2021-2022 Hill Country Hunting Thread - Page 4 - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Gumbo Man · 10-04-2021, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Puncher51

Sorry boys and girls, I’m still on a high from this one. Grossed 149 3/8”.

Beautiful buck.

roberts · 10-04-2021, 07:26 AM

Congrats on all of the great bucks.

BradBryant1000 · 10-04-2021, 08:36 AM

Back at it this morning. It feels good outside today (so far but it's going to warm up).

Seeing lots of deer still which is good. Gotta 7 point with a double throat patch that looks really cool. Nontypical 10 in here as well but he's really young and not as big as the 7 point. Several typical hill country 8 points coming and going. Not as many doe as yesterday but they'll be around soon enough.

Saw 12 turkey yesterday afternoon at the feeder. 5 were this years hatch and the rest were hens.

BradBryant1000 · 10-04-2021, 08:42 AM

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My current view. A coon my son shot at the camp feeder last night.

TXhoghunter94 · 10-06-2021, 12:14 PM

Getting my batteries charged and headed west this evening!

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trophy8 · 10-06-2021, 12:16 PM

That’s some serious mass for our part of the world!

Puncher51 · 10-06-2021, 01:44 PM

Heck yes Kyle!!! I’m ready for some pictures and dead animals!

Casey · 10-06-2021, 02:13 PM

Guesses on age here? I will tell you this guy has been on my Blanco County lease since I got it in 2017. He has been caught on cam every season and has never been seen by a hunter.

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Fajkus7 · 10-06-2021, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Puncher51

Sorry boys and girls, I’m still on a high from this one. Grossed 149 3/8”.

No need to apologize for that. He’s a great buck. I’d want to show him off too.

Fajkus7 · 10-06-2021, 03:06 PM

I’m gonna guess he’s about 43 years old Casey. It’s fun to hunt them when they are that sneaky.

txtimetravler · 10-06-2021, 03:29 PM

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I’m gonna guess he’s about 43 years old Casey..

I’d say 43.5 years old.

Shooting a mech head, he won’t go 40

Casey · 10-06-2021, 10:49 PM

Here is a nice hill country buck I photographed from inside 20 today.......in my front yard in Comal County.

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tminc · 10-07-2021, 12:13 AM

Nice pic,nice buck.

Puncher51 · 10-07-2021, 10:52 AM

Excellent photography Casey!!

TXhoghunter94 · 10-12-2021, 08:39 AM

Well I hunted him Thursday-Sunday but he only came out at night except for one morning (the morning I was in Austin). Saw about 20 deer a hunt but they are all young so I don't think he has any competition to make him come out in the day right now but with this cool front moving in Friday morning may be the ticket.

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Tony Pic · 10-12-2021, 08:48 AM

Congrats to all the successful hunters.

TXhoghunter94 · 10-15-2021, 12:18 PM

I saw my target buck this morning but he did not leave the feeder pen

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Pstraw · 10-15-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TXhoghunter94

I saw my target buck this morning but he did not leave the feeder pen

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I believe that I understood what you posted, but we need it to be explained again. Are we missing something?

Puncher51 · 10-15-2021, 01:02 PM

I’m guessing he hunts over hand corn away from the feeder and the buck never came to the hand corn so he didn’t have a shot?

Pstraw · 10-15-2021, 01:07 PM

I gotcha. Makes sense. Thought maybe he was still there.

Puncher51 · 10-15-2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pstraw

I gotcha. Makes sense. Thought maybe he was still there.

I have no clue though, just guessing. I usually have my set ups around 30 yards out, then hand corn a lot closer. Makes for better photography and videos. Plus the deer don’t have to move as much for each kernel.

TXhoghunter94 · 10-15-2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Puncher51

I have no clue though, just guessing. I usually have my set ups around 30 yards out, then hand corn a lot closer. Makes for better photography and videos. Plus the deer don’t have to move as much for each kernel.

Yes sir thats why. Feeder pen is to my left and I needed him out in front of me for pictures and a clear shot.

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axisbuck · 10-15-2021, 01:56 PM

Thats a big un...good luck

Puncher51 · 10-15-2021, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TXhoghunter94

Yes sir thats why. Feeder pen is to my left and I needed him out in front of me for pictures and a clear shot.

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Sounds like we think alike on this!

Pstraw · 10-15-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TXhoghunter94

Yes sir thats why. Feeder pen is to my left and I needed him out in front of me for pictures and a clear shot.

