Lake Somerville PHL - 2019-2020

[JMKro]

Figured I'd start a new thread for the upcoming season. I went a few times in February to walk around and see what was going on, but I haven't been back since. This season is going to be more of a "watch and learn" type deal for me anyways. When I get tired of looking at the same trees on private land I'll go stretch my legs and look at different trees at Somerville

[JMKro]

Went yesterday with my Dad to see what everything looked like "growed up". Weeds were anywhere from knee to armpit high. It was drier out there than I would have expected though.

[97JeepGuy]

Originally Posted by JMKro

Went yesterday with my Dad to see what everything looked like "growed up". Weeds were anywhere from knee to armpit high. It was drier out there than I would have expected though.

Good to know, I will be out there Tuesday scouting some new places.

[97JeepGuy]

Well y’all werent kidding about the weeds, About armpit high in some places. Saw quite a few deer. Will be interesting to see what level of rainfall we get this fall.

[JMKro]

We saw some does & fawns. Good to see.

[Junkers88]

I'm glad ya'll started this thread. I'm going to do my darnedest to get on some public land and hunt this year. Correct me if I've read this wrong but I think need an LPU permit to scout out there as I didn't get the APH last year and don't want to spend $48 on one that's only good until the end of August.

Richard

[JMKro]

Originally Posted by Junkers88

I'm glad ya'll started this thread. I'm going to do my darnedest to get on some public land and hunt this year. Correct me if I've read this wrong but I think need an LPU permit to scout out there as I didn't get the APH last year and don't want to spend $48 on one that's only good until the end of August.

Richard

From what I understand, you DO NOT need a permit for scouting/access purposes at Somerville.

https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt...c_schedule.pdf

[jem]

Anyone know if the water is down enough for the roads through nails Creek to not be flooded?

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[4dog]

if welch park is any kind of indication..should be good to go.

[JMKro]

Originally Posted by jem

Anyone know if the water is down enough for the roads through nails Creek to not be flooded?

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No high water issues. You're good to go.

[jem]

Thanks yall

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[jem]

Anyone done any good dove huntin at Somerville? Planning to meet a buddy there tomorrow since it's halfway between us. Just looking for general areas or even just which unit people have seen or shot dove in this year or in the past.

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[straightGrizzly]

Originally Posted by jem

Anyone done any good dove huntin at Somerville? Planning to meet a buddy there tomorrow since it's halfway between us. Just looking for general areas or even just which unit people have seen or shot dove in this year or in the past.

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Went this past weekend and didn't see but one or two birds. I have however seen enough copperheads out there this scouting season to last a freaking lifetime.

[ladybluearm]

Be careful, there’s timber rattlesnakes out there too!

[straightGrizzly]

Pulled camera this weekend and had plenty of action. Tons of Does, small bucks, and pigs. No big shooters yet but ive only had the camera out about a week. At least its a target rich enviroment with all the free bacon walking about

[greenmonstah]

I had a gentleman walk by one of my cameras this past Saturday and immediately I thought there goes my camera. (I forgot my lock.) Well my camera is still there and working fine. Not sure if he saw it or not but I just wanted to apologize for doubting the gentleman. Thank you for being a respectful hunter. After my buddy's tree stand was stolen two days after putting it out last season, you just can't help but think the worst. So if that was you, I just wanted to say thank you.

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[JMKro]

Originally Posted by greenmonstah

I had a gentleman walk by one of my cameras this past Saturday and immediately I thought there goes my camera. (I forgot my lock.) Well my camera is still there and working fine. Not sure if he saw it or not but I just wanted to apologize for doubting the gentleman. Thank you for being a respectful hunter. After my buddy's tree stand was stolen two days after putting it out last season, you just can't help but think the worst. So if that was you, I just wanted to say thank you.

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Sad that we're surprised when something DOESN'T get stolen. Definitely not just a Texas thing though. I've watched quite a few public hunting videos on YouTube from other parts of the country and everyone talks about cameras getting stolen. I found a brand new set (stand & sticks) this past February at Somerville. Just tipped my cap and moved on.

