James Daughtrey Gun Deer Management

[Carta Valley]

I got drawn for 12/8/ - 12/10. Anyone else in this forum get drawn? Thanks!

[sqiggy]

Yep!!
Me, brother, his son, and son in law. Except we hunt 12/1 - 12/3.

[sqiggy]

Anybody know which compartments are the bigger ones? Being we have a full group, figure we might get one of those.

[sakbuck]

Pretty good place.

[fish4food]

If you can get in a compartment with the San Miguel or the Frio on it, there are some monster deer there. Have seen several 160+ along the river while fishing.

[grizzman]

Dec 15-17. Me and my BIL.

[Encore]

We got drawn for 12/8-12/10 also.

[Huntindad]

I got drawn for 12/1, but also got drawn for archery deer at Chap on 12/1. I'll be bow hunting. good luck guys. I've good things about Daughtry.

[OleTomTalker]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

Anybody know which compartments are the bigger ones? Being we have a full group, figure we might get one of those.

Few years ago my son had unit 9 which was north side of lake. Easily had enough room for 3 or more setups. He shot nice mature buck. If wet weather will be long walk though if don't have good 4 wheel drive or atleast then would have been.

[NWernig]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

Anybody know which compartments are the bigger ones? Being we have a full group, figure we might get one of those.

I hunted compartment 4 last year for this hunt and it's big. It had 4 stands already set up in it, but the better spots were back by the branch of the river that was dried up (north boundary of compartment.)

[Mule Skinner]

Did this hunt two years ago at the Choke Canyon South Shore State Park. It was run with the Daughtrey management hunt. Shot a doe. Saw a monster 10 that I couldn't shoot.

This makes it tough to get a buck:
Must have 7 or fewer antler points with an inside main beam spread of at least 12 inches.

[climatecrisis]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

Anybody know which compartments are the bigger ones? Being we have a full group, figure we might get one of those.

Congrats. I hunted there in January. I believe compartment 4 is the best spot which is the one I hunted. However, the order of compartment selection is predetermined by the TPWD. TPWD picked me first so I got the first pick of the compartments. Didn't get anything but I did see one big 10. The full moon and 80 + degrees weather didn't help but it was still fun. I made a map in pdf format for the hunt. Bring a handsaw and lots of corn. PM if you have any other questions.

[sqiggy]

What did y’all do for lodging?
I want to camp, brother wants a motel room. But pending on compartment we get would depend where I would camp. And I want to set up camp before orientation, but then, we might get put on a pasture clear on the other side of the lake. Kinda hard to plan.

[Mule Skinner]

I stayed at a cabin in Calliham State Park in the lake.

[Mule Skinner]

Err, on the lake.

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Mule Skinner

I stayed at a cabin in Calliham State Park in the lake.

What amenities do they have and how many are there.

[climatecrisis]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

What amenities do they have and how many are there.

Here is a link. Nothing special but a place to stay. I have stayed there many of times. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/c...ng/shelters-ac.

I stayed here for my hunt. Definitely recommend it especially with 4 people. https://www.chokecanyonlodge.com/

Another option. https://rynolodging.com/

Like you said, this a little ways from compartments 1-6 but if you wanted to be closer to the office, here is another spot. Texan Inn and Suites.

Get to the office at least an hour before you are supposed to be there. If you have an apple product, the office address will actually take you compartment 7 and 8 so drop a pin on the office.

Study google earth before you get there. They will have stands setup. I would recommend hunting those because they will feed around those areas and the stands are setup in good spots. Orange vest and hat are required. Walmart is a little ways from that whole area so make sure you have everything you need before you get there. I wish I was going again this year ha.

[Mule Skinner]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

What amenities do they have and how many are there.

Electricity which made it nice to have light, electric heater plug in and phone charging. Outdoor water spigot. Firering to burn steaks. Restroom and showers a short walk from the cabins.

[sqiggy]

Anybody have a map of the compartments? I saw one somewhere but can't find it now.

[Mule Skinner]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

Anybody have a map of the compartments? I saw one somewhere but can't find it now.

They are probably the same as the ones in the APH book which is posted online.

