2017 San Angelo area season thread - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Smart · 01-23-2017, 11:32 AM

It was a pretty good thread in 2016 again and with protein, cottonseed, alfalfa, turkey and coon killing season coming up it's time to start a new one.

Post up your pics and stories fellas as usual. Hunts, trail camera pics, LDPs, work weekends, new projects, food, drinks, coons and other varmint carnages are all welcome! The more participation (and last year was a great example) the better the thread. Here's to a bountiful 2017 for us Angelo area hunters!

Hookem84 · 01-23-2017, 11:38 AM

in just joined a lease in water valley

elliscountyhog · 01-23-2017, 11:52 AM

I'm coming in HOT!!! Hope you guys have all had a chance to shoot your big deer because I will find the most majestic one around and kill it. Just a warning, I am that lucky!

Smart · 01-23-2017, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by elliscountyhog

I'm coming in HOT!!! Hope you guys have all had a chance to shoot your big deer because I will find the most majestic one around and kill it. Just a warning, I am that lucky!

hahahahaha.....Lord help us all!!

RRagan83 · 01-23-2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by elliscountyhog

I'm coming in HOT!!! Hope you guys have all had a chance to shoot your big deer because I will find the most majestic one around and kill it. Just a warning, I am that lucky!

The place has lots of potential, and with your luck you might set a new county record! I hope yall enjoy the new place.

RRagan83 · 01-23-2017, 12:25 PM

Went to fill protein and corn feeders this past weekend had almost 2in of rain over the last 5 days everything is already starting to green up. Ran a few traps and came up with 4 coons on one set.

Smart · 01-23-2017, 12:27 PM

KAC!! nice work!

We are at 2.4" of rain since 1/1 at our place. Good timing for sure.

elliscountyhog · 01-23-2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Smart

hahahahaha.....Lord help us all!!

You alreaday know how I do it!

. If yall hear what sounds like 2 elk fighting from miles away, do not be alarmed, its just one of my many techniques.

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Originally Posted by RRagan83

The place has lots of potential, and with your luck you might set a new county record! I hope yall enjoy the new place.

HA! I sure hope so man.

Think I am making a trip Wed. to set up a feeder or 2 and get a couple cameras running.

RRagan83 · 01-23-2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by elliscountyhog

You alreaday know how I do it!

. If yall hear what sounds like 2 elk fighting from miles away, do not be alarmed, its just one of my many techniques.

HA! I sure hope so man.

Think I am making a trip Wed. to set up a feeder or 2 and get a couple cameras running.

I was thinking about making a day trip to put out more cottonseed asap

Smart · 01-23-2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by elliscountyhog

HA! I sure hope so man.

Think I am making a trip Wed. to set up a feeder or 2 and get a couple cameras running.

Are you gonna take FND along to show you how to set one up?...

elliscountyhog · 01-23-2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Smart

Are you gonna take FND along to show you how to set one up?...

Heck no. His feeders are set up for bird watching, I set up to create a "killing field".

CMS · 01-23-2017, 03:07 PM

I really enjoyed this thread last year! I'm headed out this weekend to top off feeders and get cottonseed going. I got 12 new coon traps too.

Smart · 01-23-2017, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CMS

I really enjoyed this thread last year! I'm headed out this weekend to top off feeders and get cottonseed going. I got 12 new coon traps too.

Nice!! Getrdone!

txwhitetail · 01-23-2017, 03:17 PM

I need to get our protein feeder run done this week or next.

CMS · 01-23-2017, 03:26 PM

My goal this year is to catch more coons than Smart!

Smart · 01-23-2017, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CMS

My goal this year is to catch more coons than Smart!

LOL...you might can

....we've put a big hurtin' on em the past two years and hoping the numbers are down... But we are going to sure keep trying.

WTX · 01-23-2017, 03:37 PM

In- Great thread last year Smart, enjoyed it.
Location- Sterling

Bone Thug · 01-23-2017, 03:53 PM

I had a busy weekend at the lease. With Jeremy's help, I got my new bow spot set up and feeder going. Went ahead and chopped the feeders legs down AGAIN on my Big Horn 600lb'er so, I can fill it comfortably from the truck bed now.

I swear that feeder kept getting taller each year some how. Lol. No mo ladder needed now.

I'm really excited about this new spot.

KingsX · 01-23-2017, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone Thug

I had a busy weekend at the lease. With Jeremy's help, I got my new bow spot set up and feeder going. Went ahead and chopped the feeders legs down AGAIN on my Big Horn 600lb'er so, I can fill it comfortably from the truck bed now.

