WE GOT DRAWN!! Powederhorn

[Jzoch]

My dad, buddy and I drew Powderhorn!!

Whitetail, Axis, Sambar and bay fishing….can’t get much cooler than that. Very blessed.

Anyone else get picked for this?

Anyone been on this hunt? Any information is greatly appreciated.

We should have some intel as one of our buddy’s/lease-mate drew last year!!




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[Etxbuckman]

Ugh. Why not just pour salt on my wounds?

Congratulations to y'all. I'm sure it'll be a great time.

[bigjohntex]

Congratulations! We didn't get picked.....

[DUKFVR]

Congrats! Good Luck!

[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by Etxbuckman

Ugh. Why not just pour salt on my wounds?

Congratulations to y'all. I'm sure it'll be a great time.

Don’t feel too bad. Chap is what we’ve been putting in for forever. Kinda my bucket list/dream hunt with my dad.

Dad had 25 points
I had 15 points
My buddy had 7


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[mikeyb_23]

Congrats!! The Powderhorn would be my first pick outta all the draws. Didn't apply this year cuz we will be on a family vaca in Branson. Maybe next year.

[lmartin5]

Nice!


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[Quackerbox]

I put in for the exotic they haven't drawn for yet

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[3rdCoastHunter]

Originally Posted by Quackerbox

I put in for the exotic they haven't drawn for yet

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So how does that work? You can put in for gun deer any AND exotic and have the same opportunity?

[Quackerbox]

Originally Posted by 3rdCoastHunter

So how does that work? You can put in for gun deer any AND exotic and have the same opportunity?

As far as I know the deer is a deer hunt and same for exotic. However, the biologists can add animals as long as the season is open.

I believe some guys here drew the deer hunt and got to shoot exotics

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[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by 3rdCoastHunter

So how does that work? You can put in for gun deer any AND exotic and have the same opportunity?

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[3rdCoastHunter]

Good to know for next year I can get let down double!

[RifleBowPistol]

That's great. I want to see that place some day, that place sounds interesting.

[El General]

Originally Posted by 3rdCoastHunter

Good to know for next year I can get let down double!

You can still apply for the exotic.

[Jzoch]

Have any TBH’ers hunted here recently? Any Information would be greatly appreciated.


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[charrell71]

We went last season, and all 4 of us shot sambar. 2 stags and 2 cows. I also shot a whitetail doe. We didn't see any whitetail bucks worth shooting. The biologist told us there weren't a lot of axis, so if you saw one, shoot it. We did a LOT of walking and stalking. Some guys had easier hunts than our group. All in all it was a great hunt and we had a blast. Sambar meat is outstanding. Congratulations and good luck! PM me if you have any questions. Out of the 4 we took, 2 were with 30.06, 1 with a .338 Win Mag and 1 with a .308.

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[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by charrell71

We went last season, and all 4 of us shot sambar. 2 stags and 2 cows. I also shot a whitetail doe. We didn't see any whitetail bucks worth shooting. The biologist told us there weren't a lot of axis, so if you saw one, shoot it. We did a LOT of walking and stalking. Some guys had easier hunts than our group. All in all it was a great hunt and we had a blast. Sambar meat is outstanding. Congratulations and good luck! PM me if you have any questions. Out of the 4 we took, 2 were with 30.06, 1 with a .338 Win Mag and 1 with a .308.

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Awesome!! I’ll be sending you a PM. I appreciate the info!!


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[bmac]

Brother and I got drawn as well. Looking forward to this and time to start research.


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[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by bmac

Brother and I got drawn as well. Looking forward to this and time to start research.


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Awesome!! Congrats!! We’ll have to link up. Will be nice to have some other TBH’ers on the hunt.


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Fantastic

[bmac]

Originally Posted by charrell71

We went last season, and all 4 of us shot sambar. 2 stags and 2 cows. I also shot a whitetail doe. We didn't see any whitetail bucks worth shooting. The biologist told us there weren't a lot of axis, so if you saw one, shoot it. We did a LOT of walking and stalking. Some guys had easier hunts than our group. All in all it was a great hunt and we had a blast. Sambar meat is outstanding. Congratulations and good luck! PM me if you have any questions. Out of the 4 we took, 2 were with 30.06, 1 with a .338 Win Mag and 1 with a .308.