[greenmonstah]

Am I the only one that is terrified when stepping onto a tree stand? That first step onto the stand is like having your life flash right before your eyes. If it goes, you go. I will definitely be wearing a harness but I have to figure the darn thing out first. What measures do you all take to ensure that your tree stand is safe?

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[jnd1959]

Your harness has a loop at the top that goes to your safety strap. The safety strap (this has another name but for the life of me I at a loss) circles the tree above your head. This should be connected to you before you remove your lineman's belt. Then remove the lineman's belt and step into the tree stand. You also have w recovery strap to take weight off your harness if you fall. This is important as if you fall from the stand and hang from the harness too long you can cause serious medical problems. Watch the videos on YouTube. At no point when you leave the ground should you not be connected to the tree. I use a lineman's belt while climbing as it allows hands free to install the stand. Good luck.

[scottimus]

Anybody go out there yet?

[HogStalker]

My wife and I were out for opening weekend. Drastic change from last year. Everything was flooded in 2018 and dry as a bone this year. Everywhere that isn't trees is ragweed. Some deer and hogs on cams, very little in daylight hours and nothing seen during the trip. Unseasonably hot weather, hopefully it will get better soon.

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[greenmonstah]

I hunted Saturday and Sunday. Saw hogs and spooked some deer but didn't see anything while sitting. You can hear animals all over the place but the ragweed is so tall and thick you can't see them. The ragweed is finally starting to burn up from the ground up so hopefully soon it will die and lay down. There's a lot of hogs and I actually think it's affecting the deer at this point.

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[HogStalker]

Originally Posted by greenmonstah

I hunted Saturday and Sunday. Saw hogs and spooked some deer but didn't see anything while sitting. You can hear animals all over the place but the ragweed is so tall and thick you can't see them. The ragweed is finally starting to burn up from the ground up so hopefully soon it will die and lay down. There's a lot of hogs and I actually think it's affecting the deer at this point.

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Definitely not opposed to smacking a pig or 12! You hunting nails or yegua?

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[greenmonstah]

Originally Posted by HogStalker

Definitely not opposed to smacking a pig or 12! You hunting nails or yegua?

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I smacked a sow two weekends ago. I'm hunting Yegua.

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[HogStalker]

Originally Posted by greenmonstah

I smacked a sow two weekends ago. I'm hunting Yegua.

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Nice, I've had a bit of a dry spell with hogs as of recent. Ready to break that trend. Hunting yegua as well.

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[greenmonstah]

Originally Posted by HogStalker

Nice, I've had a bit of a dry spell with hogs as of recent. Ready to break that trend. Hunting yegua as well.

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Which side? Burleson or Lee?

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[HogStalker]

Originally Posted by greenmonstah

Which side? Burleson or Lee?

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Burleson

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[greenmonstah]

Lee County here.

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[greenmonstah]

I will be hunting private land Saturday and then Yegua Sunday.

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[HogStalker]

Was out this morning. Started out nice, but got warm fast. Didn't see anything, but did get a warning call when going deeper to check a camera. Come on cold front!!!

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[Ktboro21]

New to this forum, but was out yesterday morning while it was in the 50’s and 60’s and saw 15 deer before I left around 1:00. Some smaller bucks but mostly does. The unit is very dry compared to last year. No water to be found while I was out there. Going to be out there again this weekend with the cooler weather coming in.

[greenmonstah]

I haven't seen anything on camera besides hogs and a doe or two. It seems disappointing to say the least.

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[verter]

Originally Posted by Ktboro21

New to this forum, but was out yesterday morning while it was in the 50’s and 60’s and saw 15 deer before I left around 1:00. Some smaller bucks but mostly does. The unit is very dry compared to last year. No water to be found while I was out there. Going to be out there again this weekend with the cooler weather coming in.

I think we met yesterday on the road.
I'll go out on Saturday again, should rain on Friday and temperature will be even cooler than yesterday.

There is another forum here you might want to check out:
https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...ght=somerville

[HogStalker]

Perfect weather and moon. Where’s all the deer???


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[aarongray]

I Lived in central Texas all my life, moved to Abilene this year, and moving back home in 2 years. I was wondering what the deer size and population is like. I’ve seen some pics on the older thread thread that seems like the bigger deer are on the small side. I’m down to hunt anything and look forWard to hunting Somerville when I get back.