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Mule Skinner

They are probably the same as the ones in the APH book which is posted online.

Maybe that’s where I saw it. Will look when I get home since I have the book.

[Rounder]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

Anybody have a map of the compartments? I saw one somewhere but can't find it now.

This link has the overall map and then some breakdowns of the compartments grouped together.

https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt...ion=directions

[Rounder]

My son and I will be there next weekend for Youth A/S hunt and we got an email today saying that they are drawing compartments and emailing them out prior to the hunt. Email had some other instructions to limit contact, etc.

Not sure I’ll be able to tell much from OnX but looking forward to getting our compartment assignment and I hope the deer are moving next weekend.

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Rounder

My son and I will be there next weekend for Youth A/S hunt and we got an email today saying that they are drawing compartments and emailing them out prior to the hunt. Email had some other instructions to limit contact, etc.

Not sure I’ll be able to tell much from OnX but looking forward to getting our compartment assignment and I hope the deer are moving next weekend.

I wonder if they are going to to do that on all the hunts? We have GDM Dec 1-3. I'm wanting to camp if weather is good, so if they do draw compartments before hand, that will give me the heads up on which campsite to set up on.

[Rounder]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

I wonder if they are going to to do that on all the hunts? We have GDM Dec 1-3. I'm wanting to camp if weather is good, so if they do draw compartments before hand, that will give me the heads up on which campsite to set up on.

I would imagine that is the way they would run all hunts this year but the email didn't say that so not really sure.

We are staying at these cabins:

https://kickinbasscabinstexas.weebly.com/

It will be a bit of a drive to some of the compartments by the headquarters but it is right across the street from some of the compartments.

[sqiggy]

Do those cabins have daily rates? I only saw a weekly rate. Only need 3 nights, not a week.

[Rounder]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

Do those cabins have daily rates? I only saw a weekly rate. Only need 3 nights, not a week.

They are $100/night.

[Rounder]

I got an email this morning that we got pick 2 on compartments. Unit 4 has already been taken. They are only using 1-10 on this hunt as the other units have an E-postcard hunt going on in them.

[sqiggy]

Our hunt is coming up next week, 12-1 thru 12-3. Still haven’t seen a email on picking compartments yet. Or are they just gonna wait till the day of?
Anybody else going on this hunt received anything yet?

[Mule Skinner]

Call Sam at Daughtrey and ask him.

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Mule Skinner

Call Sam at Daughtrey and ask him.

Brother is suppose to call today.
I bet he forgot!!!

[lavacahunter]

Got drawn for the North Shore part for the 12/1-12/3.

[WamBow]

Drawn for 12/8 - 12/10 GDM hunt. Thanks for all the information on cabins and compartments above. Waiting on 2nd e-mail on compartment info before deciding where to camp. Weather looks to be mild so far.

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Mule Skinner

Call Sam at Daughtrey and ask him.

Brother called Monday and was told emails were going out that same day. I got the email but nothing about selecting a compartment other than the groups would draw compartments in the order that they were drawn. My brother said if he don’t hear something by this weekend, he’s just gonna book a motel room in Tilden. Going to leave Monday afternoon and meet up with everybody that night. Hunt starts Tuesday afternoon.

[Slick8]

I booked at the Texas Inn. Dad is getting up in years and not at all excited about camping. To be honest, I'm good with the hotel as well.

Looks like some decent weather next week.

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[Sideler]

Good luck. I’ll be there mid December.

[sqiggy]

Originally Posted by Slick8

I booked at the Texas Inn. Dad is getting up in years and not at all excited about camping. To be honest, I'm good with the hotel as well.

Looks like some decent weather next week.

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We are or were looking at renting a couple of cabins on the lake, but not knowing for sure what compartment, probably be in a motel room. That way if we are on north side or south side, won’t be a far drive either way.

[Mule Skinner]

At Daughtrey doe hunts, compartments really don’t matter. Corn plenty and you’ll bring home a doe.

[bullets13]

We’re on the 12/8-12/10 hunt. Not really sure how everything works.
People are saying they hunted units 1–10, but the map says 1-6 and 9-10 are closed except for waterfowl only. Unless there’s a different map for compartments on the deer hunts?