You see any need for a 30cal? Just wondering if a 7mm-08 would be issue with Sambar as I don’t think they look that tough.


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[KC Huntin]

Another strike out w 10 preference points

[TexasCanesFan]

That’s awesome. Congrats.

I have a “Pending 2nd Draw” festival going on.

[jshouse]

My boys drew the youth hunt on Jan 8-9...we are beyond excited.

[jshouse]

Originally Posted by bmac

You see any need for a 30cal? Just wondering if a 7mm-08 would be issue with Sambar as I don’t think they look that tough.


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Interested here as well. My boys shoot a 7mm08 and 6.5c. Wondering if I need to borrow a bigger gun....

[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by jshouse

My boys drew the youth hunt on Jan 8-9...we are beyond excited.

Man that’s going to be some awesome memories to share with them. Congrats!!


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[jshouse]

Originally Posted by Jzoch

Man that’s going to be some awesome memories to share with them. Congrats!!


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Same to you sir, we need a live hunt!

[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by jshouse

Same to you sir, we need a live hunt!

Oh we’ll be going live as much as we can!! Doing some bay fishing as well and taking the boat down. My dad and buddy are TBH members as well.


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[jshouse]

Originally Posted by Jzoch

Oh we’ll be going live as much as we can!! Doing some bay fishing as well and taking the boat down. My dad and buddy are TBH members as well.


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Awesome

[GARY]

Originally Posted by Jzoch

My dad, buddy and I drew Powderhorn!!

Whitetail, Axis, Sambar and bay fishing….can’t get much cooler than that. Very blessed.

Anyone else get picked for this?

Anyone been on this hunt? Any information is greatly appreciated.

We should have some intel as one of our buddy’s/lease-mate drew last year!!




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Man is awesome for you guys! I just checked my email and didn't see jack squat!!

[rattler7696]

My uncle and I got drawn also! Look like us TBH'ers did good with 3'of is getting drawn! We will be staying in Port O Connor. Are Sambar any good eating? It says they have axis there. We may need to all hook up and do a live hunt!


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[SEA PRO 210]

[QUOTE=bmac;15819049]You see any need for a 30cal? Just wondering if a 7mm-08 would be issue with Sambar as I don’t think they look that tough.

Lol they are plenty tough. However a well placed 100 grain 243 to the Adam's Apple will drop em

[bpa556]

Originally Posted by jshouse

Interested here as well. My boys shoot a 7mm08 and 6.5c. Wondering if I need to borrow a bigger gun....

Assuming your boys won’t be shooting 400 yards+, either of those rifles will be plenty. No need to borrow a cannon that the boys won’t be comfortable with.


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[bpa556]

Originally Posted by TexasCanesFan

That’s awesome. Congrats.

I have a “Pending 2nd Draw” festival going on.

Same here


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[Huggybear]

How many points did you guys have to draw?

[fish4food]

Teaser for y’all coming down.

In POC

[geauxgary]

I hunted there last year and killed a very nice Sambar bull. My buddy killed a smaller bull at the very last hour of the hunt. They will assign you a compartment and give you the boundaries of that compartment. Be prepared to hunt the entire compartment and not just the box stand. What I found to work best was to quietly walk around and check all of the marshy areas in my compartment. The sambar love to have their feet wet. Use some sort of digital map e scouting for your compartment so you can see where the marshy areas are and the easiest way to get to them. I saw a large number hunting this method. Hunt all day and don't give up. There are a lot of animals there. The staff that runs the hunt are first class and truly want the hunters to have success. Talk with them and they will hook you up the best they can. If you aren't seeing anything or just want a change of scenery, tell them and they will move you. They will also come and get your Sambar for you so you don't have to pack it out! This is a primo hunt. Enjoy every second of it. The Powderhorn Ranch is an amazing place. 30.06 with 168 grain barnes did the trick with a neck shot. The meat is super tasty! We stayed at the Poco Loco Lodge in Port O. It worked great for us and has a free ice machine to keep your meat iced down if you kill early in the hunt like I did. Good luck!

[deerslay3r]

I was also picked for this hunt. I just created a thread as well, but got a lot of questions answered here. Looking for recommendations on waterproof boots for this hunt.

