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Gunnery Sergeant Michael J. Rock

“Marines are a brotherhood.” This simple sentiment has deeply impacted the life of Gunnery Sergeant Michael J. Rock. When he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 19, Rock had no idea that he would go on to work, live, and fight alongside his Marine brothers for the next 21 years. But that he did. From Japan to Haiti to the Philippines to Afghanistan, Rock faithfully served his country all around the world.

What Is The 50-30-20 Approach?

Effective financial strategies vary depending on which stage of life a person is in. For example, a recent college graduate working his or her first professional job will not have the same financial strategy as someone on the cusp of retirement. But one financial strategy that people of all ages can look to for guidance is the 50-30-20 approach. Popularized by United States Senator Elizabeth Warren, the 50-30-20 approach to financial planning can be a valuable resource for anyone trying to develop a budget. The approach is simple yet effective. Under the 50-30-20 approach, income is allocated based on this breakdown:

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Though only a six point, Luke was very happy to harvest this mature mule deer buck a couple years ago. It supplied some excellent meat, had reached its full potential in antler development and will forever be remembered as the highlight of a great hunt in beautiful mountain country.

WHAT CONSTITUTES A ‘TROPHY’ BUCK

After almost 60 years of ‘taking to the whitetail woods’, I think I am qualified to at least take a stab at answering the question, ‘what is a trophy buck?’ This question might sound simple, especially to those of you that have just begun your whitetail hunting career but take it from me, it’s a question that has kept deer hunters awake at night.

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Recent Data Shows that Hunter Education Improves Hunting and Shooting Sports Safety

According to the 2019 Texas Hunting Incident Analysis, Texas has seen a substantial decrease in hunting-related accidents and fatalities since Hunter Education became mandatory in 1988. That year, over 18,000 Texans received their Hunter Education certification, but 12 fatalities and 70 accidents were still reported throughout the state. As more Texans have taken to the field and obtained their Hunter Education certification, these numbers have improved, with over 56,000 certifications in 2019 and only 1 fatality, and 21 accidents, reported statewide.

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Community Archery Programming Provides Training for the Next Generation of Archers

Hunting season throughout Texas is already in full swing but Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program aims to help future hunters prepare for next season or find a hobby with archery sports. Adaptive and accessible to most any audience, the program helps to facilitate the spread of archery skills to those hoping to bring home a meal of wild game, competitive archers and even target shooters who simply enjoy the social and health benefits that the sport has to offer.

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