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IkemanTX · 06-19-2018, 08:16 PM

Well guys, I think it’s time to retire the 2017 thread and start anew.

Bucks are well into velvet, fawns are gettin big, and we are all starting to look towards season opener.

Personally, I’m hoping this guy made it another year because I won’t pass him again with a year’s growth on him!

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IkemanTX · 06-19-2018, 10:13 PM

Or this guy...

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BW96 · 06-19-2018, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by IkemanTX

Or this guy...

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I doubt you would've passed him!

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jnd1959 · 06-19-2018, 11:02 PM

I'll likely be taking my son and daughter on their first hunts. Already did some preliminary scouting. Daughter will be bow hunting, son will be muzzleloader. It's either here or Whitney. I'm likely to reserve Whitney for the ducks. To be honest, I'm a little excited. I gave up hunting Texas whitetails after I hunted out west. The combination of the kids and public land have me intrigued again.

Shake N' Bake · 06-20-2018, 08:25 AM

Glad to see this thread. I've never hunted at the Grasslands but have been camping and hiking out there several times with my family over the last 4 or 5 years.
But I'm meeting a buddy out there on Saturday to do a little pig hunting.

IkemanTX · 06-20-2018, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jnd1959

I'll likely be taking my son and daughter on their first hunts. Already did some preliminary scouting. Daughter will be bow hunting, son will be muzzleloader. It's either here or Whitney. I'm likely to reserve Whitney for the ducks. To be honest, I'm a little excited. I gave up hunting Texas whitetails after I hunted out west. The combination of the kids and public land have me intrigued again.

Don’t get too discouraged your first year. Public land deer are a different breed. It takes a few years to figure out a property.

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jnd1959 · 06-20-2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by IkemanTX

Don’t get too discouraged your first year. Public land deer are a different breed. It takes a few years to figure out a property.

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That's what I'm excited about. I got tired of filling the feeder and waiting. This is more challenging.

jbhunting39 · 06-20-2018, 01:09 PM

I’ll will be up there as well. Missed my one from last year. Shot right over his back. Will be after them again this year.

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RShockley · 06-20-2018, 09:13 PM

Looking forward to getting back into some deer hunting this season. Been chasing the ducks for the past few years. Need to get some trail cameras out soon.

IkemanTX · 06-20-2018, 09:20 PM

I’ve gotten to where I put cameras out in-season only nowadays. If I could check more often, I would use them for inventory. But, instead, I use them the year later for historical movement info. I really like the January pictures because most guys abandon the woods, and food sources haven’t changed over so it’s a good indicator of winter ranges.

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RShockley · 06-20-2018, 09:45 PM

I mainly want to get some out now to get an idea of whats out there. I haven't hunted out there in several years. Figured I would start by checkout some of my old stand spots and then start scouting out other places from there. Might go back up to Caddo this year as well since I have a new rifle to use.

BradyH · 06-21-2018, 12:48 PM

Hello everyone,
This is my first post. I thought I would introduce myself before I started asking questions.
I have read a lot on here soaking in information and want to thank y'all for that. This year my twin boys go to kindergarten so I will finally have time to do some hunting. I have never been out to LBJ, but since my last time on public land (limited time on it) we have moved and it is now the closest public land to my home. I am excited to get out there scouting and hunting again. I will be honest and say I have a lot to learn about hunting public land, but I enjoy learning and a challenge. My expectations are low being my first year and I just look forward to the chances I will be able to get out there.

BradyH

jbhunting39 · 06-21-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RShockley

I mainly want to get some out now to get an idea of whats out there. I haven't hunted out there in several years. Figured I would start by checkout some of my old stand spots and then start scouting out other places from there. Might go back up to Caddo this year as well since I have a new rifle to use.

I got one at Caddo too that I will be after. He made me look like an amateur last year. Left me with my chin on the ground. If I would have been still for 20 seconds longer he would be on my wall already.

