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ppeeks59 · 02-21-2021, 07:27 PM

You guys with that modern invention GUNPOWDER have it so easy ... I'm envious -- getting in bow range was just crazy hard there.

merlin · 02-21-2021, 10:19 PM

He said it was like 9 hunters

AHunter · 02-21-2021, 10:52 PM

Final report: it wasn't in the cards for me.

Last day in the unit was harder than the others, but not impossible. I talked to a few other hunters and they noticed there seemed to be fewer nilgai moving around. First two days I probably saw 20ish each day, but today I only saw about 5-6. They had figured out where the hunters would be and moved to the edges of the unit or in the restricted sections. I heard of a calf taken, but unsure what the final count was for today.

Overall, it was a hard hunt and even though I was unsuccessful, I am a better hunter for it. It's a great opportunity and I'm already making plans for my next attempt. Itching to get back out there already. Final count for around 10 hunters was about 8 nilgai. There wasn't a board to keep track and Georgie (the ranger) wasn't there today. The game warden, Tim, was there instead.

Thanks to all the hunters out there this weekend. We shared tips and helped each other out when needed. Georgie and Tim were also immensely helpful telling us where they last saw a group of them or helping pack up/dress a successful harvest.

Tiburon1 · 02-22-2021, 07:02 AM

Did anyone, hunting this past weekend, find any dead Nilgai out there from the freeze last week? More than likely they would not have died in the open but in any brush thickets that are on there.

AHunter · 02-22-2021, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiburon1

Did anyone, hunting this past weekend, find any dead Nilgai out there from the freeze last week? More than likely they would not have died in the open but in any brush thickets that are on there.

Not that I heard of. The ranger nor the game warden mentioned it either. I assume if it did happen it was to very few nilgai

Graysonhogs · 02-22-2021, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by merlin

He said it was like 9 hunters

Figured. Unless you lived down there or were half crazy, you stayed home

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RGV Hunter · 02-22-2021, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Graysonhogs

Figured. Unless you lived down there or were half crazy, you stayed home

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For those of you that didn't hunt due to the weather, I think you missed out. Better luck next year

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csbonn · 02-22-2021, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AHunter

Final report: it wasn't in the cards for me.

Last day in the unit was harder than the others, but not impossible. I talked to a few other hunters and they noticed there seemed to be fewer nilgai moving around. First two days I probably saw 20ish each day, but today I only saw about 5-6. They had figured out where the hunters would be and moved to the edges of the unit or in the restricted sections. I heard of a calf taken, but unsure what the final count was for today.

Sorry that it didn’t happen for you and for those that weren’t able to make the trip.

I’ll definitely be putting in again for the archery draws and hope the weather is a bit warmer next go around.

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BigRed323 · 02-22-2021, 04:22 PM

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For those of you that didn't hunt due to the weather, I think you missed out. Better luck next year

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Yup! They definitely should have at least tried standby spots, but of course the national refuge never does it. I would’ve been there for sure.

Graysonhogs · 02-22-2021, 04:29 PM

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For those of you that didn't hunt due to the weather, I think you missed out. Better luck next year

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It wasn't worth the risk, and hotels were cancelling reservations. It was a cluster up here. Would have taken 15 hrs to get there IF I stayed out of the ditches lol. But I **** sure thought about it.

ppeeks59 · 02-22-2021, 10:25 PM

I will absolutely put in again if they run it again, archery preferred. The place is uniquely challenging to me, much more so than the main reserve (though I cannot say I've scored there either). I just really enjoyed the fact that I was hiding and waiting, or hiding while moving, or hiding while stalking, ... basically hiding almost 100 percent of the time, with very little cover, so those critters didn't see me. Which sometimes they did anyway, and man, can they stare at you standing motionless 500 yards away for a LOOOOOOOOOONG time.

Texantax · 02-24-2021, 11:53 AM

When did y’all receive your orientation email?

Graysonhogs · 02-24-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Texantax

When did y’all receive your orientation email?

Got mine for the last hunt on the Wednesday before the hunt.

Was told there were 10 nilgai taken on last weeks hunt.

Mr. Whiskers · 02-24-2021, 01:20 PM

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When did y’all receive your orientation email?

Hopefully soon

GBludau · 02-24-2021, 02:17 PM

Post more pics! Good luck to the guys on the next hunt

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Mr. Whiskers · 02-25-2021, 08:12 AM

Mr. Whiskers and Sanne rolling 59 South. Should be there around 1.

Graysonhogs · 02-25-2021, 08:20 AM

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Post more pics! Good luck to the guys on the next hunt

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Good luck

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AHunter · 02-25-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Mr. Whiskers and Sanne rolling 59 South. Should be there around 1.

Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions

Graysonhogs · Yesterday, 10:35 PM

Anyone have any luck?

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02-21-2021, 07:27 PM	#151
ppeeks59 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Houston	You guys with that modern invention GUNPOWDER have it so easy ... I'm envious -- getting in bow range was just crazy hard there.

02-21-2021, 10:19 PM	#152
merlin Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2015	He said it was like 9 hunters

02-21-2021, 10:52 PM	#153
AHunter Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Oct 2020	Final report: it wasn't in the cards for me. Last day in the unit was harder than the others, but not impossible. I talked to a few other hunters and they noticed there seemed to be fewer nilgai moving around. First two days I probably saw 20ish each day, but today I only saw about 5-6. They had figured out where the hunters would be and moved to the edges of the unit or in the restricted sections. I heard of a calf taken, but unsure what the final count was for today. Overall, it was a hard hunt and even though I was unsuccessful, I am a better hunter for it. It's a great opportunity and I'm already making plans for my next attempt. Itching to get back out there already. Final count for around 10 hunters was about 8 nilgai. There wasn't a board to keep track and Georgie (the ranger) wasn't there today. The game warden, Tim, was there instead. Thanks to all the hunters out there this weekend. We shared tips and helped each other out when needed. Georgie and Tim were also immensely helpful telling us where they last saw a group of them or helping pack up/dress a successful harvest.

02-22-2021, 07:02 AM	#154
Tiburon1 Spike Join Date: Nov 2018	Did anyone, hunting this past weekend, find any dead Nilgai out there from the freeze last week? More than likely they would not have died in the open but in any brush thickets that are on there.

02-22-2021, 10:25 PM	#161
ppeeks59 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Houston	I will absolutely put in again if they run it again, archery preferred. The place is uniquely challenging to me, much more so than the main reserve (though I cannot say I've scored there either). I just really enjoyed the fact that I was hiding and waiting, or hiding while moving, or hiding while stalking, ... basically hiding almost 100 percent of the time, with very little cover, so those critters didn't see me. Which sometimes they did anyway, and man, can they stare at you standing motionless 500 yards away for a LOOOOOOOOOONG time.

02-24-2021, 11:53 AM	#162
Texantax Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tomball Hunt In: Magnolia, Rocksprings, Concan	When did y’all receive your orientation email?

02-24-2021, 02:17 PM	#165
GBludau Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: College Station Hunt In: Old Mexico, Brazos, Milam, Grimes, Victoria Counties, Public land	Post more pics! Good luck to the guys on the next hunt Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

02-25-2021, 08:12 AM	#166
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Mr. Whiskers and Sanne rolling 59 South. Should be there around 1.

Yesterday, 10:35 PM	#169
Graysonhogs Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Savoy, Texas Hunt In: Fannin/Grayson/Erath	Anyone have any luck? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro