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gemini2759 · 06-25-2017, 03:45 PM

Mandatory orientation now required even for bow hunting.

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Laguna_At...s/hunting.html

Edit: Atascosa spelled wrong

Palehorse · 06-26-2017, 08:17 PM

I'm not surprised that they decided to do orientation for bowhunters now. Last year it seemed that the hootleheads really came out to play.

Even though I was able to score a buck on last year's hunt, I'm not sure if I'll put in for another archery hunt at LA. I really had a hard time trying to shake the crowds of hunters. Just too many people at once. I couldn't swing a dead cat over my head without hittin someone in an orange hat.

gemini2759 · 06-26-2017, 08:57 PM

I hear ya Palehorse. I had two tripods within 200 yards of me last year and hadn't seen anyone around me the previous five years. I noticed also they're only having two deer archery hunts this year instead of three. Hunting LA is not for newbies and one tough place to hunt.

Palehorse · 07-04-2017, 08:48 AM

Hey Gemini, the buck on your avatar, is that the one we drug out of the mud together at LA?

gemini2759 · 07-04-2017, 12:54 PM

No, that one is my sons first and only deer, shot in Jim Hogg county., an old 12 pointer.He was 14, now 28 and after he shot it said he would never do it again. He loves shot gunning doves tho.

gemini2759 · 07-04-2017, 01:02 PM

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Hey Gemini, the buck on your avatar, is that the one we drug out of the mud together at LA?

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This was the one. Don't know if I told you, but the next morning I drove up on a monster 10 just standing on the road in between the first and n second gates along section 8 about 11 am. He was tending a doe. Wish the new rules on shooting your tag limit was in effect then.

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GBludau · 07-05-2017, 03:10 PM

I got it back from the taxidermist this week! The other buck I arrowed is an ornament hanging in the backyard tree. Crossing my fingers to get back there again!!

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txoutdoorsman24 · 07-05-2017, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

I got it back from the taxidermist this week! The other buck I arrowed is an ornament hanging in the backyard tree. Crossing my fingers to get back there again!!

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Good looking mount bud.
Hope to get down there again myself

GBludau · 07-05-2017, 03:57 PM

Thanks txoutdoorsman! It was still drying in that photo and then touched up, but its the only photo I have saved. Detail looks much better on the finished mount! Hope we both get to go! Are you as excited as I am to read all these comments in the next few months?! I'm giddy with excitement!

txoutdoorsman24 · 07-05-2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

Thanks txoutdoorsman! It was still drying in that photo and then touched up, but its the only photo I have saved. Detail looks much better on the finished mount! Hope we both get to go! Are you as excited as I am to read all these comments in the next few months?! I'm giddy with excitement!

I've been looking forward to it for sure. Best hunt I've ever been on and didn't kill anything.

gemini2759 · 07-05-2017, 08:32 PM

Is the word "giddy" allowed in here?

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JackRyan · 07-06-2017, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

Thanks txoutdoorsman! It was still drying in that photo and then touched up, but its the only photo I have saved. Detail looks much better on the finished mount! Hope we both get to go! Are you as excited as I am to read all these comments in the next few months?! I'm giddy with excitement!

Looks awesome!

Just curious, did you have any luck with the warranty claim on your drone last year?

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GBludau · 07-07-2017, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gemini2759

Is the word "giddy" allowed in here?

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Yes, especially when an educator spells "ataoscas" wrong, they aren't allowed to debate ones diction! Remember the Alaomo!

GBludau · 07-07-2017, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JackRyan

Looks awesome!

Just curious, did you have any luck with the warranty claim on your drone last year?

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I've never taken the time to do so, yet! Perhaps I will soon. A dealer told me that they have been seeing a lot of cases of the mysterious "FLYAWAY" in those models, and DJI has been replacing them. We'll see!

Notice the in the NEW archery regulations: NO DRONES/AIRCRAFT LMFAO!!!

JackRyan · 07-07-2017, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

I've never taken the time to do so, yet! Perhaps I will soon. A dealer told me that they have been seeing a lot of cases of the mysterious "FLYAWAY" in those models, and DJI has been replacing them. We'll see!

Good luck, hope you get it replaced.

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Notice the in the NEW archery regulations: NO DRONES/AIRCRAFT LMFAO!!!

Yeah, I saw that too. Thought it was interesting that is says operating a drone over refuge property is illegal. I wonder what law makes this illegal??

gemini2759 · 07-07-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

Yes, especially when an educator spells "ataoscas" wrong, they aren't allowed to debate ones diction! Remember the Alaomo!

Touché. That's French for something.

Palehorse · 07-07-2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini2759

Touché. That's French for something.

I think that means a "hiney". As in, "That big ole gal just pinched me on the touche." I might be wrong though.