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Thanks for the clarification. I was wondering if we were in for another 8 page tracking/recovery LDP post since 'he never left the pen'.
Will be watching for the real deal. Good luck.

Casey · 10-18-2021, 11:53 AM

Got a decent 8 point in Blanco County Saturday night. The shot isn't perfect but was enough to kill the deer. However, I called in Carroll Kelly and his dogs and they finished the job. By the time we caught up with the dogs, following the chase, the deer was essentially dead.

Puncher51 · 10-18-2021, 02:26 PM

Excellent video! So what was the determination with the shot?? Looked like it should have been one lung minimum.

Casey · 10-18-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Puncher51

Excellent video! So what was the determination with the shot?? Looked like it should have been one lung minimum.

Thanks! We're thinking one lung. He went 600 yards from the shot sight. Just a tough critter. Here is a pic from a trailcam about 250 yards from where I shot him, and about 10 minutes after the shot. He's panting, which indicates lung. I did not go into the cavity when dressing. The broadhead was destroyed so I'm thinking it hit offside shoulder.

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Blood we found about 50 yards to the gate under a brush pile. It had some froth to it.

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Pstraw · 10-18-2021, 03:01 PM

[QUOTE=Casey;15880924]Got a decent 8 point in Blanco County Saturday night. The shot isn't perfect but was enough to kill the deer. However, I called in Carroll Kelly and his dogs and they finished the job. By the time we caught up with the dogs, following the chase, the deer was essentially dead.

Nice hill country buck, Casey. Was he still alive when the dogs found him?

Fajkus7 · 10-18-2021, 03:42 PM

Nice Casey! Cool video too.

That’s a beast you’re chasing TXhoghunter. Can’t wait to see an LDP of that guy. Now that you’ve seen him in person, do you have any guess as to what you think he’ll tape out at?

I’m finally going to get to hunt this next weekend for the first time. Between regular work days, classes for work I gotta go out of town for, weddings, and time spent with the wife I’m not gonna have a ton of time in the stand this year. My wife is coming with me this go round and if she wants to we are gonna try and hunt one of the junkiest deer I’ve ever had the pleasure of growing. Got a few other management bucks on the list for me. No trophy’s are regularly showing up at any of the spots right now. Several great bucks around but they are all 3-4 year olds. If we can keep them safe, we’ll have a few that are gonna be close to the 150” mark in 2-3 more years.

Casey · 10-18-2021, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Casey

Got a decent 8 point in Blanco County Saturday night. The shot isn't perfect but was enough to kill the deer. However, I called in Carroll Kelly and his dogs and they finished the job. By the time we caught up with the dogs, following the chase, the deer was essentially dead.

Nice hill country buck, Casey. Was he still alive when the dogs found him?

He was. However, I believe the chase killed him. When we got to him, he was done.

TXhoghunter94 · 10-21-2021, 11:02 AM

I saw this buck last weekend who is a 6.5 year old 10 point named acorn fest. He is my plan B in case something happens to my main target buck.

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TXhoghunter94 · 10-21-2021, 11:04 AM

Maybe this one is not compressed

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TXhoghunter94 · 10-21-2021, 11:04 AM

My main target buck, ocho came out this morning in the daylight finally

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Mbbriggs05 · 10-21-2021, 11:07 AM

That is a pretty buck!

Casey · 10-21-2021, 11:45 AM

Beautiful deer!

TXhoghunter94 · 10-22-2021, 03:18 PM

Setup a new tree stand spot where I can shoot into the back side of the pen where ocho seems to be going to.

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grtwht · 10-22-2021, 03:27 PM

Bet he is pushing 8 years

grtwht · 10-22-2021, 03:30 PM

Beautiful Bucks there guys!

Huntingfool · 10-22-2021, 05:20 PM

found a little 300 acres honey hole near Marble Falls for my family - was blown away with the trail camera pics - low fence

Fajkus7 · 10-22-2021, 06:15 PM

Those are some awesome bucks! Hope you can get on one.

