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dv9296 · 10-02-2020, 09:33 AM

Anyone going to Brushy Hill early season? Please give update on ranch conditions and what you saw.

Tdurham15 · 10-05-2020, 01:34 PM

I know last year was one of the best years for deer movement we’ve seen since we started going.

Smvjr1 · 10-09-2020, 12:08 PM

Last year was definitely one of the best years for deer movement since we started going as well. Passed on a beautiful buck last year at 15 yds. Just a little short on the spread and I didn't want to take a chance. We are heading out the week before Christmas.

Black_foot_ · 10-17-2020, 03:41 PM

Just got back and had a blast. Hunted Thursday PM - Saturday AM (4 sits). I had deer in kill zone every hunt. I missed a pretty good 8 pt @ 22 yards (4.5-5 yr old 118-122"), I shot right over his back like a moron. I ended up with a doe on Friday Morning and a Doe on Saturday Morning. Both were of good quality with very quick recoveries on both. For any first timers, I would caution you to have an open mind and listen to the advice of Nick as he spends almost everyday on this ground(13,000 acres). Camphouse was clean, water in shower was hot, AC blew cold,and the toilet never clogged. I look forward to coming back!

Smvjr1 · 10-19-2020, 11:01 AM

Congratulations on getting some more Venison in your freezer. It was a pleasure meeting you Friday AM.

Black_foot_ · 10-19-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Smvjr1

Congratulations on getting some more Venison in your freezer. It was a pleasure meeting you Friday AM.

Thanks! Was nice to meet yall!

TR1960 · 10-19-2020, 11:52 AM

Congrats!, yes good to meet you and drive part of the pasture friday a.m. As stated above we are excited about going out in mid-Dec.

dvinson · 10-20-2020, 05:58 PM

Hey Black_foot,. Sounds like you had a good time. Were you doing your own hand Corning in your hunting area before each hunt? Sounds like they were coming to corn well. The Texas drought monitor has shown that area being in a drought for a while what did the ranch look like?

Heath · 10-20-2020, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_foot_

..... Camphouse was clean, water in shower was hot, AC blew cold,and the toilet never clogged. I look forward to coming back!

That is all you can ask for!

I need to look at making a trip out there. Maybe I can talk the Deerslayer into a trip.

Black_foot_ · 10-21-2020, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dvinson

Hey Black_foot,. Sounds like you had a good time. Were you doing your own hand Corning in your hunting area before each hunt? Sounds like they were coming to corn well. The Texas drought monitor has shown that area being in a drought for a while what did the ranch look like?

Yessir. I used half to one gallon sized ziplock bag for each sit. These are pressured deer so I would not recommend dumping the corn into a pile. It is not very green out there so local browse isn't in the best shape. Although every deer I saw was healthy so they are getting protein from somewhere.

dvinson · 11-02-2020, 10:20 AM

Any updates ?

nick05 · 11-11-2020, 03:03 PM

I will be heading to Hog heaven tomorrow. Hope we have some luck.

dvinson · 11-11-2020, 03:25 PM

When you get a chance, please give me an update on how the deer are coming to corn and how many you saw, etc

Smvjr1 · 11-12-2020, 09:31 AM

Good luck!! Look forward to your report.

nick05 · 11-15-2020, 08:00 PM

It is dry at the ranch! Deer are coming to corn, we knocked down 4 doe and a turkey. Another group had 2 spikes and a doe when we left today. Shooters were seen on a few hunts. We hunted the south pasture.

dvinson · 11-16-2020, 09:04 AM

That's great, thanks for the update!

Smvjr1 · 11-25-2020, 11:08 AM

Any new updates out of Brushy Hill? Heading out there in two weeks to hunt Hog Haven South.

mudmauler · 12-05-2020, 05:20 PM

Interested as well. I’ll be there a few days starting tomorrow!

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Smvjr1 · 12-06-2020, 01:01 PM

Good luck to you. Get a big 'en!!! We are heading that way a week from to day. Cannot wait to get back out in the brush and chase deer!

