The Official 2018-2019 Lake Whitney , Lake Aquilla hunting thread. - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

justindfw · 08-19-2018, 12:36 PM

2017-2018 season has come and gone. Some were fruitful some were not. As the new season approaches we take all we learned the year before and put it to action this season. I ask that we all be safe , and that we all be courteous to each other. May the deer gods bless you with a full freezer and a wall hanger. Good luck ladys and gents. Let the season begin.

justindfw · 08-19-2018, 12:42 PM

Sorry it took so long to post. Was driving back from florida yesterday.

Jesus is Coming · 08-19-2018, 01:01 PM

Looking forward to it! This will be my son's first season bowhunting.

beararcher_84 · 08-19-2018, 01:14 PM

Awesome!! Ready for the seaon...and counting lol

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Texas Grown · 08-19-2018, 04:18 PM

Yay! It's here! Thanks Justin for taking the time to start the new thread. Great opening too!

May everybody have a great season. And remember, it's not the size of the animal that makes it a trophy, but the memories made in taking it. Long live your memories!

chino · 08-19-2018, 04:33 PM

Thanks!!

I am always ready

God bless!!!

CARLOCK · 08-19-2018, 11:05 PM

Did I miss the gtg..
Anyways went out for a 4hr hike it was nice to get off the lake and into the woods..

Razorback01 · 08-20-2018, 05:46 AM

Permits are open for 2018-2019.

Stink Bait · 08-20-2018, 06:45 AM

Good luck to everyone and have a great season.

Jeremy7306 · 08-20-2018, 06:58 AM

Good luck to all! I’m gonna miss the first half of season due to school, but once I’m done in November I’ll be hitting the woods!

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D u s t y · 08-20-2018, 01:17 PM

Hopefully it’s another good year out there I would love to top last year

nonamehoff · 08-20-2018, 04:40 PM

I didn't get the Grapevine draw, so Lake Whitney will be my home for a while.

jnd1959 · 08-20-2018, 06:17 PM

This will be my first year at Whitney for deer and duck. It will be my daughter's first year to hunt. We will split our time between here and LBJ. Duck with my son and Deer with my daughter (I have to split them up so they don't shoot each other!) I look forward to and hope for a safe and rewarding season for all.

Storm · 08-20-2018, 07:09 PM

Way to start it off Justin! I hope to see some of you guys out there this year. First and foremost is be safe and have fun!

dxjohnb · 08-23-2018, 08:49 AM

This will be my first year to deer hunt Aquilla. I cant wait to share some good stories with yall (hopefully)!

Storm · 08-24-2018, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dxjohnb

This will be my first year to deer hunt Aquilla. I cant wait to share some good stories with yall (hopefully)!

Welcome , hopefully youll find yourself a good spot.
Its hot out here today!

Texas Grown · 08-24-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm

Welcome , hopefully youll find yourself a good spot.
Its hot out here today!

It's hot out everywhere! And hotter tomorrow.

And welcome John.

Stink Bait · 08-24-2018, 11:01 PM

Putting out corn and cameras tomorrow looks like we gonna need lots of water.

Storm · 08-28-2018, 07:07 AM

Yep this time of year you carry as much water with you as you can.

Bad2TheBone · 08-28-2018, 11:39 AM

Anybody seeing any dove around whitney?

Razorback01 · 08-28-2018, 03:40 PM

Hadn't been there in a while. I've done real good some years, other years brought the shotgun home and just wiped down the exterior (no bore cleaning necessary).

It should be good this year, lake is low, except for the rain a couple weeks ago it was dry. Always been best when dry. I'll be down this weekend, not sure if I'll be in the boat or just walk-in.

I have spoken with an acquaintance in the area, he said that he wasn't seeing many birds, but hasn't actually been on the lake.

switchback · 08-29-2018, 01:01 AM

Good luck to everyone this season. Been working so much I haven't even started the boat this year. hopefully I'll get some time to hunt.

coop · 08-30-2018, 01:05 PM

I really enjoyed the gtg and seeing familiar and new faces. I rambled on until everyone left. And thank you very much Storm.

I wish everyone a rewarding season and as TG says, cherish those memories. Especially those with friends. They mean a lot when you get old and those friends are no longer around.