I swear that feeder kept getting taller each year some how. Lol. No mo ladder needed now.

I'm really excited about this new spot.

We whacked another one this weekend. Our buddy Tommy was the lucky hunter.

Wish I could have been there Sunday for the pictures and to hold this buck. Way to kick off 2017 though

Good job Brandon on the LDP's

Bone Thug · 01-23-2017, 06:44 PM

Tommy's buck was an impressive sucker. This was his best rack. IMO.

He might have been a touch bigger last year on the frame but him throwing out that drop tine this year is just way too cool.

Very happy and deserving for Tommy. He got a good one.

Smart · 01-23-2017, 07:13 PM

Nice buck for sure! Like the drop !

Rwc · 01-23-2017, 07:32 PM

What a beautiful framed buck.

Congrats to the hunter.

Rwc

MRcheeto · 01-23-2017, 07:32 PM

where'd you get the protein and corn from?

J-Carp · 01-23-2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RRagan83

Went to fill protein and corn feeders this past weekend had almost 2in of rain over the last 5 days everything is already starting to green up. Ran a few traps and came up with 4 coons on one set.

****...i like your beaners on the traps, gonna do that to mine!

Headed to Stiles on Thursday!

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RRagan83 · 01-23-2017, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MRcheeto

where'd you get the protein and corn from?

Angelo Pellets for protein 20% extreme $350 a ton and corn I got to Bucces $238 a ton

KactusKiller · 01-23-2017, 09:20 PM

Well just found out that there's a good chance I may have to find a new home for next yr. I knew it may be a possibility and it's looking more and more likely. Will know for sure in February.
So....if anyone knows of a property that has good deer and needing a very management knowledgable(at least in my mind) lease memeber then pm me the details. Just wanting to get some feelers out there in case I get the boot or decide to leave in feb.
wouldn't mind getting back to Angelo area.

Smart · 01-23-2017, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone Thug

I had a busy weekend at the lease. With Jeremy's help, I got my new bow spot set up and feeder going. Went ahead and chopped the feeders legs down AGAIN on my Big Horn 600lb'er so, I can fill it comfortably from the truck bed now.

I swear that feeder kept getting taller each year some how. Lol. No mo ladder needed now.

I'm really excited about this new spot.

Those BigHorns are so much nicer at 7-8ish' than 11-12 plus..

Nick has finally agreed to cutting his down this year after helping me fill mine for two years.

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Bone Thug · 01-23-2017, 10:09 PM

Dang...Doby's feeder legs are still full length!!?? Climbing that high with a 50lb bag will wear out a Brutha quick. Lol

I'm very surprised he has waited this long to cut 'em down.

Smart · 01-23-2017, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone Thug

Dang...Doby's feeder legs are still full length!!?? Climbing that high with a 50lb bag will wear out a Brutha quick. Lol

I'm very surprised he has waited this long to cut 'em down.

You and me both....we had the saw and his feeder was empty. He said Naaahhhh... Now he's like "we" should have done it then. I said this "we" was ready then..

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Pin Oak DXT · 01-23-2017, 10:18 PM

Glad to see the beneficial rains up that way this month.

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Bone Thug · 01-23-2017, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Smart

You and me both....we had the saw and his feeder was empty. He said Naaahhhh... Now he's like "we" should have done it then. I said this "we" was ready then..

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Ain't nobody got time for that....He was probably in a hurry to get back to camp and watch some cartoons....Lol

Doby is a good dude. He's about the funniest guy I think I have ever been around.

ClayW · 01-23-2017, 10:37 PM

I can't wait to participate in this thread

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Smart · 01-23-2017, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone Thug

Ain't nobody got time for that....He was probably in a hurry to get back to camp and watch some cartoons....Lol

Doby is a good dude. He's about the funniest guy I think I have ever been around.

I'm sure he was...

TheHammer · 01-24-2017, 09:18 AM

In, looking forward to another good year! Ready to get back out and see who all made it through the war zone known as last weekend in our area. Lol

elliscountyhog · 01-24-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Smart

You and me both....we had the saw and his feeder was empty. He said Naaahhhh... Now he's like "we" should have done it then. I said this "we" was ready then..

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That a deer or jackrabbit?

Bone Thug · 01-24-2017, 09:56 AM

^^^^

El General · 01-24-2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by elliscountyhog

That a deer or jackrabbit?

Well, no antlers so gotta be a deer.

