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drop dead fred · 02-09-2021, 09:25 AM

Well with season a wrap and deer starting starting to
drop seems right to turn the page on the 2020 season! Was one of the best seasons for my household so bittersweet, yet exciting as we have a couple deer that should be monsters this year. So now we hurry up and wait! Let’s see those offseason pics sheds, plots, new setups, lease work, velvets pics, and so on! Wish everyone the best season yet and may god bless each one of y’all!

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NewBallCoach · 02-09-2021, 10:43 AM

In! Had a good season, filled the freezer with a doe, didn't have a target buck in 2020 so was only after doe. Have my eye on a couple bucks this next year that should end up being solid deer. Already excited and cant wait to put the work in again.

Easttxhunterr · 02-09-2021, 11:19 AM

In for the new season.

jshouse · 02-09-2021, 12:19 PM

in...i will try to update with some hunt county pics as we go. me and a buddy are real close to grabbing 230 acres in one of the best river bottoms in ETX, we should know something on it in a few weeks.

good luck fellas...

Preacher Man · 02-09-2021, 12:54 PM

Here’s to hoping the ammo shortage slows down the poachers a little.

Etxbuckman · 02-09-2021, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Preacher Man

Here’s to hoping the ammo shortage slows down the poachers a little.

And the **** head neighbors that like to play Call of Duty with a haybale at deer-thirty.

TX Outlaw · 02-09-2021, 06:43 PM

This past year has been our best year . Hoping for another successful year .

Greenheadless · 02-09-2021, 06:46 PM

They showing signs of rutting activity yet?

Sorry, I just had to.

Tyrex750 · 02-09-2021, 06:57 PM

Yep, balls to the walls in hardin county. Lmao

texasdeerhunter · 02-09-2021, 07:47 PM

We “should” have an awesome crop of 4.5 and 5.5 yr old bucks this coming season. Several made it through that I know of so far, and I’ll keep my fingers crossed until I start getting pics in August, but our place has the potential to have a really good year.

drop dead fred · 02-09-2021, 08:38 PM

My bucks are looking pretty poor at the moment... I’m feeding 100 lbs of corn/protein a day

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Preacher Man · 02-09-2021, 08:52 PM

My bucks are pretty run down too. I’m pouring the corn and protein to them. Will be another good year in ETX

RedBear78 · 02-09-2021, 10:06 PM

Sounds great I’ve been fighting the seasonal blues so now it’s time to start gearing up and preparing for the next season.Good luck to all and be careful out there.

bloodstick · 02-09-2021, 10:52 PM

Trinity County was good to me last year. I shot my PB archery buck on a little 20 acre place. Had a second old buck that when healthy was great looking then got very scraggly after the rut.
I’m not sure on his age, but i doubt he made it through the year. Either the neighbor or age took him. He vanished the day before Thanksgiving. I would have gladly filled my tag on him, but the wider 10 with split brows showed up first.

I have a nice group of 5 young bucks all 1 1/2 to 3 years old hanging out together still with headgear as late as Feb 4th.

Here he is late October

And then very worn down in November

I would be surprised if he was ever seen again. But i am more than happy to wait a few more years for these youngins to grow up some.

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drop dead fred · 02-10-2021, 10:38 AM

Found a 2019 shed

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Tshelly · 02-10-2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jshouse

in...i will try to update with some hunt county pics as we go. me and TONY are real close to grabbing 230 acres in one of the best river bottoms in ETX, we should know something on it in a few weeks.

good luck fellas...

Fify

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jshouse · 02-10-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tshelly

Fify

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ha

man its weird deal...a buddy of mine just told me that his uncle owns this place and he doesnt know if anyone is really hunting it. another relative that lives close keeps an eye on it and may be hunting but hes not sure. he says his uncle would love for someone to get some use out of it so i volunteered a couple feeders!

we are supposed to go meet everyone and see whats up with it soon.

Tshelly · 02-10-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jshouse

ha

man its weird deal...a buddy of mine just told me that his uncle owns this place and he doesnt know if anyone is really hunting it. another relative that lives close keeps an eye on it and may be hunting but hes not sure. he says his uncle would love for someone to get some use out of it so i volunteered a couple feeders!

we are supposed to go meet everyone and see whats up with it soon.