Please post your experiences on here. I really enjoy following along.

JC

Texas Grown · 08-30-2018, 02:49 PM

It was an honor to have you there JC! Glad you could attend.

The fish are biting. And there's hogs to be kilt. Gotta go!

justindfw · 08-30-2018, 09:28 PM

Mike you gonna chase dove this weekend at whitney?

Razorback01 · 08-31-2018, 07:33 AM

Think I'll take it a little easy tomorrow, no boat, I'll walk in by Plowman and see if I can find some dove.

Storm · 08-31-2018, 11:13 AM

Hey justindfw an Razorback01 in 3 hours out here all ive seen was 8 dove. Looks like it may be a slow opening day.

Razorback01 · 08-31-2018, 11:30 AM

I'll take 8!

Storm · 08-31-2018, 11:33 AM

Need alot of people out there to move them around.

Texas Grown · 08-31-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by justindfw

Mike you gonna chase dove this weekend at whitney?

I have other obligations this weekend. Maybe next weekend, maybe.

The fish are biting. And there's hogs to be kilt. Gotta go!

justindfw · 08-31-2018, 12:28 PM

If my spot doesn't have water there will be birds. Of it has water there won't be birds. Carlock and I shot a limit pretty quick a couple years ago when dry

beararcher_84 · 08-31-2018, 12:30 PM

Football starts back tomorrow!!! WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! Wreckem Tech!!!

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justindfw · 08-31-2018, 12:32 PM

Is football that thing they do during hunting season?

perow · 08-31-2018, 01:16 PM

big group of friends camping at Whitney State park this weekend--if anybody needs anything let me know. If you just want to stop by after your hunt and make me jealous of your kills that works too

we are in sites 11-13-14-15-16-17

beararcher_84 · 08-31-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by justindfw

Is football that thing they do during hunting season?

It starts tomorrow, hunting season starts in a month

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nonamehoff · 08-31-2018, 02:55 PM

I was thinking about scoping out a couple of units on the 8th. Would that be a bad idea with Dove season going on?

justindfw · 08-31-2018, 03:03 PM

Just wear orange

nonamehoff · 08-31-2018, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justindfw

Just wear orange

Texas Grown · 08-31-2018, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonamehoff

I was thinking about scoping out a couple of units on the 8th. Would that be a bad idea with Dove season going on?

Just get it done before the bow season starts. You don't wanna be "that guy" that walks around mid morning while everyone else is still hunting till late morning or noon. Good way to upset a lot of folk. And it gets crowded as it is.

Texas Grown · 08-31-2018, 05:31 PM

W lake is 6.56 feet low.

A lake is 1.96 feet low.

D u s t y · 08-31-2018, 06:28 PM

Still up from last year

TommyGun · 09-01-2018, 08:10 AM

I’m baaAaack. Hello all, it has been a rough year. After a year of surgeries, one on the tail bone( yes it was A pain in the ***), a gastric sleeve, and a total knee replacement. So I did not hunt at all last year. So aside from being a pain in the ***, and being really kneedy, I am now half the man I used to be. If feels good to get back in a uniform that is the same size that I wore 25 years ago.

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justindfw · 09-01-2018, 09:55 AM

Wow congrats tommygun. Hope everything continues to go well.

beararcher_84 · 09-01-2018, 10:18 AM

Thats awesome!! Congrats on the weight loss

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Texas Grown · 09-01-2018, 12:23 PM

Nice job Mr. Thompson! You hardly look like the same person. How much weight did you loose?

The fish are biting. And there's hogs to be kilt. Gotta go!

TommyGun · 09-01-2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Texas Grown

Nice job Mr. Thompson! You hardly look like the same person. How much weight did you loose?

The fish are biting. And there's hogs to be kilt. Gotta go!

145

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Texas Grown · 09-01-2018, 02:50 PM

That's incredible! Thumbs up to you sir!

The fish are biting. And there's hogs to be kilt. Gotta go!

Razorback01 · 09-01-2018, 03:32 PM

Dad-gum Tommy, look nice, when you making it this way next? Lost 145, heck you almost lost me- don't take that the wrong way.

