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Pope & Yum · 02-12-2017, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BPurvisJr

Any luck this morning?

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No luck brother. Next weekend if I get a chance I would like to try a new area. After the tough sets this weekend I am going to check out a stabilizer light. I'm thinking a night hunt would bring a little luck. Did you get a hunt in over the weekend?

Artemiz · 02-12-2017, 11:55 PM

Was out on unit 11 earlier this evening and saw a lot of these near the base of trees. Also found a young hog skull.

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BPurvisJr · 02-13-2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pope & Yum

No luck brother. Next weekend if I get a chance I would like to try a new area. After the tough sets this weekend I am going to check out a stabilizer light. I'm thinking a night hunt would bring a little luck. Did you get a hunt in over the weekend?

Unfortunately I wasn't able to get out this weekend, had some yard work that needed to be done. I'm going to try to get out there this weekend though, maybe Saturday morning.

BPurvisJr · 02-13-2017, 07:42 AM

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Was out on unit 11 earlier this evening and saw a lot of these near the base of trees. Also found a young hog skull.

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that's some good sign!

Bigyummy77 · 02-13-2017, 07:30 PM

Picked up my permit today!

BPurvisJr · 02-13-2017, 08:25 PM

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Picked up my permit today!

Right on!

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Bigyummy77 · 02-14-2017, 12:32 AM

I'll probably divide my time between bow and shotgun. I work in Melissa, so the shotty would be great for those areas north of 380, where it's permitted.
Does anyone have some good info on some non-lethal slugs for a smooth bore 12? I've only come across 2 or 3 on this interweb thingy!

Pope & Yum · 02-19-2017, 07:53 AM

Good luck to those who made it out this morning. I sure didn't want to get up but glad I did. There is fresh rooted up ground and tracks around my tree. Just need one to step out now.

BPurvisJr · 02-19-2017, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Pope & Yum

Good luck to those who made it out this morning. I sure didn't want to get up but glad I did. There is fresh rooted up ground and tracks around my tree. Just need one to step out now.

Good luck out there!

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Pope & Yum · 02-19-2017, 07:41 PM

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Good luck out there!

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I didn't have much luck but it was a nice day for a long sit. Found a new place that makes for a perfect brush blind with a ton of fresh sign around. I just need someone to fill in this week so I can get a little more time in the stand.

Texas Grown · 02-19-2017, 10:35 PM

Lavon Lake has a new Master Plan for the properties around the lake that will affect future resources. I'd suggest you look further into it if you hunt there to see what those changes are. Whitney is doing the same thing. And I have been studying their plan today. And how it will or could affect the hunting there. All of the lands there have been reclassified. Some of the lands there will be purposed to fall into the "new classifications".

http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/About/...es/Lavon-Lake/

BPurvisJr · 02-19-2017, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas Grown

Lavon Lake has a new Master Plan for the properties around the lake that will affect future resources. I'd suggest you look further into it if you hunt there to see what those changes are. Whitney is doing the same thing. And I have been studying their plan today. And how it will or could affect the hunting there. All of the lands there have been reclassified. Some of the lands there will be purposed to fall into the "new classifications".

http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/About/...es/Lavon-Lake/

Thanks TG, I read the one for Whitney too. Appreciate you posting this!

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brandonsbird02 · 02-21-2017, 02:43 PM

Can anyone clarify, I've read alot that the Rangers don't mind if u put down a little corn but do know what the rules say. Has anyone actually spoke to the Rangers.

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Bigyummy77 · 02-21-2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonsbird02

Can anyone clarify, I've read alot that the Rangers don't mind if u put down a little corn but do know what the rules say. Has anyone actually spoke to the Rangers.

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Rules state "no baiting"... but, 2nd hand info said a Ranger told them they don't mind...

UncleBubba · 02-21-2017, 03:24 PM

I'm going to get a permit next month and will hopefully be able to get out more.