Sounds nice!!! Good luck bro

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Etxbuckman · 02-10-2021, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by drop dead fred

My bucks are looking pretty poor at the moment... I’m feeding 100 lbs of corn/protein a day

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I hope this cold spell doesn't prove to be the end of a bunch of them.

GarGuy · 02-10-2021, 04:40 PM

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I hope this cold spell doesn't prove to be the end of a bunch of them.

If the latest gfs run is right, we are in for a disaster. Not just for the deer either.

drop dead fred · 02-10-2021, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GarGuy

If the latest gfs run is right, we are in for a disaster. Not just for the deer either.

Ya going to be a mess I’ve put out 300 lbs of feed and bale of alfalfa doing all i can on my end for them. Horns will be off by Tuesday no doubt about it!

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Slick8 · 02-10-2021, 05:13 PM

Love these kinds of threads.

I had a great year both on my lease and outside. Took a management 7 and does at the lease and a big 8 with a kicker in south Texas.

Planning to improve upon my food plot this year and make some major set moves. Need to rebuild the legs on my 600 pound protein feeder. Only have a little 300 going now.

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drop dead fred · 02-10-2021, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Etxbuckman

I hope this cold spell doesn't prove to be the end of a bunch of them.

Ya a massive concern I’m pouring it to them!!

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Aggiebush · 02-10-2021, 09:27 PM

We filled our feeders last weekend with corn and protein, and put out some minerals. All of the bucks I have on camera are looking healthy, if we definitely want to help them out. We took 2 great bucks, but still have some really nice survivors left for next year. My uncles 150+ 8 was the biggest taken in a long time, it’s going to b tough to beat.

drop dead fred · 02-10-2021, 09:27 PM

Deer hammerin the feed today

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Mexico · 02-10-2021, 09:41 PM

In to tag along... you guys shot some great bucks last year!

jshouse · 02-13-2021, 05:43 PM

Y'all got me worried so I poured out 350lbs of feed and minerals today. This guy made it through the season but haven't seen him in a few weeks. I'd like to keep him close and find his sheds.

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Pernell · 02-14-2021, 07:55 AM

Thank God they have had a couple of months to recover from the rut. We decided to feed protein all year, and they seem to have put back on a lot of weight. Hopefully a little extra fat will get them through this cold snap.

Greenheadless · 02-14-2021, 08:08 PM

I dumped 100lbs of corn/soybean mix in each of my pens Saturday evening.

Now just gotta keep my fingers crossed.

Etxbuckman · 02-14-2021, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenheadless

I dumped 100lbs of corn/soybean mix in each of my pens Saturday evening.

Now just gotta keep my fingers crossed.

I filled my feeder and turned the three feed times up to 10 seconds each. When I went out there yesterday to take care of this there wasn't a kernel of corn on the ground anywhere. They're HUNGRY.

jshouse · 02-14-2021, 08:42 PM

Yep, they've been on my pile all day long

Greenheadless · 02-14-2021, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Etxbuckman

I filled my feeder and turned the three feed times up to 10 seconds each. When I went out there yesterday to take care of this there wasn't a kernel of corn on the ground anywhere. They're HUNGRY.

I had a doe come out in the lane 50-75 yards from me and stare at me pouring feed out in the pen.

This is a wild East Texas whitetail deer doing this. To say they are hungry might be an understatement.

Snowflake Killa · 02-15-2021, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jshouse

Y'all got me worried so I poured out 350lbs of feed and minerals today. This guy made it through the season but haven't seen him in a few weeks. I'd like to keep him close and find his sheds.

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That's a great deer. Good luck

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NewBallCoach · 02-17-2021, 03:17 PM

Since we've been stuck inside for several days, I've started tearing apart a bunch of pallets I have had laying around for while to make a new blind. It's going to be heavy but should last for a while. Good news is I've got about 7.5 months to get it done so plenty of time.

drop dead fred · 02-19-2021, 08:45 PM

Took advantage of the snow and learned a lot about travel routes and bedding areas on one of my places. Also found 4 sheds on another piece, in 25+ years of hunting I’ve only found 2 sheds until this year I’m at 5

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JhuntsAlot · 04-12-2021, 10:53 AM

Anyone seeing lower numbers since the winter storm?

