Laguna Atascosa Archery Deer

[ArcoCazador]

Hello... I also drew one, 11/25/2016 - 11/29/2016. Like to follow this thread. I'm also searching the threads to get information.

I got drawn the same dates

[ArcoCazador]

my first time to hunt there , my dates 11-25 -11-29 , im tuned in for any info, and looks like im looking at maybe a fat tire bike with pull behind cart lol

[Dtapping-zombie]

my first time to hunt there , my dates 11-25 -11-29 , im tuned in for any info, and looks like im looking at maybe a fat tire bike with pull behind cart lol

It seems like I've been calling the LANWR everyday lol... but today, Ranger Daniel was saying there are a lot of things that can puncture bike tires if not careful, and these are the ones he mentioned:

• cat claw
• hunting mesquite
• ebony trees
• grand canyo
• all thorn
• horse crippler cactus

Thus, it would be a good idea to have a solid rubber all-terrain tires on your game cart to pull the game out of the thickets. He did mentioned that the fold-able carts don't work well, with big games like a 700lb nilgai (if that's what you're planning to hunt).

For ticks and chiggers... used repellents with deet or permethrin.

Snake boots are a must. Snake guards would be ok, but I'm going full coverage with boots to provide protection around the toes/foot area from thorns and just in case a rattler nick my toes lol.

[ArcoCazador]

It seems like I've been calling the LANWR everyday lol... but today, Ranger Daniel was saying there are a lot of things that can puncture bike tires if not careful, and these are the ones he mentioned:

• cat claw
• hunting mesquite
• ebony trees
• grand canyo
• all thorn
• horse crippler cactus

Thus, it would be a good idea to have a solid rubber all-terrain tires on your game cart to pull the game out of the thickets. He did mentioned that the fold-able carts don't work well, with big games like a 700lb nilgai (if that's what you're planning to hunt).

For ticks and chiggers... used repellents with deet or permethrin.

Snake boots are a must. Snake guards would be ok, but I'm going full coverage with boots to provide protection around the toes/foot area from thorns and just in case a rattler nick my toes lol.

great info ! thanks

[ArcoCazador]

dang I won 2 hunts ..........11-18 - 11-22 and 11-25-11-29

[OldRiverRat]

i was drawn for the general deer hunt Dec 16-18. do they assign you to a compartment like they do at the wildlife management area hunts or is it kinda first come first serve? just trying to understand how the process will work.

[Hydestik]

Can someone post up the number to the ranger station if possible ? Also, if anyone knows of any close motels or campgrounds post this info please .

[Mr. Public]

my first time to hunt there , my dates 11-25 -11-29 , im tuned in for any info, and looks like im looking at maybe a fat tire bike with pull behind cart lol

I am also going to bring a bicycle. I've been wondering about the wider tires myself. I feel that they would help in the sandy soil, but I've also read that solid tubes in the tires are recommended to prevent having to walk a useless bicycle for miles on flats/ constantly fix flats.

Not sure if solid tubes are available for those wider types of bicycle tire but I would be interested in knowing cost/location if anyone has that information.

As far as a bicycle "trailer", I think a wagon will work. It may be a bit heavy and cumbersome. A game cart or travois on wheels should be lighter.

I'll be bringing a light weight game cart for use as a bicycle "trailer". I've also thought about throwing a set of wheels on my short ladder stand, which would work about the same as game cart.

Any previous LANWR "bicyclist" care to share their experience?

[Mr. Public]

dang I won 2 hunts ..........11-18 - 11-22 and 11-25-11-29

Congrats! Which other hunt were you drawn for!?

[Mr. Public]

Can someone post up the number to the ranger station if possible ? Also, if anyone knows of any close motels or campgrounds post this info please .

Adolph Thomae Jr County park at the northwest side of LANWR. I'm fairly certain you can camp there.

[hogdaddy]

Not too popular at LA but I've had great luck with rubles tires with sealant

[jakefromtx]

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[jakefromtx]

Hey, I drew the archery hunt on November 25th-29th. Any advice is appreciated on tripod, popup blind, carts, hotels, ect. Thanks!

[Mr. Public]

Not too popular at LA but I've had great luck with rubles tires with sealant

Thanks for the tip, hogdaddy. Ill check it out.

[Mr. Public]

Does anyone know of access roads, other than the FM106/Buena Vista roads that are available to access the refuge?

Does anyone know if accessing the refuge via boat is allowed?

Feel free to PM me