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RShockley · 06-21-2018, 11:48 PM

Going to get a few new cameras probably in the next few weeks. What do yall recommend that hurt the wallet to much just in case of theft but still works well enough to get the job done. They done have to take the best pics in the world. Just need something that with be clear enough to see what we got.

IkemanTX · 06-22-2018, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RShockley

Going to get a few new cameras probably in the next few weeks. What do yall recommend that hurt the wallet to much just in case of theft but still works well enough to get the job done. They done have to take the best pics in the world. Just need something that with be clear enough to see what we got.

My go to is the browning Dark Ops. Great pics, black flash, and last year’s model Cam typically be found for $120ish.

I set my cams high (above 10 feet, so I carry a climbing stick) and haven’t had one even noticed yet. At least, I haven’t gotten a single person on video or in picture look up at them.

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Champlaya7 · 06-25-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RShockley

Going to get a few new cameras probably in the next few weeks. What do yall recommend that hurt the wallet to much just in case of theft but still works well enough to get the job done. They done have to take the best pics in the world. Just need something that with be clear enough to see what we got.

https://www.amazon.com/Wildgame-Inno...qRL&ref=plSrch

troy_w_7 · 06-26-2018, 12:06 PM

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Stea...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

I've had good luck with these. I also use masterlocks to lock them to the tree, normal waist height. Never had issues with getting stolen.

BradyH · 07-01-2018, 10:44 AM

I am hoping to get out there first of August to scout, but I am doing Sat photos for now. Are all the units drive through that I can see roads on or are they park and walk? I thinking it's some of both, but just curious? I am hoping park and walk for the majority of it.

Rich1201 · 07-01-2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BradyH

I am hoping to get out there first of August to scout, but I am doing Sat photos for now. Are all the units drive through that I can see roads on or are they park and walk? I thinking it's some of both, but just curious? I am hoping park and walk for the majority of it.

The majority is walk in.

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jbowman612 · 07-05-2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BradyH

I am hoping to get out there first of August to scout, but I am doing Sat photos for now. Are all the units drive through that I can see roads on or are they park and walk? I thinking it's some of both, but just curious? I am hoping park and walk for the majority of it.

Motor Vehicle Use Map for LBJ:

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE...eprd585482.pdf

troy_w_7 · 07-11-2018, 11:43 AM

I set out 3 cameras last weekend. Going back in August to check them. 11 weeks until the opener!

troy_w_7 · 07-14-2018, 09:32 PM

I got a kick out of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5mpiEQaTfI

JB3 · 07-15-2018, 03:15 AM

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I got a kick out of this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5mpiEQaTfI

That was funny stuff.

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Champlaya7 · 07-15-2018, 03:05 PM

Just pulled some cards out from there yesterday. One noteworthy buck with substantial growth, pic taken on July 7th. PM me if you want to see it.

Texas Grown · 07-16-2018, 07:34 PM

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That was funny stuff.

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2X. Guess somebody had to make that vid sooner or later.

Razorback01 · 07-16-2018, 08:18 PM

Well, what do you expect, Mathews hat/shooter.

hogman$ · 07-19-2018, 02:41 PM

i was gonna go set up some cameras this weekend but 109 degrees no thanks and just wondering how many cameras do yall have set up on the grass lands im going to run 8 this year see if i can learn something about the deer

troy_w_7 · 07-20-2018, 01:25 PM

I've got 3 running now and plan on putting out 2 more.

IkemanTX · 07-20-2018, 01:36 PM

I don’t have any on LBJ this year...
I’ve got one out in Love Valley WMA in Oklahoma right now, but the other 3 are in my backpack. I never have really kept up with getting cams on minerals or remote water sources.
I know I should put cams out to figure out what areas to focus on, but they’re so dang expensive. And, I always lose time in the woods right when I should be hanging cams.

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troy_w_7 · 07-25-2018, 11:39 AM

https://www.facebook.com/HunterSafet...8412510956807/

IkemanTX · 07-26-2018, 04:54 PM

Scouted over 10 miles worth of walking on Tuesday. Man it sure was hot. Found a lot of good intel though. Found a couple of year after year rub lines that piqued my interest....