Had feeders filled the end of February and took till end of March before they started showing up on the cell cam. And doesnt look like same numbers. Maybe they left their home area to find food?

Also, noticed a lot of them have tarsal glands are super flared up. Trying to establish their areas/dominance again?

J

NewBallCoach · 04-13-2021, 10:44 AM

Picked up my spring/summer food plot seed this passed weekend, think I'll be able to get it put out in about 2 weeks.

U.S.ArmyRetired · 04-13-2021, 10:57 AM

I did not kill a deer on my 30 acres in Harrison County. Didn't see much. I am driving up there this weekend, going to fill feeders with Golden Oak Horns Plus. It's a Corn/Soybean mix. Will also be looking for a spot to set a pop-up for bowhunting close to one of the feeders. Also, I think I am going to just throw out some rye grass seed in Sept/Oct timeframe and see if it grows. I hope everyone has a great season. God Bless!!!

drop dead fred · 04-13-2021, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by U.S.ArmyRetired

I did not kill a deer on my 30 acres in Harrison County. Didn't see much. I am driving up there this weekend, going to fill feeders with Golden Oak Horns Plus. It's a Corn/Soybean mix. Will also be looking for a spot to set a pop-up for bowhunting close to one of the feeders. Also, I think I am going to just throw out some rye grass seed in Sept/Oct timeframe and see if it grows. I hope everyone has a great season. God Bless!!!

My deer love corn soybean mix

Snowflake Killa · 04-13-2021, 03:08 PM

Does anyone know where I can buy L&E for 10 dollars a bag

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FLASH_OUTDOORS · 04-13-2021, 03:15 PM

I here and ready for next year!

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bollomb · 04-13-2021, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake Killa

Does anyone know where I can buy L&E for 10 dollars a bag

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Ol Lyle will hook you up

Snowflake Killa · 04-13-2021, 07:20 PM

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Ol Lyle will hook you up

Dude 12.00 a bag

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Etxbuckman · 04-13-2021, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bollomb

Ol Lyle will hook you up

So he’s got protein now? Do you know if he’s got corn/roasted soybeans yet?

Greenheadless · 04-13-2021, 07:51 PM

Paid $13/bag for corn/roasted soybean mix last weekend. I didnt buy from the source though.

Snowflake Killa · 04-13-2021, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Etxbuckman

So he’s got protein now? Do you know if he’s got corn/roasted soybeans yet?

He had some last year

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U.S.ArmyRetired · 04-14-2021, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by drop dead fred

My deer love corn soybean mix

It seems a little better than corn but the price is going up.

HFD38 · 04-14-2021, 08:28 AM

Skidders and logging trucks had the road going to our camp so jacked up we had to get pulled in and out with a tractor but i guess that's hunting in East Texas. I used to enjoy that stuff but now it's just a PITA.

Etxbuckman · 04-14-2021, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HFD38

Skidders and logging trucks had the road going to our camp so jacked up we had to get pulled in and out with a tractor but i guess that's hunting in East Texas. I used to enjoy that stuff but now it's just a PITA.

No joke. I drive a 3/4 ton 2-wheel drive diesel and have been stuck more times than I care to count. Fortunately part of our lease road is maintained by the county, so that helps some, but it's far too infrequent.

On a positive note my area of our lease got select-cut last month, so for the first time in many years I've got some open areas to work with. It's got me so excited for deer season I can hardly stand it.