[.270]

I hunted there several years ago. Had a great time. 2 shooters came out within 15 mins of being there. I posted a map of where I was not too long ago here in TBH (as well as a mini write up on being there). If you can't find it, hit me up and I will gladly share.

[WamBow]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

Yep!!
Me, brother, his son, and son in law. Except we hunt 12/1 - 12/3.

Will be curious to hear how y'all did. Good luck this week! I'll be out there next week.

[Rounder]

Originally Posted by sqiggy

We are or were looking at renting a couple of cabins on the lake, but not knowing for sure what compartment, probably be in a motel room. That way if we are on north side or south side, won’t be a far drive either way.

I have been there twice this year with my kids. The first time we stayed in Kickin Bass Cabins which is closer to Three Rivers. We hunted compartment 9 so it worked out as it was only 15 minutes from these cabins. The cabins are very nice and they have an outdoor pavilion area to hang out in after the hunt. They also serve dinner on site which ended up being very convenient.

Weekend before last we went on the youth management hunt and stayed at the Tilden Country Inn in Tilden. They are cabins as well and are quite a bit cheaper than Kickin Bass........Not near as nice as but plenty good for a weekend. We hunted in 10 that weekend so only about 20 minutes from the cabins and they are about 20 minutes from the HQ so would also be convenient for the rest of the compartments.

[brokeno]

A couple years ago we stayed at the hotel that use to call Bass Inn. Pay cash $40 a night.

[sqiggy]

Barely have enough of service out in the field to text. We picked compartment 4. It has 4 box blinds on it. I set up 2 pop ups. Could have shot my doe this evening but held off. Would rather shoot my doe in the morning!!!
Brother had a shot, or should I say he thought he had a shot. It was close to dark, put the deer in the scope and was getting ready when a head popped up. Come to find out, it was 3 deer lined up just right that it looked like one!!! Said he was glad he didn’t shoot. Nephew had a real nice 10 come out on him but we can only shoot 7pt or less & at least 12 inches wide.

[Slick8]

I'm out on the hunt this week as well.

Like said above, passed several doe and had a narrow 5 and a questionable 6 in my lane. The 6 hung around for 45 minutes but after the orientation from the biologists and reading about a game warden being called at the chap last week I didn't think he was worth it. Looks to be 12 or just over, forked on his left and 4 on his right. No brows.

Killed 3 pigs at dark, a decent sized sow that was really drawn down to skin and bones.

Also called in a young cat.

Had a couple large doe at 200-300 yards, will pick one out in the morning for the skinning pole.






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[gonzotexan]

Originally Posted by Slick8

I'm out on the hunt this week as well.

Like said above, passed several doe and had a narrow 5 and a questionable 6 in my lane. The 6 hung around for 45 minutes but after the orientation from the biologists and reading about a game warden being called at the chap last week I didn't think he was worth it. Looks to be 12 or just over, forked on his left and 4 on his right. No brows.

Killed 3 pigs at dark, a decent sized sow that was really drawn down to skin and bones.

Also called in a young cat.

Had a couple large doe at 200-300 yards, will pick one out in the morning for the skinning pole.

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Wow, envy you. I would love to call in a bobcat. Just has to be such a rare rush to see one...much less call one in. But zero desire to blast one, though. Those bucks DEFINITELY don't look legal.....not beyond the eartips, to me....

[Slick8]

Yeah its fun to call but off limits on this hunt. Or any public state hunt I've been on regarding cats. Yotes and hogs are free game.

Per the management rules the deer has to 12 inches or more, he's right at that but not worth chancing.

The woods are starting to come to life or settle down....not sure which is preferred based on the time to stand thread from the other day.

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[Rwc]

Best of luck to all you lucky draw hunters.

Rwc

[lavacahunter]

As of 10:00 this morning there were 14 deer between the Daugherty North Shore and the South Shore hunts.

[futureagg]

Originally Posted by lavacahunter

As of 10:00 this morning there were 14 deer between the Daugherty North Shore and the South Shore hunts.

Any word on the Calliham Unit? Have a hunt there last weekend of December.


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