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Kdurham · 07-26-2018, 04:59 PM

Well you know that I’m in! I love LBJ!!

TexasBowtech · 07-29-2018, 10:27 PM

That's right by my family land sir there good deer in that area

CTR0022 · 07-29-2018, 10:34 PM

are there any apps for your phone or gps that show unit boundaries?

RShockley · 07-29-2018, 10:37 PM

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are there any apps for your phone or gps that show unit boundaries?

OnX maps does I think.

JB3 · 07-29-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CTR0022

are there any apps for your phone or gps that show unit boundaries?

I use OnX Hunting. Shows property boundaries , highlights public lands, and has an off grid mode (which you'll need out there) for gps location without cell service.

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Rich1201 · 07-30-2018, 01:04 PM

Agree with others on OnX. Also if you dont hunt out of state you can purchase just Texas for about $30 a year.

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RShockley · 08-03-2018, 05:53 PM

Large grass fire near Alvord has burnt 500 acres and has 0% containment. Anyone know if this is burning any of the units out there?

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Froggy · 08-03-2018, 07:17 PM

The fire started in Barcley's Junkyard. So far it has burned Unit 23, jumped the road into the north part of Unit 41 and is headed west.

That junkyard is a toxic waste dump. Lots of black smoke.

IkemanTX · 08-03-2018, 07:22 PM

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The fire started in Barcley's Junkyard. So far it has burned Unit 23, jumped the road into the north part of Unit 41 and is headed west.

That junkyard is a toxic waste dump. Lots of black smoke.

Hope they get it contained... there a lot of residences near there.

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Kdurham · 08-03-2018, 07:39 PM

That’s my spot!!!! Ugh

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IkemanTX · 08-03-2018, 07:45 PM

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That’s my spot!!!! Ugh

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With the wind direction, if it started in the junkyard... it should only be the north corner of unit 41.

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Kdurham · 08-03-2018, 08:46 PM

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With the wind direction, if it started in the junkyard... it should only be the north corner of unit 41.

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Good. But not good. You know what I mean

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IkemanTX · 08-04-2018, 03:55 AM

Anyone know if they got it contained?
We drove by on 287 around 2:45 this morning on our way to Colorado. Couldn’t see any glow from a fire from the highway.

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XBOW STALKER · 08-04-2018, 07:07 AM

It layer down last night with the humidity. There still on aight today just in case they have anymore flame ups. Still really really dry out there.

RShockley · 08-04-2018, 11:59 AM

Here is a map of the burned area. 488 acres but now under control. They are still on scene to prevent flair ups because it’s so dry.

troy_w_7 · 08-05-2018, 01:47 AM

First card pull of the season wasn't bad. I had the cameras set to video mode, so the pics are screen shots and blurry. Finding out the camera doesn't take good video, I've reset to pictures now. The big six pointer from last year is still around. There's also one with a kicker off his G2 and a double drop tine buck!

JB3 · 08-05-2018, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by troy_w_7

First card pull of the season wasn't bad. I had the cameras set to video mode, so the pics are screen shots and blurry. Finding out the camera doesn't take good video, I've reset to pictures now. The big six pointer from last year is still around. There's also one with a kicker off his G2 and a double drop tine buck!

Oh man! That's super exciting. Too bad they're all on private property.

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troy_w_7 · 08-05-2018, 11:21 AM

lol

06-19-2018, 08:16 PM	#1
IkemanTX Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denton Hunt In: Caddo	2018 LBJ Grasslands Well guys, I think it’s time to retire the 2017 thread and start anew. Bucks are well into velvet, fawns are gettin big, and we are all starting to look towards season opener. Personally, I’m hoping this guy made it another year because I won’t pass him again with a year’s growth on him! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-03-2018, 05:55 PM	#39
Kdurham Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Mansfield	2018 LBJ Grasslands