Only ended up with 3 of Storms 8 dove this morning, had a few sneak over my head while I was daydreaming.

Storm · 09-01-2018, 06:29 PM

I told you Razorback01 you need hunters out there to move them.
Tommygun glad to see ya back!

TommyGun · 09-01-2018, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorback01

Dad-gum Tommy, look nice, when you making it this way next? Lost 145, heck you almost lost me- don't take that the wrong way.

Only ended up with 3 of Storms 8 dove this morning, had a few sneak over my head while I was daydreaming.

You remember that belt you made?

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08-19-2018, 12:36 PM	#1
justindfw Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alvarado Hunt In: Whitney public land	The Official 2018-2019 Lake Whitney , Lake Aquilla hunting thread. 2017-2018 season has come and gone. Some were fruitful some were not. As the new season approaches we take all we learned the year before and put it to action this season. I ask that we all be safe , and that we all be courteous to each other. May the deer gods bless you with a full freezer and a wall hanger. Good luck ladys and gents. Let the season begin.

08-31-2018, 07:33 AM	#26
Razorback01 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johnson Co. Hunt In: where my Elite takes me!	Think I'll take it a little easy tomorrow, no boat, I'll walk in by Plowman and see if I can find some dove. Last edited by Razorback01; 08-31-2018 at 07:35 AM. Reason: Spelling.

09-01-2018, 08:10 AM	#42
TommyGun Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Dallas county Hunt In: Wise,Hill,Bosque and West Virginia	The Official 2018-2019 Lake Whitney , Lake Aquilla hunting thread. I’m baaAaack. Hello all, it has been a rough year. After a year of surgeries, one on the tail bone( yes it was A pain in the *), a gastric sleeve, and a total knee replacement. So I did not hunt at all last year. So aside from being a pain in the , and being really kneedy, I am now half the man I used to be. If feels good to get back in a uniform that is the same size that I wore 25 years ago. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Last edited by TommyGun; 09-01-2018 at 08:15 AM.*

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08-19-2018, 12:42 PM	#2
justindfw Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alvarado Hunt In: Whitney public land	Sorry it took so long to post. Was driving back from florida yesterday.

08-19-2018, 01:01 PM	#3
Jesus is Coming Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Duncanville,Tx Hunt In: A great spot	Looking forward to it! This will be my son's first season bowhunting.

08-19-2018, 01:14 PM	#4
beararcher_84 Six Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mansfield Hunt In: Lake Whitney	Awesome!! Ready for the seaon...and counting lol Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

08-19-2018, 04:18 PM	#5
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas Hunt In: Kick CoViD's tail!	Yay! It's here! Thanks Justin for taking the time to start the new thread. Great opening too! May everybody have a great season. And remember, it's not the size of the animal that makes it a trophy, but the memories made in taking it. Long live your memories!

08-19-2018, 04:33 PM	#6
chino Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cedar hill Hunt In: public lands	Thanks!! I am always ready God bless!!!

08-19-2018, 11:05 PM	#7
CARLOCK Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: JOSHUA Hunt In: TEXAS/IDAHO PUBLIC LAND	Did I miss the gtg.. Anyways went out for a 4hr hike it was nice to get off the lake and into the woods..

08-20-2018, 05:46 AM	#8
Razorback01 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johnson Co. Hunt In: where my Elite takes me!	Permits are open for 2018-2019.

08-20-2018, 06:45 AM	#9
Stink Bait Four Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Burleson Tx. Hunt In: Aquilla	Good luck to everyone and have a great season.

08-20-2018, 06:58 AM	#10
Jeremy7306 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Burleson,TX Hunt In: Public land	Good luck to all! I’m gonna miss the first half of season due to school, but once I’m done in November I’ll be hitting the woods! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-20-2018, 01:17 PM	#11
D u s t y Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington Hunt In: Any were i can	Hopefully it’s another good year out there I would love to top last year

08-20-2018, 04:40 PM	#12
nonamehoff Four Point Join Date: Oct 2017	I didn't get the Grapevine draw, so Lake Whitney will be my home for a while.