SETX_Insanity · 04-14-2021, 10:55 AM

About to start getting set up on new lease on south end of Toledo Bend. Lots of work to do but can't wait for october

02-09-2021, 09:25 AM	#1
drop dead fred Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Willis Hunt In: TX, Neb, Illinois, MEXICO	2021-22 east texas season Well with season a wrap and deer starting starting to drop seems right to turn the page on the 2020 season! Was one of the best seasons for my household so bittersweet, yet exciting as we have a couple deer that should be monsters this year. So now we hurry up and wait! Let’s see those offseason pics sheds, plots, new setups, lease work, velvets pics, and so on! Wish everyone the best season yet and may god bless each one of y’all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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02-09-2021, 10:43 AM	#2
NewBallCoach Six Point Join Date: Oct 2015	In! Had a good season, filled the freezer with a doe, didn't have a target buck in 2020 so was only after doe. Have my eye on a couple bucks this next year that should end up being solid deer. Already excited and cant wait to put the work in again.

02-09-2021, 11:19 AM	#3
Easttxhunterr Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Splendora, Tx Hunt In: Etoile, Tx	In for the new season.

02-09-2021, 12:19 PM	#4
jshouse Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rockwall Hunt In: NE Texas	in...i will try to update with some hunt county pics as we go. me and a buddy are real close to grabbing 230 acres in one of the best river bottoms in ETX, we should know something on it in a few weeks. good luck fellas...

02-09-2021, 12:54 PM	#5
Preacher Man Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Jasper Co.	Here’s to hoping the ammo shortage slows down the poachers a little.

02-09-2021, 06:43 PM	#7
TX Outlaw Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas	This past year has been our best year . Hoping for another successful year .

02-09-2021, 06:46 PM	#8
Greenheadless Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: Liberty County	They showing signs of rutting activity yet? Sorry, I just had to.

02-09-2021, 06:57 PM	#9
Tyrex750 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pasadena Hunt In: Hardin co.	Yep, balls to the walls in hardin county. Lmao

02-09-2021, 07:47 PM	#10
texasdeerhunter Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lufkin Hunt In: East Texas	We “should” have an awesome crop of 4.5 and 5.5 yr old bucks this coming season. Several made it through that I know of so far, and I’ll keep my fingers crossed until I start getting pics in August, but our place has the potential to have a really good year.

02-09-2021, 08:38 PM	#11
drop dead fred Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Willis Hunt In: TX, Neb, Illinois, MEXICO	My bucks are looking pretty poor at the moment... I’m feeding 100 lbs of corn/protein a day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-09-2021, 08:52 PM	#12
Preacher Man Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Jasper Co.	My bucks are pretty run down too. I’m pouring the corn and protein to them. Will be another good year in ETX

02-09-2021, 10:06 PM	#13
RedBear78 Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Beaumont Hunt In: Warren,Sourlake,Angelina forest	Sounds great I’ve been fighting the seasonal blues so now it’s time to start gearing up and preparing for the next season.Good luck to all and be careful out there.

02-09-2021, 10:52 PM	#14
bloodstick Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Hunt In: All over Texas	Trinity County was good to me last year. I shot my PB archery buck on a little 20 acre place. Had a second old buck that when healthy was great looking then got very scraggly after the rut. I’m not sure on his age, but i doubt he made it through the year. Either the neighbor or age took him. He vanished the day before Thanksgiving. I would have gladly filled my tag on him, but the wider 10 with split brows showed up first. I have a nice group of 5 young bucks all 1 1/2 to 3 years old hanging out together still with headgear as late as Feb 4th. Here he is late October And then very worn down in November I would be surprised if he was ever seen again. But i am more than happy to wait a few more years for these youngins to grow up some. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-10-2021, 10:38 AM	#15
drop dead fred Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Willis Hunt In: TX, Neb, Illinois, MEXICO	Found a 2019 shed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-10-2021, 05:13 PM	#22
Slick8 Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, Texas Hunt In: In the woods	Love these kinds of threads. I had a great year both on my lease and outside. Took a management 7 and does at the lease and a big 8 with a kicker in south Texas. Planning to improve upon my food plot this year and make some major set moves. Need to rebuild the legs on my 600 pound protein feeder. Only have a little 300 going now. Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk

02-10-2021, 09:27 PM	#24
Aggiebush Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Greenville, TX Hunt In: Red River County and Draw Hunts	We filled our feeders last weekend with corn and protein, and put out some minerals. All of the bucks I have on camera are looking healthy, if we definitely want to help them out. We took 2 great bucks, but still have some really nice survivors left for next year. My uncles 150+ 8 was the biggest taken in a long time, it’s going to b tough to beat.

