[2nd Annual Valley Creek Varmint Calling ContestDecember 19th & 20th, 2009]

2nd Annual Valley Creek Varmint Calling Contest
December 19th & 20th, 2009

Contest will be held at:
Valley Creek Hunting Dog Supply
34778 US HWY 82
Whitesboro, TX 76273

Teams of no more than 3 must be signed up by 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19th.  Weigh in will be 12:00 p.m. sharp Sunday, December 20th.

- Hunt will begin 12:00 p.m. December 19th
- $50.00 entry fee per team 
- $10.00 optional fee for heaviest Coyote
- $10.00 optional fee for heaviest Bobcat
- Contest pays top 3 places 70% first 20% second 10% third
- Heaviest Coyote & Bobcat pays for 1st place only
- Point System:
   •   Coyote = 15 points
   •   Bobcat = 10 points
   •   Sasquatch = 1000 pts.
- Tie breakers decided by weight
- Coyotes & Bobcats only - No other animals (except Sasquatch)
- Teams must stay together and animals must be called
- Teams may hunt in any County
- Teams must abide by all Game Laws
- Lie detector test will be given to winning teams

For Questions call:   
Randolph McGee:   903-271-0215
Bryan Newman:   903-267-2845                         
Valley Creek Hunting Supply:   903-564-6728

Had a good time at the 2009 Uncle Earl's.  Got to break in my Muck boots.  Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth.

I was using my brother-in-laws bow.  It is a Hoyt compound.  I believe it was set at 60 lbs.  My bow was having some work done on it at the time.  I usually shoot a Mathews Drenalin set at 63 lbs.  I have been hunting deer for about 7 years and this was my first buck (besides a couple of button bucks  )

The DC 30s will sell fast at first.  Hopefully Garmin will be able to keep up.  I really do not know why Garmin did not release the DC 30s by themself first.  They did say that they would release the DC 30s before the Bundle.  I guess they changed their mind (and that sucks).

Since Garmin first announced the new DC 30 collars we have heard 4 or 5 different release dates.  We have been just as upset about this as everyone else.

I am skeptical about the new DC 30 collars.  I would recommend everyone to wait and see how they are going to do.  Some people still want to buy one even after I tell them this and that is fine.

When I hear something about how the DC 30s are working I will let everyone know (good and bad).

We have 25 of the Astro Bundle packages (Astro 220 with 1 DC 30 collar).  These 25 will be shipped out to people on our waiting list.  We will be getting another shipment in later this week which will also be shipped out to people on our waiting list.  We have a long list of people on our waiting list.  If you want to be added to the waiting list give us a call.

For those of you that already have the Astro 220 and are waiting for the DC 30 collars only we should get our shipment of DC 30s in the first week of September.

I don't know why Garmin kept pushing the dates back.  I'll post any feedback I get about these new systems.

 

Here's the mount of the deer pictured above. 

Here is the latest.  The Astro Bundle package (Astro w/ 1 DC 30) will start being shipped to us next week.  The DC 30 collars will be shipped to us the first week of September.  We have a waiting list, so customers on that waiting list will get theirs first.  If you would like to be added to that waiting list give us a call.  Once we get these out and get some customer feedback I'll let you know.

If these dates change (which they might) I'll keep you updated.

It's August 21st and I have not heard anything.  We are trying to contact someone to find out if we will for sure be getting the new Garmin's shipped to us today and the date when we might get them.

Found this website.

http://www.bfro.net/hoax.asp

Here's the latest.  One company we get them from is saying August 21st.  Another company we get them from is saying the first week of September.  I'll let you know when I hear something else.

No problem.  I'll let you know when we get them in.

Garmin keeps pushing the dates back on us.  As of right now, they are releasing the DC 30's on Monday, August 18th.  If that date sticks then we should have them middle of next week.

It's probably a good idea to wait a little while before rushing out and getting one.  See what people have to say about them first.

Wildlife makes a mini-antenna.  Also, Quick Track has a Quick shot antenna that would work good.

[Here's some information I found on the Portable Antenna for the Garmin Astro:]

Here's some information I found on the Portable Antenna for the Garmin Astro:

Garmin developed this portable long range antenna especially for the Garmin Astro GPS Dog Tracking system. This accessory is designed to increase the range of the hunter's handheld receiver. When a dog travels outside the Astro's range, the antenna can be lengthened to 3 feet and attached directly to the Astro 220 via a 3 foot coaxial cable.

This new antenna is perfect for folks that need longer range for the big running bird dogs and hounds. The beauty of this antenna is that when it is closed, it gets better range than the standard antenna. When you need more range, all you do is extend the antenna out to a maximum of 3 feet and you will get better range in those heavy cover and rolling terrain situations.

The antenna features a molded handle and lanyard, and measures just a quarter meter long when stored -- small enough to be carried in a hunting vest when not in use.

As of right now I do not have any information on the new Garmin portable antenna.  If I find something out about them I will let you know.

We are being told that we will have the new DC 30 collars on July 11, 2008.  We already have a waiting list.  The Garmin Astro Bundle package (Astro w/ the DC 30 collar) should be here on July 26, 2008.  If anyone would like to be put on the waiting list give us a call. 

Read more about the DC 30 on our website:
http://www.valleycreekhuntingsupply.com/Products/tracking/Garmin.html

That is sorry and unprofessional for the Garmin rep to say that.  We have spoken with many reps at Garmin and all we have spoken to wants to make the Garmin Astro and the collars better for hog hunters, bear hunters, cat hunters and coon hunters. 

Turkey killed on April 1, 2008 with shotgun at 40 yards.  Pictured are me and my nephew Rylan.

Sorry I missed you Bryan.  I left early so I could get back home to do a little turkey hunting.  Redgy told me that you stopped by our set up.

Had a good time at Uncle Earl's this weekend.  We wanted to say thank you to everyone who stopped by.  This was our first hog baying to go to and we really enjoyed it.  Hope to be there again next year.