Y’all have any pics of deer taken here?


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[Ktboro21]

Went in at Station 4 today. Saw a few deer before 9:30 but nothing after that. Came out around 1:30 and most everyone was gone. The hogs outnumbered the deer today. Better luck next time.

[scottimus]

Things shouldn't be too dry there now after this weekend.

[verter]

After 3 sits, I have nothing to show for it. And things progressively have been getting worse. Today I didn't see a single thing in 3 different spots where deer were showing up consistantly before. I'm taking a break from this BS.

[HogStalker]

Originally Posted by verter

After 3 sits, I have nothing to show for it. And things progressively have been getting worse. Today I didn't see a single thing in 3 different spots where deer were showing up consistantly before. I'm taking a break from this BS.

Me too, hunted morning and evening and every a mid day sit the last 5 days and saw one fawn size doe.


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[HogStalker]

Thoughts on this guy? Looks young/narrow to me.


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[Firecuss]

Nice, we hunt close to that area and have fished on that lake over 40 years.

[verter]

Originally Posted by HogStalker

Thoughts on this guy? Looks young/narrow to me

Yeah, looks undersized. At least one more year.

[rem788]

I haven’t been out there this year and didn’t make it out all season last year. I’m ready to get back out and do some public land hunting. Hopefully it’s nice and cool this weekend.

[hopedale]

Originally Posted by rem788

I haven’t been out there this year and didn’t make it out all season last year. I’m ready to get back out and do some public land hunting. Hopefully it’s nice and cool this weekend.

Hoping to get out of work on Friday and go myself.

This will be the first chance i get. Going to treat as more of a scouting event than actual hunting. Work the past two months has been rough.

[Ktboro21]

Just finished a 5 hour sit with no action. I thought the cold weather would have the deer up and moving but I was wrong. I did see a guy with a rifle. I flashed some orange his way and he turned and walked the other way. When I came out there was only one other truck with a lot of archery gear so I am guessing that guy took off.

[greenmonstah]

Originally Posted by Ktboro21

Just finished a 5 hour sit with no action. I thought the cold weather would have the deer up and moving but I was wrong. I did see a guy with a rifle. I flashed some orange his way and he turned and walked the other way. When I came out there was only one other truck with a lot of archery gear so I am guessing that guy took off.

I'm still out here. Just had one blow about ten yards behind me but I never saw it. Not sure what triggered it. This morning was slow on both of my cameras. I was hoping for more movement this morning but maybe they are starting to stir a little now.


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[greenmonstah]

Been hunting this area for a long time and never came across anyone. Never on camera or ran into anyone during the season. I'm out here pretty regularly and today I stumbled upon this. With all the trees they cut down maybe that's why the traffic around here has slowed.

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[txhunt7]

this may sound funny but I've been out 5 times last couple months lookin for pigs, havent seen 1. Seen a lot of deer. I've mostly been to Nails, Yegua once. Last spring before and after the flood they were everywhere. Is anyone else seeing the same or am I just having bad luck. Wondering if landowners knocked the numbers down during the flood when it pushed them up on dryer ground

[mdoug1076]

Originally Posted by txhunt7

this may sound funny but I've been out 5 times last couple months lookin for pigs, havent seen 1. Seen a lot of deer. I've mostly been to Nails, Yegua once. Last spring before and after the flood they were everywhere. Is anyone else seeing the same or am I just having bad luck. Wondering if landowners knocked the numbers down during the flood when it pushed them up on dryer ground

I saw a load of pigs together a few weeks ago on Nails but too far and too thick for a shot. They weren’t too far off the creek. I’m hunting Yegua this weekend.

[Ktboro21]

Originally Posted by greenmonstah

I'm still out here. Just had one blow about ten yards behind me but I never saw it. Not sure what triggered it. This morning was slow on both of my cameras. I was hoping for more movement this morning but maybe they are starting to stir a little now.


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I did an afternoon sit and things picked up. Ended up seeing 7 deer ( all doe). Saw several pigs today too.