Smart · 01-24-2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ClayW

I can't wait to participate in this thread

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JFT with his DSDs in da house!

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Originally Posted by elliscountyhog

That a deer or jackrabbit?

Just for scale...those are full length Tposts used as leg anchors...

Rwc · 01-24-2017, 12:01 PM

Headed out west Saturday to top off all the corn feeders and fill protein back up , they should be getting a tad low, Angelo Pellets here we come.

I too have a feeder that I need to either turn into a stand and fill or just cut the legs down a smidgen. Getting to old to be caring corn up a latter, especially more than 5 or 6 bags.. ha ha plus I don't bounce near as good as I did when I was younger........

Rwc

Bone Thug · 01-24-2017, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rwc

Headed out west Saturday to top off all the corn feeders and fill protein back up , they should be getting a tad low, Angelo Pellets here we come.

I too have a feeder that I need to either turn into a stand and fill or just cut the legs down a smidgen. Getting to old to be caring corn up a latter, especially more than 5 or 6 bags.. ha ha plus I don't bounce near as good as I did when I was younger........

Rwc

Cool....Should be some nice weather this coming weekend it looks like.

Yup. I'm pretty sure I don't bounce as good as I used too either. Lol

I have all my feeders setup up now where I can stand on the bed of my truck and fill them up. It's a lot faster and safer, for sure.

elliscountyhog · 01-24-2017, 12:48 PM

Anyone up for a meet and greet at my new lease in a few weeks? Got some stands and feeders to get put up and need some of you young bucks to load the feeders and protein in them.

For those that know my age.....SSSSHHHHHH!!!

elliscountyhog · 01-24-2017, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone Thug

Cool....Should be some nice weather this coming weekend it looks like.

Yup. I'm pretty sure I don't bounce as good as I used too either. Lol

I have all my feeders setup up now where I can stand on the bed of my truck and fill them up. It's a lot faster and safer, for sure.

That's what I need to do. I have a bunch of winch ups but they don't hold as much corn as my big ones do.

Smart · 01-24-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone Thug

I have all my feeders setup up now where I can stand on the bed of my truck and fill them up. It's a lot faster and safer, for sure.

Screw climbing ladders or at least tall ladders any more

Bone Thug · 01-24-2017, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elliscountyhog

Anyone up for a meet and greet at my new lease in a few weeks? Got some stands and feeders to get put up and need some of you young bucks to load the feeders and protein in them.

For those that know my age.....SSSSHHHHHH!!!

Lol.

I should be around if you need help. I don't mind at all.

How far is your lease from Angelo?

Swampa · 01-24-2017, 12:56 PM

Where are you guys getting cottonseed? I've been striking out

RRagan83 · 01-24-2017, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Swampa

Where are you guys getting cottonseed? I've been striking out

miles gin 325-468-3461

Smart · 01-24-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Swampa

Where are you guys getting cottonseed? I've been striking out

Did you try the Walls gin?

Bone Thug · 01-24-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hookem84

in just joined a lease in water valley

Congrats on the new lease. Water Valley is a great area to hunt.

Hookem84 · 01-24-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone Thug

Congrats on the new lease. Water Valley is a great area to hunt.

Thanks yea we are excited after seeing some of the gamecam pictures from last year.

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01-23-2017, 11:32 AM	#1
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	2017 San Angelo area season thread It was a pretty good thread in 2016 again and with protein, cottonseed, alfalfa, turkey and coon killing season coming up it's time to start a new one. Post up your pics and stories fellas as usual. Hunts, trail camera pics, LDPs, work weekends, new projects, food, drinks, coons and other varmint carnages are all welcome! The more participation (and last year was a great example) the better the thread. Here's to a bountiful 2017 for us Angelo area hunters!

01-23-2017, 12:25 PM	#6
RRagan83 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Hunt In: Schleicher, Edwards, Kimble, and McCulloch county	Went to fill protein and corn feeders this past weekend had almost 2in of rain over the last 5 days everything is already starting to green up. Ran a few traps and came up with 4 coons on one set. Attached Images

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01-23-2017, 11:38 AM	#2
Hookem84 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: marble falls Hunt In: Llano county	in just joined a lease in water valley

01-23-2017, 11:52 AM	#3
elliscountyhog Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ferris,Tx Hunt In: WG Outdoors on Facebook	I'm coming in HOT!!! Hope you guys have all had a chance to shoot your big deer because I will find the most majestic one around and kill it. Just a warning, I am that lucky!