Bigyummy77 · 02-21-2017, 10:00 PM

Well, I did a little walk in today, just for a little scouting. Since it was my first time out, and i didnt have a lot of daylight left, I "thought" I would find an "easy" way on to hunting land. Soooo, I drove on in to Twin Groves Park, @ the south end of area 6. This did not put me very close to the actual hunting land, but I took to wandering toward the line. There were a ton of tracks and rooted ground between the parking @ the boat ramp and the actual hunting area. But, I don't think where the area begins gives the 1000 feet buffer. But, like I said, there is a TON of tracks in that area!

mcfactory7 · 02-22-2017, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigyummy77

Rules state "no baiting"... but, 2nd hand info said a Ranger told them they don't mind...

I haven't found any mention of baiting in the rules. The woman at the lake office when I got my permit a few weeks ago said have at it when I asked her. I guess I will check with a ranger since they're going to be the ultimate authority.

Bigyummy77 · 02-22-2017, 08:03 AM

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I haven't found any mention of baiting in the rules. The woman at the lake office when I got my permit a few weeks ago said have at it when I asked her. I guess I will check with a ranger since they're going to be the ultimate authority.

Lol, I stand corrected! I can't find it in the policy, I must have been off in la-la land thinking of something else! Thank you!

Bigyummy77 · 02-22-2017, 08:20 AM

Called yesterday to verify slug types allowed, and they are supposed to be non-toxic, so I ended up ordering 1 of each of these:

Got a pretty good deal on them, PM me for info.

BPurvisJr · 02-22-2017, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigyummy77

Called yesterday to verify slug types allowed, and they are supposed to be non-toxic, so I ended up ordering 1 of each of these:

Got a pretty good deal on them, PM me for info.

thanks for the info!

Goldeneagle · 02-22-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas Grown

Lavon Lake has a new Master Plan for the properties around the lake that will affect future resources. I'd suggest you look further into it if you hunt there to see what those changes are. Whitney is doing the same thing. And I have been studying their plan today. And how it will or could affect the hunting there. All of the lands there have been reclassified. Some of the lands there will be purposed to fall into the "new classifications".

http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/About/...es/Lavon-Lake/

Not too sure I like the sound of "Environmentally Sensitive Areas". Sounds like they're leaving a way to shut down these areas. One of them is my main squirrel spot too.

Pope & Yum · 02-22-2017, 02:26 PM

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Not too sure I like the sound of "Environmentally Sensitive Areas". Sounds like they're leaving a way to shut down these areas. One of them is my main squirrel spot too.

I am worried myself. The spot where I have been hunting hogs the past few weekends will soon be shutdown as well. "High Density Recreation Area". Which is odd because I have not seen anyone in that area yet...

Goldeneagle · 02-23-2017, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pope & Yum

I am worried myself. The spot where I have been hunting hogs the past few weekends will soon be shutdown as well. "High Density Recreation Area". Which is odd because I have not seen anyone in that area yet...

The ESA's are not being shut down to hunting "yet". I'm thinking these area's are probably holding the most deer. Property owner's around there don't want anyone messing with them. I know the area I squirrel hunt in holds some really nice deer.

Texas Grown · 02-23-2017, 10:22 PM

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Not too sure I like the sound of "Environmentally Sensitive Areas". Sounds like they're leaving a way to shut down these areas. One of them is my main squirrel spot too.

That's kinda the thoughts it left me with. And not just on Lavon.

Goldeneagle · 02-24-2017, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas Grown

That's kinda the thoughts it left me with. And not just on Lavon.

Yep.

brandonsbird02 · 03-04-2017, 09:58 AM

Out in unit 2 this morning. Alot of tracts but nothing really fresh. Put out some hog wild so well see if anything shows up. Going up north past 380 this afternoon.

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BPurvisJr · 03-04-2017, 10:37 AM

I'll be up in 9 or 11 this afternoon. Good luck out there.

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Bigyummy77 · 03-04-2017, 12:04 PM

I was in the north part of 6 yesterday. Lots of promise in there.

Knot at work · 03-05-2017, 02:29 PM

I frequent unit 2 and 3 a lot with my bow at night. If anyone wants to join just pm me. I live really close to it.

BPurvisJr · 03-06-2017, 08:10 AM

Walked 9 and 11 Sunday evening. Found LOTS of fresh sign, and some good trails. Also ran across a fancy homemade tree stand and a trail cam.