Smvjr1 · 12-11-2020, 08:38 AM

Heading out Sunday morning for a week long hunt. Will give a full report next weekend (good or bad).

pittdog33 · 12-21-2020, 11:48 AM

Any updates on Brushy? Headed out Saturday for a week.

Motive7 · 12-22-2020, 12:26 PM

Interested in updates as well. We have a big group going early Jan. This will be my first time on the ranch and curious what's going on.

Thanks in advance.

Rod · 01-01-2021, 12:43 AM

Any updates?

hoythunter28 · 01-01-2021, 12:56 AM

Always have wanted to go hunt that ranch. Maybe one day.

ahunter55 · 01-02-2021, 01:00 PM

SMVjr & pittdog33 How did you do? Recap if possible. Thanks.

Rod · 01-02-2021, 05:01 PM

Headed there tomorrow.

pittdog33 · 01-04-2021, 05:11 PM

Came back on the 30th after 5 days of hunting. Dryer than I've ever seen it down there with only about 5" of rain this year. Hunting was slower than usual but we did see s few "legal" bucks but the drought has definitely taken a toll on the antler quality. With some decent spring rain, the horns will come back but it is tough right now.

wayne 20 · 01-05-2021, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rod

Headed there tomorrow.

good luck rod

Rod · 01-05-2021, 10:20 AM

Hunting has been hard and very slow here at the Kreagor Pasture. Not seen much at all. I believe right a the drought but as dry as it is you would think that they would come to corn since there is very little to eat down here. It still has been a good hunt!

Motive7 · 01-05-2021, 12:00 PM

Rod- Dont have enough messages to reply to your PM but we are going next week. What pasture are you hunting, etc.? Appreciate the updates and you cant send them PM if you thats better for you.
Thanks again and good luck!

Smvjr1 · 01-05-2021, 02:09 PM

Hunted Hog Haven South the week before Christmas. Very slow hunt, saw a lot of under size bucks. Other hunters in camp reported they saw indications that the bucks were starting to run doe the day before we left (Thursday, Dec 17). Extremely dry out there! Deer are coming to corn heavy.

Motive7 · 01-05-2021, 03:11 PM

Smvjr1- Our group is hunting that pasture next week so hoping the drought hasnt killed the movement. Never hunted this far south so curious how's the deer movement in S. Texas mid January.

Rod · 01-05-2021, 06:45 PM

The deer are not hitting the corn very hard during the day which is why this is frustrating. I’m hunting a stand that I let rest yesterday and had deer on my camera from 4:00 pm till dark. Hunting that same stand and haven’t seen a deer. Go figure!

Rod · 01-05-2021, 10:30 PM

Motive7, I sent you a PM.

Motive7 · 01-06-2021, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rod

Motive7, I sent you a PM.

Rod, cant PM...too much of a newbie.... 682.240.8833

Thanks bud

Rwc · 01-06-2021, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Heath

That is all you can ask for!

I need to look at making a trip out there. Maybe I can talk the Deerslayer into a trip.

Funny, I was just recollecting on this place. This was the first hunt Breck and I ever went on together. Was Brett Mayes, Breck and myself. Was the first year that Pete had inherited the place and his mother was still alive and calling shots.......man I loved visiting with her.

The only rule Pete had that year was 8 points or better and I took him serious. Killed the first 8 point that put his head in corn, ha. Breck gave me heck about that 100" 8 point for years.

He and I hunted on Pete's place for about 8 years are so straight after that, great memories.

Sorry for the thread reroute, back to more current updates.

Rwc

KactusKiller · 01-15-2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rod

The deer are not hitting the corn very hard during the day which is why this is frustrating. I’m hunting a stand that I let rest yesterday and had deer on my camera from 4:00 pm till dark. Hunting that same stand and haven’t seen a deer. Go figure!

That's Brushy Hill for you. The deer know when your in the stand. I've hunted it several times, always deer on the stand when not there and nothing when there. My last trip two yrs ago I pulled two all day sits from dawn to dusk except for a single mid day 30min walk to truck for restroom and refreshments. Still nothing until the next day. It's tough for sure.

