Gus Engling WMA hunt

[AggieSportsman]

Me and my wife got drawn for the spike/doe rifle hunt at Gus Engling WMA in January. Now that its less than a month away, I figure I better quit procrastinating and get us hotel nearby. Does anybody have any suggestions on where to stay? No need for a 5 star hotel, just a place that I don't have to update my "hobo stab insurance" and has a decent breakfast.

Any tips on hunting the WMA would be helpful too.

Thanks!
Kyle

[tx_basser]

Palestine is pretty close with decent services/restuarants. There is one motel right next to the railroad tracks... literally right behind it I would avoid. Train comes thru at like 2-3 in the morning.

As for hunting WMA find you some of the thickest stuff you can find and hunt the edge of it.

[AggieSportsman]

Palestine is pretty close with decent services/restuarants. There is one motel right next to the railroad tracks... literally right behind it I would avoid. Train comes thru at like 2-3 in the morning.

As for hunting WMA find you some of the thickest stuff you can find and hunt the edge of it.

Is it best to use a pop-up or tripod/climber?

[tx_basser]

I am sure a climber would help, but the both times my son got drawn we just built a big brush blind and seemed to be fine. He killed a doe on one trip and missed another on his 2nd trip.

[HogHunter34]

You mean you don’t want to stay in the luxurious 12x12 screened cabin?
Yeah it’s not the most accommodating place. Luckily I grew up about 1-2 miles from it. We used to camp in those shelters. I’ve squirrel hunted that place. It is thick in areas along catfish creek. Some good hunting & ive seen some great bucks on that place. Have fun & good luck

[Buck Shot]

Oak Cove Marina is about 15 minutes from there. They have a motel that gets a lot of use from people fishing Richland Chambers. It’s probably the closest lodging available.

Oakcovemarina.com

[Buck Shot]

Otherwise you’re right in the middle of a triangle of three towns - Fairfield, Palestine, and Athens. All have hotels.

[TXOUTLAW]

Fisherman’s point marina is the closest probably. Cabin rentals.


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[TXOUTLAW]

Fisherman’s point marina is the closest probably. Cabin rentals.


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Sry I was thinking RC, I have stayed here to hunt the Gus seems it’s about 30 minutes.


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[bakin7005]

Loaded with deer all over that place. You won't have any troubles. Take a tent!

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