RGV Hunter · 07-11-2017, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini2759

Mandatory orientation now required even for bow hunting.

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Laguna_At...s/hunting.html

Edit: Atascosa spelled wrong

So then what if a hunter is from out of town or out of state. He as to be present for this? It has three dates but only two hunts on the TPWD website.

gemini2759 · 07-11-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RGV Hunter

So then what if a hunter is from out of town or out of state. He as to be present for this? It has three dates but only two hunts on the TPWD website.

If they can't make the orientation, they shouldn't put in for the draw. Two deer, one exotic.

RGV Hunter · 07-11-2017, 05:09 PM

It's not a problem for me it's just I was thinking about other Hunters that are coming from a ways out

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RGV Hunter · 07-11-2017, 05:14 PM

I liked the way it used to be. 600 openings and you picked which hunts you wanted. You could do it in person or by mail. I live 5 minuted away from the place. I felt like I had my own lease. It was awesome.

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BigRed323 · 07-11-2017, 08:30 PM

How much were the archery permits the past couple of years?

Guess it's been a couple of years since I paid any attention to that since I'd been up in Missouri every hunt and the permit was $70.

And by the way, nice buck Gblu

RGV Hunter · 07-12-2017, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRed323

How much were the archery permits the past couple of years?

Guess it's been a couple of years since I paid any attention to that since I'd been up in Missouri every hunt and the permit was $70.

And by the way, nice buck Gblu

$130 for a five day hunt.

ultrastealth · 07-12-2017, 07:17 AM

Having experienced the refuge staff last year, that "orientation" will be a list of "you can'ts" and "don'ts". They don't care for hunters in the least. On the other hand, if you happen to be wearing a wide-brimmed tourist hat and bermuda shorts, they'll bend over backwards to help you.

RGV Hunter · 07-12-2017, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ultrastealth

Having experienced the refuge staff last year, that "orientation" will be a list of "you can'ts" and "don'ts". They don't care for hunters in the least. On the other hand, if you happen to be wearing a wide-brimmed tourist hat and bermuda shorts, they'll bend over backwards to help you.

I completely agree. It is not like it used to be, years ago. It was actually a good experience to walk into the check station and do the meet and greet ritual with everybody there.

Now they make you fell like you are interrupting their daily schedule. At least it was like that for me last year.

JFRITZ06 · 07-12-2017, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ultrastealth

Having experienced the refuge staff last year, that "orientation" will be a list of "you can'ts" and "don'ts". They don't care for hunters in the least. On the other hand, if you happen to be wearing a wide-brimmed tourist hat and bermuda shorts, they'll bend over backwards to help you.

Just carry binos and tell them you want to watch the birds. Oh yah, tell them you're infatuated with ocelots too! You might even get a back flip out of them.
Don't forget to tell Marion hello, she loves the hunters!

Thumper · 07-14-2017, 06:52 PM

Total FUBAR!

Trump needs to get more hunter friendly employees and send the others home.

mikeyb_23 · 07-16-2017, 03:57 AM

The game wardens have the orientation class last year for the rifle.

onthetake · 07-17-2017, 02:21 PM

They definitely messed up a good thing. Refuge was my favorite hunt. Very challenging and rewarding. Refuge staff have changed and they changed what was great about the hunt. Less access, less friendly and more cost. They definitely would rather exterminate the game out of helicopters than have to deal with public hunting.

RGV Hunter · 08-02-2017, 07:20 AM

I was informed that crossbows will be allowed this coming season. You don't have to be handicapped, senior or a minor to be able to use one. Not that I would use one but just putting it out there.

GBludau · 08-02-2017, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RGV Hunter

I was informed that crossbows will be allowed this coming season. You don't have to be handicapped, senior or a minor to be able to use one. Not that I would use one but just putting it out there.

I believe crossbows were allowed last year. I recall a couple fellas carrying them last year

Monster Buck · 08-02-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

I believe crossbows were allowed last year. I recall a couple fellas carrying them last year

Yes they were allowed last year. I took one and used it because my bow string was nicked and started to unravel.

BigRed323 · 09-02-2017, 10:58 AM

Drew 11/24-11/28!

Excited to get back out there. First time applying since 4 years ago and got lucky.

GBludau · 09-02-2017, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRed323

Drew 11/24-11/28!

Excited to get back out there. First time applying since 4 years ago and got lucky.

Congrats on the draw, BigRed.

A wise man once said, "You're in for a difficult time, its a different world down there''

I'm heading back down there again this year too! 11/17 -11/21.

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Palehorse · 09-02-2017, 11:15 AM

I got drawn for the first archery deer at LA. I almost didn't apply because it was so crowded last year but did it anyway.

GBludau · 09-02-2017, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Palehorse

I got drawn for the first archery deer at LA. I almost didn't apply because it was so crowded last year but did it anyway.