[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by fish4food

Teaser for y’all coming down.

In POC

Ahh!! You have me counting down the days!! Haha


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[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by geauxgary

I hunted there last year and killed a very nice Sambar bull. My buddy killed a smaller bull at the very last hour of the hunt. They will assign you a compartment and give you the boundaries of that compartment. Be prepared to hunt the entire compartment and not just the box stand. What I found to work best was to quietly walk around and check all of the marshy areas in my compartment. The sambar love to have their feet wet. Use some sort of digital map e scouting for your compartment so you can see where the marshy areas are and the easiest way to get to them. I saw a large number hunting this method. Hunt all day and don't give up. There are a lot of animals there. The staff that runs the hunt are first class and truly want the hunters to have success. Talk with them and they will hook you up the best they can. If you aren't seeing anything or just want a change of scenery, tell them and they will move you. They will also come and get your Sambar for you so you don't have to pack it out! This is a primo hunt. Enjoy every second of it. The Powderhorn Ranch is an amazing place. 30.06 with 168 grain barnes did the trick with a neck shot. The meat is super tasty! We stayed at the Poco Loco Lodge in Port O. It worked great for us and has a free ice machine to keep your meat iced down if you kill early in the hunt like I did. Good luck!

I really appreciate you taking the time to type all this up. Some very helpful and useful information.

Thank you to everyone who’s posted. Even if it’s just to say “Good luck”. We’re going to need it!! Haha


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[solocam_aggie]

Lucky dog! Palo Duro and now this!? Good luck to y’all. Can’t wait to see pics.


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[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by solocam_aggie

Lucky dog! Palo Duro and now this!? Good luck to y’all. Can’t wait to see pics.


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Man, we couldn’t be happier. It’s bittersweet as to the reason we ever put in was for Dad and I to hunt Chap together but this is also a once in a lifetime.

You’re right there with us!! Palo Duro and Chap!! Now an elk!?!? Congrats again!!


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[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by rattler7696

My uncle and I got drawn also! Look like us TBH'ers did good with 3'of is getting drawn! We will be staying in Port O Connor. Are Sambar any good eating? It says they have axis there. We may need to all hook up and do a live hunt!


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Let’s do it!! That would be awesome!! TBH cleaned up on this go round. What’s awesome is there’s only one hunt dat for this category this year. We should be the first ones coming in.


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[bmac]

Based on other threads might have 4-5 groups of TBHers. Need to start a group live thread if the reception and internet allows


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[Jzoch]

Originally Posted by bmac

Based on other threads might have 4-5 groups of TBHers. Need to start a group live thread if the reception and internet allows


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Wow!! That’s unbelievable. Going to be a TBH reunion. Haha


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[Mr. Public]

Congrats fellas. PHWMA is a very unique place to experience. Read last years thread. My father, brother & I took 3 Sambar Stags & 1 axis buck. Passed on legal WT bucks & does as we weren't necessarily hunting for them nor did we need any more meat obviously. I could have taken close to a dozen sambar over the 2 days. It is a short hunt, so prepare for hunting all day. A trophy axis the best animal there in my opinion. I mistakenly shot the wrong axis buck(it already shed its antlers).

It was not a difficult hunt at all. Those sambar are stupid in my opinion(accustom to vehicles). Ask the staff about their behavior. The staff is top notch, very pleasant, helpful and informative. They are there to help and promote hunting. Literally, they haul azz to recover your animals all day long!

I don't suggest sitting in the blinds, go actually hunt them and you will have success. DM me any questions you have.

Good luck and enjoy!

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[hoyt21]

Jbarr and I did this hunt two years ago. We shot. Two Sambar. One axis doe. One axis buck 31” and two white tail bucks

[hoyt21]

If we ever get drawn again. I’m killing my Sambar with a bow

[Mr. Public]

Originally Posted by hoyt21

If we ever get drawn again. I’m killing my Sambar with a bow

Right, I said the same thing while there. I could have speared this one 10 yards from my truck. My brother head shot his at 18yds, just a mere 30 yards from where the stag I shot laid. I should post that video but not sure if it'll last on YouTube

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[grizzman]