Sonora / Sutton County 2021

[WTN]

I've been out there for many years and 120's to 130's is realistic for a mature buck. We've killed a few in the 40's and 50"s

I'm headed out Thursday and staying until Monday for my opener. Ready to unwind.

Good Luck, Brian! Glad to hear that things are rebounding.

[TexasTrophyBowhunter]

I don't think i have seen a deer break 130 in my area. We are trying to manage our area for the health of the herd. What is the G.S's opinion for full genetic potential in this area on average? Is 140 (5 year old ) to be expected with a good rain season, year round corn and supplemental protein?

I’m sure you will get the few and far between studs! Takes lots of time though for genetics to get where you want them. With all this rain and browse I wouldn’t doubt some bigger deer this year.


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[TexHunter12]

Has taken us a long time (30yrs) of management. Pre anthrax we kept the herd at about 1/2 bucks to does and really work on culls and older 8’s. We will typically kill a couple deer a year in the 150 range. I would say our avg trophy kill is 140+. This area can produce but it take time and patience. We are low fenced and surrounded by very large ranches with similar mindsets. We have elected (us, owner and state biologist) to hold off one more year so the big boy gets a pass to breed. Along with the deer from last night I know of prob 5 more that will push 160. Largest we have taken was 172 w 16pts. Lots of properties this way seem to be overrun with deer numbers (normally) and that is why the bucks can’t grow to potential. Another good practice that is hard to get people to do is to take your does EARLY! Does shot late are breed and the bucks have spent lots of energy chasing them around. Plus the big boys can only breed so many and then the culls get them some. Hahaha.

[TexasTrophyBowhunter]

Has taken us a long time (30yrs) of management. Pre anthrax we kept the herd at about 1/2 bucks to does and really work on culls and older 8’s. We will typically kill a couple deer a year in the 150 range. I would say our avg trophy kill is 140+. This area can produce but it take time and patience. We are low fenced and surrounded by very large ranches with similar mindsets. We have elected (us, owner and state biologist) to hold off one more year so the big boy gets a pass to breed. Along with the deer from last night I know of prob 5 more that will push 160. Largest we have taken was 172 w 16pts. Lots of properties this way seem to be overrun with deer numbers (normally) and that is why the bucks can’t grow to potential. Another good practice that is hard to get people to do is to take your does EARLY! Does shot late are breed and the bucks have spent lots of energy chasing them around. Plus the big boys can only breed so many and then the culls get them some. Hahaha.

That’s always my problem I never shoot doe early!


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[Hoytbowhunter]

I've been out there for many years and 120's to 130's is realistic for a mature buck. We've killed a few in the 40's and 50"s

I'm headed out Thursday and staying until Monday for my opener. Ready to unwind.

Good luck,

[TexasTrophyBowhunter]

Anyone have any luck this weekend?


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[BrianG]

Anyone have any luck this weekend?


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We just got back home from our trip. Just a hog and a axis buck for our group. I had a few good camera pics.








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[Sackett]

Looks like the remnants from Cyclone Pamela will be dumping a ton of rain on Thursday in the area

[Bisch]

Sonora / Sutton County 2021







I got this guy at my place last Thursday afternoon! He isn’t wide, but he sure makes up for that with tall!!!!!! If his brows would have been long like everything else, he’d be dang near perfect!

Bisch


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[BrianG]

Great buck Bish! Congratulations!


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[88 Bound]

I got this guy at my place last Thursday afternoon! He isn’t wide, but he sure makes up for that with tall!!!!!! If his brows would have been long like everything else, he’d be dang near perfect!

Bisch


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That’s quite a buck!

[SaintBlaise]

Nice deer Bisch

[TheHammer]

I got this guy at my place last Thursday afternoon! He isn’t wide, but he sure makes up for that with tall!!!!!! If his brows would have been long like everything else, he’d be dang near perfect!

Bisch


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Great deer! Congrats!

[Gumbo Man]

That’s a great deer Bish. Great time length. Good shooting.

[txoutdoorsman24]

I got this guy at my place last Thursday afternoon! He isn’t wide, but he sure makes up for that with tall!!!!!! If his brows would have been long like everything else, he’d be dang near perfect!

Bisch


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Very nice buck. Congrats!!!