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Met the Game Warden.
#4697759
10/28/13 05:43 PM
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wlldraper
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Woodsman
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Woodsman
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We were out at the lease Sunday getting things ready and the Game Warden pulled into camp. We are in Mills County, fella by name of Vance Flowers. Seemed to be a good guy. If your hunting in the Caradan/Mt Olive Cementary keep in mind there is some tresspassers and road hunters going around. He has some photos. If you mind your business and abide by law should have no problems. Mr Flowers seemed easy going he hung around camp for an hour or so. It was a nice visit.
When all is said and done, there's nothing left to say or do!
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: wlldraper]
#4697766
10/28/13 05:47 PM
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stxranchman
Obie Juan Kenobi
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Was there a smell of BBQ in the air about that time? Most of them are really good guys that are just doing their job.
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: stxranchman]
#4697777
10/28/13 05:52 PM
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tlk
THF Trophy Hunter
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not only good guys but do it for very little pay and a tough schedule - night work, etc. Plus they have to go into a camp with guys with guns and who knows how much booze has been downed at times - my respect for GW's
You can't fix stupid
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: tlk]
#4697805
10/28/13 06:05 PM
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S.A. hunter
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Very little pay? They get paid pretty good.
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: tlk]
#4697818
10/28/13 06:10 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
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RiverRider
THF Trophy Hunter
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Where I went to school, the aspiring game wardens were hardcore hunters to a man...and very human. I heard more speculation from that crowd than any other over the prospect of sniping one of the pronghorn that were frequently seen just off campus, or one of the deer that were often seen hanging around in someone's front yard. They were quite a bunch.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: S.A. hunter]
#4697821
10/28/13 06:11 PM
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CCBIRDDOGMAN
Bird Herder
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I have yet to meet a rude GW. And I have been checked many times from 12 yrs old to 40, all have been very professional & courteous. Have had a couple that would frequent our camp at about 10 am to have breakfast with us. I bet they get alot of great free meals.
Haven't had it in years but never spit any out. I am a sucker for happy endings and strapped cowboys.
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: CCBIRDDOGMAN]
#4697833
10/28/13 06:17 PM
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bigbob_ftw
Big Sprocket Bob
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the only rude one I met was on Lake Bridgeport. He has somewhat of a reputation there. other than him all have been very professional.
Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: bigbob_ftw]
#4697851
10/28/13 06:25 PM
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Paluxy300blk
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It's always a pleasure to hear of nice encounters with game wardens. Most are regular folks like you and me trying to make a living.
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: bigbob_ftw]
#4697861
10/28/13 06:30 PM
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FoxTrot
THF Trophy Hunter
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I personally know a GW and he is one of the best guys that I know. I have had several run ins with them. Nothing bad, just getting checked. I have gotten a ticket for a boating violation(no registration) and the GW actually assisted me in getting it dropped since it was not my boat and I was driving several drunks from one party back to their camp at the lake.
I have ran into one several times in Hill County that was far from nice. My experience wasnt bad, he was just doing his job and checking on us however he could have been a little more friendly.
I have a high appreciation of them and what they do and I try to stay in good with them.
I avoid Dick's and hope they fold.
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: FoxTrot]
#4697950
10/28/13 06:57 PM
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redchevy
THF Celebrity
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Never seen one while hunting, been checked numerous times while fishing, but never got a ticket or anything. Most are nice and once they see you have most of your chit in order will just have a nice short conversation and be on their way.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: S.A. hunter]
#4697963
10/28/13 07:00 PM
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tlk
THF Trophy Hunter
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Very little pay? They get paid pretty good. must have changed then - my son is a deputy sheriff and a few years back he was considering being a GW but the pay was super low compared to other law enforcement salaries
You can't fix stupid
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: tlk]
#4697971
10/28/13 07:01 PM
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4Weight
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Actually hoping to meet the GW out by my place. Have yet too. I think its an important thing to have happen
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: redchevy]
#4697972
10/28/13 07:02 PM
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Stompy
THF Trophy Hunter
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We have a good one here in Stephens county too, and I consider him a friend..Goes above and beyond being nice to my dove hunters. He's also helped out on a couple of situations I've encountered.
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: Stompy]
#4697974
10/28/13 07:04 PM
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4Weight
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Stompy,
I'm east of Woodson but in Young County by a couple of miles. Same guy? If so, PM please.
Thank you !
4W
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: redchevy]
#4697982
10/28/13 07:12 PM
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Captain Luke
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Never seen one while hunting, been checked numerous times while fishing, but never got a ticket or anything. Most are nice and once they see you have most of your chit in order will just have a nice short conversation and be on their way. Same here. I've been checked numerous times while fishing out on the LLM. They have even checked my USCG captain's license when I bring clients back to the dock. I've invited the local GW to our ranch, but he's never come by. I guess the smoke from our BBQ pits doesn't drift his way. lol
If you want some friendly advice, get a haircut and take a bath. You wouldn't get hassled so much.
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: tlk]
#4697990
10/28/13 07:16 PM
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Joined: Jul 2013
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tlk
THF Trophy Hunter
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Very little pay? They get paid pretty good. must have changed then - my son is a deputy sheriff and a few years back he was considering being a GW but the pay was super low compared to other law enforcement salaries I checked the GW pay scale and they start off after probationary period at around $48,000 per year so it has improved a lot in recent years
You can't fix stupid
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: tlk]
#4698234
10/28/13 08:25 PM
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Joined: Jul 2008
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WTGuide
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Think you can/Think you can't/Either way you're right
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: WTGuide]
#4698991
10/29/13 12:37 AM
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TEXAN1970
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Never had a problem with a GW, I have a lot of respect for them .
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: CCBIRDDOGMAN]
#4699037
10/29/13 12:46 AM
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Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,935
unclebubba
THF Trophy Hunter
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I have yet to meet a rude GW. And I have been checked many times from 12 yrs old to 40, all have been very professional & courteous. Have had a couple that would frequent our camp at about 10 am to have breakfast with us. I bet they get alot of great free meals. Then you've never met Leroy.
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: unclebubba]
#4699151
10/29/13 01:18 AM
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Ronnie Oneal
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Got checked by one in red river co a few years ago while coyote hunting and he was not very nice! I was accused of doing everything but coyote hunting. Ive met some that was cool and others that were not so nice ....
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: Ronnie Oneal]
#4699399
10/29/13 02:10 AM
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Franklin517
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: Franklin517]
#4699408
10/29/13 02:13 AM
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majekman
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Down here on the coast we have some good ones. Many props to em'....
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: Franklin517]
#4699424
10/29/13 02:17 AM
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Joined: May 2012
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wlldraper
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Woodsman
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Woodsman
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i really enjoyed our visit. He is welcome in our camp any time, and I told him so. I applaud the job they do. And your right they generally encounter people who are armed.
When all is said and done, there's nothing left to say or do!
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: wlldraper]
#4699664
10/29/13 03:16 AM
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Joined: Jan 2010
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Chuck McDonald
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We're lucky in Mills County, he comes by our camps and spends a hour or two once a year. Spends 10 minutes getting formalities out of the way and then hangs around and shoots the breeze. Officer Flowers is a good one, but I would hate to be on his bad side.
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Re: Meet the Game Warden.
[Re: Chuck McDonald]
#4699816
10/29/13 04:10 AM
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wlldraper
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Woodsman
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Woodsman
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I know some folks that have been on his bad side. But he's got a job to do and I respect that. If I'm doing something wrong the I did that to myself.
When all is said and done, there's nothing left to say or do!
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