sabine national forest

[sm000]

As far as ground blinds go, their deadly (in a good way). I see nothing wrong with them. I personally use a climber, but I've seen the results of a ground blind, and their really good. Probably a little more unsafe than a climber, but still good.

[Texbowhunter316]

We should get together one day and cook or something. I have a pile of ducks , someone bring the sausage and I will make a gumbo.

[sm000]

I've got a pile of ducks too. But no sausage either

[Texbowhunter316]

I've got a camp up there right on the forest and we can get zumos as a last resort!

[sm000]

Coyotes taking over where I'm at.

[sm000]

Found some black bear scat too. Lots of it. I keep hoping to catch a glimpse of him, but I never do.

[DesertDug]

Good luck to u guys in the Moore, didn't see a thing today in the sam h. Had a doe at the stand half hour befor I was there. Maybe she will wait to sun rise tomorrow.

[TallTexan]

Originally Posted by sm000

Coyotes taking over where I'm at.

I took one out today in Angelina National Forest

[Texbowhunter316]

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[Texbowhunter316]

Ok.someone help me with the pic posting. I know that I have done it before but can't seem to make it work.

[DesertDug]

Draw blood 316?

[Texbowhunter316]

Yes I did! I shot a nice sow about 0930 opening morning.

[DesertDug]

Sweeeeeet.

[Texbowhunter316]

Just can't remember how to post pics.

[marshman]

Neighbor of mine was hunting near Ragtown on Saturday. He said about 6:30am someone came walking through the woods sounding like bull. He stopped about 30 yards from the tree he had climbed, took a leak then continued on his way. Said there was trucks parked everywhere. He didn't stay long. Said he'd go back in a week or two after things quiet down.

[Texbowhunter316]

[quotemarshman;9127335]Neighbor of mine was hunting near Ragtown on Saturday. He said about 6:30am someone came walking through the woods sounding like bull. He stopped about 30 yards from the tree he had climbed, took a leak then continued on his way. Said there was trucks parked everywhere. He didn't stay long. Said he'd go back in a week or two after things quiet down.[/quote]

That sucks. I'm heading back up on Thursday by myself for the cold front that's moving in. It's crazy how different areas work up there on SNF ,until last year I've never even been checked by the GW. Same one checked me this year too.He was at the truck as I was dragging the hog up.

[marshman]

Just found out today that I didn't draw a doe tag for the Moore plantation. Bummer.

[buckmastertexas]

Dang Marshman. Sorry to hear. If you are bowhunting, maybe you can get down to newton public hunting unit and get 2 does, not that it would be easy, but you can shoot them the whole season.

[marshman]

Originally Posted by buckmastertexas

Dang Marshman. Sorry to hear. If you are bowhunting, maybe you can get down to newton public hunting unit and get 2 does, not that it would be easy, but you can shoot them the whole season.

Yea, that is my plan now, to mainly hunt the Type II tract near Newton. I may hit the Moore during the late muzzleloader season.

[DesertDug]

Originally Posted by marshman

Just found out today that I didn't draw a doe tag for the Moore plantation. Bummer.

No doe tag for me either. No SNF of SHNF. Lot of guys at SHNF got skunked as well. The on-line system f-ed this up. Everyone applied

[coach2]

I got mine can't wait til late November.

[marshman]

bump

[Txfire409]

Originally Posted by coach2

I got mine can't wait til late November.

me too

[Texbowhunter316]

I hope y'all are seeing more than I am. It's been a slow week up here.

[ElfEyes]

Buckmaster, I sent you a pm

[marshman]

trying to keep this thread current

[trash2]

Ill be up thur-sun/mon

[buckmastertexas]

I have been hunting the public land in Newton so far this year. I will be doing a couple of hunts on Sabine National Forest this weekend.

In Newton I got busted Sunday morning by this buck. I slacked bad when I put the stand in a red oak because it was a lot easier than the water oak that was 5 yards deep in a yaupon tangle. I paid the price for that mistake.

Tuesday evening I let a button buck walk, and this evening I let a big mama doe and her fawn walk, at 8 yards. They never busted me, though they walked across my trail in.

[marshman]

Sorry to hear that, least you seen some deer. I have only been once to the Newton tract so far. Hope to start changing that next week!

[DesertDug]

Cool story buckmastertexas

[buckmastertexas]

I am hoping the acorns are falling in some of my favorite hardwood bottoms on the SNF and the Moore Plantation. I am gonna just pop into a couple of the spots for blind hunts, places that always have a buck or two. Then there will be a few power scouts, into the past hotspots, check the sign discretely, low profile - midday, with scent control, and back out.

