Draw Hunts

[silent hunter]

This is only my second year putting in so far I am 0-5 have four more hopefully get lucky. Congrats to everyone who got drawn!!!

[moondog]

Will do! I've seen where the bar is set on the Daughtrey live hunt threads. I can't compete with that. I like to turn my phone off in the woods but I'll post a report after the hunt.

I drew Black Gap archery mule deer a few years ago and If this hunt comes anywhere close to that one, I'll be thrilled.

I hunted Muleys (rifle) at Elephant Mtn, January of last year. Got lucky and scored a nice buck (posted a story here, back then). AWESOME country out there. I can't wait to get back out there.

[moondog]

I will be hunting at Richland Creek (archery) in a couple of months. The hunt brochure says ATV's are recommended, but that a "safety course certification" is REQUIRED.
Does anyone know where to get that certification? I am south of San Antone, and don't mind going there, and would even drive to the DFW area if needed. All the online research I've done has turned up nothing. I called DPS and they say they know nothing about that and are not affiliated with anyone. But the brochure states that it MUST be a "DPS approved" certification. Google turned up numerous places in San Antone, but a phone call to them and they do ONLY motorcycle safety training.
Any help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

[txhoghunter73]

When’s the next draw

[Hogman7290]

I will be hunting at Richland Creek (archery) in a couple of months. The hunt brochure says ATV's are recommended, but that a "safety course certification" is REQUIRED.
Does anyone know where to get that certification? I am south of San Antone, and don't mind going there, and would even drive to the DFW area if needed. All the online research I've done has turned up nothing. I called DPS and they say they know nothing about that and are not affiliated with anyone. But the brochure states that it MUST be a "DPS approved" certification. Google turned up numerous places in San Antone, but a phone call to them and they do ONLY motorcycle safety training.
Any help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

DPS website


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[moondog]

DPS website


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Thank you!!

[tellewis]

FINALLY DREW ONE! I'm late to the party, I know, but with 2 pts. I drew archery James Daughtrey. I'm super excited after reading a few of those live threads from the years passed. I've combed through many of the threads on tips for hunting the area, but if any of you have any pointers I'm all ears! Fingers are crossed on gun deer and mule deer for this year. I've got 6 pts. on all of those and put in for a ton every year. Of course, it only takes one entry to win so I'm sure my luck was all cashed in on this one

[Charrison]

FINALLY DREW ONE! I'm late to the party, I know, but with 2 pts. I drew archery James Daughtrey. I'm super excited after reading a few of those live threads from the years passed. I've combed through many of the threads on tips for hunting the area, but if any of you have any pointers I'm all ears! Fingers are crossed on gun deer and mule deer for this year. I've got 6 pts. on all of those and put in for a ton every year. Of course, it only takes one entry to win so I'm sure my luck was all cashed in on this one

See you there!

[bossbowman]

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[bossbowman]

When’s the next draw

September 2

[moondog]

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Thanks everyone for the input.
Neither TPWD nor DPS was helpful. When I searched online for DPS "approved" safety courses (pictured above), there was a map with "lots" of training centers. I called all of the places listed in the greater DFW and San Antonio area. None of them offered a course for ATV's. Only for motorcycles. I finally found a place called ATV Safety Institute. They offer a FREE online course. Takes a couple of hours to complete. Then I called RCWMA and was advised that this was sufficient. I also ordered the OHV stickers for 2 ATV's and my 4WD truck. The truck does require that sticker if it is going to be used "off road". The OHV stickers are $16.00 and are good from 9/1/2019 - 9-1/2020.
With that the RCWMA guy said that we should be good.
BTW, the ATV Safety Inst. will push you to take their "hands on" school; but I did not. Don't know what that cost is or where it is offered.

Moondog

[sqiggy]

I finally found a place called ATV Safety Institute. They offer a FREE online course. Takes a couple of hours to complete. Moondog

Do you mind posting that link? Looking at going to some of the E-Postcard hunts, whether I draw or go stand-by. These places also allow the use of a ATV. Might as well take it "just in case"!!

[Rocket15]

See you there!

My son and I also drew James Daughtrey. Looking forward to it.


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[moondog]

Do you mind posting that link? Looking at going to some of the E-Postcard hunts, whether I draw or go stand-by. These places also allow the use of a ATV. Might as well take it "just in case"!!

Here you go

https://atvsafety.org/

Good Luck!

[hully1029]

Anyone been drawn for the youth hunts? Draw is today..

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