BPurvisJr · 03-06-2017, 03:52 PM

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seminole1990 · 03-06-2017, 06:13 PM

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I was in the north part of 6 yesterday. Lots of promise in there.

My son and I were in south part of unit 8 yesterday. Plenty of sign, but in 4 hunts 6 and 8 we have not seen anything. Heard some deer snort once a ways off but that is it. Where do you park when you hunt 6? We may run into each other.

Bigyummy77 · 03-06-2017, 06:25 PM

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My son and I were in south part of unit 8 yesterday. Plenty of sign, but in 4 hunts 6 and 8 we have not seen anything. Heard some deer snort once a ways off but that is it. Where do you park when you hunt 6? We may run into each other.

Near the gate off 1377.

seminole1990 · 03-06-2017, 06:35 PM

Ok PM sent to you.

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Artemiz · 03-06-2017, 08:37 PM

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Wow, I hope you marked that on the map.

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Knot at work · 03-08-2017, 01:23 AM

Sat in my climber in zone 2 around 630pm. Someone drove an ATV all the way back into the woods and proceeded to build something for about an hour about 60 yards from me then drove around lost until we finally flashed with a light and scared him. Pointed him back to the road He apologized and was nice and assuming he had no idea that it's a pretty serious violation to have any vehicle back here. We never found what he built assuming a stand then he drove on back to Bridgefarmer. Saw some pigs around 9 but they were skiddish and circled around us for about an hour. Fun and interesting night.

BPurvisJr · 03-08-2017, 09:22 AM

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Sat in my climber in zone 2 around 630pm. Someone drove an ATV all the way back into the woods and proceeded to build something for about an hour about 60 yards from me then drove around lost until we finally flashed with a light and scared him. Pointed him back to the road He apologized and was nice and assuming he had no idea that it's a pretty serious violation to have any vehicle back here. We never found what he built assuming a stand then he drove on back to Bridgefarmer. Saw some pigs around 9 but they were skiddish and circled around us for about an hour. Fun and interesting night.

i go to Zone 2 a lot since it's close to my house. that big opening where the little pond is has shown a lot of activity. you can see the tracks/trails where they're coming in.

Texas Grown · 03-11-2017, 12:39 PM

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I see three violations in that pic. 1st is obvious tree stand being nailed into the tree. Second is construction of a project on ACE lands. Third is on the edge of the water. Someone cut part of that tree down at the base. Stuff like this that cause the project managers wanting to do away with hunting programs. Because they have to pay the man hours to enforce the law, and clean it all up. That cuts into the project budget where as those funds could be used in other places for restoration of some of the parks when they flood, or have some how been damaged.

Simple GPS coordinates to the office via their web sight/e-mail and that should be taken care of by some of the staff. If not, send it to the district office and they will make sure the project manager gets it taken care of

. If it's not stopped now, feeders will be going up next. I've seen this type of behavior to many times to know in my 30+ years of hunting ACE lands. I'd sure hate to see yall fellers loose some hunting grounds out there.

Pope & Yum · 03-12-2017, 07:57 AM

I could not agree with you more TG. This past season I hunted lake Aquila and it is a huge problem out there.

It was hard to get out of a warm bed this morning but I have found myself in a cedar. I'm thinking ldps by lunch..

Bigyummy77 · 03-12-2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Pope & Yum

I could not agree with you more TG. This past season I hunted lake Aquila and it is a huge problem out there.

It was hard to get out of a warm bed this morning but I have found myself in a cedar. I'm thinking ldps by lunch..

"Sources" say it just might be a very good day for some "activity"!

seminole1990 · 03-12-2017, 10:55 AM

this would be a good day. trying to coax the youngster into going with me.

BPurvisJr · 03-12-2017, 11:32 AM

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"Sources" say it just might be a very good day for some "activity"!

What app is that?

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BPurvisJr · 03-12-2017, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas Grown

I see three violations in that pic. 1st is obvious tree stand being nailed into the tree. Second is construction of a project on ACE lands. Third is on the edge of the water. Someone cut part of that tree down at the base. Stuff like this that cause the project managers wanting to do away with hunting programs. Because they have to pay the man hours to enforce the law, and clean it all up. That cuts into the project budget where as those funds could be used in other places for restoration of some of the parks when they flood, or have some how been damaged.

