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SUMMARY:Lake Livingston\, TX - 3-Day Fishing Event
DESCRIPTION:“Again\, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered\nfish of every kind.” Mathew 13:47 ESV \nJoin us on beautiful Lake Livingston for 3 days of fishing for white bass\, catfish\, and hybrid stripers. \nPurpose: To enjoy a weekend of fishing and fun on Lake Livingston while creating relationships that point outdoorsmen to the cross. \nDates: June 12 – 14\, 2026 \nLodging: We will be staying at the beautiful Birdhouse on the Lake on the East shore of Lake Livingston. Lodging for Friday and Saturday nights is included. The address for the lake house is 6654 FM 3126\, Livingston\, TX 77351. The website is www.birdhouseonthelake.com and they have a Facebook page as well if you’d like to check it out. \nMeals: Supper on Friday and Saturday night\, and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday are included.  Plan to eat lunch at the lakeside restaurants on Saturday.  Snacks and drinks will be provided in limited quantities… please bring your favorite snacks and drinks and a little extra to share. \nFishing: Volunteers will be present along with boats to take participants fishing.  We’ll spend our days fishing for white bass\, catfish\, and hybrid stripers.  After our evening meals\, we will hear words of encouragement and a challenge from a speaker. \nOur volunteers are NOT licensed captains or guides and are paying their way to attend the event with you\, so please treat this like a trip with friends and be prepared to help with any fuel/ice/bait expenses incurred while fishing.  Each volunteer boat owner will be assigned a fishing party each day. While we keep fathers and sons together\, usually you will be fishing with people you don’t know. This is done purposefully so please don’t be surprised. Additionally\, we will try to pair volunteer boat owners with parties suitable to their preferred method of fishing\, but please remember to be flexible as this won’t always be possible.  Volunteer boat owners will be introduced to their parties in our meetings. \nAge Restrictions: The style of fishing at this event is very kid-friendly\, so youth participants are encouraged. Youth anglers must attend with a parent or guardian\, limit one youth angler per parent/guardian. No exceptions. Youth anglers must bring a properly fitting life vest. \nRules: \n\nPerfect people are not allowed. Come as you are\, no pretending.\nNo drunkenness. Alcohol in moderation is allowed\, but not on the boats\, please.\nPlease help keep the environment kid-friendly.\nHave a good time.\n\nWhat to bring: \n\nValid Texas Freshwater Fishing License\nPersonal fishing gear/tackle\nLightweight\, cool clothing and sunscreen. Plan for hot weather.\nRain gear in case we get caught in a summer pop-up shower.\nPersonal toiletries (bed linens and towels provided).\nKnives\, baggies\, and a cooler to clean and transport your fish home. Please plan to clean your own fish.\nAn open mind\, open heart\, and positive attitude. Remember\, everyone there is a volunteer\, so set your expectations as though you are going on a weekend trip with friends.\n\nContact Info: Please reach out to Lance Efird at lefird@sitetechlayout.com with any questions. \nSchedule of Events: \nFriday \n1pm      Check in \n3pm      Welcome ceremony followed by evening fishing trip \n7pm      Return from fishing \n8pm      Supper\, followed by evening devotion \nSaturday \n6am       Breakfast followed by morning fishing trip \nLunch    Lunch at one of the lakeside restaurant \n7pm       Return from fishing \n8pm       Supper\, followed by evening devotion \nSunday \n6am       Breakfast followed by morning fishing trip \nNoon      Everyone must be checked out of the lodge by noon \nDonations: Donations are tax deductible!  Our events do not operate at a profit\, so we are dependent on donations to fund the organization and maintain the low-cost nature of our events.  We are currently seeking individual\, corporate\, and church partnerships to assist in our effort to reach outdoorsmen.  Financial and merchandise donations are accepted.  If you would like to be a part of the Blast & Cast mission\, please contact us at info@blastandcast.org for more information.