02-10-2021, 09:41 PM	#26
Mexico Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clear Lake Tx Hunt In: Old Mexico, Centerville Tx	In to tag along... you guys shot some great bucks last year!

02-13-2021, 05:43 PM	#27
jshouse Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rockwall Hunt In: NE Texas	Y'all got me worried so I poured out 350lbs of feed and minerals today. This guy made it through the season but haven't seen him in a few weeks. I'd like to keep him close and find his sheds. Sent from my moto z4 using Tapatalk

02-14-2021, 07:55 AM	#28
Pernell Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Humble TX Hunt In: N.M., East Texas, South Texas	Thank God they have had a couple of months to recover from the rut. We decided to feed protein all year, and they seem to have put back on a lot of weight. Hopefully a little extra fat will get them through this cold snap.

02-14-2021, 08:08 PM	#29
Greenheadless Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: Liberty County	I dumped 100lbs of corn/soybean mix in each of my pens Saturday evening. Now just gotta keep my fingers crossed.

02-14-2021, 08:42 PM	#31
jshouse Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rockwall Hunt In: NE Texas	Yep, they've been on my pile all day long

02-17-2021, 03:17 PM	#34
NewBallCoach Six Point Join Date: Oct 2015	Since we've been stuck inside for several days, I've started tearing apart a bunch of pallets I have had laying around for while to make a new blind. It's going to be heavy but should last for a while. Good news is I've got about 7.5 months to get it done so plenty of time.

02-19-2021, 08:45 PM	#35
drop dead fred Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Willis Hunt In: TX, Neb, Illinois, MEXICO	Took advantage of the snow and learned a lot about travel routes and bedding areas on one of my places. Also found 4 sheds on another piece, in 25+ years of hunting I’ve only found 2 sheds until this year I’m at 5 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-12-2021, 10:53 AM	#36
JhuntsAlot Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Between Conroe and The Woodlands Hunt In: Houston County, Madison County, Kendall County, where friends are.	Anyone seeing lower numbers since the winter storm? Had feeders filled the end of February and took till end of March before they started showing up on the cell cam. And doesnt look like same numbers. Maybe they left their home area to find food? Also, noticed a lot of them have tarsal glands are super flared up. Trying to establish their areas/dominance again? J

04-13-2021, 10:44 AM	#37
NewBallCoach Six Point Join Date: Oct 2015	Picked up my spring/summer food plot seed this passed weekend, think I'll be able to get it put out in about 2 weeks.

04-13-2021, 10:57 AM	#38
U.S.ArmyRetired Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Killeen Hunt In: East TX-Harrison County	I did not kill a deer on my 30 acres in Harrison County. Didn't see much. I am driving up there this weekend, going to fill feeders with Golden Oak Horns Plus. It's a Corn/Soybean mix. Will also be looking for a spot to set a pop-up for bowhunting close to one of the feeders. Also, I think I am going to just throw out some rye grass seed in Sept/Oct timeframe and see if it grows. I hope everyone has a great season. God Bless!!!

04-13-2021, 03:08 PM	#40
Snowflake Killa Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Shepherd Hunt In: East Texas	Does anyone know where I can buy L&E for 10 dollars a bag Sent from my SM-N986U using Tapatalk

04-13-2021, 03:15 PM	#41
FLASH_OUTDOORS Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tomball Hunt In: Davy Crockett National Forest	I here and ready for next year! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

04-13-2021, 07:51 PM	#45
Greenheadless Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: Liberty County	Paid $13/bag for corn/roasted soybean mix last weekend. I didnt buy from the source though.

04-14-2021, 08:28 AM	#48
HFD38 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Hunt In: Trinity/Centerville	Skidders and logging trucks had the road going to our camp so jacked up we had to get pulled in and out with a tractor but i guess that's hunting in East Texas. I used to enjoy that stuff but now it's just a PITA.

04-14-2021, 10:55 AM	#50
SETX_Insanity Four Point Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Orange, TX Hunt In: Newton, Orange, Sabine Co	About to start getting set up on new lease on south end of Toledo Bend. Lots of work to do but can't wait for october