08-04-2018, 11:59 AM	#47
RShockley Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Public Lands	Here is a map of the burned area. 488 acres but now under control. They are still on scene to prevent flair ups because it’s so dry. Attached Images

08-05-2018, 01:47 AM	#48
troy_w_7 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lewisville, TX Hunt In: North TX Public Land	First card pull of the season wasn't bad. I had the cameras set to video mode, so the pics are screen shots and blurry. Finding out the camera doesn't take good video, I've reset to pictures now. The big six pointer from last year is still around. There's also one with a kicker off his G2 and a double drop tine buck! Attached Images

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06-19-2018, 10:13 PM	#2
IkemanTX Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denton Hunt In: Caddo	Or this guy... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-19-2018, 11:02 PM	#4
jnd1959 Six Point Join Date: May 2018	I'll likely be taking my son and daughter on their first hunts. Already did some preliminary scouting. Daughter will be bow hunting, son will be muzzleloader. It's either here or Whitney. I'm likely to reserve Whitney for the ducks. To be honest, I'm a little excited. I gave up hunting Texas whitetails after I hunted out west. The combination of the kids and public land have me intrigued again.

06-20-2018, 08:25 AM	#5
Shake N' Bake Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Krum, Tx Hunt In: Where ever im invited	Glad to see this thread. I've never hunted at the Grasslands but have been camping and hiking out there several times with my family over the last 4 or 5 years. But I'm meeting a buddy out there on Saturday to do a little pig hunting.

06-20-2018, 01:09 PM	#8
jbhunting39 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Texas Hunt In: Texas/Oklahoma	I’ll will be up there as well. Missed my one from last year. Shot right over his back. Will be after them again this year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-20-2018, 09:13 PM	#9
RShockley Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Public Lands	Looking forward to getting back into some deer hunting this season. Been chasing the ducks for the past few years. Need to get some trail cameras out soon.

06-20-2018, 09:20 PM	#10
IkemanTX Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denton Hunt In: Caddo	I’ve gotten to where I put cameras out in-season only nowadays. If I could check more often, I would use them for inventory. But, instead, I use them the year later for historical movement info. I really like the January pictures because most guys abandon the woods, and food sources haven’t changed over so it’s a good indicator of winter ranges. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-20-2018, 09:45 PM	#11
RShockley Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Public Lands	I mainly want to get some out now to get an idea of whats out there. I haven't hunted out there in several years. Figured I would start by checkout some of my old stand spots and then start scouting out other places from there. Might go back up to Caddo this year as well since I have a new rifle to use.

06-21-2018, 12:48 PM	#12
BradyH Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: North Richland Hills Hunt In: Where I can. Public lands	Hello everyone, This is my first post. I thought I would introduce myself before I started asking questions. I have read a lot on here soaking in information and want to thank y'all for that. This year my twin boys go to kindergarten so I will finally have time to do some hunting. I have never been out to LBJ, but since my last time on public land (limited time on it) we have moved and it is now the closest public land to my home. I am excited to get out there scouting and hunting again. I will be honest and say I have a lot to learn about hunting public land, but I enjoy learning and a challenge. My expectations are low being my first year and I just look forward to the chances I will be able to get out there. BradyH

06-21-2018, 11:48 PM	#14
RShockley Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Public Lands	Going to get a few new cameras probably in the next few weeks. What do yall recommend that hurt the wallet to much just in case of theft but still works well enough to get the job done. They done have to take the best pics in the world. Just need something that with be clear enough to see what we got.

06-26-2018, 12:06 PM	#17
troy_w_7 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lewisville, TX Hunt In: North TX Public Land	https://www.cabelas.com/product/Stea...E&gclsrc=aw.ds I've had good luck with these. I also use masterlocks to lock them to the tree, normal waist height. Never had issues with getting stolen.

07-01-2018, 10:44 AM	#18
BradyH Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: North Richland Hills Hunt In: Where I can. Public lands	I am hoping to get out there first of August to scout, but I am doing Sat photos for now. Are all the units drive through that I can see roads on or are they park and walk? I thinking it's some of both, but just curious? I am hoping park and walk for the majority of it.

