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Chosen010 · 01-18-2015, 06:07 PM

Sorry, 2756, not 2575.. I think the exhaustion from stalking that area got to me. Some really thick country..

Wapiti Seeker · 01-21-2015, 09:54 PM

I've found some really good spots by a very unique way. I fly a powered parachute over the area. Crazy stuff I have seen. Not far from Princeton

firemanjj82 · 01-21-2015, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DirkDiggler

I'm over in melissa and would like to start hunting lavon. Shoot me a pm and I'll join in when I can.

X2. I have the permit. Just haven't gone yet.

Eagle19 · 01-23-2015, 12:45 AM

Weird, in high school I use to throw bonfire parties in some of those areas and we would drink and smoke cigars because we thought we were cool. Had no idea people hunted out there, that may have been about 5 years ago. Lol I'm glad nobody ended up getting shot by a bow. Hahah

ttubudd · 01-23-2015, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Wapiti Seeker

I've found some really good spots by a very unique way. I fly a powered parachute over the area. Crazy stuff I have seen. Not far from Princeton

Probably an awesome way to scout!

Goldeneagle · 01-23-2015, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagle19

Weird, in high school I use to throw bonfire parties in some of those areas and we would drink and smoke cigars because we thought we were cool. Had no idea people hunted out there, that may have been about 5 years ago. Lol I'm glad nobody ended up getting shot by a bow. Hahah

Years ago, some other folks had burnings out there. A lot of white robes.

ultralite09 · 01-23-2015, 02:11 PM

We should end this thread now. No hogs out there, move along folks.

ttubudd · 01-23-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ultralite09

We should end this thread now. No hogs out there, move along folks.

Bingo!

Goldeneagle · 02-08-2015, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ultralite09

We should end this thread now. No hogs out there, move along folks.

We're not talkin about the "H" now.

I've been squirrel huntin a lot at Lavon. If any of you newbies want to just go scout around, give me a holler. You can get your scouting done and maybe I can get some dinner.

Thinkin about checkin out unit 4 here pretty quick.

LivLogik · 02-26-2015, 04:41 PM

i know people are saying there are no hogs at Lake Lavon but i was wondering if anyone has been lucky recently? and if not where is another good place to go hunting for hogs? im planing on going hunting next weekend

SFAbowhunter · 02-26-2015, 04:57 PM

There's hogs at lavon? Shoot, next someone's going to say that there are deer there too!

haha

They are there just gotta scout and keep your area a secret! Hopefully, I'll have some ldp's soon!

LivLogik · 02-26-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SFAbowhunter

There's hogs at lavon? Shoot, next someone's going to say that there are deer there too!

haha

They are there just gotta scout and keep your area a secret! Hopefully, I'll have some ldp's soon!

sounds good thanks i'm hoping i see something, i'm going to head out next Friday with my nephew and scout around and hopefully we will find a good spot

LivLogik · 03-06-2015, 11:15 AM

Well this Saturday weather is looking good! I'm going to head to lavon in the morning and test my luck

if anyone is going to be up there tomorrow to try and hog hunt PM me I should be there all day.

Sparkles · 03-06-2015, 11:26 AM

Take rubber boots, it's going to be a muddy mess, but I bet the pigs will be moving.
Good luck. Shoot me a pm if you need help dragging one out.

LivLogik · 03-06-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparkles

Take rubber boots, it's going to be a muddy mess, but I bet the pigs will be moving.
Good luck. Shoot me a pm if you need help dragging one out.

Thanks! I was given a pair of under armor boots that are rubber and I broke them in just for tomorrow haha. Its my first time hunting at lavon. I'm excited to go

ttubudd · 03-06-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LivLogik

Thanks! I was given a pair of under armor boots that are rubber and I broke them in just for tomorrow haha. Its my first time hunting at lavon. I'm excited to go

Make sure you pm us a map if you get on them!

LivLogik · 03-06-2015, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ttubudd

Make sure you pm us a map if you get on them!

Will do! I'll post that and pictures if I get or see any

Kirby86 · 03-07-2015, 01:43 AM

Can your map come with GPS Coords and tips for how to get to your secret spot?

LivLogik · 03-07-2015, 07:20 AM

Haha I will try to post all that if I get lucky but the way people are talking I'm not going to get lucky... But who knows maybe I will

Sparkles · 03-07-2015, 07:24 AM

What area are you hitting first?
I've seen pigs in units by Lowery crossing and almost always some sign of en

LivLogik · 03-07-2015, 07:27 AM

I was going to go to 12 first I'm not sure where Lowry crossing is hopefully it's close to 12. could you tell me what sections are close to it would be greatly appreciated

Sparkles · 03-07-2015, 07:33 AM

I want to say 3 and 4
Also closest units to McKinney near bridge farmer road

Edit
I looked at the map. I saw most sign at unit 2 and have seen pigs and deer on multiple occasions

LivLogik · 03-07-2015, 07:38 AM

OK sounds good thanks I'm close to 12 I will probably stop by there because the people at the office said to check 12 and 13 and then I'll probably make my way to 3 and 4. Thanks!

