Balcones Canyonlands NWR

[WesHallum]

Yeah that would be great. Thanks

[m10]

Yeah that would be great. Thanks

Was trying to send a PM with the attachment but can’t figure it out. I’ll look again tomorrow

[ATXRaider83]

Saw a decent 8 chasing in unit 2 along the road this morning

[Yakinthebox]

Saw a decent 8 chasing in unit 2 along the road this morning

GREAT News! That's my unit. Though I am not til the last hunt in December

[fakeworest]

Below are the sunrise and sunset times for the 13th to 15th hunt if anyone is curious.

13
Sunrise: 6:57am
Sunset: 5:36pm

14
Sunrise: 6:58am
Sunset: 5:35pm

15
Sunrise: 6:59am
Sunset: 5:35pm

[NDN98]

My daughter and I spent a few hours yesterday looking around my Unit 1-3 in the general area where I am to park. I knew from research and satellite maps that it was thick, but it was even thicker than I imagined. Areas on the map that looked like they might have a little open space, were still thick with cedar.

Even though it was thick, I did see a decent buck that would have given me a broadside from about 40 yards. He stood there looking at my daughter and I for a good 3-4 minutes while we were glassing him. Saw a couple of feeders set up on neighboring properties that were close the NWR property line and I suspect they are trying to draw deer off the NWR, which is perfectly legal and their prerogative. Saw a few trails leading to the feeders from the NWR and might set up on one of those trails at some point. Also saw several trails that might be a good place to set up a pop up, although this area might be better suited to still hunting, as this is how we ran into the buck we saw.

Primary roads were in good shape, although I know they could get bad if it rained. I was in a 2WD truck and feel it would be fine unless it was a rainy weekend. Secondary roads were a little sketchy.

I was super impressed with the Avenza Maps App that the NRW recommended we download. I was able to navigate around my area and know where I was at all times using Avenza with the maps they gave us to upload into the app.

[fakeworest]

highs in the low 80's this weekend...

[bdubb]

highs in the low 80's this weekend...

Bummed about that.

[bdubb]

Good luck to everyone going this weekend. Going to hope for the best in 13.

[ATXRaider83]

Good luck guys. Just headed home and saw someone in big black blind in 1-2. Ready for my shot next month.

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[fakeworest]

The 1000’ march up a steep bluff in this sun and heat with all my stuff from where they say to park had me drenched with sweat. At least there’s a nice consistent breeze up here and the views are incredible. Good luck to everyone.



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[bdubb]

I bumped something getting into the blind at 1:45 in Unit 13. Nothing since then, but heard a single shot a while ago in the area of Unit 12.

The best pasture is mostly blocked by overgrowth unfortunately.

I’d post pictures if I knew how to deal with this extremely limited file size restriction...

[Budman68]

Looks like you could camp out in that stand and save the morning walk.

The 1000’ march up a steep bluff in this sun and heat with all my stuff from where they say to park had me drenched with sweat. At least there’s a nice consistent breeze up here and the views are incredible. Good luck to everyone.



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[Yakinthebox]

The 1000’ march up a steep bluff in this sun and heat with all my stuff from where they say to park had me drenched with sweat. At least there’s a nice consistent breeze up here and the views are incredible. Good luck to everyone.



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Which unit are you in again?

[fakeworest]

Looks like you could camp out in that stand and save the morning walk.

Up there I kinda thought how this woulda been a great camping trip.

Unit 1-15

It was dead until around 5. Two little does flew through getting chased by a big coyote who decided to give up and rest directly in front of me and chase off a 3rd doe 5 mins later. Do coyotes ever kill deer? Then a small spike grazed for about 10 mins in 20 yards in front of me. I decided to pass. Finally a 6pt came hauling through and I got impatient waiting for him to pause and let off a shot and missed at about 120 yards... at least I hope I did. He darted into trees and I looked for blood for about 45 mins in the twilight and didn’t see anything. Got there before 2pm. I love a long sit but with it being so hot I’m only going to be hunting within an hour of sunset and sunrise tomorrow.


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