07-11-2018, 11:43 AM	#21
troy_w_7 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lewisville, TX Hunt In: North TX Public Land	I set out 3 cameras last weekend. Going back in August to check them. 11 weeks until the opener!

07-14-2018, 09:32 PM	#22
troy_w_7 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lewisville, TX Hunt In: North TX Public Land	I got a kick out of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5mpiEQaTfI

07-15-2018, 03:05 PM	#24
Champlaya7 Four Point Join Date: Jul 2014	Just pulled some cards out from there yesterday. One noteworthy buck with substantial growth, pic taken on July 7th. PM me if you want to see it.

07-16-2018, 08:18 PM	#26
Razorback01 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Johnson Co. Hunt In: where my Elite takes me!	Well, what do you expect, Mathews hat/shooter.

07-19-2018, 02:41 PM	#27
hogman$ Six Point Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Seminole Hunt In: West texas	i was gonna go set up some cameras this weekend but 109 degrees no thanks and just wondering how many cameras do yall have set up on the grass lands im going to run 8 this year see if i can learn something about the deer

07-20-2018, 01:25 PM	#28
troy_w_7 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lewisville, TX Hunt In: North TX Public Land	I've got 3 running now and plan on putting out 2 more.

07-20-2018, 01:36 PM	#29
IkemanTX Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denton Hunt In: Caddo	I don’t have any on LBJ this year... I’ve got one out in Love Valley WMA in Oklahoma right now, but the other 3 are in my backpack. I never have really kept up with getting cams on minerals or remote water sources. I know I should put cams out to figure out what areas to focus on, but they’re so dang expensive. And, I always lose time in the woods right when I should be hanging cams. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-25-2018, 11:39 AM	#30
troy_w_7 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lewisville, TX Hunt In: North TX Public Land	https://www.facebook.com/HunterSafet...8412510956807/

07-26-2018, 04:54 PM	#31
IkemanTX Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denton Hunt In: Caddo	Scouted over 10 miles worth of walking on Tuesday. Man it sure was hot. Found a lot of good intel though. Found a couple of year after year rub lines that piqued my interest.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-26-2018, 04:59 PM	#32
Kdurham Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Mansfield	Well you know that I’m in! I love LBJ!!

07-29-2018, 10:27 PM	#33
TexasBowtech Four Point Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wise county Hunt In: Wise /montauge	That's right by my family land sir there good deer in that area

07-29-2018, 10:34 PM	#34
CTR0022 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006	are there any apps for your phone or gps that show unit boundaries?

07-30-2018, 01:04 PM	#37
Rich1201 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Arlington, TX Hunt In: LBJ Grasslands, Lamar county	Agree with others on OnX. Also if you dont hunt out of state you can purchase just Texas for about $30 a year. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

08-03-2018, 05:53 PM	#38
RShockley Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Public Lands	Large grass fire near Alvord has burnt 500 acres and has 0% containment. Anyone know if this is burning any of the units out there?

08-03-2018, 07:17 PM	#40
Froggy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Decatur, Texas Hunt In: Wise/Montague/Public land	The fire started in Barcley's Junkyard. So far it has burned Unit 23, jumped the road into the north part of Unit 41 and is headed west. That junkyard is a toxic waste dump. Lots of black smoke.

08-03-2018, 07:39 PM	#42
Kdurham Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Mansfield	That’s my spot!!!! Ugh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-04-2018, 03:55 AM	#45
IkemanTX Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denton Hunt In: Caddo	Anyone know if they got it contained? We drove by on 287 around 2:45 this morning on our way to Colorado. Couldn’t see any glow from a fire from the highway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-04-2018, 07:07 AM	#46
XBOW STALKER Six Point Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: FORT WORTH Hunt In: TEXAS	It layer down last night with the humidity. There still on aight today just in case they have anymore flame ups. Still really really dry out there.

08-05-2018, 11:21 AM	#50
troy_w_7 Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lewisville, TX Hunt In: North TX Public Land	lol