FRI., Dec. 4 - Hunter education course, Athens, 903-676- 2277 SAT., Dec. 5 - Opening day Panhandle pheasant season. SAT., Dec. 5 - Jacksonville Open bass tournament, Lake Jacksonville, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. SAT., Dec. 12 - 4-H All Sport Clay Challenge benefiting Smith County 4-H S.A.F.E. Club, Call Rose City Flying Clays at 903-597-3345 or contact chris@rosecityflyingclays. com SUN., Jan. 3 - Closing day North Texas deer and turkey season. SUN., Jan. 3 - Closing day Panhandle pheasant season. SUN., Jan. 17 - Closing day South Texas deer and turkey season. SUN., Feb. 7 - Closing day East Texas squirrel season. SUN., Feb. 28 - Closing day Texas statewide quail season.