I’ll finally get to sit in a stand this weekend. Only 12 hours and 46 more minutes until I get to head that way.

bigbad243 · 10-22-2021, 06:17 PM

Finally in the blind in Fredericksburg! Already 2 young bucks and 2 doe in the hand corn. Feeder spins at 630

Casey · 10-22-2021, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntingfool

found a little 300 acres honey hole near Marble Falls for my family - was blown away with the trail camera pics - low fence

Yeah you did!!! Go get em!!

trophy8 · 10-22-2021, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Huntingfool

found a little 300 acres honey hole near Marble Falls for my family - was blown away with the trail camera pics - low fence

Great start! Holler if you want a lease mate

TXhoghunter94 · 10-23-2021, 12:35 PM

Holy crap those are some great bucks!

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TXhoghunter94 · 10-25-2021, 03:30 AM

My target buck gave me a shot at 20 yards this evening and I sent it!

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trophy8 · 10-25-2021, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TXhoghunter94

My target buck gave me a shot at 20 yards this evening and I sent it!

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Yes! That’s a heck of a buck. Congrats

kyleseipp · 10-25-2021, 06:25 AM

Well done! Heck of a deer.

jjaimes · 10-25-2021, 06:55 AM

Wow nice buck congrats!

TXhoghunter94 · 10-25-2021, 07:46 AM

He almost broke the 200lb mark, 198.5lb

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10-18-2021, 11:53 AM	#176
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Blanco	Got a decent 8 point in Blanco County Saturday night. The shot isn't perfect but was enough to kill the deer. However, I called in Carroll Kelly and his dogs and they finished the job. By the time we caught up with the dogs, following the chase, the deer was essentially dead. Blanco County Archery 8 Point - 2021 - YouTube Last edited by Casey; 10-18-2021 at 12:07 PM.

10-22-2021, 05:20 PM	#190
Huntingfool Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2018	found a little 300 acres honey hole near Marble Falls for my family - was blown away with the trail camera pics - low fence Attached Images Last edited by Huntingfool; 10-22-2021 at 05:23 PM.

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10-04-2021, 07:26 AM	#152
roberts Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, TX Hunt In: Hill Country	Congrats on all of the great bucks.

10-04-2021, 08:36 AM	#153
BradBryant1000 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Caddo Mills, TX Hunt In: Mason, TX	Back at it this morning. It feels good outside today (so far but it's going to warm up). Seeing lots of deer still which is good. Gotta 7 point with a double throat patch that looks really cool. Nontypical 10 in here as well but he's really young and not as big as the 7 point. Several typical hill country 8 points coming and going. Not as many doe as yesterday but they'll be around soon enough. Saw 12 turkey yesterday afternoon at the feeder. 5 were this years hatch and the rest were hens.

10-04-2021, 08:42 AM	#154
BradBryant1000 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Caddo Mills, TX Hunt In: Mason, TX	My current view. A coon my son shot at the camp feeder last night.

10-06-2021, 12:14 PM	#155
TXhoghunter94 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montgomery, Tx Hunt In: San Jacinto, Llano	Getting my batteries charged and headed west this evening! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

10-06-2021, 12:16 PM	#156
trophy8 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Georgetown Texas	That’s some serious mass for our part of the world!

10-06-2021, 01:44 PM	#157
Puncher51 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Merkel, Tx Hunt In: Mason, Callahan, and Stonewall Counties	Heck yes Kyle!!! I’m ready for some pictures and dead animals!

10-06-2021, 02:13 PM	#158
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Blanco	Guesses on age here? I will tell you this guy has been on my Blanco County lease since I got it in 2017. He has been caught on cam every season and has never been seen by a hunter.

10-06-2021, 03:06 PM	#160
Fajkus7 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Conroe, TX Hunt In: Conroe, Doss	I’m gonna guess he’s about 43 years old Casey. It’s fun to hunt them when they are that sneaky.

10-06-2021, 10:49 PM	#162
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Blanco	Here is a nice hill country buck I photographed from inside 20 today.......in my front yard in Comal County.

10-07-2021, 12:13 AM	#163
tminc Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: lake travis Hunt In: burnet county,mexico	Nice pic,nice buck.

10-07-2021, 10:52 AM	#164
Puncher51 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Merkel, Tx Hunt In: Mason, Callahan, and Stonewall Counties	Excellent photography Casey!!

10-12-2021, 08:39 AM	#165
TXhoghunter94 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montgomery, Tx Hunt In: San Jacinto, Llano	Well I hunted him Thursday-Sunday but he only came out at night except for one morning (the morning I was in Austin). Saw about 20 deer a hunt but they are all young so I don't think he has any competition to make him come out in the day right now but with this cool front moving in Friday morning may be the ticket. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

10-12-2021, 08:48 AM	#166
Tony Pic Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas and NYS Hunt In: The Picarosas North and South, Kerrville, Mountain Home and Harper	Congrats to all the successful hunters.

