Atascosa 2019!!!

[Etxnoodler]

There you go PBuckShot. Go ahead and spend the $1500.

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That’s a dang bummer.

[PBUCKSHOT]

That’s a dang bummer.

Yeah I’ve been hitting the bike at the gym and actually enjoyed the preparation for this particular hunt. My chicken legs were a lot more prepared last year than they were the year before. I liked the challenge and knowing I could go further back than someone who didn’t prepare. With that being said, whining won’t do me any good. Can’t beat’em...join’em I guess.

[RGV Hunter]

Yeah I’ve been hitting the bike at the gym and actually enjoyed the preparation for this particular hunt. My chicken legs were a lot more prepared last year than they were the year before. I liked the challenge and knowing I could go further back than someone who didn’t prepare. With that being said, whining won’t do me any good. Can’t beat’em...join’em I guess.

I know what you mean about getting in shape for this hunt. I have been hunting this place for over 20 years and being in shape is your best bet to get a kill at the Atascosa.

I am still waiting for the miracle on getting selected for the rifle hunt. Over twenty years of applying for the rifle hunt and still no luck.

[Etxnoodler]

It’s a shame when public hunting turns into a money game like private land hunting has in Texas. Instead of hard work or outsmarting the competition.

[RuebenCaballero]

From what I read, the refuge is not a national park. If you look up the rule the dept of interior posted that e bikes would be allowed on national parks. If you look up national parks in Texas, laguna is not listed as a national park nor is any refuge. Just saying.

[Jspradley]

I would go by the rules posted for the hunt. The refuge can be as strict as they want to be.

Although since I wont be there I really recommend arguing with them over e bikes during the orientation. You will make many new friends!

[RuebenCaballero]

Jspradley those are the highlights of the orientation lol! Always fun to see who’s gonna argue that point

[Jspradley]

Jspradley those are the highlights of the orientation lol! Always fun to see who’s gonna argue that point

The rangers were WAY too nice on that point... lol

[RichExotics10]

Muck boots or snake boots?

[Arrowflinger84]

regular bikes are my preference.

[RGV Hunter]

Muck boots or snake boots?

Snake boots

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[piercebronkite]

I’m curios, what are the percentages of hunters/hikers/outdoorsman that have been bitten by rattlesnakes in the legs? Don’t get me wrong, I would rather have protection and not need it but I often wonder how common this is.


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[RGV Hunter]

I’m curios, what are the percentages of hunters/hikers/outdoorsman that have been bitten by rattlesnakes in the legs? Don’t get me wrong, I would rather have protection and not need it but I often wonder how common this is.


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I am pretty sure the percentage is not high but do you want to be that 1%? I have seen many rattle snakes out there. Some up to six feet long. If you don't wear snake boots at least snake guards would be the least.

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[Txfire409]

From what I read, the refuge is not a national park. If you look up the rule the dept of interior posted that e bikes would be allowed on national parks. If you look up national parks in Texas, laguna is not listed as a national park nor is any refuge. Just saying.

Nowhere does it say just national parks. The order states ALL federal land under the departments control.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/interior-department-moves-electric-bikes-national-parks-public/story?id=65293209

https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/elips/documents/so_3376_-_increasing_recreational_opportunities_through_the_use_of_electric_bikes_-508_0.pdf

[Huntindad]

I’m curios, what are the percentages of hunters/hikers/outdoorsman that have been bitten by rattlesnakes in the legs? Don’t get me wrong, I would rather have protection and not need it but I often wonder how common this is.


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Oh, it is not common to get bit, but the possibility is always there. I was there last year and most of the walking off the road was in tall grass where I could not see the ground and sometimes...in standing water(that was not a good feeling at all). I saw snakes and a gator...they are out there.