Backpack hunt for whitetails on public land

[Limbwalker]

Awesome info Froggy. Thanks!

Going to plan a trip later this fall when the weather gets right.

[newbieG]

Have you checked out lake Meredith north of Amarillo?

[SwampRabbit]

They were going to lift the camping in designated only for the SHNF. Cannot remember if the special order was reinstated or not.

[XBowHunter]

found this thread on the Fannin Unit. does not sound like the hunting is outstanding, but the chance at a hunt/backpack/camp trip sounds fun...

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49147

(there's talk of bear warning signs in this thread )

and this says primitive tent camping is available for $10 per tent per night...

http://www.lakefannin.org/rental.htm

[Froggy]

found this thread on the Fannin Unit. does not sound like the hunting is outstanding, but the chance at a hunt/backpack/camp trip sounds fun...

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49147

(there's talk of bear warning signs in this thread )

and this says primitive tent camping is available for $10 per tent per night...
http://www.lakefannin.org/rental.htm

The lakefannin.org group is no longer operating the small campground, lodge and cabins. That area is closed to public use. There is no fee for dispersed camping.

[kevin nicholls]

Sweet find. I will apply for that one next year for sure. Thanks!

Talk to Wanderen39 he drew that hunt this year. He'll get you some good info on it.

[XBowHunter]

The lakefannin.org group is no longer operating the small campground, lodge and cabins. That area is closed to public use. There is no fee for dispersed camping.

nice, less people, more deer...

[JustinJ]

I'm pretty sure you can camp anywhere at LBJ even during hunting season. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[JustinJ]

"All camping in the Angelina, Davy Crockett, Sabine or Sam Houston National Forest or the Caddo National Grasslands must be in designated campsites or developed recreation areas from Sept. 15 through Feb. 1."

Doesn't mention LBJ

[XBowHunter]

I'm pretty sure you can camp anywhere at LBJ even during hunting season. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

have you been to fannin unit justin?

[JustinJ]

have you been to fannin unit justin?

I haven't. This is actually the first I've ever really heard of it. Sounds interesting for sure.

[XBowHunter]

I haven't. This is actually the first I've ever really heard of it. Sounds interesting for sure.

agree and it's not too far from me

[TMiddleton]

How cool would it be though, to have a place here in Texas where you could pack in 4 or 5 miles and hunt the way we do in other states.

I agree it would be awesome! This is something that I intend to do one day. I have been gathering my gear in preparation of doing this. I have bought hammocks for the wife and I and attempting to downsize the rest of my gear to backpack size.

In the Sam Houston, it won't be deer I will be chasing when I do this, due to camping restrictions. I will have to wait until after deer season in order to spike camp. It will be hogs I will be hunting in the off season.

I also have a couple of FS roads picked out and intend to ride my bike back in there and spike camp and hunt with my black powder gear for a long weekend. Going to be a blast

[Danimal14]

Awesome info Froggy. Thanks!

Going to plan a trip later this fall when the weather gets right.

Did you ever do this trip?

[Texas Grown]

Did you ever do this trip?

He can't answer ya. He's in "The Cooler".