Motive7 · 01-19-2021, 11:57 AM

First trip to the ranch was last week, all week and had a great time. Didn't kill a monster, but a guy in the next camp got a **** good one. Whole new perspective on bowhunting being a newbie, but the one thing I took away, .... I only THOUGHT I knew how to brush on a blind.....Nick did a great job on the blinds!...and helping whenever he could. Our group is planning on going back.

KactusKiller · 01-20-2021, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Motive7

First trip to the ranch was last week, all week and had a great time. Didn't kill a monster, but a guy in the next camp got a **** good one. Whole new perspective on bowhunting being a newbie, but the one thing I took away, .... I only THOUGHT I knew how to brush on a blind.....Nick did a great job on the blinds!...and helping whenever he could. Our group is planning on going back.

It’s tough but also rewarding if you go into it with the right frame of mind.

10-02-2020, 09:33 AM	#1
dv9296 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2006	Brushy hill 2020 Anyone going to Brushy Hill early season? Please give update on ranch conditions and what you saw.

10-17-2020, 03:41 PM	#4
Black_foot_ Eight Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: West and South	Just got back and had a blast. Hunted Thursday PM - Saturday AM (4 sits). I had deer in kill zone every hunt. I missed a pretty good 8 pt @ 22 yards (4.5-5 yr old 118-122"), I shot right over his back like a moron. I ended up with a doe on Friday Morning and a Doe on Saturday Morning. Both were of good quality with very quick recoveries on both. For any first timers, I would caution you to have an open mind and listen to the advice of Nick as he spends almost everyday on this ground(13,000 acres). Camphouse was clean, water in shower was hot, AC blew cold,and the toilet never clogged. I look forward to coming back! Last edited by Black_foot_; 10-17-2020 at 03:42 PM. Reason: i cant spell

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10-05-2020, 01:34 PM	#2
Tdurham15 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Dec 2019 Hunt In: Hardin county	I know last year was one of the best years for deer movement we’ve seen since we started going.

10-09-2020, 12:08 PM	#3
Smvjr1 Spike Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: All over Texas	Last year was definitely one of the best years for deer movement since we started going as well. Passed on a beautiful buck last year at 15 yds. Just a little short on the spread and I didn't want to take a chance. We are heading out the week before Christmas.

10-19-2020, 11:01 AM	#5
Smvjr1 Spike Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: All over Texas	Congratulations on getting some more Venison in your freezer. It was a pleasure meeting you Friday AM.

10-19-2020, 11:52 AM	#7
TR1960 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jun 2015	Congrats!, yes good to meet you and drive part of the pasture friday a.m. As stated above we are excited about going out in mid-Dec.

10-20-2020, 05:58 PM	#8
dvinson Four Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Henderson, Tx	Hey Black_foot,. Sounds like you had a good time. Were you doing your own hand Corning in your hunting area before each hunt? Sounds like they were coming to corn well. The Texas drought monitor has shown that area being in a drought for a while what did the ranch look like?

11-02-2020, 10:20 AM	#11
dvinson Four Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Henderson, Tx	Any updates ?

11-11-2020, 03:03 PM	#12
nick05 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Katy, Tx Hunt In: ETX, DCNF	I will be heading to Hog heaven tomorrow. Hope we have some luck.

11-11-2020, 03:25 PM	#13
dvinson Four Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Henderson, Tx	When you get a chance, please give me an update on how the deer are coming to corn and how many you saw, etc

11-12-2020, 09:31 AM	#14
Smvjr1 Spike Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: All over Texas	Good luck!! Look forward to your report.

11-15-2020, 08:00 PM	#15
nick05 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Katy, Tx Hunt In: ETX, DCNF	It is dry at the ranch! Deer are coming to corn, we knocked down 4 doe and a turkey. Another group had 2 spikes and a doe when we left today. Shooters were seen on a few hunts. We hunted the south pasture.

11-16-2020, 09:04 AM	#16
dvinson Four Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Henderson, Tx	That's great, thanks for the update!

11-25-2020, 11:08 AM	#17
Smvjr1 Spike Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: All over Texas	Any new updates out of Brushy Hill? Heading out there in two weeks to hunt Hog Haven South.

