water, animals, economics and people. Noble’s 14,000 acres of working ranch lands provide a living laboratory on which to demonstrate and practice regenerative principles and ideas to deliver value to farmers and ranchers across the U.S.

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