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GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THE OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST

MARKETPLACE Call for more information & mechanical specifications: (512) 389-8707

HUNTING The latest poop on Spin-Cast Wildlife Feeders of Texas - Now “RUGGEDIZED” more than ever... Wildlife******************* Feeders and Accessories MK-1/MK-2 Control Unit has 6 MK-6 and MK-6Solar Control Unit 6V/12V LCD Digital Timer has feeding times available. The will feed up to 4 times a day for 3, 6 the same features as the MK-1 rate of feed is fully adjustable for or 9 seconds. (6V only) and MK-2 Control Units each feeding. (available in 6 or 12 volts)

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************ Spin-Cast Wildlife ***************************All Control Units are shipped ready to use ITE FOR Feeders of Texas with fresh batteries, small cone and mount- S FFFERS 2946 NE Loop 410 ing hardware. Solar panel with stainless EB O W steel cooncable is included with Control Units IME San Antonio TX 78218 T that have rechargeable batteries. Plastic is HECK C Phone: 210-653-7514 {Info} made of Virgin Polycarbonate with UV 210-653-3641 {Fax} ************IMITED inhibitors added (same tough, flexible L material that is used in safety glass). 1-800-950-7087 or 8087 ************* {Toll free for orders} ************************** Shop online at [email protected] Scratch ** ** spincastfeeders.com Free Catalog Available & ** ** Sniff C 2008, Spin-Cast Inc

FISHING & BOATING

BOAT INSPECTIONS / APPRAISALS by accredited and certified marine surveyor/inspector and appraiser Donald Patterson. THE NEW GO-ANYWHERE MARSH/DUCK BOAT Corpus Christi (361) 884-1033 WWW.MARSHRIDER.COM OR (903) 898-2462

Rockport RedRunner Specializing in Captain Chad Verburgt shallow water flats fishing HUNT BIG BUCKS for redfish, trout & Over 14,000 acres Hunt trophy ¤ Full day / Half Day flounder. of prime deer mature 8 point ¤ Baffin trips country - Hill bucks, 130 to 150 ¤ Cedar Bayou Trips Country and South B&C, hogs. ¤ Kayaks Shuttle Drop off / pick up Texas. ¤ Kayak Rentals Lodge and meals included! Call (361) 463-6545 [email protected] RAW Ranches www.rockportredrunner.com Bob Worsham 830-367-7222

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ACCOMMODATIONS FREE Information! Circle the numbers on the card that correspond to advertisers that interest you. Then mail the postage-paid card. Lake Whitney-Rocky Creek Lodge. Clean cabins, 24-hr. fishing, largest covered fishing & boat docks. www.rockycreeklodge.com (254) 622-3383 BIG BEND – MEXICO GETAWAY BIG BEND – MEXICO GETAWAY REAL ESTATE

Premier Hill Country Ranch 1. Brazos River Authority, pg. 13 1000 ac. S.E. of Sonora. Modern Lodge, www.brazos.org high fenced, irrigation well. Mature trophy whitetails. The Gage Hotel Villa Del Rio Call Bob Worsham, Broker 830-367-7222 2. Junction, Texas, pg. 14 Marathon, Texas Del Rio, Texas (800) 884-GAGE (800) 995-1887 www.gagehotel.com www.villadelrio.com www.visitjunction.com

BIRDING Sell Your 3. San Antonio River Authority, Properties Reference Library Meeting Facilities pg. 11 Gift Shop Nonprofit Office Trails Fast! www.sara-tx.org 9am-4pm M-F Dawn - Dusk 10am-3pm S-S Open 365 days Call 4. Spincast Wildlife Feeders, pg. 53 800-950-7087 Kerrville, TX 830•257•4837 Jim Stone www.spincastfeeders.com 512-799-1045

Five Acre Educational Arboretum 5. Texas Land Bank, inside back Free Nature Trails • Native Plants • Birding • Wildlife or E-Mail www.riversidenaturecenter.org [email protected] cover 888-467-6411 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES www.TexasLandBank.com CRAWFORD & COMPANY

6. Texas Water Foundation, pg. 13 www.texaswater.org

Hand Crafted, Personalized Boot Jacks and Coaster Sets.