12-05-2020, 05:20 PM	#18
mudmauler Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Corpus Christi Hunt In: Refugio, Tx	Interested as well. I’ll be there a few days starting tomorrow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-06-2020, 01:01 PM	#19
Smvjr1 Spike Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: All over Texas	Good luck to you. Get a big 'en!!! We are heading that way a week from to day. Cannot wait to get back out in the brush and chase deer!

12-11-2020, 08:38 AM	#20
Smvjr1 Spike Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: All over Texas	Heading out Sunday morning for a week long hunt. Will give a full report next weekend (good or bad).

12-21-2020, 11:48 AM	#21
pittdog33 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2019	Any updates on Brushy? Headed out Saturday for a week.

12-22-2020, 12:26 PM	#22
Motive7 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Mills, Taylor, Uvalde, Wise Co.	Interested in updates as well. We have a big group going early Jan. This will be my first time on the ranch and curious what's going on. Thanks in advance.

01-01-2021, 12:43 AM	#23
Rod Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: La Grange Hunt In: Colorado/Fayette County	Any updates?

01-01-2021, 12:56 AM	#24
hoythunter28 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rogers, Tx Hunt In: Leaseless!!!!	Always have wanted to go hunt that ranch. Maybe one day.

01-02-2021, 01:00 PM	#25
ahunter55 Six Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa/Ill. border	SMVjr & pittdog33 How did you do? Recap if possible. Thanks.

01-02-2021, 05:01 PM	#26
Rod Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: La Grange Hunt In: Colorado/Fayette County	Headed there tomorrow.

01-04-2021, 05:11 PM	#27
pittdog33 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Apr 2019	Came back on the 30th after 5 days of hunting. Dryer than I've ever seen it down there with only about 5" of rain this year. Hunting was slower than usual but we did see s few "legal" bucks but the drought has definitely taken a toll on the antler quality. With some decent spring rain, the horns will come back but it is tough right now.

01-05-2021, 10:20 AM	#29
Rod Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: La Grange Hunt In: Colorado/Fayette County	Hunting has been hard and very slow here at the Kreagor Pasture. Not seen much at all. I believe right a the drought but as dry as it is you would think that they would come to corn since there is very little to eat down here. It still has been a good hunt!

01-05-2021, 12:00 PM	#30
Motive7 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Mills, Taylor, Uvalde, Wise Co.	Rod- Dont have enough messages to reply to your PM but we are going next week. What pasture are you hunting, etc.? Appreciate the updates and you cant send them PM if you thats better for you. Thanks again and good luck!

01-05-2021, 02:09 PM	#31
Smvjr1 Spike Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: All over Texas	Hunted Hog Haven South the week before Christmas. Very slow hunt, saw a lot of under size bucks. Other hunters in camp reported they saw indications that the bucks were starting to run doe the day before we left (Thursday, Dec 17). Extremely dry out there! Deer are coming to corn heavy.

01-05-2021, 03:11 PM	#32
Motive7 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Mills, Taylor, Uvalde, Wise Co.	Smvjr1- Our group is hunting that pasture next week so hoping the drought hasnt killed the movement. Never hunted this far south so curious how's the deer movement in S. Texas mid January.

01-05-2021, 06:45 PM	#33
Rod Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: La Grange Hunt In: Colorado/Fayette County	The deer are not hitting the corn very hard during the day which is why this is frustrating. I’m hunting a stand that I let rest yesterday and had deer on my camera from 4:00 pm till dark. Hunting that same stand and haven’t seen a deer. Go figure!

01-05-2021, 10:30 PM	#34
Rod Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: La Grange Hunt In: Colorado/Fayette County	Motive7, I sent you a PM.

01-19-2021, 11:57 AM	#38
Motive7 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Mills, Taylor, Uvalde, Wise Co.	First trip to the ranch was last week, all week and had a great time. Didn't kill a monster, but a guy in the next camp got a **** good one. Whole new perspective on bowhunting being a newbie, but the one thing I took away, .... I only THOUGHT I knew how to brush on a blind.....Nick did a great job on the blinds!...and helping whenever he could. Our group is planning on going back.