LivLogik · 03-07-2015, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparkles

I want to say 3 and 4
Also closest units to McKinney near bridge farmer road

Edit
I looked at the map. I saw most sign at unit 2 and have seen pigs and deer on multiple occasions

thanks I'll start heading to unit 2 .hopefully I'll get lucky thanks so much for the info

Goldeneagle · 03-07-2015, 08:11 AM

They've been layin that pipeline on 2 for a while. Several big tractors and people been movin around. I really don't know if 2 is all that great right now. I'll be at 3 tomorrow a.m. squirrel huntin.

Sparkles · 03-07-2015, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

They've been layin that pipeline on 2 for a while. Several big tractors and people been movin around. I really don't know if 2 is all that great right now. I'll be at 3 tomorrow a.m. squirrel huntin.

Hopefully he sees this
I didn't know they were doing that

Goldeneagle · 03-07-2015, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparkles

Hopefully he sees this
I didn't know they were doing that

He might be better off on 4.

LivLogik · 03-07-2015, 12:21 PM

Sorry guys my service was spotty out there. I went to 2 and saw signs of them but didn't hear or see any. I had to leave because my wife got a hold of me and I had some family stuff come up. If anyone ends up going hog hunting in the near future and wouldn't mind some company let me know! I have yet to stick anything with my bow and ready to get me a hog

hogRookie · 03-07-2015, 07:41 PM

Went out to 2 last night stayed till 11pm, didn't hear any hogs.

Bow277 · 03-14-2015, 07:51 PM

I am new to bow hunting. On public land like Lake Lavon are folks doing stalking, still or stand hunting mostly? I am primarily interested in stalking/still hunting but don't want to interfere with sombody else's hunt. What is the general etiquette for stalking on public land.

JustinJ · 03-14-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bow277

I am new to bow hunting. On public land like Lake Lavon are folks doing stalking, still or stand hunting mostly? I am primarily interested in stalking/still hunting but don't want to interfere with sombody else's hunt. What is the general etiquette for stalking on public land.

Very few will be stand hunting at Lavon. Feel free to stalk all you want. I'd just keep a lookout for others and if you see someone hunting, steer clear of their area. Go hunt!

Bow277 · 03-16-2015, 08:36 PM

What is the snake population in the Lake Lavon area? Worth investing in some gaiters?

JustinJ · 03-16-2015, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bow277

What is the snake population in the Lake Lavon area? Worth investing in some gaiters?

not enough to matter. been going out there my whole life and while I've seen snake, you don't need snake boots.

Kirby86 · 03-17-2015, 01:11 AM

It depends. Back in 2013 I saw 3 copperheads, lots of hognose snakes (no they aren't venomous) and more cotton mouths than I wanted to count. If you're in area 2 and you're near water, keep an eye out.

I mostly wear mud boots out there, as I can't seem to find a reliably waterproof pair of snake boots.

Sparkles · 03-17-2015, 08:01 AM

I have seen a couple cotton mouths out there but while I was in my canoe fishing
Haven't seen a snake on dry land

Kirby86 · 03-20-2015, 11:38 PM

Well I tried snooping around this evening on the north end and its flooded as bad as I've ever seen it in the 5 yrs I've been hunting Lavon. I'm talking 3-4ft of water in areas just above the flood plain!

All I wound up seeing was a skunk, and my hip boots got a real nice hole in them which made for an enjoyable evening.

If any of you guys wind up going tomorrow, if you can find anywhere that isn't flooded near heavy cover, I'd assume you'd find hogs. The way the woods were, everything has to be pushed out of them if they're at or below the flood plain.

Bow277 · 03-21-2015, 11:34 AM

Can you gutless field dress an animal on the Lake Lavon land or are there restrictions about what you can leave behind?

ttubudd · 03-21-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bow277

Can you gutless field dress an animal on the Lake Lavon land or are there restrictions about what you can leave behind?

Did you shoot one? I'm not sure of the answer but I'm sure someone will be along soon to answer for ya

Bow277 · 03-21-2015, 02:00 PM

Not yet. :-) Just getting the lay of the land.