Congrats, Palehorse!!

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ajcarricktx · 09-02-2017, 11:37 AM

I drew for the second hunt this year. Last year I got drawn for archery Nilgai and didn't connect. I saw a bunch though and even missed a shot at a trotting cow. This year I'm hoping for better luck. I hunted escape routes and mud flats last year and let the other hunters chase them around for me.

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Briar Friar · 09-02-2017, 12:10 PM

How many acres are actually huntable? I see LA is 98,000 acres. Each archery hunt has 250 swingin johns...each rifle hunt has 35.

Im considering applying for archery 3...app deadline oct 15.

Also Im curious why an archery permit would be $50 in excess of rifle?

RGV Hunter · 09-02-2017, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Briar Friar

How many acres are actually huntable? I see LA is 98,000 acres. Each archery hunt has 250 swingin johns...each rifle hunt has 35.

Im considering applying for archery 3...app deadline oct 15.

Also Im curious why an archery permit would be $50 in excess of rifle?

For archery you get five days. For rifle you get three days. That is why.

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gemini2759 · 09-02-2017, 01:09 PM

11/24-28 here. Replaced my real old Bear with a pse drive this year. Been shooting a bunch.

hooligan · 09-02-2017, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

Congrats on the draw, BigRed.

A wise man once said, "You're in for a difficult time, its a different world down there''

I'm heading back down there again this year too! 11/17 -11/21.

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My dad and I will be out there that hunt too! I'm excited for it, never hunted out there

GBludau · 09-02-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by hooligan

My dad and I will be out there that hunt too! I'm excited for it, never hunted out there

Congrats, enjoyed it last year with my father and will again this year. He had some luck as well, his arrow is still the tree limb.

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txoutdoorsman24 · 09-02-2017, 05:02 PM

Woo hooo. Headed back again this year. 11/17 thru-11/21. Leaving with a cooler full this time.

txoutdoorsman24 · 09-02-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini2759

11/24-28 here. Replaced my real old Bear with a pse drive this year. Been shooting a bunch.

Man I miss your food. Will be there for sure agin this year.

GBludau · 09-02-2017, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by txoutdoorsman24

Woo hooo. Headed back again this year. 11/17 thru-11/21. Leaving with a cooler full this time.

Hell yes! We gotta meet up! Hopefully at the skinning station!

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GBludau · 09-02-2017, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini2759

11/24-28 here. Replaced my real old Bear with a pse drive this year. Been shooting a bunch.

Nice! I replaced an 07 Browning Illusion to this! With this many bow hunts, it was a MUST!

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txoutdoorsman24 · 09-02-2017, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

Hell yes! We gotta meet up! Hopefully at the skinning station!

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Heck yea. I'll be there for sure

gemini2759 · 09-02-2017, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

Nice! I replaced an 07 Browning Illusion to this! With this many bow hunts, it was a MUST

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Sweet rig.

gemini2759 · 09-02-2017, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by txoutdoorsman24

Man I miss your food. Will be there for sure agin this year.

Food still good. We've been shutting down at 3pm every day tho. Not sure when my MIL says to open Friday nights. Probably when we see the winter Texans.

BigRed323 · 09-02-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GBludau

Congrats on the draw, BigRed.

A wise man once said, "You're in for a difficult time, its a different world down there''

I'm heading back down there again this year too! 11/17 -11/21.

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Must've been a pretty smart guy.

Congrats to you too. Where you coming from for the hunt?

06-25-2017, 03:45 PM	#1
gemini2759 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Port Isabel Hunt In: Where ever and whenever	Laguna Atascosa 2017-2018 Mandatory orientation now required even for bow hunting. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Laguna_At...s/hunting.html Edit: Atascosa spelled wrong Last edited by gemini2759; 06-25-2017 at 04:10 PM.

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06-26-2017, 08:17 PM	#2
Palehorse Six Point Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: All over	I'm not surprised that they decided to do orientation for bowhunters now. Last year it seemed that the hootleheads really came out to play. Even though I was able to score a buck on last year's hunt, I'm not sure if I'll put in for another archery hunt at LA. I really had a hard time trying to shake the crowds of hunters. Just too many people at once. I couldn't swing a dead cat over my head without hittin someone in an orange hat.

06-26-2017, 08:57 PM	#3
gemini2759 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Port Isabel Hunt In: Where ever and whenever	I hear ya Palehorse. I had two tripods within 200 yards of me last year and hadn't seen anyone around me the previous five years. I noticed also they're only having two deer archery hunts this year instead of three. Hunting LA is not for newbies and one tough place to hunt.

07-04-2017, 08:48 AM	#4
Palehorse Six Point Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: All over	Hey Gemini, the buck on your avatar, is that the one we drug out of the mud together at LA?

