west coast gathering

[coastrangecathunting]

June 14th in Myrtle point Oregon. At the fair grounds. No cost to enter the doors. Free tri tip dinner. This is the 3rd annual west coast cat hunters gathering. I started this event to meet new hound hunters. Last year there were over 100 hound hunters from several different states. There is a raffle and auction to cover the cost. If u like sitting around in a comfortable settings talking dogs, this is the place for you. There has not been a cross word in the previous 2 years. I will be there from noon on june 13 th until noon on the 15th. I will provide dinner on friday the 13th as well as the 14th. You can camp or stay in a motel . Camping is 20 a night. Motel phone number 541-572-5811. Hope to see u there. I guarantee you will have a great time. Any questions please call jc Padgett at 541-404-2618

[Dads dogboy]

JC,

From the Chatter in the Jungle it sounds like a Big Crowd is coming this year!

I know two more from Texas are coming along with Big N Blue, Also there may be one from Florida coming as well as Mom and I from Arkansas.....Dad will be there in Spirit.

Also I am hearing of several more from CA that are going to make it up.

Mom and I are looking forward to renewing Friendships and making New Ones!

See yall soon!

[coastrangecathunting]

If every one could call 2 people and let them know about the gathering it would help me out. Thanks

[coastrangecathunting]

meat is marinating. only a week to go. hope to see ya there.

jc

[Dads dogboy]

JC,

I sure wish more folks would get on here about if they are coming or not....it sure helps with the planning. I know you all will have plenty of food no matter how many show up, but it sure helps to have an idea.

If all who were there last year show up and bring just one more person, this could be the biggest Bobcat Hound Gathering ever seen in North America. The South Texas Gathering had almost 200 people the 1st year I went. I hear the old "World Bobcat Hunt" in New England and Canada would draw close to a Hundred Houndsmen. Mr. Don says the Oklahoma Bobcat Rendezvous had about 35 or so attend. So if the Folks from CA, OR, WA, ID, and NV realize what the Texans and Arkies do, that this is the FINEST Gathering of Hounds Men and Women ever there will be a good Crowd.

Good Food (and lots of it), good conversation, GOOD Friends (New and Old), exchange of Ideas and Hunting Invites....well it would be hard to get any better than that.

[Buddyw]

I don't think I'll make it this year.. I've been trying to figure out if I could squeeze it in, but I think with the Oregon Outdoor Council's Predator forum in Albany the same day I have to make a decision.

I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with folks but when I sit down and think about it OOC has done more for us to get our hunting rights back and with all the legislatures showing up I think it's really important that we support them and what they have and plan to do for our hunting.

I also important that we show the legislatures and Senators that we are organized and want our hunting rights back, and we are ready to support those that are willing to fight for us.

So regrettably I'm going to have to decline the Bobcat Gathering this year. I wish it wasn't on such a busy and important day for hunting rights in Oregon or I wish the two would have been organized better and joined forces.

I'll send some shirts and give away and hope you guys have fun.

[Unreal_tk]

Buddy,

Your not the only one doing what you are. Glad folks are going to either event. Wish it had. All worked out

[mike martell]

Buddy

I totally concur!

I think the Gathering is going to be fun but our hunting rights to me trump the Gathering.....I'm the one guy that keeps pressure applied on our politicians on a daily basis and no excuses on my end for not making an appearance in Albany. My District 17 Representative Sherrie Sprenger & Senate District 9- Fred Girod have been in the trench with all of us since the first 2009 Legislative campaign began. I asked Sherrie to join us at one of our recent hound club meetings and she graciously accepted without hesitation and accepted a Fern Ridge Tree Hound Club T-Shirt.....Even if neither attends, a full slate of Legislators are invited to attend....I suspect our Linn County Commissioners will also be present. Commissioner Lindsey was also a guest speaker in our Meeting and I look for Lindsey-Tucker and Nyquist to also be present....All three want us hunting our hounds for Cougar and Bear....For those who don't follow politics. Their is a National association of Commissioners being formed with a lot of clout once complete and our support needs to be with them as well!

One thing we need to do better in the years to come is get our dates squared away so we have no conflicts of interest....I feel we have lost so much ground but have some serious proposals on the table for next February in the Oregon State legislature that we need a strong presence at the Cougar Symposium.



Mike Martell

[mike martell]

I don't think I'll make it this year.. I've been trying to figure out if I could squeeze it in, but I think with the Oregon Outdoor Council's Predator forum in Albany the same day I have to make a decision.

I really enjoyed meeting and chatting with folks but when I sit down and think about it OOC has done more for us to get our hunting rights back and with all the legislatures showing up I think it's really important that we support them and what they have and plan to do for our hunting.

I also important that we show the legislatures and Senators that we are organized and want our hunting rights back, and we are ready to support those that are willing to fight for us.

Oregon Outdoor Councils Stan Steele is brilliant and saved our bobcat hunting hides last week in Salem...Literally!....This man lives for our hunting rights. The level of dedication and personal family time lost is immeasurable......He is highly respected by the ODFW Board of Commissioners and Oregon State Legislature and deserves our total support....We have folks that can testify any given day but Stan Steele articulates like no other lobbyist.

[Old dog]

what is the date of the council meeting and where is it held?

[Dads dogboy]

Fellows, it is a Shame that SOME ONE did not snap to the Date.....J C has had this planned for a year.....when was the Oregon Outdoor Council meeting put together?

It is a shame not every one can be at Myrtle Point, but each person has to do what their Conscience dictates!

Good Luck to those who go deal with the Politicians and Wildlife Agency Officials!

[mike martell]

Old dog

The Oregon Outdoor Council Predator Symposium is being held this weekend June 14 th in Albany Oregon beginning at 9:30 am at the Linn County fairgrounds....You can look it up @

http://www.oregonoutdoorcouncil.org web page for more details.

Mike

[Old dog]

thanks mike. I was thinking that a guy could make it to both as Albany is fairly close to myrtle point and the gathering is a three day event?

[Unreal_tk]

Last year. A lot of folks showed up Friday night, bulk of people was there Saturday then it was clean up Sunday. I think its like 3 hours travel time Albany to Mrytle Point but I could be mistaken.