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hittman · 12-20-2017, 09:30 PM

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Congrats!

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bps3040 · 12-20-2017, 09:40 PM

Congrats

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TxnRunner · 12-21-2017, 12:30 PM

Great buck! Any more pics to show off that rack? Looks like he has some bonus points

wl51797 · 12-21-2017, 05:02 PM

Congrats

BowDude5000 · 12-21-2017, 06:45 PM

Congrats!!

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ghost · 12-21-2017, 08:31 PM

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Texas Grown · 12-22-2017, 07:13 AM

Ghost, you shoot another one?

ghost · 12-22-2017, 02:47 PM

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Ghost, you shoot another one?

No Sir. They wanted to see other side of rack. He is gnarly.

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Texas Grown · 12-22-2017, 03:41 PM

That's what I thought. But wanted to confirm. Hard to see his rt side in second pic. Under grass/mud I guess.

Congrats on a nice one.

(I like odd stuff)

Whiskey Hunter · 04-18-2018, 08:21 AM

Has anyone done any Spring Turkey hunting on Benbrook this year?

topshot · 04-23-2018, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey Hunter

Has anyone done any Spring Turkey hunting on Benbrook this year?

not yet, how about you?

Whiskey Hunter · 04-25-2018, 09:15 AM

I wasn't able to get a permit this year, missed the deadline unfortunately.

Blood Trail · 06-21-2018, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by topshot

not yet, how about you?

Call me.

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PIOBill · 07-31-2018, 08:55 PM

got drawn but my job kept me from hunting all but one day. Didn't see any but we did hear a few.

stanton-77 · 08-03-2018, 12:34 PM

I was wondering if anyone knows how many permits they award for each hunt? Also, do they publish the success reports online like they do for lake Whitney hunting?

Texas Grown · 08-04-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stanton-77

I was wondering if anyone knows how many permits they award for each hunt? Also, do they publish the success reports online like they do for lake Whitney hunting?

No publication of success rate. 15 permits per hunt. At one point not long ago, they were getting about 2,000 applications per year. That's just the number of applications, not the number of hunters applying per year.

Yall will have a better chance this year

. I'm not putting in for this one this year.

topshot · 08-05-2018, 09:04 AM

10 hunt periods, 20 hunters per = 200 total hunters

GBludau · 08-08-2018, 12:13 AM

Dingdong!

Blood Trail · 08-13-2018, 01:46 PM

The amount of huntable land decreases every year. Talking to the ranger, he said another 600 acs. has been taken away. Pretty soon, they’ll be no hunting there.

Duck hunting is no longer allowed on the banks and shores, either. Have to be in the water like at Grapevine

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nonamehoff · 08-13-2018, 02:11 PM

Boooo!!!!!

Texas Grown · 08-13-2018, 06:30 PM

If I manage to find a map around here some where, of the way it used to be, I'll post it. Lots of it gone.

But I have some great memories from out there. Some of the best were while duck, quail, and dove hunting.

Kirby86 · 08-16-2018, 09:57 PM

Hopefully we can get some of it back.

If they can have archery deer hunts in the Northeast on college campuses to help manage the deer population, then you can have deer hunts right next to urban areas without incident as far as I’m concerned. Because at Benbrook it’s not the hunters I’ve had issues with, but some of the strange character locals.

Heck, during turkey season there was a group of people LIVING in the woods at longhorn. They had a Jon boat they’d go back and forth on with a whole tent camp site you could see from the boat ramp.

This sort of thing is exactly why I’m such a big advocate for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. There is a Texas chapter btw, and it’s starting to become more active. Unfortunately the squeaky wheel gets the oil in our society and hunters aren’t really the type of people prone to squeaking. Development will eventually crowd out Benbrook, but it hasn’t yet. I don’t see any reason to keep closing areas and cut off our nose in the present for what the future will eventually bring.

GBludau · 08-17-2018, 10:41 AM

Is there anyone who will be able and willing to post the draw results this weekend/Monday?

Pretty please!

GBludau · 08-20-2018, 11:38 AM

bump. Todays the day.

Blood Trail · 08-20-2018, 01:53 PM

It’s not today. Just called. It will later in the week.

BTW, the new map is out. The hunting land has yet again decreased by 600 acres.

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GBludau · 08-20-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blood Trail

It’s not today. Just called. It will later in the week.

BTW, the new map is out. The hunting land has yet again decreased by 600 acres.

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Thanks, Blood Trail. I called today also. Since 600 acres has been removed, what is that actual total acreage open for hunting? Is it not 1,400 acres as I've found on the web?

Texas Grown · 08-20-2018, 08:17 PM

It has not been 1400 acres for some time. That number has been carried forever! They should update the actual acreage. But I'm afraid if they do, not many will actually want to hunt out there any more.

CARLOCK · 08-20-2018, 10:00 PM

That's a true story TG..