08-20-2018, 06:17 PM	#13
jnd1959 Ten Point Join Date: May 2018	This will be my first year at Whitney for deer and duck. It will be my daughter's first year to hunt. We will split our time between here and LBJ. Duck with my son and Deer with my daughter (I have to split them up so they don't shoot each other!) I look forward to and hope for a safe and rewarding season for all.

08-20-2018, 07:09 PM	#14
Storm Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Back Home in Texas Hunt In: Lake Whitney	Way to start it off Justin! I hope to see some of you guys out there this year. First and foremost is be safe and have fun!

08-23-2018, 08:49 AM	#15
dxjohnb Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Waco Hunt In: Texas	This will be my first year to deer hunt Aquilla. I cant wait to share some good stories with yall (hopefully)!

08-24-2018, 11:01 PM	#18
Stink Bait Four Point Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Burleson Tx. Hunt In: Aquilla	Putting out corn and cameras tomorrow looks like we gonna need lots of water.

08-28-2018, 07:07 AM	#19
Storm Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Back Home in Texas Hunt In: Lake Whitney	Yep this time of year you carry as much water with you as you can.

08-28-2018, 11:39 AM	#20
Bad2TheBone Four Point Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Woods	Anybody seeing any dove around whitney?

08-28-2018, 03:40 PM	#21
Razorback01 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johnson Co. Hunt In: where my Elite takes me!	Hadn't been there in a while. I've done real good some years, other years brought the shotgun home and just wiped down the exterior (no bore cleaning necessary). It should be good this year, lake is low, except for the rain a couple weeks ago it was dry. Always been best when dry. I'll be down this weekend, not sure if I'll be in the boat or just walk-in. I have spoken with an acquaintance in the area, he said that he wasn't seeing many birds, but hasn't actually been on the lake.

08-29-2018, 01:01 AM	#22
switchback Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth	Good luck to everyone this season. Been working so much I haven't even started the boat this year. hopefully I'll get some time to hunt.

08-30-2018, 01:05 PM	#23
coop Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Joshua, Texas Hunt In: Lake Whitney	I really enjoyed the gtg and seeing familiar and new faces. I rambled on until everyone left. And thank you very much Storm. I wish everyone a rewarding season and as TG says, cherish those memories. Especially those with friends. They mean a lot when you get old and those friends are no longer around. Please post your experiences on here. I really enjoy following along. JC

08-30-2018, 02:49 PM	#24
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas Hunt In: Kick CoViD's tail!	It was an honor to have you there JC! Glad you could attend. The fish are biting. And there's hogs to be kilt. Gotta go!

08-30-2018, 09:28 PM	#25
justindfw Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alvarado Hunt In: Whitney public land	Mike you gonna chase dove this weekend at whitney?

08-31-2018, 11:13 AM	#27
Storm Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Back Home in Texas Hunt In: Lake Whitney	Hey justindfw an Razorback01 in 3 hours out here all ive seen was 8 dove. Looks like it may be a slow opening day.

08-31-2018, 11:30 AM	#28
Razorback01 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johnson Co. Hunt In: where my Elite takes me!	I'll take 8!

08-31-2018, 11:33 AM	#29
Storm Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Back Home in Texas Hunt In: Lake Whitney	Need alot of people out there to move them around.

08-31-2018, 12:28 PM	#31
justindfw Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alvarado Hunt In: Whitney public land	If my spot doesn't have water there will be birds. Of it has water there won't be birds. Carlock and I shot a limit pretty quick a couple years ago when dry

08-31-2018, 12:30 PM	#32
beararcher_84 Six Point Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mansfield Hunt In: Lake Whitney	Football starts back tomorrow!!! WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!! Wreckem Tech!!! Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

08-31-2018, 12:32 PM	#33
justindfw Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alvarado Hunt In: Whitney public land	Is football that thing they do during hunting season?

08-31-2018, 01:16 PM	#34
perow Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Garland Hunt In: Moran	big group of friends camping at Whitney State park this weekend--if anybody needs anything let me know. If you just want to stop by after your hunt and make me jealous of your kills that works too we are in sites 11-13-14-15-16-17

08-31-2018, 02:55 PM	#36
nonamehoff Four Point Join Date: Oct 2017	I was thinking about scoping out a couple of units on the 8th. Would that be a bad idea with Dove season going on?