Simple GPS coordinates to the office via their web sight/e-mail and that should be taken care of by some of the staff. If not, send it to the district office and they will make sure the project manager gets it taken care of

. If it's not stopped now, feeders will be going up next. I've seen this type of behavior to many times to know in my 30+ years of hunting ACE lands. I'd sure hate to see yall fellers loose some hunting grounds out there.

I sent over the coordinates as soon as I got back to the truck. This guy had a trail cam set up that wasn't locked down and there was another stand about 200 yd south of this one overlooking a shallow creek.

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BPurvisJr · 03-12-2017, 11:38 AM

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I could not agree with you more TG. This past season I hunted lake Aquila and it is a huge problem out there.

It was hard to get out of a warm bed this morning but I have found myself in a cedar. I'm thinking ldps by lunch..

I started hunting Whitney this past season. Dad just built a house south of Cedron creek. I was thinking about trying my luck on gobblers down there next month.

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Bigyummy77 · 03-12-2017, 11:53 AM

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What app is that?

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It's iHunt by Ruger. It also does weather, activity logs, comes with some game calls, and you can link it to Bluetooth speakers.

Texas Grown · 03-12-2017, 11:58 AM

Good job Purvis. And good luck on the turkeys out there at A lake and the W lake.

BPurvisJr · 03-13-2017, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pope & Yum

I could not agree with you more TG. This past season I hunted lake Aquila and it is a huge problem out there.

It was hard to get out of a warm bed this morning but I have found myself in a cedar. I'm thinking ldps by lunch..

Any luck?

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Goldeneagle · 03-19-2017, 07:36 AM

Me and my granddaughter are heading to #3 this morning. Gonna see if we can get some squirrel for tonights dinner.

BPurvisJr · 03-19-2017, 11:39 AM

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Me and my granddaughter are heading to #3 this morning. Gonna see if we can get some squirrel for tonights dinner.

Good luck to ya

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Goldeneagle · 03-20-2017, 07:05 AM

Struck out. Saw 4 or 5 but Alexis's allergies kick in and she was sneezing too much. We had fun though.

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02-12-2017, 11:55 PM	#202
Artemiz Four Point Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Hunt In: Nacogdoches & Wood County	Was out on unit 11 earlier this evening and saw a lot of these near the base of trees. Also found a young hog skull. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

02-13-2017, 07:30 PM	#205
Bigyummy77 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Plano Hunt In: Public Land, Hill country	Picked up my permit today!

02-14-2017, 12:32 AM	#207
Bigyummy77 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Plano Hunt In: Public Land, Hill country	I'll probably divide my time between bow and shotgun. I work in Melissa, so the shotty would be great for those areas north of 380, where it's permitted. Does anyone have some good info on some non-lethal slugs for a smooth bore 12? I've only come across 2 or 3 on this interweb thingy!

02-19-2017, 07:53 AM	#208
Pope & Yum Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: rockwall Hunt In: Right now lets go	Good luck to those who made it out this morning. I sure didn't want to get up but glad I did. There is fresh rooted up ground and tracks around my tree. Just need one to step out now.

02-19-2017, 10:35 PM	#211
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas	Lavon Lake has a new Master Plan for the properties around the lake that will affect future resources. I'd suggest you look further into it if you hunt there to see what those changes are. Whitney is doing the same thing. And I have been studying their plan today. And how it will or could affect the hunting there. All of the lands there have been reclassified. Some of the lands there will be purposed to fall into the "new classifications". http://www.swf.usace.army.mil/About/...es/Lavon-Lake/

02-21-2017, 02:43 PM	#213
brandonsbird02 Six Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: mckinney Hunt In: Henderson county	Can anyone clarify, I've read alot that the Rangers don't mind if u put down a little corn but do know what the rules say. Has anyone actually spoke to the Rangers. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

02-21-2017, 03:24 PM	#215
UncleBubba Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NE Texas Hunt In: Dickens, Hunt, and Red River Co.	I'm going to get a permit next month and will hopefully be able to get out more.