P.O. Box 126, Uvalde, TX 78802 Visa/Mastercard. Call to order a Free Brochure Toll Free (888) 301-1967 www.crawjacks.com

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★ The Great Stays of THIS MONTH’S INNSIDER CHOICE THE INNSIDER Texas(HAT) is Palo Alto Creek Farm includes the state’s finest bed Nestled in the hills among ancient live oak trees, on the banks of Palo Alto Creek, this landmark historic farm- & breakfast inns, country stead offers guest accommodations in beautifully renovat- inns, guesthouses and ed historic buildings - The Log Cabin (ca. 1850s), The distinctive hotels. The Itz House (ca. 1875), and The Barn (ca. 1880). Each HAT seal of approval means that the proper- guest house has its own private spa therapy room exclu- ty is not only beautiful but unique, sparkling sively for your use. Only five miles from Main Street. clean and also is full of Texas charm. For a Palo Alto Creek Farm Federicksburg, TX full listing of HAT accommodations, visit us PALO ALTO CREEK FARM at www.hat.org or call (800) HAT-0368. (800) 997-0089 www.paloaltocreekfarm.com FREDERICKSBURG, TX. THE GREAT STAYS OF TEXAS (HAT) EVENTS

BELLVILLE ★ Texas Ranch Life. Restored historic Texas Don’t miss the homes on 1,400-acre ranch between Bellville & Chappell Hill. Weekend rental includes bass fishing, trail and chuckwagon rides, cutting, bird/coyote/rac- coon hunting and cow works available. opportunity to reach more www.texasranchlife.com (866) TEXASRL BRENHAM Texas outdoor enthusiasts in the most cost ★ Mariposa Ranch. Cabins, fireplaces, Jacuzzis for two, romantic dinners, “Enchanted Evening” packages, swimming pool. — Southern Living www.mariposaranch.com (877) 647-4774 effective way, ever! For details.....

COMFORT

★ Meyer B&B. On Cypress Creek, Hill Country, mid-1800s stage stop, Texas landmark. Pool, hot tub, fireplaces, golf. www.meyerbedandbreakfast.com (888) 995-6100 www.tpwmagazine.com ★ Cabin on Verde Creek & Old School House B&B. Cabin retreat on beautiful Verde Creek or the historic Old School House B&B on the Guadalupe Valley Wine Trail. Hill country comfort at its best. www.hillcountrycomfort.com (830) 995-2511

HUNTSVILLE ★ The Whistler B&B. 1859 Victorian home, lovingly restored. Original antiques. Peaceful atmosphere on 3 wooded acres. Gourmet breakfast. www.thewhistlerbnb.com (800) 404-2834 Call • Jim Stone FREDERICKSBURG ★ Palo Alto Creek Farm. Landmark historic 512-799-1045 • 512-389-8707 German-Texas farmstead on the creek. Ancient oaks, abundant wildlife, Hill Country tranquility. Beautifully renovated log cabin, barn, farmhouse, [email protected] all with private spa therapy rooms. www.paloaltocreekfarm.com (800) 997-0089 ★ Settler’s Crossing Bed and Breakfast. Private historic log cabins and cottages spread Wimberley over 35 park-like acres, just minutes from town. Don’t miss the www.settlerscrossing.com (800) 874-1020 Market Days NEW BRAUNFELS ★ Historic Kuebler-Waldrip Haus & opportunity to reach more Danville Schoolhouse. 43-acre deer haven near Gruene, rivers. Getaways, reunions, wed- The Hill Country’s Oldest & dings, corporate retreats. 10 luxurious rooms, Jacuzzis. Delicious breakfasts. Largest Outdoor Market Texas outdoor enthusiasts www.kueblerwaldrip.com (800) 299-8372 470+ Booths of everything GRUENE in the most cost-effective you just can’t live without ★ Gruene Mansion Inn. Premier romantic B&B, next door to Gruene Hall and overlooking the Guadalupe River... a little Texas Magic. 1st SATURDAY way, ever! www.GrueneMansionInn.com (830) 629-2641 March – December ROCKPORT For details..... HOOPES’ HOUSE Open 7am – 4pm ROCKPORT, TEXAS (800) 924-1008 apm’˜aFd=˜2˜¡œ¡Q˜2˜ah)FdF¨ www.hoopeshouse.com Qs¡`GT•`¡¡«s Call Jim Stone at N ATIONALLY HISTORIC VICTORIAN HOME. E IGHT ROOMS EACH WITH PRIVATE BATH. www.shopmarketdays.com 512-799-1045 or 512-389-8707 FULL BREAKFAST INCLUDED.CALL FOR BROCHURE.

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