[TCR²]

Anyone hunt off 201? I live in Brookeland and have wanted to give it a try but not sure where to go or where boundaries for the forest and leases in the area.

Went out that way Friday on the way to 6 mile and saw a good buck right after we turned onto 3243.

[Etxbuckman]

Originally Posted by buckmastertexas

I have been hunting the public land in Newton so far this year. I will be doing a couple of hunts on Sabine National Forest this weekend.

In Newton I got busted Sunday morning by this buck. I slacked bad when I put the stand in a red oak because it was a lot easier than the water oak that was 5 yards deep in a yaupon tangle. I paid the price for that mistake.

Ouch. That is a NICE buck. Hopefully you can get back on him

[coach2]

Has anyone received their doe tag for Sabine nf. I was contacted by email on Oct 1st but nothing in the mail yet.

[trash2]

Nope, was wondering the same thing

[trash2]

I assume you meant Moore plantation

[Alpha Dog]

I hunt off of 87 & 144. Alot of activitie im my spot lots of deer. not to mention the 3 diff.bucks that I have comin in. That crush sugar beets.... man

[coach2]

Yes moore plantation thank you trash2.

[coach2]

The tags were mailed late last week. I called them today. Should have them by friday.

[CSR]

My brother is taking me out to Ragtown opening general weekend, I've never been but plan on bringing my bow and climber if it comes in before then.. any tips for a noob? I'll have no time to go scout before hand.

[Alpha Dog]

Originally Posted by DesertDug

I went this past spring for a turkey hunt with no success, did see some deer and deer signs. I would like to make a trip over there for a hunt with out much scouting I think it may be a hard hunt, heck I have a hard enough time hunting the Sam Houston.

I have been seeing much turkey this season of 87. Hopefully they are still roaming around there in April.

[coach2]

Ragtown is a great place to camp. You can hunt all over that area. Ive always found success near the lake and open pipeline type areas .google earth

[Speedgoat]

I got my Doe tag in yesterday!! It's cool, because every year I have gotten one I have killed one!! Hope the streak continues!!

[Speedgoat]

Originally Posted by buckmastertexas

I am hoping the acorns are falling in some of my favorite hardwood bottoms on the SNF and the Moore Plantation. I am gonna just pop into a couple of the spots for blind hunts, places that always have a buck or two. Then there will be a few power scouts, into the past hotspots, check the sign discretely, low profile - midday, with scent control, and back out.

I hunt the Moore. Meet you at the Beer Store opening weekend

[buckmastertexas]

Originally Posted by Speedgoat

I hunt the Moore. Meet you at the Beer Store opening weekend

lol. I guess I know where to find you if I need help getting that monster buck out of the woods.

[Speedgoat]

Originally Posted by buckmastertexas

lol. I guess I know where to find you if I need help getting that monster buck out of the woods.

We have hunted here for over 25 years. My buddies all have pics hanging in the store Our Camp is at 2343/NF117

[Speedgoat]

Reports are out in the Yellow Pine area, that bucks are beginning to show interest in a bit of pre-rut activity!!

[buckmastertexas]

I went on a power scout during the midday on Sunday, a week ago, in the six mile bottom area. Noticed that there was a good many scrapes, but found only one decent rub, something a 3 1/2 year old buck might make.

It was pretty hot, and I was not hunting, so I was not wearing my orange. As I worked my way back to the truck and was still about 200 yards from the road, I looked to my right and saw someone, I figured another hunter so I waved and kept on to the road.

Thirty seconds later I looked to the right again and see this guy headed my way. Turns out it was the forest ranger and he had came into the woods after me! Well, I got a warning from him on the orange deal. If you are doing anything hunting related, though not hunting itself, you gotta have the orange.

Oh well, he was a nice enough fellow and we had some good conversation. I just could not believe he barged right into the woods to hunt me down. If I was hunting, orange and all, and this happened and he ruined the hunt, I would have been P.O.'d but I guess there's nothing I could do. Any one have this happen to them?

[TMiddleton]

Ummm, the book says "hunting", not "hunting related". Were you carrying a weapon?

If you weren't carrying a weapon, how does he know you weren't hiking?

I know that the use of hunter is encouraged and recomended, even for hikers. However, it isn't required when your scouting/hiking.

[buckmastertexas]

Originally Posted by TMiddleton

Ummm, the book says "hunting", not "hunting related". Were you carrying a weapon?

If you weren't carrying a weapon, how does he know you weren't hiking?

I know that the use of hunter is encouraged and recomended, even for hikers. However, it isn't required when your scouting/hiking.

No weapon but a machete. Got to protect myself from chupacabra's and black planthers. No, he just barged into the woods to find me. Still had his vehicle running when we got out to the road.