LivLogik · 03-21-2015, 02:04 PM

I belive as long as you hide everything behind a bush or tree as long as its not just laying out in the open you will be fine. I would call the office and ask just to make sure

Bow277 · 03-23-2015, 06:49 PM

Picked up Lake Lavon hunting permit today. Asked about the gutless field dressing. Sounded like standard field dressing was okay. Just leave the guts behind a bush but didn't want you to leave the head and such behind. The gentleman there suggested areas 9 and 12. I did some scouting of 9. I saw quite a bit of sign but no animals.

Bow277 · 04-04-2015, 09:49 PM

I checked out area 2 today. Little bit of sign and trails but didn't see anything. A lot more sign at area 9.

Goldeneagle · 05-13-2015, 08:27 AM

With the lake back up, unit 2 might be good again.

JustinJ · 05-13-2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

With the lake back up, unit 2 might be good again.

lol bring your waders! The river was flowing like CRAZY and well over the banks

Goldeneagle · 05-14-2015, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinJanow

lol bring your waders! The river was flowing like CRAZY and well over the banks

Can we bowfish pigs?

LivLogik · 06-11-2015, 01:42 PM

Any body get lucky lately with all the rain happening?

ttubudd · 06-11-2015, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivLogik

Any body get lucky lately with all the rain happening?

Going to try to get out there in the next couple of weeks. Not sure where i'll go or what is dry, but i'm going to try to put boots on the ground.

LivLogik · 06-11-2015, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttubudd

Going to try to get out there in the next couple of weeks. Not sure where i'll go or what is dry, but i'm going to try to put boots on the ground.

I've been wanting to go back out there sometime soon. If you want company PM me and let me know the day, time and place.

SFAbowhunter · 06-11-2015, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttubudd

Going to try to get out there in the next couple of weeks. Not sure where i'll go or what is dry, but i'm going to try to put boots on the ground.

Let us know when you do and we will go slay em! Dan and I have a spot that's loaded with hogs. We can show you!

LivLogik · 06-11-2015, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFAbowhunter

Let us know when you do and we will go slay em! Dan and I have a spot that's loaded with hogs. We can show you!

I would love to go i haven't got anything with my bow yet and itching to haha!

03-07-2015, 07:33 AM	#72
Sparkles Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McKinney Hunt In: Young County	Hogs lake lavon I want to say 3 and 4 Also closest units to McKinney near bridge farmer road Edit I looked at the map. I saw most sign at unit 2 and have seen pigs and deer on multiple occasions Last edited by Sparkles; 03-07-2015 at 07:37 AM.

03-14-2015, 07:51 PM	#80
Bow277 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2015	stalking, still hunting, stand on public land I am new to bow hunting. On public land like Lake Lavon are folks doing stalking, still or stand hunting mostly? I am primarily interested in stalking/still hunting but don't want to interfere with sombody else's hunt. What is the general etiquette for stalking on public land.

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01-18-2015, 06:07 PM	#51
Chosen010 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Little Elm, TX Hunt In: Little Elm, TX :(	Sorry, 2756, not 2575.. I think the exhaustion from stalking that area got to me. Some really thick country..

01-21-2015, 09:54 PM	#52
Wapiti Seeker Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Frisco, Tx Hunt In: Where ever I can	I've found some really good spots by a very unique way. I fly a powered parachute over the area. Crazy stuff I have seen. Not far from Princeton

01-23-2015, 12:45 AM	#54
Eagle19 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: College Station Hunt In: Every where in Texas	Weird, in high school I use to throw bonfire parties in some of those areas and we would drink and smoke cigars because we thought we were cool. Had no idea people hunted out there, that may have been about 5 years ago. Lol I'm glad nobody ended up getting shot by a bow. Hahah

01-23-2015, 02:11 PM	#57
ultralite09 Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: N. DFW Hunt In: Childress, Brady	We should end this thread now. No hogs out there, move along folks.

02-26-2015, 04:41 PM	#60
LivLogik Four Point Join Date: Mar 2014	i know people are saying there are no hogs at Lake Lavon but i was wondering if anyone has been lucky recently? and if not where is another good place to go hunting for hogs? im planing on going hunting next weekend

02-26-2015, 04:57 PM	#61
SFAbowhunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melissa, Texas Hunt In: Public Land	There's hogs at lavon? Shoot, next someone's going to say that there are deer there too! haha They are there just gotta scout and keep your area a secret! Hopefully, I'll have some ldp's soon!

03-06-2015, 11:15 AM	#63
LivLogik Four Point Join Date: Mar 2014	Well this Saturday weather is looking good! I'm going to head to lavon in the morning and test my luck if anyone is going to be up there tomorrow to try and hog hunt PM me I should be there all day.

03-06-2015, 11:26 AM	#64
Sparkles Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McKinney Hunt In: Young County	Take rubber boots, it's going to be a muddy mess, but I bet the pigs will be moving. Good luck. Shoot me a pm if you need help dragging one out.

