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10:05 pm
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November 7, 2012
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I’ve been getting a few inquiries about having an IBEP Practical Day this Spring.
Anyone in Central or Southern Zones want to host one?
If you do, please contact me and we’ll try to get one or more set up.
Have had some health issues, so will be looking for help from the Zones or Chapters. Its not hard to put one on.
Let me know and we’ll get to work on it.
jagranch@gulftel.com
Thanks, Johnny
8:27 am
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November 28, 2012
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Sure did have a good turnout last year at Oak Mountain.
8:28 pm
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March 21, 2013
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two nights ago i got online and took the ibep course passed the test i now have my certificate but i do need the practical in oder to be certified when and where i am gamei am easy but not cheap.
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8:37 pm
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November 7, 2012
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Yes you will need the Practical to get your card. No courses have been set up as of now. Working on one for centeral area in June. Then there will be one for Oak Mtn.
Will post any dates as soon as they’re set.
Johnny
4:37 am
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October 24, 2012
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Johnny- Count on me to help for the Central Zone.
8:27 am
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March 12, 2013
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I need the practical as well. I am in the Autauga County club. If we have several in this area that want to go, I will be glad to drive 2 or 3 with me. Just let me know when we find out the final info. lpatterson@elmore.rr.com
12:27 pm
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October 24, 2012
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How long is the IBEP certification good for? I got mine last year at Oak Mountain. Can’t find an expiration date though.
12:16 pm
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September 23, 2012
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no expiration
Mark Proctor
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11:41 am
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November 7, 2012
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Any interest in hosting a course?
Don’t wait until the last weekend before you leave to try to get an IBEP Card, ’cause its probably not gonna happen.
Every year I have folks contact me at the last minute to come up with a course. Most of the time I try to get it done, either by putting on a course or finding them one in a nearby state.
Then there are the jerks who threaten, or worse try to “buy” their card. That don’t work, either.
I have my card, along with a bunch of others, so I’m not going to loose any sleep over those that wait until the last minute.
Contact me at jagranch@gulftel.com or 251-986-8347
Johnny
9:49 pm
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October 24, 2012
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Glad to host a course at the Tuscaloosa Archery Park for the Central Zone if we can get some bowhunters interested…
9:09 pm
Official Practical Day scheduled September 7, 2013, Oak Mountain State Park at the cabins. Class will start at 8:00 am and will be promptly over at 12 noon. Sign up by emailing bowhuntersofalabama@gmail.com or at the BHA table at the Birmingham Deer Expo July 19-21st. You must have your online portion completed and bring your certificate with you to the park.
8:04 am
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November 5, 2012
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Is the practical still set for Sept 7th?
7:28 pm
Yes. The practical is set for Sept 7th at Oak Mountain State Park in the cabin area. It will start at 8:00 sharp and will be over at 12:00.
8:22 am
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November 5, 2012
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For the Practical on the 7th at Oak Mtn, what do we need to bring?
$15.00 for practical
Completion of online portion certificate
Bow
Arrows
rangefinder?
Treestand harness?
anything else?????
9:03 pm
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March 12, 2013
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Can someone please post directions to the cabin area? I am not familiar with the area. Thanks so much!!
8:07 am
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November 5, 2012
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Looking at the map of oak mtn. i downloaded from ALAPARK.COM., it looks you would take I-65 to exit 246, turn right on Cahaba valley rd ( if coming from the North), left on to State park rd go through the park gate. Continue for about 3- 4 miles or so, and you should be at the cabin area. Now as far as where exactly in the cabin area we are going , i don’t have a clue. Hopefully there will be a sign or two with some useful guidance.
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Fatality9:19 am
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March 12, 2013
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Thanks aeroforce100. I will be coming up 65 from the south so I take exit 246 and turn right correct? That is what I was thinking from the looks of the same map but I wasn’t sure.
4:58 pm
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October 24, 2012
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I was up there not long ago & the back gate was closed.
The best bet is to take Exit 246, turn west (toward Cracker Barrel).
Turn south (parallel to the interstate) at the intersection where you could have turned north into Cracker Barrel. As you turn, there will be a gas station with a KFC on your right side.
That road will parallel I65 until it takes a turn east under I65.
You will come to a 4-way stop.
Turn left into the Oak Mountain Park.
About 2/3 mile after you turn in, you will come to the main gate.
$3 to get through the gate.
The road name is John Findley Dr inside the park. Proceed north east on Findley — for about 4 miles or so.
The cabin access road will be on the right (turn to the south east).
On your way in you will pass the stables and the golf course (both on the left — NW side of Findley).
You will also pass Terrance (leads to park offices and the backside of the park) and Tranquility (BMX track).
The next turn to the right is to the cabins.
Note: On google maps, the main drag is labeled as Oak Mountain Park Rd and the cabin access road is labeled John Findley Dr.
If you look at the DCNR interactive map off the Outdoor Alabama web site, the main drag is John Findley Dr and the cabin access is cleverly named Cabin Road.
At any rate, the cabin access road is well marked.
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