07-04-2017, 12:54 PM	#5
gemini2759 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Port Isabel Hunt In: Where ever and whenever	No, that one is my sons first and only deer, shot in Jim Hogg county., an old 12 pointer.He was 14, now 28 and after he shot it said he would never do it again. He loves shot gunning doves tho.

07-05-2017, 03:10 PM	#7
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	I got it back from the taxidermist this week! The other buck I arrowed is an ornament hanging in the backyard tree. Crossing my fingers to get back there again!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

07-05-2017, 03:57 PM	#9
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	Thanks txoutdoorsman! It was still drying in that photo and then touched up, but its the only photo I have saved. Detail looks much better on the finished mount! Hope we both get to go! Are you as excited as I am to read all these comments in the next few months?! I'm giddy with excitement!

07-05-2017, 08:32 PM	#11
gemini2759 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Port Isabel Hunt In: Where ever and whenever	Is the word "giddy" allowed in here? Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk

07-11-2017, 05:09 PM	#20
RGV Hunter Six Point Join Date: May 2017 Location: RGV Hunt In: Anywhere I can go legally	It's not a problem for me it's just I was thinking about other Hunters that are coming from a ways out Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

07-11-2017, 05:14 PM	#21
RGV Hunter Six Point Join Date: May 2017 Location: RGV Hunt In: Anywhere I can go legally	I liked the way it used to be. 600 openings and you picked which hunts you wanted. You could do it in person or by mail. I live 5 minuted away from the place. I felt like I had my own lease. It was awesome. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk

07-11-2017, 08:30 PM	#22
BigRed323 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Harlingen, TX Hunt In: Texas, Missouri	How much were the archery permits the past couple of years? Guess it's been a couple of years since I paid any attention to that since I'd been up in Missouri every hunt and the permit was $70. And by the way, nice buck Gblu

07-12-2017, 07:17 AM	#24
ultrastealth Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Katy Hunt In: Camp Wood, TX	Having experienced the refuge staff last year, that "orientation" will be a list of "you can'ts" and "don'ts". They don't care for hunters in the least. On the other hand, if you happen to be wearing a wide-brimmed tourist hat and bermuda shorts, they'll bend over backwards to help you.

07-14-2017, 06:52 PM	#27
Thumper Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Magnolia Texas	Total FUBAR! Trump needs to get more hunter friendly employees and send the others home.

07-16-2017, 03:57 AM	#28
mikeyb_23 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: White Settlement, Tx Hunt In: Pleasanton, Public land	The game wardens have the orientation class last year for the rifle.

07-17-2017, 02:21 PM	#29
onthetake Four Point Join Date: Nov 2006	They definitely messed up a good thing. Refuge was my favorite hunt. Very challenging and rewarding. Refuge staff have changed and they changed what was great about the hunt. Less access, less friendly and more cost. They definitely would rather exterminate the game out of helicopters than have to deal with public hunting.

08-02-2017, 07:20 AM	#30
RGV Hunter Six Point Join Date: May 2017 Location: RGV Hunt In: Anywhere I can go legally	I was informed that crossbows will be allowed this coming season. You don't have to be handicapped, senior or a minor to be able to use one. Not that I would use one but just putting it out there.

09-02-2017, 10:58 AM	#33
BigRed323 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Harlingen, TX Hunt In: Texas, Missouri	Drew 11/24-11/28! Excited to get back out there. First time applying since 4 years ago and got lucky.

09-02-2017, 11:15 AM	#35
Palehorse Six Point Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: All over	I got drawn for the first archery deer at LA. I almost didn't apply because it was so crowded last year but did it anyway.

09-02-2017, 11:37 AM	#37
ajcarricktx Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Killeen texas Hunt In: Fort hood, any were else I can access	I drew for the second hunt this year. Last year I got drawn for archery Nilgai and didn't connect. I saw a bunch though and even missed a shot at a trotting cow. This year I'm hoping for better luck. I hunted escape routes and mud flats last year and let the other hunters chase them around for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-02-2017, 12:10 PM	#38
Briar Friar Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Hunt In: San Gabriel, Colorado and Rio Grande watersheds	How many acres are actually huntable? I see LA is 98,000 acres. Each archery hunt has 250 swingin johns...each rifle hunt has 35. Im considering applying for archery 3...app deadline oct 15. Also Im curious why an archery permit would be $50 in excess of rifle?

09-02-2017, 01:09 PM	#40
gemini2759 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Port Isabel Hunt In: Where ever and whenever	11/24-28 here. Replaced my real old Bear with a pse drive this year. Been shooting a bunch.

09-02-2017, 05:02 PM	#43
txoutdoorsman24 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: In camo	Woo hooo. Headed back again this year. 11/17 thru-11/21. Leaving with a cooler full this time.