01-23-2017, 12:27 PM	#7
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	KAC!! nice work! We are at 2.4" of rain since 1/1 at our place. Good timing for sure.

01-23-2017, 03:07 PM	#12
CMS Four Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lewisville, Tx Hunt In: Christoval, Tx. / Woodson, Tx.	I really enjoyed this thread last year! I'm headed out this weekend to top off feeders and get cottonseed going. I got 12 new coon traps too.

01-23-2017, 03:17 PM	#14
txwhitetail Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Angelo Hunt In: Irion Co	I need to get our protein feeder run done this week or next.

01-23-2017, 03:26 PM	#15
CMS Four Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lewisville, Tx Hunt In: Christoval, Tx. / Woodson, Tx.	My goal this year is to catch more coons than Smart!

01-23-2017, 03:37 PM	#17
WTX Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2015	In- Great thread last year Smart, enjoyed it. Location- Sterling

01-23-2017, 03:53 PM	#18
Bone Thug Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo, TX Hunt In: Irion County	I had a busy weekend at the lease. With Jeremy's help, I got my new bow spot set up and feeder going. Went ahead and chopped the feeders legs down AGAIN on my Big Horn 600lb'er so, I can fill it comfortably from the truck bed now. I swear that feeder kept getting taller each year some how. Lol. No mo ladder needed now. I'm really excited about this new spot.

01-23-2017, 06:44 PM	#20
Bone Thug Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo, TX Hunt In: Irion County	Tommy's buck was an impressive sucker. This was his best rack. IMO. He might have been a touch bigger last year on the frame but him throwing out that drop tine this year is just way too cool. Very happy and deserving for Tommy. He got a good one.

01-23-2017, 07:13 PM	#21
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	Nice buck for sure! Like the drop !

01-23-2017, 07:32 PM	#22
Rwc Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	What a beautiful framed buck. Congrats to the hunter. Rwc

01-23-2017, 07:32 PM	#23
MRcheeto Four Point Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: wharton county Hunt In: wharton & matagorda	where'd you get the protein and corn from?

01-23-2017, 09:20 PM	#26
KactusKiller Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Midlothian, TX Hunt In: Irion co, Navarro Co	Well just found out that there's a good chance I may have to find a new home for next yr. I knew it may be a possibility and it's looking more and more likely. Will know for sure in February. So....if anyone knows of a property that has good deer and needing a very management knowledgable(at least in my mind) lease memeber then pm me the details. Just wanting to get some feelers out there in case I get the boot or decide to leave in feb. wouldn't mind getting back to Angelo area.

01-23-2017, 10:09 PM	#28
Bone Thug Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo, TX Hunt In: Irion County	Dang...Doby's feeder legs are still full length!!?? Climbing that high with a 50lb bag will wear out a Brutha quick. Lol I'm very surprised he has waited this long to cut 'em down.

01-23-2017, 10:18 PM	#30
Pin Oak DXT Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Hunt In: Wharton County	Glad to see the beneficial rains up that way this month. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-23-2017, 10:37 PM	#32
ClayW Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Braunfels Hunt In: Karnes County	I can't wait to participate in this thread Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-23-2017, 10:38 PM	#33
ClayW Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Braunfels Hunt In: Karnes County

01-24-2017, 09:18 AM	#35
TheHammer Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Carthage, TX Hunt In: Tom Green Co, Panola Co, TX	In, looking forward to another good year! Ready to get back out and see who all made it through the war zone known as last weekend in our area. Lol

01-24-2017, 09:56 AM	#37
Bone Thug Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo, TX Hunt In: Irion County	^^^^

01-24-2017, 12:01 PM	#40
Rwc Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	Headed out west Saturday to top off all the corn feeders and fill protein back up , they should be getting a tad low, Angelo Pellets here we come. I too have a feeder that I need to either turn into a stand and fill or just cut the legs down a smidgen. Getting to old to be caring corn up a latter, especially more than 5 or 6 bags.. ha ha plus I don't bounce near as good as I did when I was younger........ Rwc

01-24-2017, 12:48 PM	#42
elliscountyhog Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ferris,Tx Hunt In: WG Outdoors on Facebook	Anyone up for a meet and greet at my new lease in a few weeks? Got some stands and feeders to get put up and need some of you young bucks to load the feeders and protein in them. For those that know my age.....SSSSHHHHHH!!!

01-24-2017, 12:56 PM	#46
Swampa Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tomball Hunt In: Coleman	Where are you guys getting cottonseed? I've been striking out