GBludau · 08-20-2018, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas Grown

It has not been 1400 acres for some time. That number has been carried forever! They should update the actual acreage. But I'm afraid if they do, not many will actually want to hunt out there any more.

Sheesh. Thanks for the wake up call. Got an actual bead on how much is left?

zpayne85 · 08-24-2018, 08:49 AM

Anyone know if the draw results are out yet?

sandbill · 08-24-2018, 11:13 AM

Yep, they're posted. Someone text me at 817 658 2131 and I'll send you pics of the listing. I'm not sure how to post it up for y'all. Lady in that office said they're about to mail out permits.

nonamehoff · 08-24-2018, 11:32 AM

Yup. Just called. I just text you. If you send me the pic I will post it here at least.

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stinkbelly · 08-24-2018, 01:45 PM

Woo hop I'm in. I have been striking out for years.

zpayne85 · 08-24-2018, 02:39 PM

First time I entered and I'm in!

hittman · 08-24-2018, 02:54 PM

Somehow got into hunt #2 even though I didn't list that as one of the hunts I was applying for... Oh well

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Blood Trail · 08-24-2018, 03:17 PM

Dang. I’m 0-3 for deer draws this year. Not complaining tho. I’ve been draw every year at B.B. except 3 times in the last 10 years.

Good luck to all!

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neuman32 · 08-24-2018, 03:19 PM

Looks like I’m in for hunt 5! Anyone been duck hunting that has a little insight?

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Blood Trail · 08-24-2018, 04:03 PM

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Looks like I’m in for hunt 5! Anyone been duck hunting that has a little insight?

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Great duck hunting out there. Have not had interest since they changed the rule to where u can’t hunt off land anymore. My and Stinkbelly used to slay’em.

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zpayne85 · 08-24-2018, 04:13 PM

I'll be on hunt 5 too but looking for deer

nonamehoff · 08-24-2018, 04:20 PM

I got hunt #2. OI had #1 last year and saw a few deer but never got close enough to them. Those weeds were insanely grown up!

hooligan · 08-24-2018, 04:23 PM

dang don't think I'm in

at least I drew Hag but Benbrook would have been nice since it's 10min away from my house

sandbill · 08-24-2018, 06:16 PM

Holler if you can't make out the tail end of the listing and I'll text it to you. My little flip phone and the glare made for a bad combo. 817 658-2131

ghost · 08-25-2018, 03:24 AM

Ghost is in. Hunt #7. Anyone have any ideas of the hunt sections to list? Meaning what hunt distinguishes what dates.

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sandbill · 08-25-2018, 12:03 PM

Corps of Engineers has taken that hunt/date listing off their site, but I do know that hunt #8 starts on Dec. 16 and goes through the 31st. So, #7 ends on Dec. 15. I believe it's 15 days long, so likely starts on the 1st. Good luck!

BowDude5000 · 08-25-2018, 08:43 PM

Im in on hunt #3!!!

Blood Trail · 08-26-2018, 09:24 PM

Anyone needing help with tracking, call me. Pm me and I’ll pm y’all my cell. I live near by.

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topshot · 08-26-2018, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BowDude5000

Im in on hunt #3!!!

Congrats, time to go after last year's deer.
Im in for hunt 4 with my buddy robert.

Hope this year will be as good as last

Whiskey Hunter · 08-27-2018, 09:32 AM

New Benbrook Lake 2018-2019 thread started

04-18-2018, 08:21 AM	#210
Whiskey Hunter Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Annetta South, TX	Spring Turkey Has anyone done any Spring Turkey hunting on Benbrook this year?

08-24-2018, 11:38 AM	#233
nonamehoff Four Point Join Date: Oct 2017	[attach][/attach] Attached Images

08-24-2018, 06:16 PM	#243
sandbill Six Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Benbrook, TX Hunt In: Montague County	Holler if you can't make out the tail end of the listing and I'll text it to you. My little flip phone and the glare made for a bad combo. 817 658-2131 Last edited by sandbill; 08-24-2018 at 06:31 PM.

08-27-2018, 09:32 AM	#249
Whiskey Hunter Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Annetta South, TX	New Benbrook Lake 2018-2019 thread started Last edited by Whiskey Hunter; 08-27-2018 at 10:14 AM. Reason: new thread started

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12-20-2017, 09:40 PM	#202
bps3040 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Spring,Texas Hunt In: West Texas, Dryden area, Forestville, Canada	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-21-2017, 12:30 PM	#203
TxnRunner Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Arlington, TX Hunt In: Texas	Great buck! Any more pics to show off that rack? Looks like he has some bonus points

12-21-2017, 05:02 PM	#204
wl51797 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Fort Worth, TX Hunt In: Somebody's land	Congrats

12-21-2017, 06:45 PM	#205
BowDude5000 Four Point Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Whitney/Aquilla	Congrats!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

12-21-2017, 08:31 PM	#206
ghost Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: In the woods	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-22-2017, 07:13 AM	#207
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas	Ghost, you shoot another one?

