Feature Story
Sand Land Booner
The first buck of a lifetime hunter takes is one for the books.
By Horace Gore

Jeff Bradley of Bedford, Texas, has proved that trophy whitetails are where you find them. He’s also demonstrated that old, abandoned peanut country in Central Texas can produce a monster whitetail that most hunters think only comes from South Texas. On November l, 2008, Jeff killed his first whitetail buck—a 21-point that grossed 207 1/8 and netted 200 Boone and Crockett (B&C). I’ll bet my horse and dog that it’ll be the biggest buck killed on open range in Texas during the 2008-’09 season. What’s more, Jeff was hunting on the family’s 700-acre lease in Eastland County, an area of sandy land better known for post oak, peanuts, and oil than it is for whitetail bucks.

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Government Watch
Citizens can challenge state, local gun laws

A federal appeals court ruled April 20 that private citizens can challenge state and local gun laws by invoking the constitutional right to bear arms—the first such ruling in the nation, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Alert: Texas Senate Bill 730 and House Bill 1301

Texas Senate Bill 730, authored by Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy) and House Bill 1301, authored by Rep. Stephen Frost (D-Atlanta) would allow possession of firearms and ammunition on an employer's parking lot when stored in a private locked vehicle and would protect law abiding employees from termination for this possession. The joint bills would also provide civil immunity to an employer acting within state law. This is the third legislative session for this important self-protection project.

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TTHA In The Community
New TTHA Outreach Campaign

In 2009, in addition to assigning membership dollars to funding outreach efforts, TTHA is launching a new advertising affinity program to help support the community outreach campaign. Through this program, visitors to our website can take advantage of cost savings on products and services. For each order, TTHA receives a small commission on sales, which we will designate for exclusive use in the community outreach program.

Please join TTHA in giving back to those in need today. Click on one of the following partner advertisements (AT&T, Bass Pro Shops, 4 Wheel Parts, Good Sam Club) at ttha.com. When you make a purchase through the TTHA Web site, you make a difference.

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TTHA Member Corner
2009 Member Round-Up Cranks
It’s not too late to enter and win!

The second month of the contest drew to a close. Members from all over have been referring friends and submitting names in the hopes of winning the Grand Prize Trophy Whitetail Hunt on the West Kerr Ranch.

Texas Trophy Hunters Association Is Everywhere On The Web

Now you can follow Texas Trophy Hunters Association in various social networking forums! Visitors to ttha.com can post notices in the TTHA forums pages or communicate with TTHA and fellow members through Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, CamoSpace, and Linked In.

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News of the Weird
Hammer Time Hurts Indiana Man

A man cleaning up his new mobile-home lot in Pleasant Lake, Indiana decided it was “hammer time” when disposing of a .22-caliber bullet he found. George Fath, afraid his three young boys would get hurt by the bullet, smashed it with his hammer, causing it to explode, knocking him off his feet, and prompting his wife to dial 911. Police reports stated that Fath wasn’t struck by the bullet, but did suffer a minor abrasion to his abdomen. But, Fath did report to television station WANE in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that the bullet did go in his stomach and doctors removed it at the hospital. "I wasn't thinking about it. It was the dumbest thing I ever did in my life. I suggest nobody do it," Fath said.—courtesy WANE-TV

Product Spotlight
Cuddeback Introduces the Capture IR Digital Scouting Camera

The new Cuddeback Capture IR 3 megapixel cameras are easy to use. Their innovative Rotary Switch programming makes setup as simple as setting an alarm clock. You’ll learn to operate them in just a minute or so. But, while their easy to use, they don’t sacrifice performance. Revolutionary Hair Trigger Technology gives you trigger speed that’s over twice as fast as previous Cuddeback models. You also get exceptional battery life—up to 2,000 images (or more) per set of batteries. They have a faster recovery time, allowing for a delay of just 30 seconds. And, you’ll be impressed with the quality of the images, especially when you zoom in or enlarge with their Pixel Plus feature. Comes with 24 MB internal memory and has a 40-foot flash range. Uses four D-cell batteries and SD memory cards.

Contact Cuddeback, www.Cuddeback.com.

TTHA Sponsor News
National Sponsor Renewals and New Sponsors

TTHA proudly announces our national sponsors for 2009. We’re excited about these new relationships, and thankful to all our returning sponsors. Please take a moment to explore each of their Web sites by clicking on the National Sponsor links.

Nikon Sport Optics – “The trusted name in optics.”

Mossy Oak – “It’s not a passion, it’s an obsession.”

BowTech – “Refuse to follow."

Bad Boy Buggies – “They’ll never hear you coming.”

Hustler Turf Equipment – “The original Z.”

Cuddeback Digital – “Fast trigger speed, long battery life.”

Hunters Extravaganza^®
Coming soon to a city near you!

San Antonio – July 10-12, Alamodome
Houston – July 31-August 2, Reliant Center
Fort Worth – August 14-16, Will Rogers Center

Blinds, Feeders, Bows, Guns, Camo, ATVs & UTVs—we’ve got it ALL!

• Book the hunt of your dreams!
• Enter the Annual Deer Competition and the 3-D Archery Tournament!
• Check out the Kidfish Tank, LSBA Youth Archery Range, and more!
• Celebrity Appearances, including Matt Hughes, Lee & Tiffany Lakosky, Larry Weishuhn, Pat Reeve & Nicole Jones, Dr. James Kroll, and Westin and Jodi Clark!*

*Celebrity appearances will vary from city to city. Check our Web site for a complete breakdown of attractions, contests, and celebrity appearances.

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TTHA Monthly Contests and Winners

The TTHA Contest Winners for April are listed below. They’ve won fabulous prizes, and you can, too! Make sure you visit the Texas Trophy Hunters Contest page for your chance to enter and win.

TTHA Special Ad Offer
Special Offer To Advertisers

In Texas, when times are tough, we help each other through them. We have an affordable way to reach your most promising customers and save you up to 30 percent along the way. Contact Debbie Keene, TTHA Advertising Manager, at 210-491-2127 or e-mail: deborah@ttha.com.