European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 9, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Capital game drawing set for july 17 the Usa eur capital game drawing has been set for july 1 7. This annual lottery determines who will Hunt the several Hundred big game animals allocated to american Hunters m Germany the practice of reserving a portion of Germany s annual game Harvest for american sportsmen negotiated some four decades ago to Eon function with the nato status of forces agreement was an acknowledgement of Hunting s popularity among american service members. For germans americans woodsman ship and shool my skill Are sometimes legendary i once met a Man who spoke reverently of the american troops who captured his Village in the waning Days of world War ii for him they were rough and Tumble frontiersmen and <10 years later his most lasting memory was of a go who knocked Down a running Hare with a Rifle  100 Yards. The capital game drawing provides the Chance for american sportsmen to Hunt Many big game animals  a fraction of the Cost germans must pay. Game available includes red Deer Chamois Mouflon and fallow Deer. Some of these Hunts a especially those for top class red Deer can be once in a Ltd time opportunities. In addition to Hunting trophy game outdoors men also get the Chance to Sec some of Germany s most spectacular scenery. Many of the Chamois Hunts take place amid the High peaks of the bavarian Alps of enter the capital game drawing Hunters must possess a valid German Hunting License and Purchase a game bag limit card prior to the drawing game bag Luruth cards Are available trom Hunting and fishing coordinators and from the Usa eur Hunting and fishing office in Heidelberg the cards Are sold in two sections capita game and Roebuck each costs $75 Only the capita game portion is a prerequisite Tor entering the drawing Hunters should fill out the application and turn  in to their local Hunting and fishing coordinator by july 10. For More information Contact a local Hunting and fishing coordinator or Lee Miethke Usa eur dead Hunting and i Ishag office unit 29240, Apo a 09014, Telephone its 370-7168 or civilian 06221-373440.  of heavy Snow in he Alps tins Winter some Eta Iii am still too High and Milky for Good fishing. On a recent Tnp to Garmisch Germany the Loisch and the  were wild and roaring with Snow melt. Water lever in both were near the top of their Banks rut one sportsman s bad Luck is Anu Lher s Good tier Aniie h e High water made nearly idea conditions for a a adv Stream of kayaker who came gliding Down the i Uit Enke Gorge of the Loisch pc lung is available through local Oulu or recreation Venters m Europe. The armed i orcs recreation Center in i i Amiseh also Lias an excellent kayaking program for All ability Levels. I mgt men comparatively unaffected by Enow Molt and readers action linearly passport renewal possible in some cases  Amy a Quot 11 a , to 1,v to Rutt Sio could he i aught i a catch 23  we seem to be caught in  the a sent lie the we want to go tins summer but Aien Able to Trovel until end july we also must be Back when the i Leidel Herg schools open for the year on aug. 24. We be s �?~v1 Ted  seven Day Tours beginning after july 15 All tour agencies have told us that we cannot sign up for their Louis As the russians require that anyone Entenni the a. A inti must have a past of Vaoia Toi six months or in.  i of the Date ,.t . I v 1 of a s s1 i a i. Is spoil a i a i ui�1 1 a in10 2a�  992 we Doe dial Ico that to a i a a a. Pass. Q i1 a Nee h i., a. I s s1 a a Quot 11 c is e s rainfall is the Franzische Schweiz franconian Switzerland area of Germany its streams a such As the Regnitz the Segnitz and the Wisent a Are Spring fed Chalk streams that maintain stable water Levels throughout the year. This Region of rolling Hills thick forests and Castle topped Bluffs offers excellent fishing for Trout and Grayling. Permits Are usually available from hotels and tackle shops. A Good source of information and equipment is Der Wiesen Fischer in the town of Streinberg. Owners Maria and Tony Eckert sell permits for the Wisent and run Fly fishing classes for All ability Levels. Since the number of permits issued is limited to prevent overcrowding on the Stream  is a Good idea to Call ahead  09196-263. The Eckerty speak some English. Information on accommodations and other attractions in the area is available irom Verk Ehrsam Mug Gendorf Streinberg Mark Platz 1. 8551 wic sentral. Telephone 09196-717 a  be. A the Usa eur Hunting and fish office recently moved to Heidelberg Germany the office is now locate  Roemer Strasse 141, building 3736, room 509. A the a Liesheim Rod and gun club will conduct a Clas to qualify participants for the German Hunting certificate the course will Start today and end july 10. For More information Contact Chuck Hyder ets 467-2792. A a Hunting course will also be held in Derheim on jul 15-aug. 19. For More information Contact aug Einsfeld ets 334-5879. A the Rhein main Rod and gun club will hold a fishing class june 27 and 28. For More information Call ets 33 7246. Participants who successfully Complete the Cours will receive the German fishing certificate which is necessary for obtaining a fishing License in Germany. A the Heidelberg Rod and gun club will conduct a fishing course june 20 beginning  10 . A the Ramstein archers based  Ramstein a Germany will Host the european outdoor Field championship on july 11-12. The tournament is open to members of the National Field Archery association or the Archery association of Europe. The event will take place  the Ramstein Archery Range. For More information a tred Bridger  ets 496-7487/7383 or civilian 063856110 this column can be a useful fool for sharing information among Oudt enthusiasts. If you have questions or information about outdoor activities your area or just want to talk about your particular interest Contact Norm Zeigle stars and stripes unit 29480, Box 265, Apo a 09211, Telephone ets 3 8230 or civilian 06155-601230 in Germany. A  v  v  Snow melt can provide excellent White water kayaking conditions in some Alpine Rivers. Heidelberg he w As told that there is a Law that no passport can be renewed More than six months before  expires. That moans that our passports can possibly travel for that part of the summer. I guess that my big question is Why can to renew our passports earlier than six months Buotote sex pvt on9 Why does  make a difference Carol Stark Heidelberg Germany in William m. Bartlett Consul . Consulate Stuttgart replies to conserve scarce resources we encourage ail applicants to wait until six months before the expiration of their passport to apply for renewal this policy however is not meant to  Ereio with the leg a Oam Pavel needs of our customers and we would be Harp to a a a. Your Appi cat on for a now pus sped Are pressed for time you can ask the pc to give you a appointment slip for a personal appearance  the consulate general in Stuttgart. Our hours for the Public Are 8.30 . To 11 30 ., monday through Friday.  Are closed on both German and american  write us u and a i fan a May apply 3v�?T Norci Rodgers action line is the readers a court of last resort Quot staving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and done to know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line co the stars and stripes unit 29480, Apo a 09211. All letters must be Speed and preference will be Given to to Quot use seek no Fern   on of general interest to  Page 16 b 7 he stars and stripes tuesday june 9. 1992