12-22-2017, 03:41 PM	#209
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas	That's what I thought. But wanted to confirm. Hard to see his rt side in second pic. Under grass/mud I guess. Congrats on a nice one. (I like odd stuff)

04-25-2018, 09:15 AM	#212
Whiskey Hunter Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Annetta South, TX	I wasn't able to get a permit this year, missed the deadline unfortunately.

07-31-2018, 08:55 PM	#214
PIOBill Spike Join Date: Dec 2013	got drawn but my job kept me from hunting all but one day. Didn't see any but we did hear a few.

08-03-2018, 12:34 PM	#215
stanton-77 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jul 2018	I was wondering if anyone knows how many permits they award for each hunt? Also, do they publish the success reports online like they do for lake Whitney hunting?

08-05-2018, 09:04 AM	#217
topshot Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: West Fort Worth Hunt In: Public land	10 hunt periods, 20 hunters per = 200 total hunters

08-08-2018, 12:13 AM	#218
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	Dingdong!

08-13-2018, 01:46 PM	#219
Blood Trail Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: where the manicorn hunts....	The amount of huntable land decreases every year. Talking to the ranger, he said another 600 acs. has been taken away. Pretty soon, they’ll be no hunting there. Duck hunting is no longer allowed on the banks and shores, either. Have to be in the water like at Grapevine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-13-2018, 02:11 PM	#220
nonamehoff Four Point Join Date: Oct 2017	Boooo!!!!!

08-13-2018, 06:30 PM	#221
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas	If I manage to find a map around here some where, of the way it used to be, I'll post it. Lots of it gone. But I have some great memories from out there. Some of the best were while duck, quail, and dove hunting.

08-16-2018, 09:57 PM	#222
Kirby86 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fort Worth, Hunt In: Public Land, probably your spot	Hopefully we can get some of it back. If they can have archery deer hunts in the Northeast on college campuses to help manage the deer population, then you can have deer hunts right next to urban areas without incident as far as I’m concerned. Because at Benbrook it’s not the hunters I’ve had issues with, but some of the strange character locals. Heck, during turkey season there was a group of people LIVING in the woods at longhorn. They had a Jon boat they’d go back and forth on with a whole tent camp site you could see from the boat ramp. This sort of thing is exactly why I’m such a big advocate for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. There is a Texas chapter btw, and it’s starting to become more active. Unfortunately the squeaky wheel gets the oil in our society and hunters aren’t really the type of people prone to squeaking. Development will eventually crowd out Benbrook, but it hasn’t yet. I don’t see any reason to keep closing areas and cut off our nose in the present for what the future will eventually bring.

08-17-2018, 10:41 AM	#223
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	Is there anyone who will be able and willing to post the draw results this weekend/Monday? Pretty please!

08-20-2018, 11:38 AM	#224
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	bump. Todays the day.

08-20-2018, 01:53 PM	#225
Blood Trail Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: where the manicorn hunts....	It’s not today. Just called. It will later in the week. BTW, the new map is out. The hunting land has yet again decreased by 600 acres. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-20-2018, 08:17 PM	#227
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas	It has not been 1400 acres for some time. That number has been carried forever! They should update the actual acreage. But I'm afraid if they do, not many will actually want to hunt out there any more.

08-20-2018, 10:00 PM	#228
CARLOCK Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: JOSHUA Hunt In: TEXAS/IDAHO PUBLIC LAND	That's a true story TG..

08-24-2018, 08:49 AM	#230
zpayne85 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Joshua	Anyone know if the draw results are out yet?

08-24-2018, 11:13 AM	#231
sandbill Six Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Benbrook, TX Hunt In: Montague County	Yep, they're posted. Someone text me at 817 658 2131 and I'll send you pics of the listing. I'm not sure how to post it up for y'all. Lady in that office said they're about to mail out permits.

08-24-2018, 11:32 AM	#232
nonamehoff Four Point Join Date: Oct 2017	Yup. Just called. I just text you. If you send me the pic I will post it here at least.

08-24-2018, 01:45 PM	#234
stinkbelly Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weatherford	Woo hop I'm in. I have been striking out for years.

08-24-2018, 02:39 PM	#235
zpayne85 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Joshua	First time I entered and I'm in!

08-24-2018, 02:54 PM	#236
hittman Six Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Arlington Hunt In: Public Land	Somehow got into hunt #2 even though I didn't list that as one of the hunts I was applying for... Oh well Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

08-24-2018, 03:17 PM	#237
Blood Trail Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: where the manicorn hunts....	Dang. I’m 0-3 for deer draws this year. Not complaining tho. I’ve been draw every year at B.B. except 3 times in the last 10 years. Good luck to all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-24-2018, 03:19 PM	#238
neuman32 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Willow Park, TX	Looks like I’m in for hunt 5! Anyone been duck hunting that has a little insight? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-24-2018, 04:13 PM	#240
zpayne85 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Joshua	I'll be on hunt 5 too but looking for deer