10-15-2021, 12:18 PM	#167
TXhoghunter94 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montgomery, Tx Hunt In: San Jacinto, Llano	I saw my target buck this morning but he did not leave the feeder pen Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

10-15-2021, 01:02 PM	#169
Puncher51 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Merkel, Tx Hunt In: Mason, Callahan, and Stonewall Counties	I’m guessing he hunts over hand corn away from the feeder and the buck never came to the hand corn so he didn’t have a shot?

10-15-2021, 01:07 PM	#170
Pstraw Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Henderson Hunt In: Front yard or back yard	I gotcha. Makes sense. Thought maybe he was still there.

10-15-2021, 01:56 PM	#173
axisbuck Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Lampasas	Thats a big un...good luck

10-18-2021, 02:26 PM	#177
Puncher51 Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Merkel, Tx Hunt In: Mason, Callahan, and Stonewall Counties	Excellent video! So what was the determination with the shot?? Looked like it should have been one lung minimum.

10-18-2021, 03:01 PM	#179
Pstraw Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Henderson Hunt In: Front yard or back yard	[QUOTE=Casey;15880924]Got a decent 8 point in Blanco County Saturday night. The shot isn't perfect but was enough to kill the deer. However, I called in Carroll Kelly and his dogs and they finished the job. By the time we caught up with the dogs, following the chase, the deer was essentially dead. Nice hill country buck, Casey. Was he still alive when the dogs found him?

10-18-2021, 03:42 PM	#180
Fajkus7 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Conroe, TX Hunt In: Conroe, Doss	Nice Casey! Cool video too. That’s a beast you’re chasing TXhoghunter. Can’t wait to see an LDP of that guy. Now that you’ve seen him in person, do you have any guess as to what you think he’ll tape out at? I’m finally going to get to hunt this next weekend for the first time. Between regular work days, classes for work I gotta go out of town for, weddings, and time spent with the wife I’m not gonna have a ton of time in the stand this year. My wife is coming with me this go round and if she wants to we are gonna try and hunt one of the junkiest deer I’ve ever had the pleasure of growing. Got a few other management bucks on the list for me. No trophy’s are regularly showing up at any of the spots right now. Several great bucks around but they are all 3-4 year olds. If we can keep them safe, we’ll have a few that are gonna be close to the 150” mark in 2-3 more years.

10-21-2021, 11:02 AM	#182
TXhoghunter94 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montgomery, Tx Hunt In: San Jacinto, Llano	I saw this buck last weekend who is a 6.5 year old 10 point named acorn fest. He is my plan B in case something happens to my main target buck. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

10-21-2021, 11:04 AM	#183
TXhoghunter94 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montgomery, Tx Hunt In: San Jacinto, Llano	Maybe this one is not compressed Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

10-21-2021, 11:04 AM	#184
TXhoghunter94 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montgomery, Tx Hunt In: San Jacinto, Llano	My main target buck, ocho came out this morning in the daylight finally Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

10-21-2021, 11:07 AM	#185
Mbbriggs05 Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: TX/LA Coast Hunt In: Orange, Newton, Sabine, CO	That is a pretty buck!

10-21-2021, 11:45 AM	#186
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Blanco	Beautiful deer!

10-22-2021, 03:18 PM	#187
TXhoghunter94 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montgomery, Tx Hunt In: San Jacinto, Llano	Setup a new tree stand spot where I can shoot into the back side of the pen where ocho seems to be going to. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

10-22-2021, 03:27 PM	#188
grtwht Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pipe Creek,TX	Bet he is pushing 8 years

10-22-2021, 03:30 PM	#189
grtwht Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pipe Creek,TX	Beautiful Bucks there guys!

10-22-2021, 06:15 PM	#191
Fajkus7 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Conroe, TX Hunt In: Conroe, Doss	Those are some awesome bucks! Hope you can get on one. I’ll finally get to sit in a stand this weekend. Only 12 hours and 46 more minutes until I get to head that way.

10-22-2021, 06:17 PM	#192
bigbad243 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Fredericksburg and Boerne Texas	Finally in the blind in Fredericksburg! Already 2 young bucks and 2 doe in the hand corn. Feeder spins at 630