03-07-2015, 01:43 AM	#68
Kirby86 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Worth, Plano Hunt In: Have bow, will travel	Can your map come with GPS Coords and tips for how to get to your secret spot?

03-07-2015, 07:20 AM	#69
LivLogik Four Point Join Date: Mar 2014	Haha I will try to post all that if I get lucky but the way people are talking I'm not going to get lucky... But who knows maybe I will

03-07-2015, 07:24 AM	#70
Sparkles Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McKinney Hunt In: Young County	What area are you hitting first? I've seen pigs in units by Lowery crossing and almost always some sign of en

03-07-2015, 07:27 AM	#71
LivLogik Four Point Join Date: Mar 2014	I was going to go to 12 first I'm not sure where Lowry crossing is hopefully it's close to 12. could you tell me what sections are close to it would be greatly appreciated

03-07-2015, 07:38 AM	#73
LivLogik Four Point Join Date: Mar 2014	OK sounds good thanks I'm close to 12 I will probably stop by there because the people at the office said to check 12 and 13 and then I'll probably make my way to 3 and 4. Thanks!

03-07-2015, 08:11 AM	#75
Goldeneagle Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Where ever I get a chance.	They've been layin that pipeline on 2 for a while. Several big tractors and people been movin around. I really don't know if 2 is all that great right now. I'll be at 3 tomorrow a.m. squirrel huntin.

03-07-2015, 12:21 PM	#78
LivLogik Four Point Join Date: Mar 2014	Sorry guys my service was spotty out there. I went to 2 and saw signs of them but didn't hear or see any. I had to leave because my wife got a hold of me and I had some family stuff come up. If anyone ends up going hog hunting in the near future and wouldn't mind some company let me know! I have yet to stick anything with my bow and ready to get me a hog

03-07-2015, 07:41 PM	#79
hogRookie Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jan 2015	Went out to 2 last night stayed till 11pm, didn't hear any hogs.

03-16-2015, 08:36 PM	#82
Bow277 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2015	What is the snake population in the Lake Lavon area? Worth investing in some gaiters?

03-17-2015, 01:11 AM	#84
Kirby86 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Worth, Plano Hunt In: Have bow, will travel	It depends. Back in 2013 I saw 3 copperheads, lots of hognose snakes (no they aren't venomous) and more cotton mouths than I wanted to count. If you're in area 2 and you're near water, keep an eye out. I mostly wear mud boots out there, as I can't seem to find a reliably waterproof pair of snake boots.

03-17-2015, 08:01 AM	#85
Sparkles Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McKinney Hunt In: Young County	I have seen a couple cotton mouths out there but while I was in my canoe fishing Haven't seen a snake on dry land

03-20-2015, 11:38 PM	#86
Kirby86 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Worth, Plano Hunt In: Have bow, will travel	Well I tried snooping around this evening on the north end and its flooded as bad as I've ever seen it in the 5 yrs I've been hunting Lavon. I'm talking 3-4ft of water in areas just above the flood plain! All I wound up seeing was a skunk, and my hip boots got a real nice hole in them which made for an enjoyable evening. If any of you guys wind up going tomorrow, if you can find anywhere that isn't flooded near heavy cover, I'd assume you'd find hogs. The way the woods were, everything has to be pushed out of them if they're at or below the flood plain.

03-21-2015, 11:34 AM	#87
Bow277 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2015	Can you gutless field dress an animal on the Lake Lavon land or are there restrictions about what you can leave behind?

03-21-2015, 02:00 PM	#89
Bow277 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2015	Not yet. :-) Just getting the lay of the land.

03-21-2015, 02:04 PM	#90
LivLogik Four Point Join Date: Mar 2014	I belive as long as you hide everything behind a bush or tree as long as its not just laying out in the open you will be fine. I would call the office and ask just to make sure

03-23-2015, 06:49 PM	#91
Bow277 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2015	Picked up Lake Lavon hunting permit today. Asked about the gutless field dressing. Sounded like standard field dressing was okay. Just leave the guts behind a bush but didn't want you to leave the head and such behind. The gentleman there suggested areas 9 and 12. I did some scouting of 9. I saw quite a bit of sign but no animals.

04-04-2015, 09:49 PM	#92
Bow277 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Mar 2015	I checked out area 2 today. Little bit of sign and trails but didn't see anything. A lot more sign at area 9.

05-13-2015, 08:27 AM	#93
Goldeneagle Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Where ever I get a chance.	With the lake back up, unit 2 might be good again.

06-11-2015, 01:42 PM	#96
LivLogik Four Point Join Date: Mar 2014	Any body get lucky lately with all the rain happening?