Aransas 2018

[Mr. Public]

Im sorry, I believe you're mistaken, there was no such email sent!

You're right. I am mistaken.


Disregard folks!


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[Thumper]

Refuge is asking to get the word out.


"This year, we have 40 stand-by archery hunt permits available. Interested parties must show up at Aransas NWR on Saturday, September 22nd. Names can be placed in the drawing between 8:30 and 9:00 am, and 40 permits will be drawn at 9:00 am. Drawn hunters must pay $130 cash (bring exact amount - no change available). Please help us get the word out!"

[Mr. Public]

Yes, that way we will get to see more hunters while we are hunting!

Com'on OG

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[TexasTrophyBowhunter]

yes, that way we will get to see more hunters while we are hunting!

Com'on og

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lol!!

[Thumper]

Yes, that way we will get to see more hunters while we are hunting!

Com'on OG

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Yep, its a doubled edge sword, if hunters do not fill the stand-by slots we will most likely loose them. Next year there's a good chance I will not be drawn, I like the idea of stand-by permits.

I doubt 40 will show up Sat on such short notice.

[Thumper]

I will be coming from Elgin and Scout the 28th. Plan to hunt as much of the week as I can stand. Have hunted East Lake and Laguna Atascosa but imagine this will be lots soggier. Solo draw but willing to partner up on sight. Any sense bringing a game cart or would a john boat be more in order

Bring the cart. In the past canoes have been allowed, but not motorized boats.

[Leonitas1306]

Keep em honest

Refuge is asking to get the word out.


"This year, we have 40 stand-by archery hunt permits available. Interested parties must show up at Aransas NWR on Saturday, September 22nd. Names can be placed in the drawing between 8:30 and 9:00 am, and 40 permits will be drawn at 9:00 am. Drawn hunters must pay $130 cash (bring exact amount - no change available). Please help us get the word out!"

Thumper , your the huntsman and gentleman. Thank you kindly

[Mr. Public]

Yep, its a doubled edge sword, if hunters do not fill the stand-by slots we will most likely loose them. Next year there's a good chance I will not be drawn, I like the idea of stand-by permits.

I doubt 40 will show up Sat on such short notice.

I concur about having standbys available. I'd show up to standby, but not apply again and keep my points for LANWR.

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[Leonitas1306]

I’m willing to work in a team

I will be coming from Elgin and Scout the 28th. Plan to hunt as much of the week as I can stand. Have hunted East Lake and Laguna Atascosa but imagine this will be lots soggier. Solo draw but willing to partner up on sight. Any sense bringing a game cart or would a john boat be more in order

I’m hunting from my tree sling . I’m scouting Thursday . I plan to hunt all day. I’ll pack enough for an all day sit . I don’t want to bust up men afield.

[panhandlehunter]

Yes, that way we will get to see more hunters while we are hunting!

Com'on OG

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Lol. The refuge hasn't been able to sell all their permits for a while, no draw, all OTC. 50% or more of the people that show up the first day won't hunt the second day. There's a reason it's fallen off, low success, tough hunting conditions. The only reason it's gotten any kind of hype is because they threw it in the TP&W draw and people just apply for everything now and happy to get drawn for something.

[bigchiefj]

I bet it doesn't take long for the "new" hype about archery hunting at Aransas to pass. Then the hard core guys should have a reasonable chance to hunt there every year.

[Leonitas1306]

Half the number of hunters don’t hunt the second day

Lol. The refuge hasn't been able to sell all their permits for a while, no draw, all OTC. 50% or more of the people that show up the first day won't hunt the second day. There's a reason it's fallen off, low success, tough hunting conditions. The only reason it's gotten any kind of hype is because they threw it in the TP&W draw and people just apply for everything now and happy to get drawn for something.

I figured as much givin how easy it is to hunt deer everywhere else in Texas . I applied to everything and am happy to have Been picked at all . It doesn’t sound easy but I garuntee, it a lot easier and better opportunity than most public hunts back home .

[L C]

Agreed. The rifle hunt is hard enough.

[panhandlehunter]

There are more public hunting opportunities than the draw system here. Maybe not endless public hunting but more than the draw system.

[Triprhw]

Hey, Leonitas my info may be wrong I have the 28th (Friday) as the only scouting day after this weekend, I will miss the Saturday and Sunday hunts (might make Sunday evening) then try to hunt all week. Hope to see you there with a buck hanging!