It was a celebration and it seemed like everybody was into it. The colors were presented by Warrior Watch Riders and they led the pledge of allegiance. The crowd remained standing for the “Star Spangled Banner.” I addressed the crowd, which we estimated at just under 250, during dinner and thanked the many committee members, [...]
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Livermore-Pleasanton MDF 20th Banquet Celebration
Posted in fundraising, The Mule Deer Foundation, wildlife conservation on March 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
2012 Letter to the Livermore-Pleasanton Chapter of MDF
Posted in fundraising, Purple Heart Tour, The Mule Deer Foundation, wildlife conservation on March 6, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Tonight MDF Livermore-Pleasanton is conducting its 20th banquet. Quite a few of the original 194 who attended the first banquet, 20 years ago, are here tonight and that includes all of the five committee members that put together that original banquet – Rob Fletcher, Ralph Laughlin, Gary Pacheco, Terry Ludlow and myself. Three of us have been on [...]
Nevada Landowner Tag Auction March 8, 2012
Posted in Big game hunting, landowner tag, mule deer, The Mule Deer Foundation, wildlife conservation, tagged Landowner tag at auction on February 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
UNIT 102 Ruby Mountains To be auctioned at the March 8th, 2012, Livermore-Pleasanton Mule Deer Foundation Annual Banquet. The first tag will be auctioned and the high bidder will have the opportunity to buy the second tag at the same price. To bid by phone contact Randy Morrison at (707) 592 9998, prior to the [...]
Livermore-Pleasanton Chapter of MDF Celebrates 20th Annual Banquet March 8, 2012
Posted in The Mule Deer Foundation, tagged Mule Deer Foundation on February 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
For the 20th time, Livermore-Pleasanton MDF will raise funds for deer. The event will take place March 8 at the Palm Event Center, 1184 Vineyard Road, Pleasanton. Tickets are $80 single or $125 for couples. The event is limited to the first 250. Tickets can be purchased from Bob Holm, (925)447-2044 or myself. If you have [...]
PHOT Saturday BBQ
Posted in Purple Heart Tour, The Mule Deer Foundation, Uncategorized, tagged Purple Heart Outdoor Tour at Livermore Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club on August 21, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Ranchers, guides, hunters and volunteers took a break from deer hunting Saturday to eat some venison and break some clay targets. Before heading to the trap range to play a few rounds of Annie Oakley, the group posed for a photo under the 2011 banner which displays logos and names of the many supporters of [...]
Purple Heart Outdoor Tour Update – Matt Bags His Buck
Posted in Deer hunting, Purple Heart Tour, The Mule Deer Foundation, tagged Purple Heart Outdoor Tour on August 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mathew Jackson found the buck he was after on Friday afternoon at the Patterson Ranch. Come on out to the Livermore Pleasanton Rod and Gun club at noon today and hear about it and shoot some trap. Everybody will be arriving about noon and the trap shooting will continue for a few hours. Bring your [...]
2011 Purple Heart Outdoor Tour Motorcade Arrives at Opening Ceremony
Posted in Purple Heart Tour, The Mule Deer Foundation, tagged Purple Heart Outdoor Tour 2011, Saturday BBQ for Purple Heart Outdoor Tour 2011 on August 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On August 18th four Army Rangers, one NYC Fireman and Dan Hammack, founder of the Purple Heart Outdoor Tour arrived in Livermore for the 2011 blacktail deer hunt. This video shows the group arriving at Rao Ranch for the opening ceremony. The motorcade was organized and carried our by a Bay Area VFW group called [...]
2011 Purple Heart Tour Blacktail Deer Hunt Participants
Posted in Hunting, Purple Heart Tour, The Mule Deer Foundation, tagged Blacktail deer hunting, Purple Heart Outdoor Tour Blacktail Hunt on July 26, 2011 | 1 Comment »
SSG Matthew Jackson Jackson bio and photo To view Jackson bio and photo, click on link. Microsoft word necessary. SSG (P) Arnold Fletcher SSG Fletcher was born and raised in Elk City Oklahoma. He enlisted in the Army and joined the 75th Ranger Regiment on Oct 25th 2003 at the age of 33 y/o. He [...]
Date Set for 2011 Purple Heart Outdoor Tour Blacktail Hunt
Posted in Purple Heart Tour, The Mule Deer Foundation, tagged Purple Heart Outdoor Tour Blacktail Hunt on May 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Opening festivities will begin on Thursday August 18, 2011 with a motorcade through Pleasanton-Livermore and a barbecue at the Rao Ranch. The hunters will go afield starting on Friday August 19th. Other events to follow. Six local ranchers will participate this year. See brochure.PURPLE HEART BROCHURE AND MAP[1]
Looking for a Place to Hunt Spring Gobblers?
Posted in fundraising, Hunting, hunting public areas, The Mule Deer Foundation, turkey, wildlife conservation, tagged Hunting Cache Creek Wildlife Area, Hunting Fort Hunter-Liggett, turkey hunting on March 25, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Here are a few suggestions. You can hunt one of the many public hunting areas in California. I’ve posted info about several of them on my blog. Check the archives for Cache Creek Wildlife Area and Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area. I’ve been on several successful turkey hunts on these state-owned lands. The first [...]