02-21-2017, 10:00 PM	#216
Bigyummy77 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Plano Hunt In: Public Land, Hill country	Well, I did a little walk in today, just for a little scouting. Since it was my first time out, and i didnt have a lot of daylight left, I "thought" I would find an "easy" way on to hunting land. Soooo, I drove on in to Twin Groves Park, @ the south end of area 6. This did not put me very close to the actual hunting land, but I took to wandering toward the line. There were a ton of tracks and rooted ground between the parking @ the boat ramp and the actual hunting area. But, I don't think where the area begins gives the 1000 feet buffer. But, like I said, there is a TON of tracks in that area!

02-22-2017, 08:20 AM	#219
Bigyummy77 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Plano Hunt In: Public Land, Hill country	Called yesterday to verify slug types allowed, and they are supposed to be non-toxic, so I ended up ordering 1 of each of these: Got a pretty good deal on them, PM me for info.

03-04-2017, 09:58 AM	#226
brandonsbird02 Six Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: mckinney Hunt In: Henderson county	Out in unit 2 this morning. Alot of tracts but nothing really fresh. Put out some hog wild so well see if anything shows up. Going up north past 380 this afternoon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk

03-04-2017, 10:37 AM	#227
BPurvisJr Four Point Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: McKinney, TX Hunt In: Whitney, Lavon, Cooper WMA, Fannin, South Texas	I'll be up in 9 or 11 this afternoon. Good luck out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-04-2017, 12:04 PM	#228
Bigyummy77 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Plano Hunt In: Public Land, Hill country	I was in the north part of 6 yesterday. Lots of promise in there.

03-05-2017, 02:29 PM	#229
Knot at work Spike Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Allen	I frequent unit 2 and 3 a lot with my bow at night. If anyone wants to join just pm me. I live really close to it.

03-06-2017, 08:10 AM	#230
BPurvisJr Four Point Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: McKinney, TX Hunt In: Whitney, Lavon, Cooper WMA, Fannin, South Texas	Walked 9 and 11 Sunday evening. Found LOTS of fresh sign, and some good trails. Also ran across a fancy homemade tree stand and a trail cam.

03-06-2017, 03:52 PM	#231
BPurvisJr Four Point Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: McKinney, TX Hunt In: Whitney, Lavon, Cooper WMA, Fannin, South Texas	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-06-2017, 06:35 PM	#234
seminole1990 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Prosper, Texas Hunt In: Valdosta, GA; Haskell, Tx, The H, LBJ Grasslands	Ok PM sent to you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-08-2017, 01:23 AM	#236
Knot at work Spike Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Allen	Sat in my climber in zone 2 around 630pm. Someone drove an ATV all the way back into the woods and proceeded to build something for about an hour about 60 yards from me then drove around lost until we finally flashed with a light and scared him. Pointed him back to the road He apologized and was nice and assuming he had no idea that it's a pretty serious violation to have any vehicle back here. We never found what he built assuming a stand then he drove on back to Bridgefarmer. Saw some pigs around 9 but they were skiddish and circled around us for about an hour. Fun and interesting night.

03-12-2017, 07:57 AM	#239
Pope & Yum Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: rockwall Hunt In: Right now lets go	I could not agree with you more TG. This past season I hunted lake Aquila and it is a huge problem out there. It was hard to get out of a warm bed this morning but I have found myself in a cedar. I'm thinking ldps by lunch..

03-12-2017, 10:55 AM	#241
seminole1990 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Prosper, Texas Hunt In: Valdosta, GA; Haskell, Tx, The H, LBJ Grasslands	this would be a good day. trying to coax the youngster into going with me.

03-12-2017, 11:58 AM	#246
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas	Good job Purvis. And good luck on the turkeys out there at A lake and the W lake.

03-19-2017, 07:36 AM	#248
Goldeneagle Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Where ever I get a chance.	Me and my granddaughter are heading to #3 this morning. Gonna see if we can get some squirrel for tonights dinner.

03-20-2017, 07:05 AM	#250
Goldeneagle Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Where ever I get a chance.	Struck out. Saw 4 or 5 but Alexis's allergies kick in and she was sneezing too much. We had fun though.