URL:https://www.blastandcast.org/event/lake-livingston-3-day-fishing-event-2/
LOCATION:Birdhouse on the Lake\, 6654 FM 3126\, Livingston\, TX\, 77351\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Texas,Events
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SUMMARY:5th Annual East Texas Clay Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries is excited to host our 5th annual East Texas Clay Shoot at Pines Sporting Clays in Lufkin\, TX on April 25th\, 2026. Sponsorships and team registration are now open.  Join us to enjoy a round of sporting clays\, lunch\, a short message\, and lots of fellowship. Awards provided for top team and top shooter. \nSpace is limited\, so please register early. \nSPONSORSHIPS: Title Sponsorship $2\,500 / Gold Sponsorship $1000 / Silver Sponsorship $750 / Dinner Sponsorship $500 / Station Sponsorship $250. \nTEAM REGISTRATION: $400 \nLUNCH ONLY TICKET: $25 – Enjoy lunch with all the trimmings for non-shooting participants and observers. \nBUCKLE SHOOT AWARDS: Buckles will be awarded to the HOA team and individual – 1st place team and 1st place shooter. \nFor more information and to download a copy of the event flyer\, please CLICK HERE. \n*Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in accordance with the standards and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service; EIN 26-2155261. \n 
URL:https://www.blastandcast.org/event/5th-annual-east-texas-clay-shoot-2/
LOCATION:Pines Sporting Clays\, 311 Spring Lake Dr\, Lufkin\, TX\, 75901\, United States
CATEGORIES:East Texas,Events
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SUMMARY:2025-2026 East Texas Youth Whitetail and Feral Hog Hunts
DESCRIPTION:Overview: Blast & Cast will be hosting two hunts in East Texas for boys aged 7-17 during the 2025-2026 Texas hunting season.  Participants will be selected via an application process.  Applicants may apply for both hunts with a single application.  The application deadline is September 1\, 2025. \nPurpose: To build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to\, or back to\, Jesus Christ while simultaneously assisting landowners with whitetail and feral hog population reduction efforts. \nDates: \nOctober 24-26 – Trinity/Houston County Boys Hunt (Event Chair: David park – cell (936) 788-4006) \nJanuary 9-11 – Trinity County Boys Hunt (Event Chair: Lance Efird – cell (281) 253-2885) \nCost:  Free.  This is a donor-supported event.  If you would like to help support the costs associated with the event\, please see the donations section below. \nLodging:  Lodging for all hunts is included.  Location and directions will be provided to hunt participants in advance of the hunt. \nMeals:  Meals for all hunts are included. \nGiveaways:  Each youth hunter will receive an event t-shirt and a door prize. \nHunting: \nAll Houston County and Trinity County hunts will take place on private land.  Landowners and volunteers will be on hand to aid in transportation to and from hunting locations.  A Blast & Cast volunteer will sit with each father/child in the blind to help ensure that harvest goals and restrictions are met.  Participants will be allowed to harvest one whitetail doe and any feral hogs encountered. \nRequirements: \n\nYouth aged 7-17 are eligible\, and only youth may harvest game.  A male parent or legal guardian must attend with the youth hunter\, and both parent and youth must have a valid TPWD hunting license.\nScoped centerfire rifles only. .243 caliber minimum. No archery and no shotguns.\nAll youth hunters must successfully pass a range test prior to hunting. Each youth must be capable of consistently hitting a paper plate at 100 yards to participate.  Decision of the Range Boss to pass/fail is final.  Please sight in your rifle and have your youth hunter practice prior to the event.\nAll rules and regulations for Texas Parks & Wildlife apply. It is suggested that you read all county regulations and download the TPWD app (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/app/) prior to the hunt.  Youth hunters and guardians should familiarize themselves with antler restrictions.\nAll guns around camp must remain unloaded\, in a gun case\, and inside a locked vehicle at all times. No guns inside the lodge or camp area. During transport to and from hunting locations\, all guns must be kept unloaded with action open at all times. No guns should be loaded until the vehicle dropping off is out of sight.  Guns should be unloaded with action open at least ten minutes before arranged pick up times.\nHunters/parents are encouraged to mark where an animal was shot but may not leave sight of the blind.  A Blast & Cast volunteer will assist with wounded animal recovery.\nGutting your harvested animal at or near your hunting area will not be allowed. There will be designated areas to process game.\nHunters/parents must field dress and quarter their own animals.  Blast & Cast volunteers will be present to assist anyone that does not know how.\nNo consumption of alcoholic beverages allowed before or during hunting hours. Drinking in moderation will be allowed after hunting. Drunkenness will not be tolerated.\nBE YOURSELF…please do not be someone you are not.\n\nDonations:  Donations and sponsorships are tax deductible!  These hunts are free to all participants\, so all costs associated will be covered by donations. We are currently seeking individual\, corporate\, and church partnerships to assist in our effort to reach outdoorsmen.  Financial and merchandise donations accepted.  Financial donations can be made at Give Here by selecting “Youth Hunt Sponsorship” from the drop-down menu.  Merchandise donations can be made by contacting David Park at droptine01@gmail.com. \nMore info:  Schedules and directions will be provided to selected applicants prior to each hunt. \nApplications: Due to space limitations\, not every applicant will be selected for a hunt.  The application deadline is September 16.  Selected applicants will be notified via e-mail and telephone.  If additional openings become available later in the year\, hunt coordinators may reach out to additional applicants.
URL:https://www.blastandcast.org/event/2025-2026-east-texas-youth-whitetail-and-feral-hog-hunts/
CATEGORIES:East Texas
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SUMMARY:4th Annual East Texas Clay Shoot
DESCRIPTION:  \nBlast & Cast Men’s Ministries is excited to host our 4th annual East Texas Clay Shoot at Pines Sporting Clays in Lufkin\, TX on May 17th\, 2025. Sponsorships and team registration are now open.  Join us to enjoy a round of sporting clays\, lunch\, a short message\, and lots of fellowship. Awards provided for top team and top shooter. \nSpace is limited\, so please register early. \nSPONSORSHIPS: Title Sponsorship $2\,500 / Gold Sponsorship $1000 / Silver Sponsorship $750 / Dinner Sponsorship $500 / Station Sponsorship $250. \nTEAM REGISTRATION: $400 \nLUNCH ONLY TICKET: $25 – Enjoy lunch with all the trimmings for non-shooting participants and observers. \nBUCKLE SHOOT AWARDS: Buckles will be awarded to the HOA team and individual – 1st place team and 1st place shooter. \nFor more information and to download a copy of the event flyer\, please click the following button. \n*Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in accordance with the standards and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service; EIN 26-2155261. \n 
URL:https://www.blastandcast.org/event/4th-annual-east-texas-clay-shoot/
LOCATION:Pines Sporting Clays\, 311 Spring Lake Dr\, Lufkin\, TX\, 75901\, United States
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