X_MAS

Just curious why do you think your beliefs are correct, I guess you forgot? Another reason I laugh every time somebody is against something the govt. says is not ok, is it really not ok. or do people like YOU create beliefs in order to feel justified in your life, despite truth?


Before the Civil War
The North and South were divided on the issue of Christmas, as well as on the question of slavery. Many Northerners saw sin in the celebration of Christmas; to these people the celebration of Thanksgiving was more appropriate. But in the South, Christmas was an important part of the social season. Not surprisingly, the first three states to make Christmas a legal holiday were in the South: Alabama in 1836, Louisiana and Arkansas in 1838.

In the years after the Civil War, Christmas traditions spread across the country. Children's books played an important role in spreading the customs of celebrating Christmas, especially the tradition of trimmed trees and gifts delivered by Santa Claus. Sunday school classes encouraged the celebration of Christmas. Women's magazines were also very important in suggesting ways to decorate for the holidays, as well as how to make these decorations.

By the last quarter of the nineteenth century, America eagerly decorated trees, caroled, baked, and shopped for the Christmas season. Since that time, materialism, media, advertising, and mass marketing has made Christmas what it is today. The traditions that we enjoy at Christmas today were invented by blending together customs from many different countries into what is considered by many to be our national holiday.

East 2 West Movement (Hunting)_CA

According to recent studies I believe Deer travel East to West. Not only for migration, but as a general unwritten rule. Today I will cover a major impact in hunting deer in Ca from 1991-1994. As a result of this impact several game large and small were forced to relocate habitat. As for Deer, I will breakdown a pattern using the East to West theory.

In 1991 x5a consisted of periods 1 & 2 were deleted. Causing a zone change to only x5a with an all time low of only 29 harvested buck. Moving East to zone x3a, in 1992 a dramatic increase to 301 harvested buck, considering x3a averaged around 100 Deer per season prior to 1992. Then in 1993 again a major drop occured only ending in a total of 173 harvested buck with an average of 120 over the next 10 years. Again, moving East to x4 in 1992 a significant increase upwards to 239 harvested buck, with a major down fall of 117,54,47 over the next three years. x11 (became c4 in 1994) had a total of 857 harvested buck & 712 in 1992. From 1994 to present time c4 (x11 prior to 1994) averaged around the mid 400's again causing a more eastward movement. d2b (became c3 in 1994) had a continuous rise from 1991-1993 bringing in 1991/307, 1992/353, & 1993/389. Last and final movement resides in zone b2 with a 1861 buck harvest in 1991 & 2238 in 1992. With a consistant rise in numbers moving East to West from 1991-1994 along with change in environment and population, Deer will continue to rise in specific areas based on environmental change.

Although it may seem to hunters as though Deer hunting in Ca is on the downfall,WRONG. I point out the years 1991-1994 beacause, since then numbers in specific zones have been on a consistant rise. Although this pattern is slow, it is still on the rise. Obviously due to many changes in climate, weather and population through housing development, the areas where'upon' the annual Deer harvest will grow, will continue to change. I will consistantly follow Deer patterns focusing on zones A-north, B1&2, C4, D3&5. Look for future field reports consisting on valid information pertaining to these zones. Including but not limited to migration patterns specific to each zone, feeding habits, as well as significant population increase and much more. I will also provide annual harvest numbers and percentages with specific ratios in regard to specific harvest. i.e. 50% fork, 20% 3pt, 25% 4pt, 5% >4pt.

Sheds(hunting)

Considering the later winter conditions this season, it will be time to start looking for sheds later in January and early February 2011. Although the 2010 harvest numbers haven't been posted expect to see higher numbers this season as compared to last. Specifically in the C-zones, recently changed to a draw only tag. If you get drawn for a C-zone tag, this enables you to hunt zones C-1 thru C-4. Zones C-1,2 are primary Mule deer traveling from the East. As zones C-3,4 are more so resident Colombian black tail with a small mix of Mule. Also pay attention to the number increase in the D3-5 zones. These deer are both Colombian Black Tail and Mule.

As the Bear season comes to a close the annual Bear harvest for the 2010 season fell just shy of the 1700 mark. After the 2009 season, the Department of Fish & Game increased the annual Bear harvest to 1700. With an expanding population, Bear have fewer areas to call home. Always make sure to use proper safety whenever you are around Bear Country.

UPCOMING:

* Will be posting the annual harvest #'s along with a couple field reports

* Will be posting tips pertaining to the 2011 season that you can use each season thereafter

* Valuable tips from some of the top hunters in America

Been to long....

Yeah it has been way to long but now I have field reports and other content to share so I am back on , get everybody to follow me please it will be worthwhile information, well at least i hope i can provide valuable info. take care for now ttyl!!!